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Conde Nast Traveler
Congratulations to Rebecca Mazzaro on being recognized as one of Condé Nast Traveler’s Top Travel Specialists! We could not be more proud to have her represent ATJ yet again, with such passion and expertise.
TRAVEL + LEISURE
THREE years in a row! Jarrod Hobson and Rebecca Mazzaro have been awarded with the esteemed A-List for top travel advisors for 2024.
Luxury Lifestyle Awards
ATJ has been recognized as the world’s premier Asia travel agency and luxury tour operator offering the best in cultural, private, custom, guided, and small group tours.
TRAVEL + LEISURE
ATJ has been awarded THE best tour operator by the Travel + Leisure 2023 World’s Best Awards survey. We couldn’t have done this without you, and we could not be more proud of our local and international team.
CONDE NAST TRAVELER
It is with great pride and honor that we announce that Rebecca Mazzaro, one of our esteemed Travel Experts, has been chosen by Condé Nast Traveler as the Top Travel Specialist for her exceptional knowledge and expertise in Asia.
TRAVEL + LEISURE
Two years in a row! Jarrod Hobson and Rebecca Mazzaro have been awarded with the esteemed A-List for top travel advisors. Jarrod was awarded for his expertise in Indonesia, and Rebecca for her extensive knowledge of Japan.
TRAVEL + LEISURE
Two of our very own Travel Experts, Jarrod Hobson and Rebecca Mazzaro, have been awarded with the esteemed A List for top travel advisors.
CONDE NAST TRAVELER
We’re so proud and honored to announce that one of our Travel Experts, Pat O’Connell, has been selected by Condé Nast Traveler as Top Travel Specialist for his expertise.
CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER
Our very own Travel Experts; Pat O'Connell and Rebecca Mazzaro have won yet another Condé Nast Readers Choice Award.
CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER
We're so proud and honored to announce that one of our Travel Experts, Rebecca Mazzaro has been selected by Condé Nast Traveler as a Top Travel Specialist for her expertise in Japan.
TRAVEL + LEISURE A LIST
Two of our very own Travel Experts have been awarded with the esteemed A List for top travel advisors. Jarrod Hobson was awarded for his expertise in Indonesia and Rebecca Mazzaro for her extensive knowledge of Myanmar.
TRAVEL & LEISURE
For the 8th consecutive year, ATJ's Jarrod Hobson has taken home Travel + Leisure's prestigious A-List award for his extensive knowledge of Southeast Asia and Indonesia. We are honored to have him on our team of Travel Experts.
OUTSIDE MAGAZINE
We are proud to have been selected as one of Outside’s Best Places to Work for 2018! Our team is an extended family of like-minded and enthusiastic people who feed each other’s creativity and make ATJ a great place to work.
TRAVEL + LEISURE
Our very own Jarrod Hobson, known as the 'Indonesia Guy' has been awarded the top travel advisor for the 7th consecutive year for his expertise in Indonesia travel. We couldn't be more proud to have him on our team!
TRAVEL WEEKLY
We are proud to be awarded with Travel Weekly's prestigious Magellan Award for the 4th time. It is an honor to be recognized as one of the best among our travel industry peers for our ongoing commitment to provide the best luxury travel experiences throughout Asia and the South Pacific.
TRAVEL + LEISURE
We are thrilled to be among the Top 10 Best Tour Operators in the world in Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards. We couldn't be more honored and thankful for this prestigious awards and look forward to helping you craft your next adventure.
TRAVEL + LEISURE
In the recently released Travel + Leisure 2017 A- List Awards, three travel specialists from ATJ (Asia Transpacific Journeys) were awarded among the world’s most knowledgeable, creative and enthusiastic travel professionals. These individuals, who have each been recognized in this award series numerous times in the past, include Rebecca Mazzaro, Jarrod Hobson and Pat O'Connell.
TRAVEL + LESIURE
We have been deemed one of the 10 Best Tour Operators in the World in Travel + Leisure's prestigious World's Best Awards. We couldn't have asked for a better present for ATJ's 30th birthday!
AFAR
We are so proud to receive recognition as "Best Tour Operator" in AFAR’s first annual Travelers’ Choice Awards. And we are incredibly honored to be the only Asia/Pacific specialist included. This award is especially close to our hearts because it is awarded based on the feedback of travelers alone. Knowing our travelers are so pleased with us is the ultimate reward.
TRAVEL + LEISURE
We were honored to snag three spots this year on Travel + Leisure's prestigious A-list—the most of any tour operator! Our winning Travel Specialists have creativity, expertise and passion to spare. Congrats to Rebecca Mazzaro, included for the sixth year running for her encyclopedic knowledge of travel in Myanmar (Burma); Jarrod Hobson, Recognized for the fifth year in a row as a definitive expert on travel to Indonesia; and Pat O'Connell, listed for the third time for his expertise on family travel to Asia & the Pacific.
TRAVEL WEEKLY
We were recognized the third year in a row by Travel Weekly as top tour operator that offers the industry's most innovative experiences. We are proud to be recognized by our travel industry peers for our ongoing commitment to promoting authentic, luxury travel throughout Asia and the Pacific.
TRAVEL + LEISURE
Spots on Travel + Leisure's prestigious A-list are only awarded to the nation's top travel experts—those with passion, dedication and experience to spare. This year, we are proud to announce that two of our our top Travel Specialists were included. For the fifth year running, Rebecca Mazzaro was acknowledged for her expertise on Myanmar (Burma). And for the fourth time, Jarrod Hobson was recognized for his deep knowledge about all things Indonesia.
