Jay Rojas, Travel Agent in Honolulu, HI

Jay Rojas

Honolulu, HI Travel Agent

Jay Rojas

Honolulu, HI

An independent agent with Avoya Travel, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
About
My Travel Specialties
Certificates & Awards
My Places
Travel Stories & Media

Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Guam, Hawaii, Australia & New Zealand, Europe, Asia

Interests:

Bespoke Travel, LGBTQ+ Travel, Luxury, Private Travel, International Business Travel Specialist

Suppliers:

Abercrombie & Kent, Small Luxury Hotels, Kensington, Rocky Mountaineer, Marriott Hotels

About Me

Travel, Handled Properly

Through Elevated Experiences, I help travelers move through the world with greater confidence, comfort, and understanding. My work spans luxury travel, romantic and milestone journeys, private and small-group experiences, LGBTQ+, and culturally immersive itineraries designed with care and intention. Regardless of destination, I believe the most meaningful journeys are those that feel effortless—not because they happen by chance, but because they have been thoughtfully prepared.

My Travel Specialties

Travel, Handled Properly

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Travel, Handled Properly
I believe exceptional travel begins long before departure. Through Elevated Experiences, I work with a select group of clients to design private journeys shaped by preparation, cultural understanding, and thoughtful attention to detail. My approach is informed by decades of experience acro...Read More ▶

Gay Travel, with Confidence

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Gay Travel, with Confidence
As a gay traveler, I have spent years navigating the opportunities and realities that come with seeing the world as part of a same-sex couple, among friends, or independently. While travel has never been more accessible, comfort and confidence are not experienced equally in every destination....Read More ▶

The most successful journeys are not the loudest

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The most successful journeys are not the loudest
I am the founder of Elevated Experiences, a private luxury travel advisory specializing in thoughtfully curated journeys designed with discretion, cultural intelligence, and personalized attention. Drawing on decades of experience working across the United States, Asia, and the Pacific, I ...Read More ▶

Private Travel Advisor for Discerning Travelers

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Private Travel Advisor for Discerning Travelers
I am the founder of Elevated Experiences, a private luxury travel advisory specializing in custom travel planning, luxury vacations, private journeys, and thoughtfully curated travel experiences worldwide. I work with discerning travelers, professionals, entrepreneurs, couples, families, a...Read More ▶

Certifications & Awards

ASTA is the leading global advocate for travel agents, the travel industry and the traveling public.It is the world's largest association of travel professionals.Our members include travel agents and the companies whose products they sell such as tours, cruises, hotels, car rentals, etc.Expand your world. Go with the pros.
NCL University - Master's Degree
NCL University - Master's Degree
Seacademy - Gold Certification
Seacademy - Gold Certification

