Where Family Stories Take Flight: Bucket-List Travel at Four Seasons Resorts of Asia

Where will your family story go next? At Four Seasons Resorts of Asia, the greatest adventures are those that are shared. This summer, swap routines for remote islands, jungled riverbanks, and wild new horizons. Whether snorkelling with manta rays in the Maldives, adventuring through Langkawi’s exhilarating UNESCO Geoforest Park, or bonding during a bamboo basket boat race in Vietnam, experience days that are worth pressing pause on. Real moments. Real connection. The kind of memories that don’t just fill photo albums – but shape the next chapter.

“We’re seeing families travel not only to unwind, but to meaningfully reconnect across generations,” says Rami Sayess, President of Hotel Operations – Asia Pacific. “Our resorts are thoughtfully designed to welcome all ages, offering experiences that celebrate connection, foster togetherness, and create memories that endure.”

Out-of-This-World Adventures

Four Seasons Resorts of Asia offer families a portal to out-of-this-world marvels in a wide range of thrilling destinations. Bali’s best-kept secrets unfold on a specially curated tour at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan, taking in lesser-known local sites and hidden gems. An off-the-beaten-track bicycle excursion at Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle reveals Chiang Rai’s rural treasures – from lush bamboo jungles to pineapple plantations and a magnificent teak forest. The luxury floating resort of Four Seasons Explorer Palau is a passport to castaway adventures in the Pacific’s last remaining frontier – from snorkelling in forested lagoons and pristine reefs, to bathing in mineral-rich white mud in the mesmerising Milky Way Lagoon. And the five-acre (two hectare) UNESCO haven of Four Seasons Private Island at Voavah immerses families in a playground of possibility: adrenaline-fuelled wakeboarding, jet-skiing and windsurfing adventures interspersed with magical together-time on powder-white shores and playful picnics on secluded sandbanks on an island to call one’s own.

Cultural Immersions to Spark Connection

Journeys woven with culture and connection turn family adventures into lasting memories. Families can dive into the heart of Balinese tradition at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay with a calligraphy class, healing ritual, and sacred wisdom from an elder – rounded off with a flavour-packed feast. Over at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan, guests can plant rice with local farmers, then refresh with an ancient cleansing ritual and riverside lunch. Laughter flows at Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai, as families learn generations-old rice-planting techniques, then cool off in the company of water buffalo enjoying their daily ritual bath. An eco-boat tour at Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai whisks multi-generational groups off to a local fishing village – and a laughter-filled bamboo basket boat race. Meanwhile, journeys aboard Four Seasons Explorer Palau are infused with 4,000 years of living heritage – from UNESCO-listed cave paintings to ancient monoliths and bai meeting houses – all experienced through the lens of omengull, the Palauan principle of respect for all and everything.

Nature’s Wonders, Up Close

Four Seasons Resorts of Asia bring families face-to-face with the wild and wonderful. In the UNESCO-listed Geoforest Park at Four Seasons Resort Langkawi, an exhilarating naturalist-led boat adventure weaves through mangroves alive with soaring eagles, playful macaques, monitor lizards, and walking fish. A cruise through turquoise waters at Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui reveals vibrant reefs, secluded beaches, and sightings of friendly pigs on Koh Madsum’s pristine shores. Thrilling Manta-on-Call experiences at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru whisk guests away to snorkel with these gentle giants the moment they’re spotted in nearby waters. Just across the atolls at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa, adventure-seeking families can glide alongside gentle nurse sharks in their natural habitat – and there are a lot of them! Four Seasons Private Island at Voavah showcases the breathtaking beauty of the UNESCO-listed Baa Atoll, where crystal lagoons, manta rays, whale sharks and a local pod of dolphins make up a spectacular oceanic realm. Four Seasons Explorer Palau similarly offers mind-blowing first encounters above and below the water – from birdwatching adventures to snorkelling with millions of stingless golden jellyfish, and discovering a hidden kingdom of giant Tridacna clams.

Tuck into Vacation Learning

From sticky rice to street eats, mealtimes can be as educational as they are enticing at Four Seasons Resorts of Asia. Budding chefs aged five and above can master the secrets of Thai cuisine with their parents in lively cooking classes at Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui. Further north, culinary courses at Rim Tai Kitchen at Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai begin with picking fresh herbs from the Chef’s garden, and offering guests a hands-on introduction to the bold flavours of northern Thailand’s best-loved dishes. An aromatic dive into Malay cuisine awaits at Four Seasons Resort Langkawi, with hands-on classes that end in a shared family feast. And for foodie families with a taste for local flair, Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai serves up a delicious spin – with a pillion ride on vintage Vespas to tour the local culinary hotspots of Hoi An’s buzzing streets and alleyways.

Educational Immersions for Mind and Heart

Education is a family journey within the dynamic and diverse surrounds of Four Seasons Resorts of Asia. At Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru, conservation-minded teenagers and inquisitive adults get a serious taste of ground-breaking marine research via five one-day one-to-one Trainee Marine Biologist modules: Coral Biologist, Dolphin Biologist, Turtle Biologist, Aquarist and Plankton Biologist. Meanwhile families can unleash their creativity with a crafting workshop at Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle – transforming sustainable bamboo and rattan into one-of-a-kind treasures. Interactive Junior Marine Savers sessions at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa introduce younger kids to the wonders of the ocean, sparking stewardship through playful, science-led discovery. Finally, together time takes on a deeper meaning in a soulful family adventure at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay: building bikes for Balinese children in local orphanages, followed by a private beach barbecue and magical movie night.

About Four Seasons Resorts of Asia

Four Seasons Resorts of Asia is a collection of 10 resorts located in Asia and a luxury catamaran in Oceania - a total of 11 distinct properties that call Maldives, Hoi An, Langkawi, Jimbaran Bay, Sayan, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Koh Samui and Palau their home. From beach getaways to undersea adventures, ocean odysseys to forest glamping, the Resorts of Asia offer inspiring vacation experiences across the region, underpinned by the highly personalized and anticipatory service that is synonymous with Four Seasons.