TRAVEL WEEKLY
This year we were again selected by Travel Weekly as one of the world’s top travel organizations that exemplifies the best and most innovative practices in the industry. We are proud to be recognized by this industry leader for our ongoing commitment to promoting culturally immersive luxury travel to Asia and the Pacific.
TRAVEL WEEKLY
Each year, Travel Weekly magazine selects winners from the world’s top travel organizations worldwide that exemplify the best and most innovative practices in the industry. Asia Transpacific Journeys is proud to have been awarded top-honors for their unique, creative approach to culturally immersive luxury travel to Asia and the Pacific.
TRAVEL + LEISURE
"This is Myanmar's Moment," journalist Andrew Solomon declared to Travel + Leisure. We couldn't agree more— there is a palpable sense that now is the time to explore this jewel box of a country before its transformation to modernity is complete. We are honored that our A-List Award-winning Travel Specialist, Rebecca Mazzaro, is featured in the article as a go-to resource for in depth, culturally-immersive travel experiences in Myanmar.
TRAVEL + LEISURE
Every year, Travel + Leisure magazine determines the top travel experts in each region of the world for their highly selective A-list awards—a feat that takes passion, dedication and experience. This year, two of our our top Travel Specialists were awarded this honor. For the fourth year running, Rebecca Mazzaro was acknowledged for her unsurpassed expertise in planning trips to Burma. And for the third time, Jarrod Hobson was recognized for his wealth of knowledge about Indonesia.
TRAVEL + LEISURE
Hailed as a "rising star" of adventure tourism, Bhutan's unique mystique is a gem waiting to be discovered. Within the last decade, the nation's first luxury hotels have arrived, providing discerning travelers with comfortable access to the country's pristine environment and rich cultural heritage.
TRAVEL + LEISURE
Making the A-list takes passion, dedication and experience—qualities in which Asia Transpacific Journeys’ travel experts excel. Each year, Travel + Leisure recognizes the top travel experts in their highly selective A-list awards. We are proud to announce that for the second year running three of our Asia Travel Specialists have received this sought-after honor. Congratulations to Jarrod Hobson, Rebecca Mazzaro and Pat O’Connell for being recognized.
TRAVEL + LEISURE
Travel with Asia Transpacific Journeys to Kangaroo Island, Australia for the ultimate homestay experience on the 3,500-acre Stranraer Homestead. The owners, Graham Wheaton and his wife, Lyn, have four guest rooms furnished with fireplaces and antiques. They go to great lengths to make travelers feel at home—savor Lyn's home cooking, help Graham herd sheep with his Australian kelpie dogs or take a night walk to spot wallabies.
TRAVEL + LEISURE
Experience a spiriutal retreat in Bhutan. This carefully preserved landscape is steeped in Buddhist culture. The Merak-Sakteng Trek goes to the country’s east, where you’ll pass hillsides filled with wild rhododendrons to reach remote monasteries.
TRAVEL + LEISURE
Asia Transpacific Journeys exclusive new itinerary Papua New Guinea Through the Lens travels to remote villages, visits sacred spirit houses on the Sepik River and offers hands-on photography instruction from Michele Westmorland, an award-winning photographer who has visited the country 27 times.
TRAVEL + LEISURE
Every year, Travel + Leisure magazine determines the top travel experts in each region of the world for their highly selective A-list awards. This year, we are proud to announce that three of our Asia Travel Specialists have received this sought-after honor, confirming them as leading authorities on travel to Asia. Congratulations to Jarrod Hobson, Rebecca Mazzaro and Pat O’Connell who each were individually recognized.
TRAVEL + LEISURE
Only one place—Zhongdian in China’s southwestern Yunnan Province—has officially gone by the name Shangri-La County since 2001. Chris Dunham, of Asia Transpacific Journeys, recommends visiting during the late summer Khampa Horse Festival for three days of celebration, song and equestrian shows.
TRAVEL + LEISURE
Asia Transpacific Journeys is honored to be named "Top 10 Tour Operator" in the "World's Best Awards" by the readers of Travel + Leisure magazine. We are the only company specializing in Asia to win that coveted award. The honor is particularly gratifying for being democratic in nature--winners are not picked by an editor, but rather determined by people who have actually traveled with us.
TRAVEL + LEISURE
Travel + Leisure evaluated thousands of agents to come up with their highly selective list of the best travel specialists in the business. Rebecca Mazzaro was named an "A-List Travel Specialist" for her expert travel planning for Myanmar (Burma) and India.
1,000 PLACES TO SEE BEFORE YOU DIE
Schultz's impeccably researched life list is the subject's definitive tome. Like a gemologist with a keen and discerning eye, she has collected the earth's greatest travel-worthy destination jewels, sifted them down to a manageable 1,000, and polished them with historical insight, clear-eyed candor and a sense of wonder. We are delighted to be mentioned as the go-to expert for countries throughout the Asia/Pacific region.
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TRAVELER
Looking for an out-of-the-ordinary destination for your next vacation? Check out our Papua New Guinea trip, hand-picked by National Geographic Traveler editors as one of the best for 2011.
TRAVEL + LEISURE
Cultural Odyssey: Vietnam -- "Asia Transpacific Journeys, with over 20 years experience in the region, is the ultimate guide to the country's history and culture. This journey takes you to some of Vietnam's greatest landmarks - along with lesser-known places such as the hill-tribe villages and markets of the northern highlands."
TRAVEL + LEISURE
The Asia Transpacific Foundation received a Global Vision award for their efforts to provide clean drinking water via simple ceramic filters in Myanmar (Burma). Says Scott Harrison, founder of Charity: Water and on the Travel + Leisure Award Committee, "Asia Transpacific (Foundation) has made a huge impact in what I believe is the most important issue facing us today-access to clean and safe drinking water."
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