What Does It Mean to Live With Four Seasons?

With a 360-degree approach that’s uniquely tailored to each and every resident, life at
Four Seasons Private Residences can often be described with one word: seamless. From the unparalleled service to the expert management to the beautiful homes themselves, Four Seasons has perfected the art of a curated lifestyle. So how do they do it? If you’ve ever wondered what it means to live with Four Seasons, we’re taking a look at what it’s really like through the eyes of both residents and the passionate innovators working behind the scenes.

Service that’s tailored to you

“I can’t begin to explain to you the ease and comfort – it’s all wrapped up in one perfect package,” says Four Seasons homeowner Nazie Eftekhari.

For Eftekhari, one of the biggest draws of this type of homeownership is simple – she doesn’t have to worry about it. “Before I get there, I send down a grocery list. Everything is in the refrigerator, everything I’ve asked for. Perfect, packaged and ready to go. This is a chef’s dream; this is a mother’s dream.”

This level of intuitive service is such an integral part of what Four Seasons is known for, and it’s elevated even further at each Four Seasons Private Residence. Everything from dinner reservations to delivering late-night snacks to planning your child’s birthday party to ensuring your favourite flowers are always on display is handled by a passionate team of experts who know your tastes and preferences – and treat you like family.


“Our residents live at Four Seasons for a reason,” notes Reed Kandalaft, Regional Vice President and General Manager at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel. “This is not just a typical building where you buy an apartment that you live in and you park your car. We want to know what you like and how you like it so we can go out there and really curate that for you.”

It might be easy to imagine that this kind of dedicated attention is true for owners who live in standalone residences such as Four Seasons Private Residences at 706 Mission, San Francisco. But the same is true at mixed-use properties that are connected to a hotel or resort, which make up the bulk of the Four Seasons residential portfolio.

Owners at mixed-use properties such as Four Seasons Private Residences Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo not only have the attention of an expert residential team, they also enjoy total access to the Resort. “Our [goal is to make] each experience and interaction with every owner personalized to their individual needs,” says General Manager Ian-Robert Ciappara. “Homeowners are part of our community, having full access to all the amenities our Resort guests enjoy. Our amenities and services become an extension of their home and their daily life, to be enjoyed as often as they choose.”

So with the kitchen stocked, house organized, errands taken care of and activities booked, how do residents fill rest of their days? As Eftekhari says: “You get to enjoy your family, you get to enjoy your friends. You get to just enjoy your time. Doesn’t get much better than that.”

Complete peace of mind

Homeownership is a major investment, and protecting that investment is just as important to the on-site residential teams as it is to each owner. Maintaining this high level of trust is especially true with second homes that you may only visit a few times a year. For many homeowners, another benefit of living with Four Seasons is the confidence they have in leaving their home in the team’s care.

“We do not have any worries when we’re away from our home for extended periods of time,” echoes one homeowner at Four Seasons Private Residences Orlando at Walt Disney World® Resort. “Everything’s monitored and taken care of in our absence and prepared for us when we’re back.”

But what actually happens at your residence when you’re not there? Property management entails taking charge of all administrative aspects of a residence, including renting the property when desired; maintaining the beauty, security and quality of all infrastructures; and ensuring effective and timely relations with all suppliers of goods and services. “Overall, our focus – and our pride – is to allow our residents, their friends and relatives to enjoy their stay with us without any hassle,” says Alexia Douyon, Director of Residences at Four Seasons Private Residences Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo. “No detail is overlooked, and residents can expect tailor-made service and the feeling of [being a part of] a community that truly cares about their well-being.”

As soon as you let the on-site team know you’re coming home, everything is set into motion. Your favourite foods are organized, your home is thoroughly cleaned and prepared for your arrival, and if you’re celebrating a special occasion, the team is excited to make the moment memorable for you. Expect thoughtful surprises like an embroidered robe for a newborn, a room full of balloons to celebrate a milestone or an impromptu birthday parade as genuine gestures of love from your Four Seasons family.

