Luxury Travel Advisor in Upstate South Carolina

Thornton-Hall Travel specializes in customized high-end vacations and leisure travel, bringing you the highest level of luxury travel expertise. From initial planning to departure, we handle all the details of your upcoming trip, giving you an unforgettable travel experience that is seamless and stress-free. Located in Greenville, SC, we are right at your fingertips for your personalized luxury travel.

As our client, you will benefit from our status as a Virtuoso-affiliated agency. We have preferred partnerships with every global hospitality brand as well as personal relationships with the top hoteliers, tour operators, and luxury service providers in the world. You will receive the personal attention and bespoke service you deserve—before, during, and after your trip

A Letter From Lisa

An independent affiliate of Travel Experts,

a Virtuoso agency

Welcome to Thornton-Hall Travel. I’m Lisa Hall, founder and leading travel advisor. I believe that travel enriches our lives, giving us fresh eyes to see not only the world but also ourselves from a new perspective. So let me introduce you to an elevated travel experience you will find nowhere else—an experience both distinct and authentic.

Creating a seamless travel experience requires not only careful, detailed planning but also a comprehensive knowledge of the destination. A seasoned traveler myself, I have toured over 35 countries, including a recent immersion experience in Italy with my family. Either I or my partners have personally inspected the destinations and properties I recommend so that I can advise my clients with firsthand experience and insider tips.

And in my 32 years as a professional travel advisor, I have cultivated relationships with the best luxury travel brands and experts around the world, giving you access to exclusive opportunities unavailable by booking your trip on your own. I view my relationships with my colleagues and suppliers to be just as important as my relationships with my clients, and I strive to maintain trust and respect with each person I work with.

With me as your personal travel advisor, the only thing you will need to plan is what you will pack in your suitcase. You can be confident that I will plan your trip with both expertise and enthusiasm, making you the VIP of your vacation.

Let’s get started.

Lisa Hall, Founder & Lead Travel Advisor

Meet Your Travel Advisors

Lisa Hall

Lisa has dedicated her career to crafting extraordinary journeys for nearly three decades, establishing herself as a widely recognized authority in luxury travel. Her exceptional expertise and volume of business have earned her the prestigious distinction of Star Performer across multiple consecutive years by Classic Vacations, placing her among the nation’s most elite travel professionals.

As an affiliate of Travel Experts—a member of the invitation-only Virtuoso network—Lisa has firmly distinguished herself among the top tier of luxury travel advisors in the country. Reflecting her expertise in high-end experiential travel, she is a Tauck Certified Advisor and belongs to the highly exclusive Virtuoso UltraLuxe Community, a niche group of elite advisors dedicated to the absolute pinnacle of bespoke, ultra-luxury travel experiences.

To continuously elevate her clients’ journeys, Lisa frequently travels to exclusive global travel marts, including the annual Virtuoso Travel Week. Through these high-level summits, she maintains deep personal relationships with the world’s leading hoteliers, cruise executives, and destination managers, ensuring her clients always receive VIP treatment and exclusive on-property insights.

A proud alumnus of Presbyterian College with a B.S. in Business Administration, Lisa has called Greenville home for thirty years, where she loves living alongside her family. Her sharp business acumen, combined with her lifelong passion for discovery, makes her an invaluable asset to discerning travelers worldwide.

Florence Banks

Driven by a lifelong love for travel, Flo has spent the last 18 years establishing herself as a premier luxury travel specialist who pairs an expansive worldview with high-touch hospitality. Flo thrives on a relationship-driven approach, taking the time to deeply understand her clients, their families, and their travel styles to ensure they feel entirely taken care of from start to finish.

Flo’s personal travel portfolio spans the globe. Her extensive land expertise covers destinations from South Africa, Egypt, and Israel to Italy, New Zealand, and China. She has also sailed extensively, mastering major European river cruise routes throughout France, Germany, and Portugal, as well as ocean itineraries ranging from Alaska and the Galapagos to the Greek Islands and the British Isles.

As a Certified Tauck Advisor and a Certified Virtuoso Host who frequently hosts elite voyages aboard the world’s most prestigious lines, Flo uses her incredible firsthand destination insights to bring her clients’ grandest travel dreams to life.

