Travel Experts
With our expertise and experience, Born2Travel can save you time and effort by handling all the intricate details of your trip.
About Us
From finding the best deals on flights and accommodations to suggesting exciting activities and destinations, we have the inside knowledge to make your travel plans seamless and hassle-free.
Born2ski & Travel Ltd is owned and operated by a team of ski holiday enthusiasts, with our extensive knowledge of the skiing Holiday market and also being totally independent so we can provide our customers with the best impartial advice and recommendations for all their ski Holidays & Snowboard Holiday dreams.
We aim to give our customers the added value of our expertise and local knowledge of the key ski resorts, and also to ensure you have an enjoyable booking experience and ski holiday.
Combining our passion for skiing holidays with over 20 years knowledge and expertise in the travel and ski holiday industry, we feel we can satisfy the changing holiday needs of fellow skiers & snowboarders.
The Born2Ski Team
Mike and Leoni are the people behind Born2Travel. Their passion for travel and experience in the industry means you are in safe hands when booking your holiday.
Mike Pritchard
Sales Director
In 1979, Mike’s journey in the travel industry began as a trainee Travel Agent with the renowned agency, Thomas Cook. Over the next 20 years, he gained invaluable experience while working across the globe. Then, he found his passion for the UK Ski Industry when he joined an independent agency in Sheffield Ski Village.
Throughout his career, Mike has been fortunate to explore various destinations including most of mainland Europe, to countries such as Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Gibraltar. He has also ventured beyond Europe to countries like Iceland, Morocco, Kenya, Dubai, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Tahiti, Rarotonga, and Hawaii in the Pacific. Additionally, his travels have taken him to places like Aitutaki Atoll, Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Trinidad & Tobago, Bahamas, Barbados, Puerto Rico, The Virgin Islands, The USA, Canada, and Alaska. However, there are still some dream destinations on his bucket list, including Tierra Del Fuego, the Galapagos Islands, Antarctica, Costa Rica, the Panama Canal, and Sri Lanka.
In 2008, Mike took a significant step and established Born2Ski, which later evolved into Born2Ski & Travel Ltd. This new venture has opened doors to breathtaking corners of Planet Earth, filling his life with an abundance of fantastic travel experiences. With this wealth of knowledge and first-hand experiences, he delights in sharing memorable journeys with his clients.
Leoni Sowerbutts
Senior Travel Consultant
At the age of 18, Leoni embarked on her journey in the travel industry, working on TUI Cruise ships. Being part of that experience was truly delightful as she took pleasure in ensuring every guest had the best possible time on board during their holidays.
Leoni has been lucky enough to visit lots of different countries around the world including a variety of the Greek Islands: Corfu, Mykonos, Zakynthos, Kos, Italy: Venice, and Croatia: Rovinj, Dubrovnik on board the cruise ships.
She has enjoyed luxurious getaways in the Maldives, Turkey, and Portugal and cultural breaks in Sri Lanka, Barcelona and Prague. Leoni loved her first taste of Skiing in the Dolomites in Italy and can’t wait to go to Grand Massif – Les Carroz next year!
Now, after 16 years, Leoni finds herself back in the travel industry. As a mother of two young children, she understands the value of family time and the significance of creating lasting memories together. Let Leoni ease your burden and create your dream getaway with meticulous attention to detail, guaranteeing that your holiday exceeds all expectations and leaves you with fun filled adventures to cherish forever!
