"Here golf is still king, " explains spa general manager Jim Root. (Sea Island offers four golf courses on its various properties.) The current chairman of the International Spa Association (ISPA), Root joined Sea Island in 2005 from Tucson's innovative Miraval, and he admits that the move from a progressive spa environment to a conservative one has not been without its challenges.

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Along with a private beach, there are four onsite restaurants serving Croatian, Mediterranean and international dishes, plus a spa, gym, indoor pool and sauna.

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After renovations, customers at the luxury 77-room safari lodge can breathe easy and will find all the signature Four Seasons' touches they have come to expect, including a first-class spa, quality local and international dining at three restaurants and two bars, the acclaimed Kids For All Seasons children's program, a natural and cultural Discovery Center, and guest rooms with high-end linens, amenities, soaking tubs and separate walk-in showers.

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When I visited the increasingly international city in June, I dined at an American steak house, relaxed at an Asian spa, and lost my bearings.

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Travelers who want the spa experience in their actual hotel rooms are getting their wish, at least at the international level.

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