Abbey smith

Abbey brings a unique, global perspective to the Thornton-Hall Travel team, drawing from a professional background in German hospitality operations and higher education study abroad programming. Combining a sharp eye for detail with a dedication to flawless execution, she crafts seamless, highly tailored luxury experiences for her clients. Having personally traveled to over 30 countries, Abbey utilizes invaluable firsthand destination expertise to design deeply immersive itineraries. Abbey is an Upstate South Carolina native and a Wofford College alumna with a B.A. in International Affairs and Environmental Studies.

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Accomplishments

Highlights of Lisa Hall's honors & distinctions

Recognized travel expert by Classic Vacations, awarded Star Performer in 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019.
Attendee at ILTM (International Luxury Travel Market), an invitation-only professional event in Cannes, France.
Invited to DUCO Travel Summit, an invitation-only event, as a Certified Italy Specialist
Certified Tahiti Specialist by the Board of Tourism for Tahiti
Tauck Academy graduate
Uniworld graduate
Jamaica Board of Tourism graduate
Velas Expert for Grand Velas

About Virtuoso

Virtuoso is the leading global network of agencies specializing in luxury and experiential travel. Virtuoso partners with over 1,800 of the world’s best hotels, cruise lines, tour operators, and more.

As a Virtuoso-affiliated agency, we use our personal connections and firsthand expertise to craft bespoke trips for clients, including unique experiences, special values, complimentary upgrades, VIP treatment, and rare access.

About Virtuoso Travel: A Trip Uniquely Yours

The average traveler can have a nice vacation nearly anywhere. The average vacationer will be satisfied with pre-packaged travel and accommodations, standard tour groups, and making decisions based off of online reviews. And that is perfectly fine. But there is a subset of travelers looking for a different type of vacation. A deeper, richer, more customized, and personalized experience. If you’re looking for more out of your travels than simply a good time, if you’re looking for a truly unforgettable experience – dare we say life-changing, you need a different approach. You need a Virtuoso Travel experience with Thornton-Hall Travel.

Virtuoso Travel is a network of exceptional luxury travel agencies. We focus on delivering the ultimate in high-quality and uniquely customized vacation experiences. Virtuoso Travel network agencies offer access to exclusive destinations, high-end luxury accommodations, and customized, unique excursions. These experiences are difficult to access anywhere else. Thornton-Hall is proud to be a part of the Virtuoso Travel network, providing our clients with remarkable days and exhilarating nights on every trip.

In order to become part of the Virtuoso Travel network, agencies must meet stringent criteria. Before ever being considered, a travel agency must already have years of experience and a strong reputation for providing high-end, personalized travel experiences. An agency must adhere to the highest standards in customer service quality and demonstrate expertise in the business of luxury travel. Agencies must demonstrate proper training and credentials, professional accreditation, and have well-established relationships with suppliers. Agents themselves must show a commitment to ongoing continuing education. All of these qualities are hallmarks of Virtuoso Travel agencies. If this level of experience, expertise, and overall excellence are what you require in a travel agency, Thornton-Hall welcomes you.

The Thornton-Hall Virtuoso Travel Experience

Maybe pre-packaged travel used to thrill you, but doesn’t meet your needs anymore. Or maybe you’ve always been one to color outside the lines. Whatever your reason, if you’re looking for the ultimate in luxury travel and the most exclusive travel experiences, you are in the right place. Here’s what you can expect when planning your next trip with Thornton-Hall.

Personalized Services

At Thornton-Hall Travel, you receive personalized services like no other agency. Anyone can book travel on their own these days if they’re willing to accept whatever happens to be available. But with luxury travel services from Thornton-Hall, we arrange your transportation, accommodations, meals, activities and more around your specific needs and preferences. From first class flights or private jet services to limousine transportation and the room with the view you’re looking for, Thornton-Hall makes it happen.

Global Connections

Whether you’re en route to Europe, Asia, Africa, or anywhere else in the world, Thornton-Hall is your connection to your desired experience abroad. Our agents are well versed in attractions and accommodations world wide, whether it’s a château in the south of France, a luxury London hotel, or an adventure in the Australian outback. Over the years we’ve built strong relationships with our contacts throughout Europe and South America, in African countries like Egypt and South Africa, and deep in the heart of Seoul or Hong Kong.