Design that fits your style

Creating a palpable sense of place is another signature element of Four Seasons Private Residences. From iconic skylines in Bangkok and London to tropical locales like Belize and the Dominican Republic, Four Seasons Private Residences are available in some of the world’s most desirable locations, and the residences themselves are designed to capture the essence of each locale.

At Four Seasons Private Residences Las Vegas, drawing from the surrounding desert landscape as well as the glamour of Las Vegas was essential to informing the design. Similarly, the sprawling hills and big, blue Texas sky are beautifully showcased in the private homes and community spaces at Four Seasons Private Residences Lake Austin.

In Los Angeles, the inspiration came from the mid-century architecture and famous Case Study Houses that the city is known for, which meant bringing the outdoors in and the indoors out. “We have all of these amazing terraces, all these wonderful windows that disappear – we’re really capturing that essence,” says Martyn Lawrence Bullard, interior designer of Four Seasons Private Residences Los Angeles.

“The Four Seasons brand is known as a stamp of quality, a seal of perfection,” he continues. “Obviously we wanted [the residences] to have a wonderful luxe feel, but it had to blend with the California experience.”

Owners can also expect the highest quality materials and finishes in every private residence, often using materials that are native to the area or design motifs that nod to local culture. At Four Seasons Private Residences Bahrain Bay, designer Nicolas Roux created a design that pays homage to the exquisite craftsmanship you find in traditional Bahraini architecture. “We brought a focus to the amazing local pearl resources famed across Bahrain by using mother-of-pearl inlay throughout the design in a variety of ways,” says Roux. “We also used a lot of beautiful marble across the floors, walls and architraves, and a Guatemala green verde stone to reference the deeper colours from the spice markets.”

While the designers have put incredible thought into the creation of each residence, there’s still plenty of room to make it your own. “[We’ve created] these beautiful backgrounds, but within those finishes, there’s ways for all the people who buy these apartments to change it up a little, to add their flavour,” says Bullard of the Los Angeles residences.

Ultimately, notes Roux, it’s important that owners feel relaxed, that this is a space where they can feel at home.

At Four Seasons, home is that feeling of belonging and the complete confidence that you’re being taken care of. As homeowner Eftekhari said, it doesn’t get much better than that.

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On Top of the World: Get a Glimpse
into Four Seasons Penthouses

It’s no secret that some of the best views are from the top. The ideal spot to get a bird’s-eye look at the world? From a Four Seasons Private Residences penthouse. From Mumbai to Los Angeles, Four Seasons penthouses offer enviable amenities and breathtaking vistas, plus the privacy, security and comfort you expect from Four Seasons. These penthouses are the crowning glory of a property, offering bespoke finishes, luxury furnishings, personalized services and, of course, show-stopping panoramas.

A landmark address in Los Angeles

Legendary Beverly Hills, the sun-drenched Hollywood Hills and the Pacific Ocean: The views from the penthouse at Four Seasons Private Residences Los Angeles are nothing short of spectacular.

But this Private Residence isn’t just perfectly positioned for stunning views. The home’s location in the heart of the city means live entertainment, outdoor adventure and fine dining are all within easy reach, from the world-class shopping of the Melrose District and the city’s notable art museums to the iconic Santa Monica Pier and the trendy bars and restaurants downtown. Surrounded by the city’s iconic landmarks, the 12,600-square-foot penthouse is the height of Southern California living – a private sanctuary in the sky, offering a blank canvas for the homeowner to make their own. Also included: exclusive direct elevator access, a private six-car garage, and a private 6,000-square-foot Richard Neutra-inspired rooftop garden boasting a swimming pool and 360-degree look at the city below. The professional-grade kitchen, four balconies and a dedicated Four Seasons team make entertaining – or simply enjoying the view – effortless.

