The sun's always shining at the Four Seasons Resort in Dallas, Texas. A short distance from both Dallas city centre and airport, this peaceful luxury resort offers an urban alternative to a break in the country.

The facilities

Outdoorsy types will have a field day here. The Four Seasons Dallas has 400 acres of greenery and subtropical plants, including a world class golf course. Aside from teeing off, there's a whole range of other activities on offer, including 12 tennis courts, various outdoor jogging tracks and 4 pools.

Indoors, work up a sweat in the fitness centre, then reward yourself with some Asian-American fusion food courtesy of Cafe on the Green restaurant. The Asian theme is carried through to the Four Seasons' spa, which is all flow-y white curtains and pots of bamboo.

The rooms

Dallas's Four Seasons Resort has 379 guest rooms, including 44 suites. More secluded villa accommodation is a short walk (or mini-shuttle ride!) from the main building. Villa rooms have their own balconies and patios overlooking the smart landscaped gardens.

All rooms at this luxury resort have lots of space, as well as Wi-Fi, DVD players and a writing desk. Oversized marble bathrooms are an extra treat.