JEFF LEATHAM TURNS FOUR SEASONS PHILADELPHIA INTO A WINTER WONDERLAND

This year for the holidays, Four Seasons Philadelphia teamed up with master designer Jeff Leatham, transporting their guests into a gorgeous winter wonderland. Leatham is an American designer mainly associated with floral design. He was awarded the Chevalier Legion of Honour from the nation of France in 2014. Leatham is the creative director of George V Hotel, Four Seasons Hotels in Beverly Hills and now Philadelphia. Together they curated custom holiday workshops ranging from Jeff Leatham centerpiece creation, cocktail crafting, gingerbread house making, and so much more, allowing guests to feel like they can still have that true sense of a holiday getaway and the opportunity to make new memories with their families, without having to travel very far. Below we created our take on how to weekend in Philly —

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FRIDAY

3PM: Check in and let the kids hit the spectacular indoor pool.

6PM: Cocktails and Mocktails at JG Sky Bar, a comfortable lounge on the 60th-floor, Philadelphia’s premier happy-hour experience – with sky-high city views.

7PM: Dinner on the 59th floor at Jean-George.

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SATURDAY

9AM: Breakfast either in room or at Vernick Coffee Bar, a modern Philadelphia café. Featuring a takeaway bakery and barista bar, along with a full-service 40-seat café, serving up a menu of high-impact, global flavour combinations.

10:30AM: Drop the kids at a craft class to decorate gingerbread houses and holiday cookies. Parents can partake in one of the holiday workshops or hit the gym/spa.

AFTERNOON: Hit the city for some holiday stroll, shopping and visits to famous landmarks including the beautiful campus of UPenn. We highly recommend a lunch stop at Parc, a traditional bistro fare served in a setting that reminds of belle epoque Paris.

7PM: Dinner at Vernick, a modern seafood restaurant helmed by James Beard Award–winning chef Greg Vernick. Enjoy the lively indoor-outdoor atmosphere and excellent service along with Greg’s unique approach to American cooking.

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SUNDAY

BRUNCH: While in Philly, brunch at The Love is a must located just steps away from beautiful Rittenhouse Square.

POST BRUNCH: A visit to The Barnes Foundation with a private docent-led tour to The Museum of Art before hitting the road to head home.

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WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

MAPPS X FS PHILADELPHIA: Mapps is a preferred partner and receives special nightly rates, daily breakfast for two guests per bedroom and a one-time $100 food and beverage credit per room.

GETTING HERE: 2.5 hours from Westport, CT, 1.5 hours from NYC and 2.5 hours from Washington, D.C. by car.

P.S. It is impossible to go to Philly and not have a cheesesteak. We recommend grabbing a few cheesesteaks from Pat’s, the king of steaks for the car ride home.

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WHERE MAPPS CLIENTS ARE FLYING OFF TO RING IN 2021

We think we speak for everyone when we say we cannot wait to say goodbye to 2020 and hello to 2021. Over the past few months we have been working behind the scenes, setting up travel for client’s who feel comfortable flying for the holiday season. This year definitely presented some curveballs but we love a good challenge. We booked flights on carriers who have mask mandates, spaced out seating and HEPA filtration systems ( hello Delta, JetBlue and United Airlines ) as well as private planes and set up VIP fast track to avoid immigration lines. We chose preferred partner hotels, villas, private chefs, activity suppliers and restaurants who adhere to a strict Covid-19 guideline policy which includes mandatory testing and mask mandates for their employees as well as socially distanced tables and chairs. We also have set up any necessary Covid-19 testing requirements in advance and organized at home appointment testing for those who prefer a private Doctor rather then a center. Below, we share a sneak peek into some of their trips as well as their safety policies. Let’s face it, those who start the new year with a tan just always look better.

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BEACH ENCLAVE

GETTING HERE: 20 minutes by car from Providenciales International Airport. (PLS)

ROOMS: The enclosed development on Grace Bay Beach is comprised of 4,5 and 6 bedroom villas.

ACTIVITIES: Pool, beach, non-motorized and motorized water sports, tennis, basketball court, fishing, kids club and golf.

MAPPS X THE BEACH ENCLAVE: $1000 private chef credit and a $500 credit to be a used towards water sport activities.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: A negative COVID-19 PCR test result from an accredited laboratory is mandatory (antigen and antibody tests will not be accepted). The test must have been taken no more than 5 days prior to travel to the Turks and Caicos Islands.

