HollyDay Travel

HollyDay Travel ✈️Expert in luxury, small-group tours & European Travel. Tailored trips, personal service, peace of mind. Let’s turn your travel dreams into reality👇

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Are you ready to embark on extraordinary journeys filled with unforgettable experiences? Welcome to HollyDay Travel, your go-to boutique Home-Based Independent Travel Agency located in the picturesque Port Noarlunga, South Australia! Founded in 2018 by Holly Velardo, a travel enthusiast with 17 years of industry experience, HollyDay Travel is all ab

out turning your travel dreams into reality. We are deeply passionate about curating personalised travel experiences, and our dedication to exceptional service knows no bounds. Here's what sets us apart:

🌟 Passion and Dedication: We don't just plan trips; we create dreams. Our meticulous attention to detail and commitment to exceeding your expectations mean your journey is in the best hands.

👶 Family-Focused Origins: Our founder began this adventure while on maternity leave with twins, valuing the flexibility to balance a growing family while pursuing her passion for travel.

🤝 Exceptional Customer Service: We believe in making your travel dreams come true. Through personalised appointments, we get to know your preferences to tailor your holiday meticulously.

🌟 ATAS Accredited: We proudly incorporate ATAS's values, signifying our dedication to industry best practices in every aspect of our operations.

🔄 Adaptation and Growth: In an ever-changing travel industry, we have embraced technology and automation to ensure efficiency and personalised care. We actively engage with social media and online travel communities to offer you unique experiences.

🌏 Collaborations: We partner with local guides, accommodations, and offbeat experiences to create exclusive packages that cater to changing travel trends. Our mission is to make your travel dreams come true while continually improving our services. Your journey begins here, and we're here to help you every step of the way.

My family and I recently stayed at Villa Noa Bali and it was pure bliss! 💙We relaxed, had facials, massages, hair braidi...
23/07/2025

My family and I recently stayed at Villa Noa Bali and it was pure bliss! 💙

We relaxed, had facials, massages, hair braiding, played cards, laughed, swam and enjoyed our family time.

The villa was pure magic. Sprawling indoor spaces flowed into gorgeous outdoor areas and our private chef created feast after feast, filling our table with Indonesian flavours.

Staying at a private villa makes family holidays even more intimate as you don’t have to share the space with other guests, and after my recent experience, I highly recommend this to families who want to spend quality time.

Everything at your own pace and with no worrying about saving seats or tables especially if you’re a bigger group. 😉

Oh and with so much to do when you’re in Bali, finding the balance between fun and relaxation can be challenging but I can take care of it for you and your family. 💪🏻

Comment “Bali” and I can tell you all about it!

Just had to share this little throwback from my 2024 Scenic River Cruise. Look at those smiles and the delicious food! E...
22/07/2025

Just had to share this little throwback from my 2024 Scenic River Cruise. Look at those smiles and the delicious food! Everything was taken care of, so all we had to do was enjoy it.

The food was unreal and I can’t wait to experience the dishes aboard the Scenic Azure next year. After my experience last year, I can already imagine how one night it’s going to be traditional Portuguese dishes and the next it’s going to be something with a modern twist… and everything will be as delicious as the next dish!

I’m hosting another small group tour: from the 26th of August to September 5, 2026 and I’d love for you to come too! We’ll cruise the Douro Valley region of Portugal, eat incredible food, drink rare ports, and just fully switch off for 11 blissful days. The trip starts from $8,095pp, single supplement is available too. 😉

If you want in, just comment DOURO and I’ll fill you in on the details. 🍷🇵🇹

“Congratulations, you are now officially a NTIA 2025 nominee.”Oh the thrill of being nominated alongside so many amazing...
22/07/2025

“Congratulations, you are now officially a NTIA 2025 nominee.”

Oh the thrill of being nominated alongside so many amazing professionals in the travel industry! So grateful for this nomination that motivates me to achieve in more. 💪🏻

Cheers to all my fellow nominees in this and other categories! ✨

I’m currently in India with Izzy, and I can’t express what a wonderful time I’ve been having the past few weeks, coupled with this amazing news in my inbox. What a month, July! 🥰

Real, raw, unfiltered! These are the gorgeous colours of Calabria.Fresh produce, the liveliest pots of basil (that we al...
21/07/2025

Real, raw, unfiltered! These are the gorgeous colours of Calabria.