Sky-high luxury in Mumbai

Centrally located in the heart of the exciting Worli district, Four Seasons Private Residences Mumbai is surrounded by some of the city’s most sought-after landmarks – the Mahalaxmi Race course, the Willingdon Golf Course, the Arabian Sea and the Bandra-Worli Sea Link. Overlooking it all is the penthouse, a secluded haven.

Spread over 6,500 square feet, the penthouse floor plan can be customized to suit every member of the family. The living area’s 25-foot ceilings offer stunning 360-degree views of the city and the majestic Arabian Sea – the ideal spot to watch the sun set over the skyline. The large master bedroom is a calming oasis in the centre of the city, spaciously secluded from the penthouse’s other bedrooms, with a spa-like master bathroom. The soundproof, low-emissivity façade, with large openable windows in every room and a deck attached to the living area, offers natural light and ventilation across the entire apartment. The penthouse also offers access to world-class amenities, including an urban garden surrounding the tower, in the style of a traditional Persian walled garden and featuring an elevated pool, outdoor barbecue area and a children’s play garden. Other amenities include an on-site art gallery; a Residents Club with a lounge, a media room, a gym and a private boardroom/dining room; and a luxury yacht-inspired rooftop lounge and outdoor cinema. Four Seasons Private Residences Mumbai – and its crowning achievement, the penthouse – set a new standard for luxury living in the city.

Historic elegance in San Francisco

From the top floors of the 510-foot tower rising over the city, the penthouses at Four Seasons Private Residences at 706 Mission, San Francisco are an artful escape overlooking the renowned Yerba Buena Gardens. The residential-only property puts the focus on homeowners, who enjoy privileged access to The Club, the tower’s amenity floor, with its lounge, outdoor terrace, dining room, game room, library and wellness centre. A Wine Program Director is on hand to host private wine chats, while the property’s Art Program Director is available for a guided tour of exhibitions at the nearby Museum of Modern Art – the personalized service expected from Four Seasons.

Inspired by the historic Aronson Building, which anchors the property, the four storeys of penthouses at 706 Mission reflect the glamour of 1930s craftsmanship. With four penthouses per floor, each home offers room to spread out – and corner views from all the main living areas. Floor-to-ceiling windows offer unparalleled views of the gardens below, while sprawling terraces transform rooftops into retreats, ideal for sunning or socializing. The pinnacle of these elegant homes: the two-level Grand Penthouse, with 10,000 square feet of living space and 4,000 square feet of outdoor space – a design first for the city’s penthouses.

A new spirit in Nashville

Southern hospitality meets art and culture in Music City. The new Four Seasons Private Residences Nashville is perfectly positioned to oversee the growth of “new” Nashville – a growing downtown offering upscale experiences, a burgeoning foodie scene, booming business growth, vibrant live music and entertainment.

Take it all in from the top in the Grand Penthouse: Spread across the entire 40th floor, this extraordinary 9,284-square-foot space boasts 360-degree views of the city, two outdoor terraces, meticulous craftsmanship and rare finishes. Gaze out over the city from the living room’s floor-to-ceiling windows or relax with in-residence food delivery. A Residential Concierge is on hand to take care of all the details, from arranging housekeeping to stocking the kitchen – it’s urban living at its most luxurious.

Oceanfront luxury in Fort Lauderdale

On South Florida’s beautiful Atlantic shores and just north of Miami lies Fort Lauderdale, described as the “Yachting Riviera” because of its easy access to the ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway. Four Seasons Private Residences Fort Lauderdale is just moments away from prestigious deep-water marinas and other attractions, like the buzzy boutiques and trendy restaurants found on palm-lined Las Olas Boulevard.