CLICK LINK FOR SAFETY MEASURES: https://www.beachenclave.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Beach-Enclave-COVID-19-FAQ.pdf

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COMO PARROT CAY

GETTING HERE: After arriving at Providenciales International Airport (PLS), guests are driven 10 minutes to Leeward Marina where they depart on a 25 minute boat ride to the private island of Parrot Cay.

ROOMS: The enclosed development is comprised of 3, 4,5 and 6 bedroom private residences, 1 and 2 bedroom beachfront villas and 46 rooms/suites.

ACTIVITIES: Pool, beach, non-motorized and motorized water sports, tennis, fishing, kids club and spa/fitness.

MAPPS X THE COMO PARROT CAY: VIP priority complimentary upgrade, daily breakfast and resort credits

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: A negative COVID-19 PCR test result from an accredited laboratory is mandatory (antigen and antibody tests will not be accepted). The test must have been taken no more than 5 days prior to travel to the Turks and Caicos Islands.

CLICK LINK FOR SAFETY MEASURES: https://www.comohotels.com/en/booking-terms-in-relation-to-covid-19

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FOUR SEASONS COSTA RICA

GETTING HERE: 35 minutes by car from Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport. ( LIR )

ROOMS: 120 rooms/suites and 49 private villas and residences.

ACTIVITIES: Pool, beach, non-motorized and motorized water sports, surfing, sailing, tennis, golf, fishing, kids club, hiking, biking, zip-lining, ATV and spa/fitness.

MAPPS X FOUR SEASONS COSTA RICA: VIP priority complimentary upgrade, daily breakfast and resort credits.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: No testing is required to enter Costa Rica, nor is a quarantine mandatory upon arrival. Upon return back into the US, the testing and/or quarantine requirements vary state by state.

CLICK LINK FOR SAFETY MEASURES: https://press.fourseasons.com/news-releases/2020/lead-with-care-program/

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FOUR SEASONS MAUI

GETTING HERE: 25 minutes by car from Kahului Airport. (OGG)

ROOMS: 455 rooms/suites.

ACTIVITIES: Pool, beach, non-motorized and motorized water sports, surfing, sailing, tennis, golf, fishing, kids club, hiking, biking, zip-lining, ATV and spa/fitness.

MAPPS X FOUR SEASONS MAUI: VIP priority complimentary upgrade, daily breakfast and resort credits.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Proof of a negative COVID-19 test from a state-approved trusted testing partner and complete a State Dept. of Agriculture paper form (which is distributed on all flights) prior to arrival within the state.

CLICK LINK FOR SAFETY MEASURES: https://press.fourseasons.com/news-releases/2020/lead-with-care-program/

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GRACE BAY CLUB

GETTING HERE: 15 minutes by car from Providenciales International Airport. (PLS)

ROOMS: Grace Bay Club has 26 different categories ranging from rooms/suites to private villas, residences and estates.

ACTIVITIES: Pool, beach, non-motorized and motorized water sports, tennis, fishing, kids club, spa/fitness and golf.

MAPPS X GRACE BAY CLUB: VIP priority complimentary upgrade, daily breakfast and resort credits.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: A negative COVID-19 PCR test result from an accredited laboratory is mandatory (antigen and antibody tests will not be accepted). The test must have been taken no more than 5 days prior to travel to the Turks and Caicos Islands.

CLICK LINK FOR SAFETY MEASURES: https://gracebayresorts.com/hotel-policies/

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NIZUC

GETTING HERE: 8 minutes by car from Cancun International Airport. ( CUN )

ROOMS: 274 rooms, suites and private villas.

ACTIVITIES: Pool, beach, non-motorized and motorized water sports, tennis, kids club, spa/fitness and golf.

MAPPS X NIZUC: VIP priority complimentary upgrade, daily breakfast, one way airport transfer and a $100 spa credit.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: No testing is required to enter Mexico, nor is a quarantine mandatory upon arrival. Upon return back into the US, the testing and/or quarantine requirements vary state by state.

CLICK LINK FOR SAFETY MEASURES: https://www.nizuc.com/covid-19-update/

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ROSEWOOD MAYAKOBA

GETTING HERE: 30 minutes by car from Cancun International Airport. ( CUN )

ROOMS: 274 rooms, suites and private villas.