Fresh produce, the liveliest pots of basil (that we all know goes to a cauldron of sauce or mortar for crazy fresh pesto 🍃), and orange sunsets by the beach. Limoncello, anyone? ✨ 🍋

Ange and I are escorting a small group in Calabria (Ange’s hometown) and Sicily, and it’s unlike the usual itineraries you see when visiting Italy.

Think wine tastings in family estates, private boat trips to secret caves and grottoes, meals at family-run restaurants with recipes passed on from generation to generation, slow days by the beach, and iconic destinations in Taormina, Palermo, and Sicily (Savoca, where The Godfather was filmed is one of the spots!)

There’s so much more to Italy than the well-loved destinations and that’s what we’re excited to show you. These photos are from my own gallery, and these scenes? YOU can see them too!

Come, join us! From 13th-25th may 2026 from only $7999 including accommodations and:
🇮🇹 12 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners
🇮🇹 Cooking classes (pizza and cannoli making)
🇮🇹 Boat trips to hidden caves not found in any guidebook
🇮🇹 Luxury air-conditioned coach
🇮🇹 Group airport transfers
🇮🇹 Private driver, and all gratuities

Comment “Italy” and we’ll send more information your way! We would love to have you join this special tour. 😌

I know, I know, portrait’s all the rage for socials lately but it would be such a shame not to share these in their full...
21/07/2025

I know, I know, portrait’s all the rage for socials lately but it would be such a shame not to share these in their full landscape glory. How stunning are these shots?! 🤩

We love seeing our happy clients discover gorgeous destinations, and these are just some of the picture perfect moments shared with us by Helen and Kingsley Vonow when they visited Banff National Park in Canada. Thanks, Helen and Kingsley! It was our pleasure arranging this holiday for you. 💙

If you’re thinking of a romantic holiday or unique adventure, the HollyDay Travel Team is here to make it happen. You can relax and know that if every something comes up while you’re abroad, you have a team of experts ready to sort everything out for you. 💪🏻

Drop a ⭐️ if you loved these photos or send me a DM if you’re thinking of going to Banff too!

Raise your hand if you've ever planned a "family holiday" where you still did all the cooking, cleaning, and watching th...
20/07/2025

Raise your hand if you've ever planned a "family holiday" where you still did all the cooking, cleaning, and watching the kids 🙋‍♀️

Or felt guilty for wanting a holiday without your little ones asking for snacks every 5 minutes? 🙈

Or thought "I can't justify spending money on myself" while happily paying for everyone else's activities?

I see you.

From one mum to another: taking care of yourself isn't selfish. It's necessary. You cannot pour from an empty cup!

That's why I'm obsessed with Club Med Mumcation. It's literally designed for women like us who need permission to prioritize ourselves. All-inclusive luxury where the only person you need to take care of is YOU.

From 20 – 25 October 2025
📍 Club Med Bintan, Indonesia
$1547 for superior room sharing and only $1641 for a deluxe room sharing.
$1956 for Deluxe SINGLE

✨Inclusions
✅ 5 nights accommodation
✅ Return transfers between Bintan Ferry Terminal and Club Med
✅ Welcome cocktail party
✅ 30-Minute Signature Massage
✅ All-day gourmet dining and open bar with international cuisines, snacks, wines, and cocktails
✅ 3 Half-Day Transformational Workshops led by Tammi Kirkness, a life coach, speaker, and author
✅ Fitness classes: Yoga, pilates, aqua gym, and Zumba
✅ Nightly Entertainment

and more!

