summer vacation idea | Four Seasons Santa Fe

National Gallery, Santa Fe, NM

Looking for a summer vacation idea? I spent a month in Santa Fe during the summer of 1991 and really enjoyed the city. Warm, dry days (except for the occasional thunderstorm and flash flood) and cool, dry nights. We never had the air conditioning on in our condo.

Why Santa Fe? Three reasons...

1. Opera. The Santa Fe Opera House is one of the most renowned opera companies in the country, and its season runs from June 29 to August 25. If you're an opera fan, Santa Fe is a must-do destination.
2. Pottery. The American southwest is rich in Native American culture, and I especially enjoyed shopping for traditional pottery (and even tried my hand at spinning my own pot in a pottery class with my kids). My creation is sitting on my desk right now.
3. Art. Lots of artists live in the Santa Fe area, and you can enjoy galleries displaying paintings and craft shops featuring jewelry.

And don't miss the stories... Joe Hayes is a gifted storyteller, and you can hear his weekly stories every Saturday and Sunday evening at 7 p.m. (July 20-August 14) at the Wheelwright Museum. Free admission, and such a treat!

Where to stay? Four Seasons Santa Fe — Rancho Encantado — is an intimate resort with just 65 casita guest rooms, each a spacious 630 square feet. My clients receive exclusive added-value amenities that make your stay even more of a treat:

• Daily full American breakfast for two people per bedroom, served through In-Room Dining or in the hotel restaurant (including buffets)
• Food and beverage credit of USD100
• Upgrade of one category, based on availability at time of check-in (excluding signature suites and villas)
• Complimentary high-speed Internet access for all guest room and suite bookings

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copyright (c) 2013 by David Ourisman LLC. All rights reserved. If you have comments on this column, or questions about booking travel, email me or visit my website.

Four Seasons Santa Fe

The newest Four Seasons is now accepting reservations, Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado. Encantado, formerly an Auberge Resort, is the highest rated resort in Santa Fe by Star Service. Located 9 miles north of Santa Fe, New Mexico, Four Seasons Santa Fe is a boutique resort with just 58 generously sized casitas (smallest size is 630 sq. ft.) and 10 large suites (1,100 sq. ft.).

The fine dining restaurant, Terra, offers Southwestern dishes prepared with organic, locally sourced ingredients. The spa offers 15 treatment rooms.

Four Seasons Preferred Partner amenities include daily Full American breakfast for two (including room service), $100 food and beverage credit, a one-category upgrade at time of arrival based on availability, and complimentary internet for suite bookings. These amenities are available through any FSPP travel consultant at the same rates the public can access on the FS website, including Fourth Night Free or Resort Credit rates when offered.


Four Seasons Santa Fe (search here on Google)

copyright (c) 2012 by David Ourisman LLC. All rights reserved. If you have comments on this column, or questions about booking travel, email me or visit my website. .