Unique Experiences

The most exclusive travel experiences simply cannot be booked online. They require a special way in, and our services specialize in exclusive access. Private wine tours in Europe, behind-the-scenes guided tours, tickets to special events, cultural immersion experiences, and more, we can get our clients into places where few others are permitted. Honeymoons and anniversary cruises are all that much more special when you and your sweetheart are enjoying the royal treatment with exclusive access to events and experiences at your luxury destination.

Expert Advisory

What’s your dream destination? Our experts have traveled extensively for years and are familiar with numerous cities, resorts, hotels, restaurants, and more in Europe, Africa, and around the world. Who can better advise you on your target destination than someone who has actually been there? Let our agents open the doors of the world to you with our expertise. Whether you’re interested in vacations, honeymoons, cruises, business trips, or outings for groups, you’ll find our luxury travel services second to none.

Focus on Luxury

Traveling at the level of Virtuoso Travel is the definition of luxury. It’s our business to ensure you experience only the highest level of quality and personalized services on your way to and from your destination as well as during your stay. The finest hotels and dining experiences await you, alongside premium spa treatments, exclusive golf courses, exotic adventures, and more. If you can dream it, we’ll work tirelessly to make your dreams a reality. We also listen carefully, paying meticulous attention to those small details that add volumes to your journey.

Privacy and Exclusivity

Privacy and exclusivity are staples of luxury vacations, and our agents know the value they add to your travels. We’ll create a schedule, hotels or other accommodations, hotel reservations, tours, and more that have as much (or as little) privacy as you’re looking for. Exclusivity is the name of the game when it comes to the most unique experiences. We’ll get you into that restaurant, on that private tour or river cruise, or into that little-known excursion group. Opportunities that are out of reach for other agencies – if they even know about them – are our specialty.

Customized Itineraries

Are you a morning person, ready to hit the road early? Or do you prefer a more leisurely start to your day? No problem. With Thornton-Hall, you’ve got options. We’ll customize your itinerary to fit your preferences so your vacations can truly be vacations, instead of trips you need time to recover from when you get home. (Unless that type of non-stop adventure is your heart’s desire; then by all means, we’ll keep your schedule jam packed!) We will also work diligently to ensure you meet your transportation deadlines, especially if you’re traveling for business.

Ongoing Support

Even the best-laid plans can go awry. Should bad weather, labor strikes, transportation delays, or other mishaps disrupt your vacation, Thornton-Hall agents are here to help you weather the storm. We’ll arrange alternative transfers, accommodations, or activities to help keep your travels on track. See something you’d like to do while out and about that wasn’t pre-planned? We totally understand! Contact us and we’ll do our best to get you into that exclusive restaurant, spa, overnight river cruise, or tour.

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Heaven’s in the Details

The little things can make or break any travel experience. At Thornton-Hall Travel Agency in Greenville, SC, we make sure you receive top-level services for every aspect of your trip. From choosing your destination, planning all the transfers, and selecting that just-right hotel on the Mediterranean or chateau in Europe, we pay special attention to all the little details that matter. Yes, from flowers and champagne in your room to a local guide who speaks your language, heaven is truly in the details.

Planning

Initial planning makes all the difference. At any one desired destination there can be a multitude of choices. Because Thornton-Hall Travel services specialize in customization, we work tirelessly to make sure the cruises, resorts, hotels, activities, spa treatments, and more are specifically catered ahead of time to your luxury travel requirements. Not sure where to go? Our agents will make spectacular recommendations that will leave you breathless.

Initial Travel

Getting to your destination is the first part of your vacation, and there’s no reason it shouldn’t be as meticulously planned as any other part of your travels. Whether you’re catching a train, taking a limousine to the airport, or boarding a cruise to take you across the Atlantic, let us help you have a luxurious experience on every leg of your journey.

Connections

While you may require a connecting flight to reach your final destination, connections also include getting you from the airport or train station to your hotel or other accommodations. This should not be an afterthought. With Thornton-Hall planning your travel arrangements, we’ll ensure a smooth transition from one arrival to another.