Comment "mumcation" for all the dreamy details! 💕

Been there, done that! Well, not exactly in Douro, Portugal, but I know what it’s like with Scenic. And it’s AMAZING! 🤩L...
20/07/2025

Been there, done that! Well, not exactly in Douro, Portugal, but I know what it’s like with Scenic. And it’s AMAZING! 🤩

Last year, I personally escorted a small group through the Jewels of Europe aboard a luxurious Scenic Space-Ship, and oh how we all loved unpacking ONCE and enjoying a new place to explore everyday. ✨

Next year, I will be hosting a Scenic River Cruise in Portugal’s Douro Valley (with a 4-day extension in Lisbon available) and I can’t wait to share what Scenic has in store!

From $8,095 per person, you’ll be enjoying:
✅ A luxury all-inclusive cruise
✅ Multiple excursion choices daily
✅ A classical evening concert at Sao Francisco Church
✅ 29 meals
✅ Complimentary mini-bar
✅ Return airport transfers
✅ Private butler service
✅ Premium drinks onboard, all day, everyday

With me by your side, you can rest assured everything will go smoothly during this relaxing river cruise holiday. Some spots have recently been filled and I would love for you to join our group. DM me to save your spot, or comment “Douro” if you would love to learn more about this!

There's something magical about travelling solo and making choices that align with your values. Now, this may be a “litt...
19/07/2025

There's something magical about travelling solo and making choices that align with your values. Now, this may be a “little thing” but it represents one of the things we stand for here at HollyDay Travel: Sustainability.

Drinking straight from the coconut is sustainable, supports local communities, and creates authentic cultural connections too. Have you seen the machete skills of the vendors who prepare them?! 😱

Solo traveller tip: Bring a water bottle and save the rest of the juice in it if you can to drink for the rest of the day. It’s so good for staying hydrated especially in tropical countries.

Think about this: Zero plastic waste, minimal carbon footprint (especially compared to imported bottled drinks), and you're directly supporting small-scale farmers too. Plus, coconut water is nature's perfect recovery drink after those long walking tours!

What’s a sustainability practice you’ve seen, practiced, or was amazed by while travelling? I’d love to know in the comments!

We mean it when we say we’re pros when it comes to travelling to Italy. 😎 What’s even better is that we can take you whe...
18/07/2025

We mean it when we say we’re pros when it comes to travelling to Italy. 😎 What’s even better is that we can take you where Italians actually spend their holidays. 🤫

In May 2026, Ange and I are personally escorting a small group holiday in Southern Italy. Our personally crafted tour is called Calabria and Sicily: A Journey Through Hidden Beauty and it’s unlike the usual itineraries!

If you’ve always wondered what it’s like living the slow life in Italy’s coastal towns… this is the holiday for you.

Think of starting your day with a warm sea breeze. A shot of espresso paired with brioche con gelato (ice cream for breakfast!)… and looking forward to a private boat trip to secret seaside caves. 👀

There’s going to be AMAZING food and wine, lots of gorgeous views without the crowds, and authentic Southern Italian charm that will make you fall in love with Italy even more.

It’s like living out those movies set in Italy, you know? 😉

Ange and I would love to have you join us and show you his hometown. Comment “Italy” so I can send you more information. 🇮🇹

Al fresco in Budapest with Scenic River Cruisers from 2024!One of the things I love the most about group tours is discov...
18/07/2025

Al fresco in Budapest with Scenic River Cruisers from 2024!

One of the things I love the most about group tours is discovering a region’s food and seeing the joy in my clients' faces when trying something delicious. In 2024, we had a lot of these moments both on and off the luxurious Scenic Space-Ship and I can’t wait for my next river cruise next year!

Together with another small group, we’ll be experiencing the beautiful Douro Valley region of Portugal.

I can already picture us having port wines we’ll fall in love with but never be able to have again (unless of course we go back! 💪🏻), dining on flavourful Portuguese cuisine and delicacies, and being immersed in Douro Valley’s unique charm.

Small villages with old bridges, churches, and the last-of-its kind handmade silk?! All part of this adventure.

Luxury drinks aboard? Check.

Oh and did I say a private concert is included too? 😉

Share this with a friend or your special someone. If you haven’t already made plans for 2026, this 11-day river cruise is for you. Relaxation and adventure in one, with me by your side to guarantee everything goes ✨smoothly✨

Comment “Douro” and I’ll send more information your way!

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