My Places

When it comes to travel planning, real-world experience makes a huge difference. Check out the map below to see all the places I have personally visited or booked for my clients. I know these destinations well and can give you reliable guidance.
Guam, South Pacific
Been There
Asia
Booked It
Been There
Hawaii, USA
Booked It
Been There
Japan, East and Southeast Asia
Booked It
Been There
South Pacific
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Polynesia, South Pacific
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Anguilla, Caribbean
Booked It
Aruba, Caribbean
Booked It
Been There
Bahamas, Caribbean
Booked It
Bermuda, Caribbean
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Cayman Islands, Caribbean
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Dominican Republic, Caribbean
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Jamaica, Caribbean
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Montserrat, Caribbean
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Netherlands Antilles, Caribbean
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St. Barthelemy, Caribbean
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St. Kitts and Nevis, Caribbean
Booked It
St. Lucia, Caribbean
Booked It
St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Caribbean
Booked It
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Trinidad & Tobago, Caribbean
Booked It
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Turks and Caicos Islands, Caribbean
Booked It
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Virgin Islands, Caribbean
Booked It
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Cambodia, East and Southeast Asia
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Bali, Indonesia, East and Southeast Asia
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Jakarta, Indonesia, East and Southeast Asia
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Java, Indonesia, East and Southeast Asia
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Akita, Japan, East and Southeast Asia
Booked It
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Aomori, Japan, East and Southeast Asia
Booked It
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Beppu, Japan, East and Southeast Asia
Booked It
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Fukuoka, Japan, East and Southeast Asia
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Hakodate, Japan, East and Southeast Asia
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Hakone, Japan, East and Southeast Asia
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Kagoshima, Japan, East and Southeast Asia
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Kanazawa, Japan, East and Southeast Asia
Booked It
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Kobe, Japan, East and Southeast Asia
Booked It
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Kyoto, Japan, East and Southeast Asia
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Nagasaki, Japan, East and Southeast Asia
Booked It
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Nagoya, Japan, East and Southeast Asia
Booked It
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Naha Okinawa Island, Japan, East and Southeast Asia
Booked It
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Okayama, Japan, East and Southeast Asia
Booked It
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Okinawa (Kadena Afb), Japan, East and Southeast Asia
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Osaka, Japan, East and Southeast Asia
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Otaru, Japan, East and Southeast Asia
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Sapporo, Japan, East and Southeast Asia
Booked It
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Sendai, Japan, East and Southeast Asia
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Takayama, Japan, East and Southeast Asia
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Tokyo, Japan, East and Southeast Asia
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Yamagata, Japan, East and Southeast Asia
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Yokohama, Japan, East and Southeast Asia
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Laos, East and Southeast Asia
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Malaysia, East and Southeast Asia
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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, East and Southeast Asia
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Philippines, East and Southeast Asia
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Singapore, Singapore, East and Southeast Asia
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Thailand, East and Southeast Asia
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Vietnam, East and Southeast Asia
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Gibraltar, Europe
Booked It
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Greece, Europe
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Hungary, Europe
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Iceland, Europe
Booked It
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Ireland, Europe
Booked It
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Italy, Europe
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Macedonia, Europe
Booked It
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Moldova, Europe
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Monaco, Europe
Booked It
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Montenegro, Europe
Booked It
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Netherlands, Europe
Booked It
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Northern Ireland, Europe
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Poland, Europe
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Portugal, Europe
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Romania, Europe
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Scandinavia, Europe
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Scotland, Europe
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Slovakia, Europe
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Slovenia, Europe
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Spain, Europe
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Sweden, Europe
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Switzerland, Europe
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Turkey, Europe
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United Kingdom, Europe
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Mexico
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Baja California Norte, Mexico
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Baja California Sur, Mexico
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Jalisco, Mexico
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Mexico, Mexico
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Oaxaca, Mexico
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Puebla, Mexico
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Sonora, Mexico
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Yucatan, Mexico
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American Samoa, South Pacific
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Cocos Islands, South Pacific
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Cook Islands, South Pacific
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Fiji, South Pacific
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French Polynesia, South Pacific
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Kiribati, South Pacific
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Marquesas Islands, South Pacific
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Marshall Islands, South Pacific
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Micronesia, South Pacific
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Nauru, South Pacific
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New Caledonia, South Pacific
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Niue, South Pacific
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Northern Mariana Islands, South Pacific
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Palau, South Pacific
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Papua New Guinea, South Pacific
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Pitcairn, South Pacific
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Samoa, South Pacific
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Solomon Islands, South Pacific
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Tokelau, South Pacific
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Tonga, South Pacific
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Tuvalu, South Pacific
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Vanuatu, South Pacific
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Wallis & Futuna, South Pacific
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Western Samoa, South Pacific
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USA
Booked It
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Arizona, USA
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California, USA
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District of Columbia, USA
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Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii, USA
Booked It
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Kahului, Maui, Hawaii, USA
Booked It
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Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, Hawaii, USA
Booked It
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Nawiliwilli, Kauai, Hawaii, USA
Booked It
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Oahu Island, Hawaii, USA
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Waikiki, Oahu, Hawaii, USA
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Waikoloa, Hawaii, Hawaii, USA
Booked It
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Wailea, Maui, Hawaii, USA
Booked It
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Idaho, USA
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Illinois, USA
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New York, USA
Booked It 8 Times
Been There 20 Times
Virginia, USA
Been There 20 Times
Washington, USA
Booked It
Been There 20 Times

My Travel Stories

Horizons

Nuanced Travel : Understanding Context

Travel is often described as movement From one country to another. From one landscape to the next. From one experience into the following one. Yet movement alone does not constitute understanding. To travel well is not simply to arrive; it is to arrive with awareness. Every place carries context — social, cultural,...
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