Prestigious Travel UK, is based in Kent, known as The Garden of England. John & Diana started the business in 2008 with one mission in mind, build amazing vacation memories, and never to be a stranger to our guests.

John Calthorpe is the Owner and Head Travel Planner and has been building customised vacations for the North American traveler for nearly two decades. After leaving school at 16 John went straight into the Army and served 9 years with The Royal Artillery based in Germany. Having decided that becoming a travel agent was what he really wanted to do he entered Canterbury Christ Church University and studied European Business Studies and Management and then enlisted the help and support of his wife Diana who takes care of all the administration involved in the running of a successful travel agency. They have enjoyed many wonderful trips around the UK, Ireland testing their itineraries and their main priority has, and always will be, the safety and enjoyment of their guests.

Behind all good men is a great woman, Diana takes care of all admin and accounts, making sure everything and everyone is paid, so our amazing tours go without a hitch. John and Diana have been married for 23 years, brought up three children and worked with John since the start in 2008, they make a great team. She loves to go on their busman holidays exploring new places, and especially testing out new hotels and their facilities.

Our small growing team is all personally looked over and trained by John, we want them to be invested not only in the company and our ethos, but that of our guests, who trust us to give them the best experiences and service.

We have the most amazing local drivers and guides right across the UK & Ireland, there can be nothing better than having local knowledge when your touring, they are your companions looking after you, they are fun, engaging, and professional.