After thoughtful restoration and the addition
of numerous enhancements, a long-time European summer favourite
debuts as new Four Seasons experience
MALLORCA, Spain, Aug. 16,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In the heart of a vast private
estate with carefully restored gardens, seaside woodlands, rugged
cliffs and secret beaches, a former hideout for the glitterati
has reemerged as a sustainable and soulful luxury holiday
destination that retains its glam-chic charm. Welcome to the
inaugural season at Four Seasons Resort Mallorca at Formentor.
"With our legacy of reviving legendary hotels with a respectful
approach to modernization, we are very pleased to add Hotel
Formentor to our portfolio of historic European properties that
have been restored and enhanced as a new Four Seasons experience,"
says Rainer Stampfer, Four Seasons
President, Global Operations – Hotels and Resorts. "As we
welcome a new generation of holiday makers who love the sun, sand
and sea, all of it wrapped in the heartfelt care for which Four
Seasons is renowned, the story of this beloved destination is
continuing."
With deep respect for the natural beauty of the land and high
regard for its history, the completely updated and modernized Four
Seasons Resort Mallorca at Formentor blends poetic charm with
luxury hospitality and European sophistication. The 40-hectare
(100-acre) Resort is set amid a large estate that also includes a
working vineyard - truly a world away, and yet easily connected to
surrounding sites and countless recreational pursuits.
"Late summer is a wonderful time in Formentor as we invite
guests to join us in the annual vineyard harvest, and then
hopefully return next year to enjoy the wine they helped make,"
says General Manager Estreya Gosalbez, who leads a team devoted to
helping guests make the most of every moment on the island.
Modern Interiors Surrounded by Thoughtfully Restored Gardens
and Natural Wilderness
With sustainable practices at the core of the Resort's
restoration effort, all 110 guest rooms and suites have terraces
facing the sea, and some also offer private plunge pools. The
décor of both private and public spaces is bright and airy with
natural materials throughout, evoking a seaside glamour that is
both nostalgic and very modern.
In the surrounding landscape, native plantings of fragrant
flowers are now growing among towering pine groves, allowing for
walking paths, exotic garden settings for weddings and other
events, and quiet spaces for solitary reflection.
A Destination Within: Exploring the Formentor
Peninsula
With a fleet of luxury vehicles on land and sea, Four Seasons
Resort Mallorca at Formentor is the starting point for explorers of
all interests. The Resort's concierge team has put together a suite
of unique experiences and one-of-a-kind excursions that are guided
by local experts in their respective fields.
Chief Concierge Bruno Fernandes suggests beginning with
Tracing Formentor's Legacy, A Journey Through History, Romance
and Inspiration, a signature experience that introduces guests
to the Resort's historian ambassador Joan
Morro. He shares romantic tales of colourful characters
going back to the beginning of the hotel's history in 1929, along
with special access to the Rotger Villalonga Foundation, which
preserves and promotes the birthplace and work of Catalan poet
Miquel Costa i Llobera.
The full-day Enchanting Tramuntana mountain tour takes
guests through rustic villages including quiet Valldemossa, the
cliffside Sa Foradada, the artistic enclave of Deia, and a
Carthusian monastery. Alternately, the same region can be
explored from the vantage point of the sea to discover remote
beaches, including a hidden gem of a coastal restaurant for a
sea-fresh lunch to remember.
Another recommended half or full-day yachting tour takes guests
around the Formentor Coastline with stops at secluded
beaches for swimming and sunbathing, while other sea excursions
take guests to the best diving spots around the peninsula and
hidden caves for underwater exploration. Early risers can set sail
at dawn to witness local fishermen and dolphins vying for the day's
best catch.
Island hopping: Four Seasons has also devised
a full-day trip across azure waters to the island of Menorca, where
guests will find both quaint villages and pristine beaches.
From the Height of Excitement to the Ultimate in
Relaxation
Known as a destination for hikers, bikers and snorkellers, Four
Seasons allows guests to dive right in, with expert instruction and
guided treks on land and water in and around Formentor. Imagine
hiking through the peninsula's forests with a biologist who knows
the ecosystem and can share details on the flora and fauna, and the
Resort's efforts to restore the indigenous landscape. Or, book a
marine biologist for a guided snorkelling tour of underwater
gardens and teeming marine life including octopuses, seahorses and
dazzling neon blue damselfish.
For adrenalin seekers, there's waterskiing, wakeboarding and
even e-foiling, with a qualified instructor on hand to introduce
the joys of soaring across the water with confidence and finesse.
Cycling tours with a local who knows every trail are that much more
fun, or guests can borrow one of the Resort's bicycles, pack a
picnic and head out on their own. There's on-property tennis too,
and for those who want nothing more than to relax on the beach with
ice-cold umbrella drinks brought directly to their plush sunbed,
Four Seasons has that too.
For younger guests: Kids For All Seasons is a
complimentary, fully-supervised program for children with
activities that encourage creativity, learning and a whole lot of
fun. Next year, a dedicated teen centre will also open, inviting
young adults for games, activities and socializing.