Accommodations

How many people are in your group? Do you need to conduct business while traveling? What is your dream destination? Do you require any special health services while abroad? What kind of a view do you want from your room? If you’re interested in cruises, do you want to see sandy beaches or icebergs? We take all your requirements into consideration when recommending accommodations for your luxury journey.

Excursions

Honeymoons, cruises, vacationing in larger groups, and adventure travel all require well-planned excursions. Even if you’re on a business trip, you may want to squeeze in a side trip or two at your destination. With Thornton-Hall providing your travel planning services, you won’t have to rely on anonymous online reviews. We’ll recommend the perfect activities based on your travel dreams.

Recommendations

When Thornton-Hall makes a recommendation, it’s not based on reading reviews online. We’ve actually been to the location, have trusted local contacts there, or have a longstanding working relationship with the hotel, cruise line, or other luxury business for a number of years. We don’t make recommendations for any accommodations or transportation that we do not trust or don’t have a good working relationship with.

Reviews

We invite you to explore our reviews to see what past clients have to say about their luxury vacations, honeymoons, and cruises planned with the services of Thornton-Hall Travel agency in Greenville, SC. Find our reviews on the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce site as well as Google Reviews. Once you’ve experienced what luxury travel with Thornton-Hall is like, we invite you and anyone in your group to write your own reviews.

Destination Luxury: Thornton-Hall for All Your Travels

Thornton-Hall Travel agency in Greenville, South Carolina is your ultimate source for crafting the premium vacations, cruises, honeymoons, and business travel you deserve. Having lived and breathed the business of luxury travel for many years, our level of expertise in the services we provide is unmatched.

Vacations

No matter how busy or blissful day-to-day life may be, life-long memories are made during vacations. So why not make those vacations as luxurious as possible? Leave the stress behind and let Thornton-Hall Travel coordinate your transportation, transfers, and hotels. We’ll help you choose the destination or destinations that will make the greatest impact. Whether you’re breaking out for a solo getaway, traveling as a couple, or looking for cruises to make it a group vacation for the whole family, we’ll ensure comfort and style for each and every transfer, hotel, activity, and restaurant reservation.

Business Trips

Luxury travel isn’t limited to vacations, and it shouldn’t be. During your business trips you require specialized and specific itineraries to make all your appointments, something Thornton-Hall agents can make happen. You also need to be able to relax and unwind, and that means booking the most comfortable accommodations possible both at your final destination and along your route. The luxury travel agents at Thornton-Hall are here to back you up, creating the most comfortable business travel possible, whether you’re flying solo or with your entire business group.

Travel for Groups

Getting the family together, planning a girls’ trip, or a reunion for your closest college friends? Treat your group to only the best. Agents at Thornton-Hall can help you create the group trip of a lifetime, whether it’s hitting Vegas or relaxing in the Italian countryside. Planning group cruises, business travel for groups, scheduling tour groups, and other travel and entertainment for those traveling in groups can be quite challenging. Let us coordinate the details and you can focus on enjoying this time with those closest to you.

Honeymoons

Let’s be honest, honeymoons need to be perfect. These aren’t just any vacations, they’re the crowning achievement of a wedding and launching a new life together. Don’t leave honeymoons to chance, and definitely don’t settle for anything less than the very best for an event like this. Let Thornton-Hall create the idyllic post-wedding vacation that sets the stage for a life of wedded bliss. Whether you want an action-packed itinerary filled with cruises, tours, and events, or a quiet and private time with as little contact with other groups as possible, Thornton-Hall’s expertise in planning honeymoons will deliver just the luxury experience you’re looking for.

Domestic or World Wide

Is your destination closer to home or on the far side of the globe? Luxury travel services from Thornton-Hall will make sure that no matter where your destination is, your transportation and accommodations will provide you with nothing but the finest in the area. This can be tricky if you don’t have the right connections. Fortunately, our luxury travel services professionals know all the details, from the well-known to the hidden gems, on how to create the luxurious experience you’re looking for. Don’t wait to plan your vacations. U.S. based adventures and cruises through Europe are calling!