What’s not to love about Italy; the food, the culture, the impeccable service, it’s a popular place to visit. It is unfortunate however that events in the last year may have impeded our ability to explore the country first hand. This should not dampen our desire to experience the joy that Italy has to offer however, as Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya is successfully bringing Italy to Kuwait!

The luxury hoteliers have curated a stunning new stay package fashioned for those of us in Kuwait who may have missed out on any Italian travel plans due to pandemic restrictions. However, now with this wonderfully bellissimo package locals and expats alike in Kuwait can still find their way to an authentic Italian escape, and it’s right here in our own backyard! Vieni in Italia con Me – “Come to Italy with Me” – is a new one-of-a-kind celebration of Italian culture and cuisine at Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya.

Vieni in Italia con Me may be ideally fashioned for vacationers, honeymooners, italophiles, and all-things-italy aficionados, but it’s also perfetto for those who aspire to simply experience a bit of Italy at home. Without a shadow of a doubt, this celebration of all things Italian with Vieni in Italia con Me will allow you to discover Four Seasons Hotel at Burj Alshaya as the number one destination where you can expect to experience invitingly warm Italian hospitality, which is second to none outside of Italy itself.

The concept of Vieni in Italia con Me was inspired by the recent travels of Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya’s Sicilian-born Executive Chef Sebastiano Spriveri, who brings a lifetime of passion for the cuisine of his homeland to the signature rooftop Italian dining experience Dai Forni and other food & beverage outlets throughout the Hotel.

Hampered from leaving Italy for nearly nine months, Chef Spriveri used this unexpected opportunity to travel all over the country reconnecting with former culinary school classmates and mentors. He even met with local suppliers – chocolatiers, cheesemongers, farmers, and more – whose products have proven the inspiration behind the highly praised dishes on the menu at Dai Forni.

Justifiably proud of his heritage, and with renewed passion to further impart the Italian experience to those of us here in Kuwait, Chef Sebastiano’s culinary creations will be at the heart of the Vieni in Italia con Me experience.

The Italian Stay Package

There will be a smorgasbord of highlights to enjoy during your Vieni in Italia con Me stay, with Chef Spriveri and his fellow Italian Chefs at Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya being the vital ingredients in a recipe of experiences which start with:

• A stay in a luxury guest room or suite
• Breakfast for 2 at Elements
• Dinner for 2 at Dai Forni with a menu card signed by the Hotel’s Italian Chefs, and a mocha and cannoli in the company of Chef Spriveri
• Gift package brimming with the Chef’s favourite Italian goodies waiting in room
• Specially designed Italian spa treatments

Guests of Vieni in Italia con Me will be welcomed by the smartest and most attentive of Front Desk staff; gifted a symbolic, beautifully illustrated passport emblazoned with their names and stamped with visa dates; and offered a brochure compiled by Italian team members with suggestions for living a true Italian experience during their stay.

The ultimate in gracious hospitality, guests will also be escorted to their rooms by one of the Italian team members – Food & Beverage Division Manager Cosimo Lardo, Executive Pastry Chef Lucio Colombo, Executive Sous Chef Fabio Quarta, Front Office Manager Lisa Monteleone, Chef de Partie/Pastry Enrico Dutto, Assistant Restaurant Manager Riccardo Cappella of Dai Forni, or perhaps even the Maestro himself Chef Spriveri!

The Vieni in Italia con Me experience only gets richer from there with keepsake-worthy details including a personalized welcome card on Italian-style stationery from General Manager Didier Jardin – he may be French, but his soul and style exudes La Dolce Vita; a special Italian-style welcome amenity by Chef Lucio; singer Andrea Bocelli’s voice serenades guests in welcome to their accommodation, as a classic Italian movie unspools on the flat- screen TV; and discover an elegantly penned romantic poem on the mirror in red lipstick.

Experience Italy at the Hotel

Whether you opt for the stay package or not, an array of optional activities and extras will also be available for guests and visitors to enjoy:

• An Instagrammable Italian dessert of the month created by Chef Lucio incorporating a famous work of Italian art and accompanied by an Italian soft drink like Aranciata or Chinotto at Al Soor Lounge
• A specially priced 90-minute Essenza Italiana treatment at the Hotel Spa with espresso-citrus body scrub and massage with aromatic herbs
• A special event meal at Dai Forni with menu created by 5 Italian chefs from the Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya and from Four Seasons destinations in Milan and Florence
• A special “Italians Do It Better” themed menu of Italian cuisine, available for home delivery
• Mark your calendars for the festive Italian holiday market that is set to take place in the hotel’s lobby during the middle of this month. For all of us who will be missing the winter markets in Europe this year, the Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait City is crafting an unforgettable experience for visitors.

You May be Going to Italy!

For those of you who have ever been embraced by a Latin family you’ll know that there is no greater invitation than being invited back to their home. Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya is extending this generous hospitality with a once in a lifetime opportunity to visit the country that inspired this celebration. Incredibly, guests who participate in Vieni in Italia con Me will be automatically entered into a special raffle to win a gourmet tour of Italy.

The tour includes a full itinerary, and luxury accommodation at Four Seasons Hotel Milano which is a haven right in the heart of Milan’s fashion district. The stunning hotel with its recent extensive multimillion dollar investment, is a stylish sight to behold and here you can continue to enjoy myriad Italian culinary experiences in the fashion capital of the world. Buon appetito!

The prize trip will be available starting May 2021, dependent on government and travel restrictions. For more information on ‘Vieni in Italia con Me’ package rates, or for reservations at Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya, please call or WhatsApp 2200-6000 and visit fourseasons.com/Kuwait/offers.