Lesley Cooley
Toronto, ON Travel Agent· 12 Years of Experience
Cooley Travel, an independent agent with Nexion CA, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
23 reviews
100% Recommended
12 Years of Experience
5.0
(23)
100% Recommended
Even though our trip to Spain was cancelled due to the pandemic, Lesley assisted my sister and I greatly with full refund process and wouldn't hesitate... Read More >
Areas of expertise
Destinations:
Morocco, Netherlands, Thailand, France, ItalyInterests:
Adventure, River Cruises, Escorted Tours, Food & Wine, Solo TravelSuppliers:
AmaWaterways, G Adventures, Avalon Waterways, Exoticca, On The Go ToursAbout Me
Adventure Group Travel & River Cruise Specialist
Adventure travel may consist of various degress of activity from hiking up mountains to dirt biking in the desert. You can also experience adventure in more slower paced ways such as cycling through a countryside or swimming under a waterfall. I have personally experienced the lighter to moderate side of adventure which have included cycling through the Netherlands countryside, balloon rides in Turkey and camel rides in Morocco. I have arranged several tours for clients whether they are organized or customized and which generally consist of smaller groups, couples or solo travellers. I have obtained my certification as an Active & Adventure Specialist and can assist in any type of travel adventure whether moderate or difficult in degree and can be on land or water.
Enjoy the river cruise experience instead of group land tour travel? I have been on many river cruises and can assist with the best choice of river cruise lines and itinerararies to suit your needs.
Areas of expertise
Destinations:
Morocco, Netherlands, Thailand, France, ItalyInterests:
Adventure, River Cruises, Escorted Tours, Food & Wine, Solo TravelSuppliers:
AmaWaterways, G Adventures, Avalon Waterways, Exoticca, On The Go ToursMy Travel Specialties
Small Organized Groups & River Cruise Specialist
▶Small Organized Groups & River Cruise Specialist
I have been in the travel industry over 10 years and during this time I have gained the knowledge and expertise to make my clients' vacations a memorable experience for years to come. I made my career in the travel industry because I am passionate about exploring the world, visiting new d...Read More ▶
Active & Adventure Specialist
▶Active & Adventure Specialist
I have experienced various elements of soft moderately active and adventure travel myself and can assist in arranging the best possible match of activities in scheduled group departures. If a organized tour is not for you I can create custom itineraries that suit all of your adventurous and acti...Read More ▶
River Cruise Specialist
▶River Cruise Specialist
I'm passionate about the whole river cruise experience and want clients to have the most wonderful vacation on the river of their choosing whether it's in Europe, Asia, South America or the Middle East. I will help navigate the best option according to their budget and vacation style.
I h...Read More ▶
Morocco Destination Specialist
▶Morocco Destination Specialist
Morocco is an experience that you will never forget!! When I visited this country I was fascinated with the culture, unique accommodations and their amazing food. Experiencing the vast landscape was something I had never experienced before and was amazed at such a fantastic destination. This h...Read More ▶
REVIEWS
Rating: 5.0
23 reviews
100% Recommended
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Cancelled booking due to pandemic
Reviewed By Steph - Burlington | Traveled to Barcelona ~ Spain ~ Europe
Even though our trip to Spain was cancelled due to the pandemic, Lesley assisted my sister and I greatly with full refund process and wouldn't hesitate working with her in the future!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Flight cancellation and refund seamlessly managed
Reviewed By Sheila - Etobicoke | Traveled to Spain ~ Europe
Huge relief!!! I was so happy I decided to work with Leslie.
I had booked a flight to Barcelona with my sister through Leslie.
Air Canada cancelled the flights on April 30th, the day we were to leave, and COVID-19 was spreading throughout Spain.
My sister and I decided that instead of rebooking, it was wise to cancel the flights before COVID-19 continued to spread.
Leslie made sure that we received full refund for the flight, and for the insurance. She took charge of the situation, and managed the cancellation and refund very quickly and professionally.
I can't imagine now how stressful this situation would have been without Leslie in the picture.
Consider using Leslie if only because of the great service and security (piece of mind) you will have.
I had booked a flight to Barcelona with my sister through Leslie.
Air Canada cancelled the flights on April 30th, the day we were to leave, and COVID-19 was spreading throughout Spain.
My sister and I decided that instead of rebooking, it was wise to cancel the flights before COVID-19 continued to spread.
Leslie made sure that we received full refund for the flight, and for the insurance. She took charge of the situation, and managed the cancellation and refund very quickly and professionally.
I can't imagine now how stressful this situation would have been without Leslie in the picture.
Consider using Leslie if only because of the great service and security (piece of mind) you will have.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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I recommend Lesley for all your travel needs.
Reviewed By Cathy - Toronto, Canada | Traveled to Europe
Lesley is my travel agent of choice. She is always available to discuss my travel needs and with her suggestions I get the complete vacation package. With her knowledge and expertise I get to tick off many destinations off my bucket list
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Venice/Padova/Trieste/Vicenza/Verona
Reviewed By Peter & Sylvie - Toronto | Traveled to Venice | Italy | Europe
Lesley pulled together airfare, a great package of hotels in Venice and Padova as well as water taxi, a land transfer, a tour and a rail segment. She also gave us good info on restaurants and ticket purchase for a key attraction.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Great job Lesley!
Reviewed By David S - Oakville ON | Traveled to Galapagos Islands | Ecuador | South America
Lesley did a fantastic job in keeping track of all of the moving parts of our complicated travel plans and ensuring that every item was properly addressed.
When there was a problem with our hotel reservation in Quito, Lesley leapt into action immediately with the tour operator (outside of business hours) and took care of our accommodations.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Certifications & Awards
AmaWaterways Specialist
Viking Rivers Expert
Hurtigruten Expeditions Certified Agent
TRACKS (Rocky Mountaineer Specialist)
G Adventures National Geographic Specialist
TICO Certified
Avalon Waterways Specialist
IATA
Intrepid Travel Specialist
AMA Waterways Specialist
My Places
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Morocco
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My Travel Stories
Morocco Experience
I had the pleasure of visiting Morocco and it's an experience I will never forget! This destination offers so much diversity in an itinerary. There is so much culture to not only see but you can fully immerse yourself in the destination.
I went with a small group tour company called On The Go Tours which provided a great overall experie...
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