They’re all just steps away from the 19,000-square-foot penthouse – though its private gym, home theatre, and 7,000-square-foot private rooftop park with pool and putting green might be reason to stay in. Designed by Miami-based architect Kobi Karp, the space offers room to work and to play, complemented by plenty of natural light and accented by British designer Tara Bernerd’s signature use of colour and texture. Fort Lauderdale’s laid-back yachting lifestyle is evident in the fully equipped designer kitchen, with custom lacquered millwork cabinetry and antique bronze fittings. The signature service that Four Seasons is famous for is evident, with a dedicated Concierge available around the clock to take care of the penthouse – and the owner’s yacht, arranging catering, maintenance and ground transportation to or from the vessel. Closer to home, a Four Seasons Beach Butler is on hand in the sand to offer a towel or refreshing drink.

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Make Memories at Home
With Four Seasons

After a subdued year at home, we’re discovering that our ideas about living have changed. We’re no longer satisfied with traditional spaces and experiences. We crave artfully designed, meticulous service, a personalized approach and a curated lifestyle – nothing short of extraordinary living.

“We know the world is changing, and we know that your life as a resident is changing,” says Reed Kandalaft, general manager at Four Seasons Private Residences One Dalton Street, Boston. “We can work around that – it’s what we do so well. We offer peace of mind, so you don’t have to worry.”

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Whether you’re looking to make your home in an iconic city or a pristine island community, Four Seasons Private Residences offer world-class amenities and an effortless ownership experience. Your dedicated Concierge gets to know you, anticipating your every need while building a lasting relationship so you can confidently entrust your home to their care. That leaves you free to focus on what really matters: spending time with friends and family and creating lifelong memories. Gather with loved ones for a meal prepared by a Michelin-starred chef in your private kitchen, or have a Four Seasons expert plan a once-in-a-lifetime outing for you and your guests – you’ll enjoy exclusive access to experiences that connect you more deeply to the people and places around you.

When you make your home with Four Seasons, exceptional services and amenities become an extension of your home, to be enjoyed as often as you choose so that every moment is memorable.

Find Yourself in a Cultural Hub in San Francisco

Your address has global appeal: In the heart of the fashionable Yerba Buena District, the new Four Seasons Private Residences at 706 Mission, San Francisco is part of a thriving cultural landscape just steps from the world-renowned Museum of Modern Art, the Contemporary Jewish Museum and the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. Your home itself is a community landmark: The restored Aronson Building was built in 1903 and is recognized as an elaborate example of the Chicago School of design. Connected to the glass-and-masonry residential tower, the new Four Seasons property creates an expression of alternating bands of light and dark to complement the linear landscaping of the Jessie Square outdoor plaza.

At this standalone residential property, your home is the centre of attention. An on-site Director of Residences is on hand to assist with services like security monitoring, valet parking, housekeeping and maintenance, and your dedicated concierge team is a quick chat away using the Four Seasons App. Even your car has an elevator of its own. Every detail of your home has been designed with your comfort and fulfilment in mind, with Four Seasons experts offering legendary anticipatory service – always looking ahead to meet your every need.

Head to The Club to discover a full floor of exceptional amenities for the exclusive use of residents and their guests. Practise your golf swing with the Sports Simulator in the game room, take a quiet moment in the library or unwind on the grand terrace overlooking the city. Join your guests in the main dining room for an intimate meal, or attend an exclusive wine tasting with the wine program director – who would also be happy to arrange a three-day weekend in nearby Napa Valley for a more in-depth wine experience. Closer to home, head to the full-service bar for a signature cocktail; the bartender might even name a drink in your honour.

Discover Urban Appeal in Minneapolis

The spirited character of Minneapolis comes to life downtown, home to a thriving community of artists, musicians, chefs and entertainers – and, thanks to the new Four Seasons Private Residences Minneapolis, the experts at Four Seasons.

From your Private Residence high above the city, you’ll discover a new perspective and a new connection to the world around you. Every moment you spend at home is intended to enhance your experience and bring you joy, from the doorman who knows your name and the barista who prepares your coffee just as you like it to the bespoke design of your private space.

