Jonny Thorniley
I'm based in
Macclesfield
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It's Nice To Meet You
Hello and a big thank you for taking the time to visit my webpage, I love to travel and by visiting this webpage hopefully you do too! I am a highly experienced travel agent based in Macclesfield, Cheshire, with global destinations at my fingertips.
I trust you will find the below introduction helpful and that I can inspire you to pick up the phone or drop me a line for a chat about where in the world next awaits you.
My passion for travel really took off when I booked a round the world flight ticket in 1997. I largely lived, worked and travelled in Australia, also taking in Fiji and Hawaii on the way home. I have always loved adventure and this opened a whole new world of excitement, experiences and many life-long friends.
Ever since, I have been fortunate to travel to many worldwide destinations and experience some magical places. From mountaineering and jungle trekking in Borneo, cruising the Egyptian Nile and riding donkeys to the Valley of the Kings, snowboarding and husky sledding in Canada, scuba diving with sharks in Fiji, hang gliding in Brazil, safaris in Kenya, honeymooning in Zanzibar, crayfish parties in Sweden, to road trips across the USA taking in some of the most breath-taking scenery imaginable.
One of my favourite memories is proposing to my wife whilst scuba diving in Tobago, using an underwater slate and a makeshift ring. Thankfully she ticked the ‘Yes’ box and we returned to the surface to cheers from our fellow dive buddies.
As of 2018 there are 195 countries in the world and I find it amazing that whilst I feel well travelled, I know I have only really scratched the surface (and occasionally gone underneath when diving!) To fuel my passion for travel, I worked for seven years for two bespoke travel companies, immersing myself further into new destinations, sharing my knowledge and experience and what it can do for the human spirit.
I am highly experienced helping business and leisure travellers, designing bespoke trips whilst offering an exceptional level of care and service, whatever your travel requirements and aspirations, big or small. I am available 24/7, before, during and after your trip, to help and assist with recommendations and solving those unforeseen hiccups.
In a world of computers, robots and technology, there is still nothing like a personal touch.
Let me help take you on your next journey and make it an even more memorable experience.
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Choose to Cruise!!
Last week, I had the absolute pleasure of attending my first ever cruise conference in Southampton. Ocean cruises in particular have, until now been an area of travel I have felt the least unsure of and like many people, I've had a lot of preconceptions, myths and stigmas which needed to be challenged. Does this sound familiar? - Cruising is stuffy, cruising is for old people, cruising is being
24 May 2019 5 min read
Passport panic
One of my clients called me at 6am this week. I knew he was due to travel that morning so thought something must be wrong. Indeed it was, he had arrived at the airport with his wrong passport. My initial thought was why do you have 2 passports, are you a secret agent?! But more important questions needed to be resolved immediately. After applying for another USA visitor visa to match the correct
03 Apr 2019 5 min read
A really cool break in Iceland
As a little surprise for my wife's birthday and our last adventure before her return to work after 12 month's maternity leave, I booked a long weekend to Reykjavik. It has been on my bucket list for a long time, and whilst only a 2.5-hour flight from the UK, I just hadn't got around to visiting until now. There is something magical about the country and arriving in the dark at 10am, twinkling l
09 Mar 2019 5 min read
Adding a personal touch to your travels...
I've just spent the morning visiting one of my clients in Manchester with a guide book gift in preparation for their trip of a lifetime to New Zealand in February, to help them plan their amazing tour. Given they are travelling half way around the world and back, a train ride into Manchester is the least I could do. I'm not generally one to blow my own trumpet, but on this occasion, I thought w
01 Nov 2018 5 min read
The Danube Waltz - River cruising
Waking up in a king-size bed on the Danube river with a panoramic view of vineyards, castles and majestic monasteries. Was I dreaming? Not quite, but the serenity and beauty of a river cruise on the Danube river was almost dream like. My good wife and little girl have recently had an amazing and unexpected adventure. A last-minute opportunity to join a luxury river cruise with Crystal Cruise
24 Oct 2018 5 min read
The Travel journey begins... but not quite as expected..
My return to travel has been long anticipated. I left the industry 11 years ago to earn my fortune in the recruitment industry. I am most certainly no Elon Musk and the thought of me inventing an underground self-driving motorway system in Los Angeles or rescuing a trapped football team with submarines from a Thai cave, is far beyond my imagination. That said, I worked hard and did ok, fightin
20 Aug 2018 5 min read
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Tailor-made for you
Your holiday isn’t just a trip away. It’s a longed-for escape, time to reconnect with loved ones, or a dream adventure you never thought possible. That’s why I take the time to truly get to know you and understand your hopes and expectations, then use my experience, connections and passion for the destination to create a trip that makes those dreams a reality.
Personalised service. Always
When you plan a holiday with me, you’ll be given my personal mobile number from the very first call. I’ll listen to your thoughts and ideas like I would a friend and arrange accommodation, activities, and flights that are all personalised to you. And I’ll share my personal tips and recommendations, so you can experience the true beauty of each destination.
Stress-free travel, and more time for what matters most
I believe your time away should be stress-free, easy, and seamless from start to finish. So, I take care of all the details for you - from ATOL protection, insurance, and flexible payments to access to the myTC app, which keeps everything in one place.
Support when it matters most
If the unexpected happens, you can rest easy, knowing that I’ll handle any last-minute changes, flight cancellations, or disruptions before you even pick up the phone. So you always feel happy, carefree, and ready to make the most of every moment.
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