ACTIVITIES: Pool, beach, non-motorized water sports, zip-lining, sailing, tennis, kids club, spa/fitness and golf.

MAPPS X ROSEWOOD: VIP priority complimentary upgrade, daily breakfast and resort credits.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: No testing is required to enter Mexico, nor is a quarantine mandatory upon arrival. Upon return back into the US, the testing and/or quarantine requirements vary state by state.

CLICK LINK FOR SAFETY MEASURES: https://www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/covid-19-update

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WYMARA RESORT

GETTING HERE: 10 minutes by car from Providenciales International Airport. (PLS)

ROOMS: 91 rooms/suites and 5 private villas.

ACTIVITIES: Pool, beach, non-motorized and motorized water sports, fishing, tennis, golf and spa/fitness.

MAPPS X WYMARA: VIP priority complimentary upgrade, daily breakfast and resort credits.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: A negative COVID-19 PCR test result from an accredited laboratory is mandatory (antigen and antibody tests will not be accepted). The test must have been taken no more than 5 days prior to travel to the Turks and Caicos Islands.

CLICK LINK FOR SAFETY MEASURES: https://wymararesortandvillas.com/policies-and-procedures/

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COMMERCIAL AIRLINE SAFETY MEASURES

DELTA: https://www.delta.com/content/www/us/en/travel-update-center/overview.html

JET BLUE: https://www.jetblue.com/safety

UNITED: https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/what-to-expect.html

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PRIVATE AVIATION SAFETY MEASURES

NET JETS: https://www.netjets.com/en-us/safety

WHEELS UP: https://wheelsup.com/safety

* MAPPS works with a handful of preferred private aviation companies. You do not need to be a member of Wheels Up or Net Jets to fly private with our agency.

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THANKSGIVING EDITION: SKIP THE COOKING & TRAVEL INSTEAD

The Thanksgiving holiday for most is traditionally a time of being together at home. Family and friends from near and far gather annually to express their gratitude over turkey, pie and football. This year, the holiday will will look different for many families due to travel restrictions, mandated school quarantines or some having a high-risk family member/s. But, that doesn’t mean that all is lost here — with little to no commitments on the books, now is the perfect time to take that mini Thanksgiving vacation you always dreamed of if your lifestyle permits. We rounded up 3 resorts whose properties shine this time of year, offering guests luxurious accommodations, a host of outdoor activities, an all-American feast, plenty of space for football and what we all need now more then ever… someone else doing all of the cooking and the cleaning for us. The details below —

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THE PRESERVE SPORTING CLUB & RESIDENCES

Richmond, Rhode Island

GETTING HERE: 2.5 hours from NYC by car, 1.5 hours from Boston by car, 40 minutes from Newport, RI by car or arrive via helicopter and land on the club’s new helipad.

ACCOMMODATIONS: 2 – 4 bedroom palatial cabins ranging in size from 1,000 sf to 4,000 sf with ample space to accommodate your family and guests. Stylish interiors inspired by rustic elegance, features include gourmet kitchens, stone fireplaces, theater rooms and outdoor living space.

ACTIVITIES: Hiking, Mountain Biking, ATV, Clay Shooting, Hunting, Fishing, Horseback Riding and Zip-Lining.

MAPPS X THE PRESERVE: Special nightly rates, daily breakfast for two per bedroom and a $100 food and beverage credit.

7 day cancellation policy

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BLACKBERRY MOUNTAIN

Walland, Tenneesee

GETTING HERE: 30 minutes from Knoxville's McGhee Tyson Airport by car.

ACCOMMODATIONS: Six Watchman Cabins, 21 Stone Cottages and a variety of multi-bedroom ( 2-5 ) Azalea Gap and Mountain Homes that each feature a full-size kitchen, dining room, living room with stone wood-burning fireplace and an all season screened porch with a second stone wood-burning fireplace.

ACTIVITIES: Endurance climbs, trail running, rock climbing, bouldering, mountain biking, regional fly fishing, horseback riding, lake opportunities such as water slides, kayaking and paddle boarding, an art studio, half basketball court, an indoor rock climbing wall, yoga and fitness classes.

MAPPS X BLACKBERRY MOUNTAIN: Special nightly rates, a complimentary upgrade subject to availability, daily breakfast and spa credits.