You’ll also find joy in your location: Your home base puts you in the centre of downtown, near the riverfront and some of the city’s most popular dining, shopping, sports and entertainment destinations. Make your way down Nicollet Avenue for a lively meal with friends and family at The Dakota Jazz Club, gather at one of the city’s artisanal breweries to raise a glass and celebrate your time together, or keep up with the latest exhibits at the internationally renowned Walker Art Center. After a night on the town, return home for a nightcap on your expansive balcony as you gaze at the city lights twinkling below – your private terrace includes ceiling-mounted heaters for year-round use.

Enjoy the Finest Waterfront Living in Bangkok

Known as the River of Kings, the Chao Phraya is the lifeblood of Bangkok – riverboats and ferries ply its waters carrying people and goods; shops, restaurants and parks line the riverbanks. You’re just steps away from the action at Four Seasons Private Residences Bangkok at Chao Phraya River.

From your private terrace in the 73-storey residential tower, you’ll take in unobstructed views of the river and surrounding city. Toast the watercolour sunset before moving indoors for a relaxing night in – your thoughtfully designed home was created with urban living in mind and evokes a sense of comfort and scope, with tall ceilings, soothing neutral colours and open-concept living spaces.

Expecting visitors? Your dedicated concierge team can grant discreet access via the private waterfront entrance created just for residents. Gather with friends and relatives in the Four Seasons Club, offering exclusive facilities and contemporary entertainment programs, or head to the Amenities Deck to unwind by the riverfront infinity pool in a private cabana. However you choose to spend your time, you’ll enjoy the Hotel-inspired amenities, efficiency and glamour you’ve come to expect from Four Seasons.

Embrace Beach Glamour in Fort Lauderdale

Discover an elevated lifestyle on the beach: Ideally positioned on the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway, Four Seasons Private Residences Fort Lauderdale offers easy access to prestigious deepwater marinas, lively shops and restaurants on palm-lined Las Olas Boulevard, and pristine beaches where a Four Seasons Beach Butler is standing by to offer a towel or refreshing drink.

International developer Nadim Ashi of Fort Partners assembled a world-class team to create your Private Residence: British designer Tara Bernerd’s signature aesthetic of texture and colour creates a welcoming sense of warmth, while Martin Brudnizki wove Fort Lauderdale’s rich yachting traditions into two on-site restaurants. Celebrated landscape designer Fernando Wong created an oasis right on your doorstep, providing a seamless visual connection between the beach and the oceanfront pool deck.

The inspired design is complemented by exceptional amenities, the ideal backdrop for legendary Four Seasons service – you’ll notice thoughtful touches at the pool, on the beach and in your home. Your dedicated Concierge is available to arrange housekeeping services, stock your refrigerator before you arrive home, and maintain your property whether you’re at home or away. Enjoy a restorative treatment at the Spa, order room service or arrange for a Four Seasons chef to prepare a meal in your fully equipped kitchen – it all adds up to effortless living at its best.

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Four Seasons By Design

Over the past decade, the aesthetic of Four Seasons has evolved from a more traditional design language of flower patterns and chintzes to a contemporary, clean-lined look that evokes serenity.


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Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi

The catalyst for the shift: Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi. Toronto-based firm Yabu Pushelberg eschewed excessive colour and pattern when designing the Hotel in 2002 and instead embraced Japanese minimalism. The clean sensibility of the rooms created a feeling of calm that resonated with travellers seeking home-away-from-home comfort.


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Four Seasons Hotel Toronto

In 2013, Yabu Pushelberg drew on that minimalism when it masterminded the look of Four Seasons Hotel Toronto. The room was deeply restful – rich in materials, quality and execution – with a neutral palette. That Hotel was the continuation of a design journey to create the room of the future, something that speaks to all guest needs. 

The design team consulted scientific research to better understand how a guest feels in a room, and used that information in a thoughtful interpretation of luxury. The traditional rectangular desk was replaced by a round activity table with two chairs, because most people now work from laptops or iPads while lounging in their room.

