Sibyl Brandon-Jones
Sibyl Brandon-Jones | Travel Specialist
Phone Sibyl: 01242 808 919
Email Sibyl: [email protected]
Visit Sibyl: Waitrose, Honeybourne Way, Cheltenham, GL50 3QW
All about Sibyl
My career in travel has spanned over 30 years. I started in travel as temporary staff packing brochures! I eventually became an Office Support in the travel agency, which was a great start to my career. Ten years later I moved to France for 4 years, with the unique opportunity of running my own business there; I loved immersing myself in the French culture and learning the language. On my return to the UK, I worked for an independent travel agency as a Travel Consultant. Now, I’m thrilled to be working as a Travel Specialist in Miles Morgan Travel’s Cheltenham branch.
Over the years I’ve witnessed many exciting developments in the industry. Many destinations have become fantastic tourist hotspots, and new styles of holidays have burst into fashion. I have been fortunate enough to travel far and wide across the world, and travel has become my passion; I really cannot imagine doing anything else.
My favourite destination has to be Canada. I ventured on a tour around the British Colombia region, which was a trip I will never forget. We started with a direct flight to Calgary, where the famous Stampede is held, before staying in cabin-style accommodation at the Moose Hotel in Banff. It was incredible, and very fitting with the location! Banff becomes a ski resort in the winter months, and it is beautiful all year-round. Then we took a road-transfer to Jasper, via the Glacier, Lake Louise, and the Skywalk, which I could not recommend more; the scenery in Canada is like nothing I have ever seen before. We boarded the Rocky Mountaineer in Gold Leaf and had a fantastic ride to Vancouver. Finally, our two days in Vancouver were spent visiting the Granville Market, taking a Zodiac boat trip around the city, and exploring the multitude of other great attractions. What I love about Canada is the cleanliness of the cities, the ever-changing countryside, and the variety of things to do. It is the perfect destination for anyone!
I have recently had the opportunity to visit South Africa, which has become another of my top destinations. It has it all! I flew directly into Johannesburg, then took a transfer to Kruger National Park. There is a broad range of accommodation choices there, but I opted for the unique retreat of Kruger Untamed: a camp built every year, exclusively open during the South African winter months, that is tucked in a hidden spot of untouched landscape. I immersed myself in nature, and their eco-friendly systems – the shower water was heated by the log fire, and our evening entertainment was driving in jeeps through the park to watch the spectacular sunsets.
South Africa is also known for its wine, and once we left Kruger, we travelled in pursuit of the country’s finest! I stayed in Richard Branson’s private Manor Mont Rochelle – an honour to experience! We also had the chance to sample the delicious local produce. Then, we moved onto Cape Town, which has the possibility of being a one-stop destination: it has everything any holidaymaker could want, from beaches to harbours, bustling city life and, of course, Table Mountain. My recommendation, though, would be to combine the Winelands as an excursion. There is a train that journeys through the beautiful vineyards and stops at various ones that have been pre-selected, each allowing you the pleasure of sampling a selection of fine South African wines. It is a real treat!
I would love to meet you on your next visit to our Cheltenham branch and go above and beyond to find the perfect holiday for you.
Countries Sibyl Has Visited
- Austria - Vienna
- Canada - Banff, Calgary, Jaspar, Rocky Mountaineer, Vancouver
- Caribbean
- Corsica
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic - Prague
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary - Budapest
- India - Goa
- Malta
- Madeira
- Mauritius
- Poland - Krakow
- South Africa - Cape Town, Johannesburg, Kruger National Park
- South Korea
- Spain - Canaries, Majorca
- Sri Lanka
- Turkey
- Thailand
- USA - Florida, Oregon
- Vietnam
Cruise lines Sibyl has experienced
- Celebrity Cruises
- Cunard Line
- P&O Cruises
- Princess Cruises