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FEATURE PROFILE: Feature from the FALL 2024 ISSUE of STAY Magazine
Four Seasons has introduced its new Private Jet Experience, Grand Horizons—as part of the 2026 Four Seasons lineup.
Also debuting in 2026 is a new version of the popular itinerary World of Adventures, designed to meet the needs of busy travellers who want to experience more in less time.
"After experiencing a Four Seasons Private Jet Journey, many guests return for more, with 30 per cent embarking on another adventure with us," says Marc Speichert, executive vice president and chief commercial officer, Four Seasons. "This strong demand drives us to keep innovating. By working closely with local experts and partners, we create new itineraries that reflect guest feedback and continue to surprise and delight loyal guests. Whether introducing a brand-new journey such as Grand Horizons or enhancing favourites such as World of Adventures, we're always elevating the experience, giving guests something new to look forward to for years to come."
Grand Horizons, A Cross-Continental Voyage
Grand Horizons begins in the vineyards of California's Napa Valley for private wine tastings before jetting across the Pacific to Japan and Vietnam. There, a highlight includes a Four Seasons curated two-night luxury cruise through the seascape of Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Then, travellers will head to Thailand for cosmopolitan’s and Bangkok's Creative District. Alternatively, guests can choose to upgrade to a two-night stay on the island of Koh Samui, where they can opt to snorkel in the coral gardens with a marine biologist or participate in a private Muay Thai lesson.
From there, it heads to Europe with stops in the cultural capitals of Istanbul, Milan and Lisbon—and a visit to one of Spain's most pristine holiday destinations at Four Seasons Resort Mallorca at Formentor, which just opened in August 2024. During their stay on the island, guests can set sail across the Balearic Sea, take part in a chef-led walking tour of one of Mallorca's markets, or spend the day discovering wineries and vineyards for private tastings. The itinerary concludes in Montreal, where guests celebrate the journey's end at Marcus Restaurant + Terrace from visionary chef Marcus Samuelsson at Four Seasons Hotel Montreal.
As always, activities during a Four Seasons Private Jet Experience can be customized to suit individual interests. Additional opportunities for Four Seasons guests during Grand Horizons include learning Samurai sword play in Tokyo, exploring one of the world's fashion capitals in Milan, or experiencing Canada's tallest Ferris wheel, La Grande Roue de Montréal and much more.
A New Version of a Long-Time Favourite, World of Adventures
Originally designed as a 24-day, around-the-world itinerary, a new version of World of Adventures is now being offered at the request of guests desiring an around-the-world itinerary in under three weeks. Travellers can be prepared for an adventure-packed, 18-day journey with one-of-a-kind experiences to be remembered for a lifetime.
Guests will begin this journey in Singapore for the first time, spending two nights discovering the city's wonders. Highlights include a private tour at the Intan Museum for an intimate glimpse into Peranakan culture. Next stop is the picturesque islands of Seychelles, where guests can rejuvenate both mind and body with a mountaintop meditation session during a stay at Four Seasons Resort Seychelles. From there, it's into the African jungle in Rwanda for a guided gorilla trek before heading on to the Red City of Marrakech with its traditional markets surrounded by the Atlas Mountains. Crossing another ocean, this itinerary continues in Colombia's lively capital city, Bogotá, before an exploration of the Galápagos Islands during a four-night cruise on a private ship. The journey ends in Miami.
While 2024 journeys are now sold out, a limited number of seats are available in 2025 for Ancient Explorer, a 24-day, 10-destination itinerary departing from Miami in March; International Intrigue, a 24-day, 8-destination itinerary departing from Seattle in July; and African Wonders, a 13-day, 7-destination, family-friendly itinerary departing from Athens in August.
FEATURE PROFILE: Feature from the FALL 2024 ISSUE of STAY Magazine
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