A master light switch was placed beside every bed so that a guest wouldn’t have to get up out of bed to turn off lights. Each guest room would feel like a sanctuary – a place to rest and recharge – whereas public spaces, such as restaurants and bars, would energize guests and encourage conversation. 


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Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail

To likewise enliven its space, the lobby bar at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail was moved from a corner hidden behind the concierge desk to the centre of the lobby in the Hotel’s main entry. The move transformed a rarely used space into a social hub, not just for guests but also for the community.

 


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The New Four Seasons Private Jet

Similarly, the new Four Seasons Private Jet, a custom-outfitted Airbus A321neo, will offer its 48 passengers the energy of a standing social area where guests can connect with one another as well as with a rotating crew of mixologists, chefs and other experts. On a flight from Geneva to Paris, for example, a master sommelier could introduce guests to rare vintages from the regions on the itinerary.


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Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center

The design ethos today is more minimal, but it’s far from cold and spare, and a high priority is a sense of place. Set atop the 1,121-foot (341-metre) Comcast Technology Center, Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center has been a fixture of the city’s skyline only since 2019.

Designed by Norman Foster of Foster + Partners, the Hotel reminds guests of the city’s long-standing reputation as a hub of art and ideas. Extending across the ceiling and up the stairs, artist Jenny Holzer’s For Philadelphia is a moving installation of nine electronic displays; the words of poets, architects, visionaries and children express the spirit of the city and flow colourfully throughout the space. In the vast atrium is the largest public art commission by British artist Conrad Shawcross, Exploded Paradigm, in which the artist explores the pyramid-shaped tetrahedron and its possibilities.


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Four Seasons Private Residences Fort Lauderdale

The Fort Lauderdale and Los Cabos properties, as well as the restored hotel in Athens, are now the standard-bearers for fusing the new design vision with roots in place and history. Longtime Four Seasons interiors collaborator Meyer Davis has been tasked with bringing Athens’ landmark Astir Palace back to its 1960s heyday.

British designer Tara Bernerd was chosen to design Fort Lauderdale for her ability to engage the guest with beautiful yet surprising, quirky touches while hitting all the notes of functionality. Since Fort Lauderdale is the yachting capital of the southern United States, Bernerd drew on nautical inspiration as a framework. The coastal area is set to become Miami’s Riviera, and the design scheme for the building has to be timeless.

“We harkened back to the golden age of Chris-Craft yachts and capri pants, where we sought to evoke the elegance and sophistication of the era,” Bernerd says. “This led us to choose a patterned travertine floor with exquisite polished joinery details paired with mid-century furniture and a calm, fresh palette. However, the key here is not to be too literal with any of our influences, so that the design feels more organic, as if it has been there forever.”


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Four Seasons Resort Los Cabos

The new Four Seasons Resort Los Cabos at Costa Palmas feels like a natural extension of its surrounding landscape and respectfully reflects Mexican architectural tradition – no terracotta tile roofs or plaster walls. “All of the work draws from a distillation of the building culture – especially the materiality and integration of plantings and colour,” says Scott Glass of Guerin Glass Architects. His team used geometry and texture to harness the local landscape and the views of the sea and mountains, deliberately keeping the scale of the buildings small to better integrate with the topography.

The goal is for the design to enrich the travel experience. At Four Seasons, every hotel and resort is designed with intention, anchored in place, comfortable for guests, effortlessly luxurious and seamlessly wired for the modern traveller.

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Mediterranean Marvel: An Ideal Day in Tunis

Ensconced in a seaside bluff just 9 kilometres (5 miles) from Four Seasons Hotel Tunis, the dreamy village of Sidi Bou Saïd offers all the history and panorama of a European hamlet, but with far fewer tourists. Here, whitewashed structures with arched blue doors form terraces above the sparkling Mediterranean. The placid beauty of this coastal enclave has long beckoned to artists and thinkers such as expressionist painter Paul Klee and philosopher Michel Foucault.