A Gastronome's - and a Cook's – Paradise
The culinary experience at Four Seasons Resort Mallorca at
Formentor begins with multiple on-site dining options overseen by
Executive Chef Francesco Mannelli.
Mel offers a farm-and-sea-fresh Mediterranean menu for
breakfast and dinner. Quiosc is an open kitchen and terrace
shaded by pines by one of the Resort pools, and down on the beach,
Xiringuito serves up refreshing drinks and light fare. In
the evening, guests will gather at the round bar at Cercle,
where expert bartenders will shake up inventive cocktails and pour
from the Resort's exquisite wine list. Oenophiles will love getting
to know the grapes and the growers at the winery located within the
same private estate as the Resort.
The concierge team at Four Seasons Resort Mallorca at Formentor
has been busy creating a series of very special experiences around
the island, including a morning spent browsing a farmer's market
with a local guide introducing guests to farmers, bakers and
cheesemakers as they gather delicacies for a traditional aperitivo.
For those who can't resist stocking up, the Resort can arrange
shipping as well.
Connoisseurs of fine olive oils will want to book the
chauffeured Sa Balsa tour, which takes guests to a
picturesque pond encircled by stone walls, originally designed to
supply fresh water to olive groves. Here, guests will learn
the estate's history before tucking into a Mallorcan buffet and
open bar.
For a full-day experience like no other, the Ancient Finca
Discovery tour takes guests to a private finca (a
Spanish farm) to learn about Mediterranean agricultural techniques
and the extensive estate's habitat regeneration program. A hands-on
cooking class at sunset in a 13th-century stone house sees everyone
pitching in to prepare a rustic meal before a local astronomer
guides a magical stargazing session.
More to come: Shima, a sophisticated
Nikkei-style dining experience, will debut in 2025. Guests who
return for the Resort's second season can also pick up freshly
baked pastries at Sospir and enjoy cool treats at
Crocant ice cream parlour.
Mind, Body and Soul – Spa and Wellness at Four
Seasons
For some, the simple act of getting away, breathing in the sea
air and relaxing on golden sands is the ideal wellness holiday.
Four Seasons offers plenty of both, and more. The Resort's
beautiful setting within a coastal woodland lends itself to the
Japanese art of Shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing – the
practice of immersing in natural sights, sounds, scents and
textures under the guidance of a mindfulness expert. Or, sign up
for an oil painting workshop led by a local artist and capture the
beauty of the surrounding landscape for a unique memento of one's
visit to Mallorca.
Fitness buffs will find plenty of choice for an active vacation,
including a state-of-the-art gym on site.
More to come: A pop-up spa with two treatment
rooms is now open for the 2024 season, with a new, full-service spa
debuting in 2025.
Book Now and Be Part of a Continuing History
In celebration of its grand opening, Four Seasons Resort
Mallorca at Formentor is offering several packages for guests of
its inaugural season from now until October
31, 2024. The Resort will reopen in March 2025 for its second season. For
reservations, book online or call 34 971 626 686.
Arrive in style: Four Seasons invites guests
to make a glamorous entrance, beginning with limousine service from
the island's international airport to Port de Pollensa. There,
guests will board a luxurious Axopar 37 for the final and most
picturesque leg of the journey taken by sea, disembarking on the
Hotel's private pier.
Twice as nice: With Spain's capital just an
hour away by air, it's tempting to include a few nights at Four
Seasons Hotel Madrid in one's travel plans. Ranked #24 on the first
list of the World's 50 Best Hotels and holding a Five Star rating
from Forbes Travel Guide, the Hotel is also home to an
award-winning spa, the stylish ISA Bar and a rooftop brasserie by
Michelin-starred Chef Dani
García.
Coming Soon: Corporate and Social Gatherings at Four
Seasons
With a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces to choose from –
including an all-new ballroom, several meeting rooms, the lovely
Na Blanca gardens and two outdoor
terraces – Four Seasons Resort Mallorca at Formentor is an
excellent choice for a corporate retreat and a dream setting for a
destination wedding. Contact the Resort's expert events specialists
to begin planning memorable occasions in 2025 and beyond at
reservations.mallorca@fourseasons.com.
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About Four Seasons
Four Seasons opened its first hotel in 1961 and since that time
has become a global leader in luxury hospitality and branded
residential, with a focus on genuine and unparalleled service
experiences. Four Seasons currently operates 132 hotels and resorts
and 54 residential properties in major city centres and resort
destinations in 47 countries. The company continues to grow with a
guest-centric mindset, including a global pipeline of more than 60
projects under planning or in development. In addition to its
hotels and resorts, Four Seasons experiential offerings include
more than 600 restaurants and bars globally, the Four Seasons
Private Jet Experience, Four Seasons Drive Experience, and the
upcoming Four Seasons Yachts. Four Seasons consistently ranks among
the world's best hotels, resorts, restaurants and bars, and most
prestigious luxury hospitality brand in reader polls, traveller
reviews and industry awards. For more information and reservations,
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