Jonny Thorniley

My expertise

Thailand

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 in Nepal, 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, prior to joining Travel Counsellors, 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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Explore my guides and blogs

Choose to Cruise!!

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

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

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...

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

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..

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

What my customers say

Jonny has been fantastic at helping us book our trip to Vietnam which is only 6 weeks out (last min trip!) He’s super warm, flexible and got what we were looking for immediately. He’s been amazing and gone the extra mile to support us with our requirements as we’re travelling with a baby. I honestly don’t think we’d have actually booked this trip if it wasn’t for Jonny and his efficient and clear approach!

Rhiannon Sheffield

London

Thanks again Jonny- great communication and support as always (trip options, extra nights etc) in booking my latest trip and coordinating myself and a friend. I am a repeat client and recommend Jonny to others.

Anna Newman

Berkshire

Jonny is superb - I recommend him to all my family and friends regularly!

Richard Hill

Kent

We have used Jonnys expertise on many occasions and always found his guidance, insight and recommendations exemplary. We will always use him in the future

Peter Stephenson

Lower Withington, Cheshire

We have used & recommended “Jonny Holidays”many times over the years we have been fortunate enough to know of him. He is very thorough & an absolute pleasure to deal with. I cannot recommend him highly enough

Hazel Thomson

Northwich, Cheshire

Jonny’s experience of the country we want to visit was great. All ways helps if someone has done the same road trip. The whole process was seamless. With great advise and helpful tips from Jonny

Dex Moult

Offerton, Stockport

We would highly recommend using Jonny to book your holidays. He goes above and beyond to make your holiday stress free. We have used Jonny for years and have never been disappointed with his service. Once you book a holiday with him you will never want to go anywhere else

Nikki Robinson

Knutsford

We have only recently been introduced to Jonny via friends and this is our first experience of arranging travel via an dependant travel advisor. Jonny’s friendly approach and extensive knowledge helped us through the process of booking long-haul flights and hotels to a new destination for us, for which we are extremely grateful. We would have no hesitation in using his services again in the future, many thanks Jonny.

Janet Price

Tamworth, Staffordshire

As usual, Jonny showed patience, flexibility and reliability in helping us explore options and co-ordinate with the friends we have joining us for our holiday to Croatia

Ceri James

Adlington, Cheshire

Jonny is always a pleasure to work with and always provides a friendly professional efficient service, highly recommended!

Mia Buchanan

Leyland, Lancashire

As this is my first experience using a travel councillor I haven’t got anything to compare to but I’ve found the service Jonny has provided me with has been fantastic, if I had to give a description it would be that the service felt bespoke and tailored to my needs. Jonny took on board my concerns as this will be my first holiday being gluten free, and a single parent. Jonny took the liberty of contacting the specific hotel we chose to enquire if they would cater for my diet and also arrange a room with kitchen facilities so I could self prepare if required. He also took on board our needs as a family and found a package suitable. I would not hesitate to recommend Jonny and without doubt will re- use his services as it has been stress free. Many thanks Jonny.

Luke Borrow

Marple

I have used Jonny on a number of occasions in the past and had no hesitation in turning to him this year, to support and assist us in identifying a holiday destination. As previously, I found him to be easy to communicate with, he was quick and helpful with all his responses and has been very thorough and responsive with updates and advice.

Alex Rennie

Worsley

"So helpful Great ideas Looked for best options. Communicates clearly and friendly. Found us something we had not thought of. Great knowledge. Already recommended. Thank you"

Gill Gentle

Yorkshire

Jonny hits the spot and takes care of the details….. which there can be many….he takes care of everything from start to finish…… you simply pack your bags and go……we would not consider using anyone else…… he is.the best!

Martin Nulty

Abu Dhabi

The service provided could not be bettered by anyone!

Chris Trueman

Poynton, Cheshire

I always recommend Johnny to friends and family. He works tirelessly to get us exactly what we want from a holiday - and we can be quite particular because our holidays as re so precious to us and our children. It's amazing to know that all of the booking is taken care of right until we return home - he takes all of the stress out of it for us. Thank you!

Grace Williams

Wilmslow

Jonny is a joy to work with. He is polite, fast, efficient and takes all the hassle away from arranging travel. He is super helpful and I often bring his name up in conversation with family and friends looking to book a holiday.

Tracey Jones

Macclesfield

Jonny always goes above +beyond when booking our holidays.

Caroline Acton

Wilmslow

Nothing is too much trouble for Jonny. He’s arranged a number of trips for us and his service is second to none. He’s always available to help and always does what he says which I find refreshing and valuable. I have no problem in recommending him to friends and family!

John Cutts

Yorkshire

Jonny was brilliant to deal with, we had spent hours searching for a summer holiday and I had left it very late, we gave him a couple of ideas of places we were looking for and he found us a much nicer place than we were going to book, at the same price, which looks amazing for the kids. Great service that I would highly recommend to anyone.

Nathan Wright

Chorlton

Jonny is brilliant!

Dan Bowsher

Berkshire

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Steven McCaig-Luke

Manchester

I have recommended Jonny's services to many of my friends and family! Great guy and great service.

John Mackey

Bramhall, Cheshire

I asked Jonny for some options based on a very loose criteria and his knowledge of what could be possible is totally brilliant - we are all very excited about exploring Croatia !

Russ Hope

Macclesfield, Cheshire

Jonny is amazing at customer service. The trip , flights he has organised have been perfect. His attention to detail is excellent. You feel you are in a trusted pair of hands. Is always there and very prompt in answering any questions or you may have. Overall an impeccable service . Couldn’t ask for more

Sunita Kang

Berkshire

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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