
Antonia Cochrane

Designer Travel Expert
Since July 2021
Based in the Market town of Farnham in Surrey, I am your local Designer Travel expert.
I have always had a passion for travel and at 17, took great inspiration from my ‘A‘ Level Geography teacher. Having returned from a six week trip to South America, someone asked him if he would return to the same places again. He told us that ‘the world is so vast and interesting that no two places were worthy of a second visit‘.
Although I have visited a couple of destinations more than once I have always tried to apply this philosophy to travelling and as a result have visited some amazing places. My favourite destinations so far have been Argentina, where we travelled to Patagonia which was simply breath-taking, Mexico, The Maldives and Africa, where I‘ve visited Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa. I have a real love for Greece, having visited several of the islands over the years, always looking for a different resort or destination, so that even our family holidays are consistently a new experience for us to share.
As your personal travel consultant I am here to help create your perfect holiday, turning your dreams into a reality, no matter how big or small. I will guide you through the planning, booking and pre-departure process leaving no detail to chance. I know how important your holiday is to you and that it needs to be perfect.
For all your travel and holiday needs Worldwide, I am here to assist; my clients are my priority. Contact me today as I can‘t wait to help you plan your next adventure.
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