In the Press
The bespoke trips we plan are regularly named among the world’s best. We are proud to be recognised not only for the remarkable journeys we arrange, but for being a leader in positive impact luxury travel.
Award-winning luxury journeys
For 2026, Jacada has been named among Travel + Leisure‘s World’s Best Tour Operators, celebrated among the specialists who take trips from “great” to truly “unforgettable”.
Two of Jacada’s travel designers also earned places on Travel + Leisure‘s A-List and seven secured spots on Condé Nast Traveler‘s Top Travel Specialists list, a little black book of experts who plan remarkable adventures with due sensitivity to local environments and communities. And we have again been named one of the top specialists in the world by Condé Nast Traveller in its 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards after making the list last year.
Recent coverage
Natalie Lyall-Grant, Jacada's Head of Positive Impact, shares how an audit of partners helped the brand lead the way with its ethical wildlife encounters.
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With the right connections, it's easy to see Paris like a VIP. Meredith Lepore delves into the city's most exclusive tours.
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Cartagena is one of the best girls' trip destinations, says Kristin Braswell, especially with curated experiences from Jacada.
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Jacada's founder, Alex Malcolm, delves into why responsible travel matters – and how luxury trips don't have to compromise on sustainability.
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Discover some of the world's most exceptional and rare experiences, including exploring Japan's hidden art island with Jacada.
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Greece is an incredibly popular honeymoon destination and Jacob Chapman, Europe Product Manager at Jacada, reveals how to do it differently.
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Susan B. Barnes explores how to combine family travel with sustainability, without compromise. There's something for all ages.
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Are we witnessing the return of the Travel Agent? asks Jenn Rice, assessing the value that travel experts can add to a trip.
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Antarctica isn't as inaccessible as you might think. Simply combine it with a trip to Cape Town for the ultimate experience, says Brad Japhe.
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Kit Wong, one of Jacada's travel designers, unveils her must-do list for a trip to Iceland. Think private dinners, chasing the stars and much more.
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Cain Nunns examines how Lombok plans to attract tourists, whilst keeping the up-and-coming island free from the impact of overtourism.
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Emese Maczko deep dives into Jacada's Positive Impact Collection, looking at the importance of rigorous auditing and transparency.
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Karen Tina Harrison gets under the skin of Jacada, and uncovers what makes us different from other luxury tour companies.
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A deep-dive into Jacada's newly launched Positive Impact Collection, built around a commitment to making a meaningful difference through travel.
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Alex Malcolm, founder of Jacada, delves into how a hotel can help you understand even more about the destination you're visiting.
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Our Travel + Leisure A-List advisors
Our award-winning destination experts are named among the world’s best. Meet the senior travel designers on Travel + Leisure's A-List.
Our Condé Nast Traveler Top Travel Specialists
A word from one of our experts
Since I founded Jacada in 2008, it's been a fantastic and fascinating journey. From sending our first clients to Brazil and Latin America to seeing us named among the top travel specialists in the world, we’re proud of always pushing to bring new experiences and destinations to our travellers.
Founder
The Explorer magazine
In Jacada’s biannual magazine, The Explorer, you can find the team’s latest highlights as well as immersive stories taking you on journeys around the world.
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