Mum of Warrington Wolves academy star expands travel business

Claire Milby has launched a Cheshire operation of her independent travel agency, Travel The Globe, to meet an upsurge in demand among customers.

This follows the latest Government announcement that restrictions on testing are set to be relaxed this month.

Claire’s business expansion to serve customers across Cheshire comes at a time when she has relocated to the county to support her 16-year-old son Noah High, who has been signed into Warrington Wolves’ academy.

This meant he would not be able to juggle studying for his A-Levels and training with The Wire if he stayed in his native Cumbria.

With Noah having recently been awarded a professional academy contract, mum Claire was happy to relocate to support her son’s sporting dream of making it as a full-time professional.

Claire said: “With Noah doing his A-Levels at Priestley College and needing to be at rugby training daily, we would not have been able to make it work unless I relocated.

Claire Milby and son Noah High, who is part of Warrington Wolves' academy side

“I know the area well as we have been supporting Noah over the last two years while he has been on a rugby scholarship.

“With the upturn in interest in foreign travel now that restrictions are easing, it also made sense for me to expand the business here as well.

“There is a big area here that we can serve with trusted, independent travel advice.”

Claire and partner Gary, who is due to start a new job with BAE Systems having previously worked for GSK, are now hoping Noah’s big rugby breakthrough makes it a double family and business success for the hard-working couple.

Claire co-owns Travel The Globe with business partner Lisa Barnes, and the duo have been operating the popular travel agent for eight years.

Claire and Lisa, who have 27 and 34 years of travel agency experience respectively, pride themselves on offering a personal, trusted, bespoke service, which has stood them in good stead throughout the pandemic.

Claire continued: “People seem to have come to realise through the pandemic the true value of dealing with a local, experienced, trusted, independent travel agent.

“We give our customers full confidence and peace of mind by looking after every aspect of a holiday booking from start to finish.

Claire Milby and Lisa Barnes who own Travel The Globe

“A lot of people are still unsure exactly what they need to do with regards to Covid testing and any paperwork.

“When they come to us, we are able to guide them through step by step so they feel confident and comfortable with everything.

“It means they can concentrate on looking forward to their holiday and fully enjoy their well-earned break knowing that we are here to help and advise them every step of the way.

“The surge in interest we have seen recently shows that the demand has always been there. People were just waiting for positive news about restrictions easing.”

Anyone wishing to contact Claire is invited to phone 07423753433, visit facebook.com/Travel-the-Globe-Frodsham-107851861637889 or email holidays@traveltheglobe.co.uk