Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts in California have teamed up with Gowalla, a location-based mobile and web service, to bring the “Best Of California” exclusively to Four Seasons guests this fall.

There’s never been a better time to enjoy a day trip or weekend getaway thanks to special packages offered at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts in California this fall. And Gowalla members get the benefit of “Best Of” trip recommendations, which include must-see sites and must-do experiences, the best restaurants and shopping, and hidden gems that even locals might not yet know about. Plus, when guests “check in” with Gowalla at three or more “spot” recommendations during a minimum two-night stay until November 19, 2010, they will receive a spa or dining credit of up to USD 100.00 per room.

“ Four Seasons guests value memorable experiences and convenience, and through this partnership with Gowalla, we are able to deliver both in California this fall,” says Susan Helstab, executive vice president, marketing at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. “It’s an innovative way to connect guests with our concierges, and enhance their stay with Four Seasons. In turn, they can share their trip experiences instantly with their family, friends and colleagues through Twitter and Facebook.”

To participate, Gowalla Passport holders need only “check in” using their smart phone upon arrival at any Four Seasons in California. Then, they will be prompted to “follow” Four Seasons for access to the curated “Best Of” trips, which will appear in the “Trips” tab on their phones. After “checking in” to three spot recommendations, a custom “pin” can be shown at the hotel’s front desk to redeem a spa or dining credit.

“Our community members are passionate about discovering new places, so we’re happy to be working with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts to provide curated trip recommendations from their knowledgeable concierges,” says Andy Ellwood, director of business development for Gowalla.

• Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills
• Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel
• Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village, Los Angeles
• Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara
• Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto
• Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco

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