Elite Traveler Fall 2024

The wonders of the night sky have long captivated the human mind, from ancient travelers relying on constellations to guide them through troubling oceans to astrologers dictating entire personalities based on horoscope charts. In celebration of the ongoing dramatic in fl uence of the stars, VistaJet has partnered with Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea to launch A Way fi nder’s Journey. Part of the aviation company’s new batch of Private World Experiences — a portfolio of once-in-a-lifetime excursions, o ff ered exclusively to its members — the journey invites guests aboard a luxury catamaran for an immersive evening under the stars. Hosted by distinguished Hawaiian celestial navigator Kala Baybayan Tanaka, the experience begins with a multi-course dinner by executive chef Samual Taganeca, with specialty dishes inspired by canoe plants. Tanaka then takes guests on a journey into how her Polynesian ancestors harnessed the guiding powers of the night sky, the swell of the ocean and the ripples of the wind to lead them to discover the Hawaiian islands some thousand-plus years ago. From $15,500 for six. Contact privateworld@vistajet.com, vistajet.com Flight of fancy Navigating the way fi nder’s journey

Words Kim Ayling Illustration Julián De Narvaez – Folio Art