Meet the team
Get to know us
Teamwork makes the dream work, and at SJT it's not just a saying, it's the cornerstone of everything we do. Diverse expertise, seamless communication, mutual support and a shared client-centric approach means that ultimately, our teamwork is all about our travellers. By working together, we are able to provide a customised experience that offers you a breadth of knowledge, passion, unparalleled support and dedication.
Meet our team of travel experts who make SJT your trusted partner in travel!
Sonia Jones
Sonia is the Director and lead travel advisor at Sonia Jones Travel. Sonia loves planning detailed itineraries, especially for discerning travellers and families. Sonia started travelling when she was just two years old and she has passed her passion for different cultures, countries and cuisine on to her children. Her favourite destinations are Japan and Italy, thanks largely to her ability to speak Japanese and her Italian heritage.
With 23 years of experience in the travel industry, Sonia has been recognised for her achievements across multiple platforms. She has been named a finalist for several prestigious awards, including Virtuoso’s Most Innovative Advisor Asia/Pacific in 2018, Virtuoso’s Most Admired Advisor Asia/Pacific in 2019, Women in Travel in 2023 and most recently in the 2024 NTIA for Most Outstanding Travel Agency Manager.
Sonia is deeply passionate about her business and team, ensuring that SJT’s clients consistently enjoy the best possible experience throughout their booking journey. She is committed to excellence, integrity, and transparency in all aspects of the business and is dedicated to maintaining SJT's high standards in workforce training. Additionally, Sonia's focus on building a sustainable and responsible travel business drives every decision she makes.
Amy Gratton
Amy has been in the travel industry since 2002, starting her career in a small boutique travel agency in England. Amy emigrated to Australia in 2008, where she has spent her time gaining experience in both the retail and corporate sectors of the travel industry.
Amy has travelled extensively and has had some incredible travel experiences across the globe. A few of her favourites include a White Christmas in Jasper in the Canadian Rockies, celebrating New Year's Eve in Hong Kong and scuba diving at one of the world’s best dive sites, Sipadan Island in Malaysia.
With her young family in tow, Amy has also been to Dubai, Italy, the Netherlands, the UK, Hawaii and Canada.
She knows all the tips and tricks about how to survive a long-haul flight with under-fives and how to get the best out of a family holiday – be it a shorter domestic break or an extensive month-long overseas adventure. She particularly loves planning South Pacific and Asian getaways for our clients.
Donna Kranas
With over 30 years of travel experience and having travelled to over 55 countries, Donna is a seasoned travel advisor renowned for her expertise in cruising, as her Cruise Master qualification attests. Her passion for exploring the world from the deck of a Luxury or Expedition cruise ship has made her a trusted guide for her many clients seeking unforgettable maritime adventures.
Over the decades, she has sailed through virtually every corner of the globe, from the icy realms of Antarctica & the Arctic to the exotic rivers of the Nile & Irrawaddy. Her deep knowledge of cruise lines and seeking out ‘what’s new and what’s next’ destinations, allows her to craft personalized voyages and itineraries that cater to her client’s needs and desires.
Her deep knowledge of cruise lines and seeking out ‘what’s new and what’s next’ destinations, allows her to craft personalised voyages and itineraries that cater to her client’s needs and desires.
Donna’s clients benefit from her extensive network of industry connections and insider knowledge, ensuring that every detail of their travel experience is meticulously planned and executed.
Tiana Brown
Ti has worked in the travel industry for six years. Ti says that choosing this career path is the best decisions she has ever made! Learning her trade in a busy Flight Centre retail environment, Ti qualified for Flight Centre’s annual Global Ball as a novice consultant.
She absolutely loves everything about travel, and believes that exploring all parts of the world is the very best way to learn, to grow and to open your mind to all that this beautiful world has to offer.
Her favourite destinations? New York, Rome, Dubai and Havana!
Ti graduated from the Virtuoso Certified Travel Advisor program (Australia/New Zealand) in 2023 and has been part of the SJT team for two years now.
Christine Percy
Christine is a jack of all trades in administration and small business management and has worked in a range of industry sectors contributing to her diverse range of skills and experience. She is happiest when using her organisation skills and attention to detail to ensure things run smoothly for clients.
Christine has enjoyed extensive travel in Europe, with Italy holding a special place in her heart due to the food, historic architecture and a marriage proposal in Venice. She is also a sucker for unusual rock formations such as the Moeraki Boulders in New Zealand and the Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland and has hiked several volcanoes and glaciers.
Her highlight reels also include animal experiences such as paddle boarding with turtles in Hawaii and whale watching in Moreton Bay. As a mum of two, an annual holiday staple is relaxing at the beach enjoying the surf, sand and a glass of wine.
Working at SJT combines three of Christine's favourite things : working in her local community, working in a small business and travel !