Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts unveils distinct value packages, holiday activities and unique dining experiences around the globe.

For almost fifty years, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts around the world have been a special part of the festive season for guests and locals alike. Whether it�s dropping by for a glass of bubbly or settling in for a week of memorable family fun, guests continue to return year after year to their �second home,� seeking both the lively celebrations and simple touches that make a holiday with Four Seasons unforgettable. This year Four Seasons is pleased to welcome guests with both new experiences and long-standing traditions that make spirits bright. From complimentary presents for children, to new added-value packages, to Michelin-star New Year�s dinners, these ten one-of-a-kind experiences are not to be missed.

1. Prague � New Year, Old World Celebration � End 2009 with the meal of a lifetime at Prague�s first Michelin Star restaurant Allegro at Four Seasons Hotel Prague. Reserve a spot at the Sparkling White Night celebration to taste an exclusive d�gustation menu prepared by Executive Chef Andre Accordi. After the last bite, the party moves to the grand ballroom where patrons join the Velvet Eve celebration to enjoy a midnight champagne toast and dancing until dawn.

2. Mumbai � Holiday Art with a Heart � The festive season greeting cards from Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai are more than just a vehicle for well wishes; they also directly connect Hotel guests and partners to the beneficiaries of its charitable endeavours. Through an ongoing partnership with The Vatsalya Foundation, a charity devoted to helping impoverished children of Mumbai, the Hotel hosts an annual drawing contest for children of the foundation with the winning masterpiece adorning the year�s cards. Recipients inspired to support the partnership can either donate directly or purchase one of the many books about Mumbai featured in the Hotel�s gift shop, as all proceeds directly support Vatsalya programs.

3. Bora Bora � An Active Holiday in French Polynesia � This festive season embark on an adventure that includes outrigger canoe races and Santa�s arrival by Jet Ski at Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora. Activities such as a teen-only foam dance party, movie-night on the beach with s�mores, and specially crafted tapas dinners abound to keep those young and young at heart busy. Those eager to reserve one of the Resort�s over-water bungalows can also save by booking now; the Festive Value Package offers a fifth night complimentary with every four booked, daily breakfast and Christmas Eve or New Year�s Eve dinner for two adults and two children.

4. Santa Barbara � 'Tis the Season to be in SoCal � Winter doesn�t have to be white. This season Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore, Santa Barbara is inviting guests to spend the holidays under the California sunshine with one of several packages that extend either complimentary nights or significant resort credits. In addition, the Resort can help fill itineraries with festive activities including romantic �sleigh rides� in a horse-drawn carriage along Butterfly Beach (hot toddies and hot chocolates included), complimentary cookie baking with Mrs. Claus and even story-time with Santa featuring cookies and milk.

5. Hampshire � Celebrations in the Countryside � At Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire festivities begin with �Mocktails and Manicures� and gingerbread baking for teens and children and continue with Christmas Eve carolling in the Manor House before midnight mass. Upon return, adults can sip mulled wine while children open stockings left by Santa�s helpers before heading off to dream of sugarplums. Families staying through the New Year can join the traditional �Sandhurst Meet,� one of the oldest pre-�hunt� gatherings in the country. Riders adorned in tailcoats atop well-groomed steeds follow the hounds as they chase a man-made fox scent trail across the hotel�s expansive grounds.

6. Doha � A Musical Holiday in Qatar � Good wine and good food are always a perfect pairing, but combining them with live music creates an alluring trio perfect for celebrating the holidays. Guests at Four Seasons Hotel Doha can book a table to enjoy �Musical Moments� at the hotel�s Il Teatro restaurant. Embracing its name, these twice-a-month dinners become a stage for accomplished musicians, who ignite the air with both original compositions and the works of master composers. A special menu is created for each, offering tastes of the best of Italy including: fresh baked breads and classic seafood dishes.

7. Chicago � Simple Pleasures � On blustery winter days, comfort foods are the key to warming up. A stop into the lobby of Four Seasons Hotel Chicago offers the chance to nosh on a long-standing Windy City holiday tradition: roasted chestnuts. For those who wish to linger longer, the complimentary snack pairs perfectly with Seasons Bar�s Jack Frost Martini and Ebenezer Eggnog.

8. Hong Kong � Unleashing that Inner SPArkle � Gold, frankincense, myrrh and diamonds are not just gifts for kings. This season Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong is using these precious elements to help spa-goers prepare for the party season. A suite of holiday-themed treatments is available until the end of January and include: Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh Spa Ritual; Diamond Luxury Lift Facial; and Festive Finishing Touches manicures and pedicures. The Hotel is also offering a holiday �Sparty� that includes a day of treatments and lunch with Champagne to be enjoyed with friends and family.

9. Milan � �Elves� for Hire � Entertaining family over the holidays can be both a blessing and a nightmare as elaborate menus steal the hostess away from catching up with loved ones. This year, enlist expert help: the culinary staff of Four Seasons Hotel Milan. The tenured team will whip up an antipasto, first and second courses and dessert and have it all packed and ready to be eaten on Christmas Eve. Dish choices are plentiful and include Mediterranean lobster salad with white melon and thyme-roasted Sardinian lamb.

10. Austin � Festive Feasting � This December, TRIO at Four Seasons Hotel Austin will entice guests with a special holiday menu available all month long. Offering mouth-watering choices that echo tastes typically found in traditional holiday meals, guests can dine on dishes such as roasted pheasant, prime-rib and salmon. And at just �24.00 per person it allows for merry making over gourmet meals all season long.

For more information on winter packages at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts visit www.fourseasons.com or call 00800 6488 6488

-ends- Notes to editors: Four Seasons is dedicated to perfecting the travel experience through continuous innovation and the highest standards of hospitality. From elegant surroundings of the finest quality, to caring, highly personalised 24-hour service, Four Seasons embodies a true home away from home for those who know and appreciate the best. The deeply instilled Four Seasons culture is personified in its employees � people who share a single focus and are inspired to offer great service. Founded in 1960, Four Seasons has followed a targeted course of expansion, opening hotels in major city centres and desirable resort destinations around the world. Currently with 81 hotels in 34 countries, and more than 31 properties under development, Four Seasons will continue to lead the hospitality industry with innovative enhancements, making business travel easier and leisure travel more rewarding.

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