A Family Affair with Four Seasons: Summer Vacations Packed with Great Value and Memories

TORONTO, ONTARIO, May 27 (MARKET WIRE) --
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According to independent surveys from Trip Advisor(i) and
Travelhorizons(ii), families will still be taking summer vacations this
year, although many expect to stay closer to home. Four Seasons hotels
and resorts across the country are offering fun and exciting packages for
the season that promise memorable vacations at great value.

"Family travel has shown solid growth in the past decade but the
landscape is different this year," said Susan Helstab, Executive Vice
President Marketing, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. "The industry
anticipates more people will be staying closer to home this summer and
regional travel and car trips are on the rise," she added.

Melissa Bradley of New York-based travel web site Indagare.com noted, "We
are seeing trends with families exploring American history around
Washington D.C. as well as the national parks and the California coast.
There are also many families coming from abroad to do the same, for
instance, a Texas road trip or a West coast journey."

"What is different today, is that value is on everyone's mind," said Kyle
McCarthy of Family Travel Forum Inc., a travel consultant and information
company. According to a recent article in Travel Weekly, she's seen a 10
per cent increase since March in travelers researching family vacations.

This summer, Four Seasons hotels and resorts across North America have
developed special packages and itineraries that can help families get the
most out of their vacation at the best value. The Hotel and Concierge
teams have created endless activities and can recommend excursions that
can be arranged in each destination. Some examples include Hualalai's
Family Connecting Package, Washington's Family Value Package and
Vancouver's Kids in the City Package.

Over the years, Four Seasons has evolved with the needs of families. The
Hotel company was a pioneer in developing stimulating kids programming at
its properties, as early as the 1980's and continues to offer its "Kids
for All Seasons" program free of charge. Young guests also find
kid-friendly menus that are parent-approved, just-for-me in-room
amenities such as kid-sized bathrobes and slippers and milk and cookies
at bedtime. Many Four Seasons properties also offer young adult
facilities such as Chill Island in Bora Bora to teen concierges in New
York. From cooking classes to roasting s'mores, ice-cream
flavour-inspired poolside pedicures to learning opportunities such as
eco-tours, stargazing, hula-dancing and more - Four Seasons helps create
memories that last a lifetime.

(i) TripAdvisor(R), Family Travel Survey, April 2009

(ii) TravelHorizons(TM) Survey, (U.S. Travel Association and Y
Partnership), April 2009

Four Seasons is dedicated to perfecting the travel experience through
continual 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
and residences in major city centres and desirable resort destinations
around the world. Currently with 82 properties in 34 countries, and more
than 40 projects under development, Four Seasons continues to lead the
hospitality industry with innovative enhancements, making business travel
easier and leisure travel more rewarding. For more information on Four
Seasons, visit press.fourseasons.com and follow us on Twitter at
twitter.com/Four_Seasons

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Contacts:
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
Nicola Blazier
Corporate Public Relations
416-441-4301
Nicola.blazier@fourseasons.com

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