30 day cancellation policy

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MONTAGE PALMETTO BLUFF

Bluffton, SC

GETTING HERE: 30 minutes from Savannah, GA Airport by car.

ACCOMMODATIONS: A charming collection of rooms, suites, cottages, cottage suites, and vacation homes all nestled between vibrant waterfronts and tranquil forests. Designed in classic Southern style, these accommodations offer luxurious residential touches such as vaulted ceilings, fireplaces, opulent bathrooms and verandas with stunning views.

ACTIVITIES: Biking, Clay Shooting, Fishing, Boating, Water Sports, Golfing, Tennis, Heated Pool, Archery, Spa, Bowling Alley, Game Room and a Kids Club.

MAPPS X MPB: Special nightly rates, a complimentary upgrade subject to availability, daily breakfast and a $200 resort credit.

48 hour cancellation policy

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ON OUR RADAR: A HOTEL HALLOWEEN

With Halloween activities being cancelled for so many clients in New England and the tri-state area, we decided to get creative and put together a wonderful alternative for our mini superheroes and goblins. MAPPS is proud to partner with Chatham Bars Inn, offering our families a seaside Halloween weekend filled with pumpkins, facemask decorating, a costumed Trick or Treat Treasure Hunt, candy, bonfires, s’mores and plenty of apple cider and hot chocolate. While the weather may feel a bit chilly for a swim, guests can still enjoy the tennis courts, golf course, spa, bikes, sailing experiences and visit their nearby farmstand. The holiday details below —

Please note: All COVID-19 guidelines will be followed throughout the weekend activities. Advanced sign-ups are required for all activities to comply with State of MA gathering guidelines.

WEEKEND ITINERARY

Friday, October 30th
5:00pm – Family Pumpkin Carving & Mask Decorating
Carve a pumpkin, drink cider or hot cocoa, and decorate a fabric facemask for trick or treating! Pumpkins will be on display during the Bonfire Boo Bash.
Each session will be limited to 30 guests. Please inquire about advanced sign-ups for a time slot when booking your reservations for accommodations. 

Saturday, October 31st
11:00am – Family Pumpkin Carving & Mask Decorating
Carve a pumpkin, drink cider or hot cocoa, and decorate a fabric facemask for trick or treating! Pumpkins will be on display during the Bonfire Boo Bash.
Each session will be limited to 30 guests. Please inquire about advanced sign-ups for a time slot when booking your reservations for accommodations. 

4:30pm – 6:30pm Trick or Treat Treasure Hunt and Bonfire Boo Bash (first session)
Families will meet (dressed in costume!) at the Bayview Terrace at 4:30pm to receive their Trick or Treating Clues that will lead them around to different locations on property where an attendant will be located at each station, dressed up, handing out (with gloves) full-size candy bars to all. All clues will lead families to the Beach House Grill for the Bonfire Boo Bash. All the carved pumpkins will be on display on the deck along with a Giant Pumpkin Lighting, Tiki Torches, Spooky Music, Bonfires, S’mores & Cider!
Each session will be limited to 40 guests. Please inquire about advanced sign-ups for a time slot when booking your reservations for accommodations. 

6:00pm – 8:30pm Trick or Treat Treasure Hunt and Bonfire Boo Bash (second session)
Families will meet (dressed in costume!) at the Bayview Terrace at 6:00pm to receive their Trick or Treating Clues that will lead them around to different locations on property where an attendant will be located at each station, dressed up, handing out (with gloves) full-size candy bars to all. All clues will lead families to the Beach House Grill for the Bonfire Boo Bash. All the carved pumpkins will be on display on the deck along with a Giant Pumpkin Lighting, Tiki Torches, Spooky Music, Bonfires, S’mores & Cider!

Each session will be limited to 40 guests.

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WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

MAPPS X CHATHAM BARS INN: Special nightly rates, daily breakfast for two guests per bedroom and a one-time $200 food and beverage credit.

GETTING HERE: 90 minutes from Boston or Providence by car, 4 hours from NYC by car.

P.S. Downtown Main Street is 5 minutes from the resort by foot, offering guests a 1/2 mile historic strip of charming boutiques and restaurants. We are big fans of Bistro on Main, Blue Fin Sushi and Buffy’s Ice Cream.