It was French artist and musicologist Baron Rodolphe d’Erlanger, though, who left a lasting mark. The façade of his striking Andalusia-meets-Arabia palace, Ennejma Ezzahra, spurred the city to adopt an azure-and-ivory colour palette in the 1920s that persists today. The palace is now open to the public as a museum, where guests can admire the interior design, Erlanger’s paintings and a wide-ranging collection of Tunisian musical instruments, as well as appreciate the traditional music of Tunisia at the Centre for Arabic and Mediterranean Music.

Photographer Grant Legan, on assignment for Four Seasons Magazine, arrived in Sidi Bou Saïd in the morning, just as its winding streets were coming alive. “People were unloading giant wooden crates of fruits and vegetables into the restaurants and shops,” he says, “and locals were gathering in coffee shops.”

Café culture is alive here, from Cafe des Delices, a multilevel spot where the unobstructed sea views are just as sought after as the beverages, to the more unassuming haunts favoured by residents. Legan wandered into one with tour guide Fathi Bou Guezza. “You walk upstairs and there are all these small windows allowing the morning light to come in. It creates this moody, library kind of feeling,” he says. “There were a lot of locals hanging out, drinking coffee and tea and smoking shisha pipes.”

Back outdoors, Guezza treated Legan to a bambalouni, a large ring of fried dough sprinkled with sugar, served hot by street vendors. “Eating these with a cup of coffee or tea on the way to work is part of the morning routine here,” Legan says approvingly.

As he wandered the cobblestone streets lined with shops, galleries, studios and restaurants, Legan stopped to examine the elegant graffiti encircling a window on one quiet alleyway. “Graffiti can often feel aggressive,” he says, “but this had a rhythm to it that was soothing. It almost felt like calligraphy – it was that same sort of brushstroke.”

All the while, Legan was struck by the genuine congeniality he encountered as he roamed the city. “You see smiles and waves and watch conversations start on the street as one person passes another and stops to chat,” he says. “Walking around with Fathi, I felt like I was part of the neighbourhood, and I really appreciated that.”

On his way back to the Hotel, Legan stopped to visit the ruins of ancient Carthage. Established around the ninth century BC by the Phoenician princess Dido, Carthage was a lively port city, rebuilt and expanded by the Romans some time after they conquered it in the Punic Wars.

“We walked through the Baths of Antoninus, a large thermal bath area where you could see some of the remnants of what used to be,” Legan says. This thermae (bath complex), built by the Romans in the second century AD, is the largest on the African continent. More remnants include Roman villas, an amphitheatre where gladiators once battled, a theatre, and the tophet, a ceremonial site and burial ground.

Four Seasons Hotel Tunis Concierge Fadia Mokadmi could have predicted that he would be drawn in by the ruins: “After visiting Carthage, guests are fascinated by the magnificent history that combines legend with reality.”

TAKE YOUR TIME IN TUNIS

Don’t have a full day? There are plenty of ways to savour your Tunisian experience.

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No visit to Tunis is complete without the experience of a traditional hammam. “The architecture and the design of our hammam makes one disconnect almost instantly with the outside world,” says Four Seasons Hotel Tunis Spa Manager Pierre Habert. “Hammam is a therapy whereby various body masks are applied, allowing for complete muscle release. It totally resets the body’s energy flow. Through a hammam treatment one can truly feel the traditional flavour of Tunisia.”

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Wind down your day with a glass of crisp Tunisian wine and unparalleled Mediterranean views at Salon Alyssa. Assistant Beverage Manager and Property Sommelier Aziz Hathout says you’ll survey “myriad shades of blue and green and a horizon that disappears in the deep blue waters of the sea, surrounded by the hills of Cape Zebib in the north and Cape Bon in the south.”

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