Advisor: Lisa Connelly

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Lisa Connelly
Malvern, VIC
1800 655 368
(03) 9948 4300
Connelly & Turner Travel Associates
Malvern, VIC

An experienced travel consultant and successful manager of Connelly & Turner Travel Associates, Lisa Connelly is someone who lives and breathes travel. A winner of the prestigious ‘Top Travel Consultant – Victoria’ award, Lisa’s first-hand knowledge of the world, her personal, friendly service and attention to detail have also been recognised by her many repeat clients. 

Like so many young people fresh out of school, Lisa made the obligatory overseas trip in search of new and exciting lands. Little did she know that her journey through South-East Asia would lead to a rewarding career dedicated to travel. Fast forward to today, and Lisa has travelled to dozens of countries around the world. 

Lisa enjoys organising all kinds of travel plans, but with a young family herself, she finds family friendly, luxury holidaysof particular interest. In fact, many trips have included her young children, which by itself qualifies Lisa as an expert in family travel. 

Her favourite international cities are St Petersburg, Paris, Barcelona, New York, Dublin and Shanghai – all places where she can help you discover those special spots that only the locals know about. 

From the U.K., Italy, Spain and beyond, Lisa has travelled throughout Europe. Highlights on this beautiful continent include a Russian river cruise between St Petersburg and Moscow, driving the spectacular Croatian Dalmatian coastline between the cities of Dubrovnik & Split and sailing to the beautiful Island of Hvar. In Greece, the alluring Island of Santorini held many charms for Lisa and her family. 

Lisa has also explored Asia and the South Pacific, including Thailand, Malaysia, China and Hong Kong, the Philippines, Vietnam, Singapore, Indonesia, Fiji, Cook Islands and New Zealand. 

Lisa has visited many parts of the USA including Los Angeles, Las Vegas, San Francisco, Boston, Washington DC, New York City, New Orleans, Miami, Orlando and Hawaii. Lisa’s top USA experiences include a stay at New York City’s luxury Crosby Street Hotel in Sohowhere she found its impeccable service and helpful concierge to be first rate. Hawaii also receives top marks from Lisa. Here she enjoyed the Big Island’s Four Seasons Hualalai and Four Seasons Maui. One highlight of the trip was Lisa’s heli-tour over Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Having visited each of the main islands, Lisa is just the person to organise your Hawaiian holiday. 

One of Lisa’s most recent journeyswas to Patagonia and the Atacama Desert in Chile. With accommodation at the luxury Explora hotels, top attractions for Lisa included hiking and horseback riding in Patagonia’s picturesque countryside as well as the breathtaking views of the mountains and sparkling glaciers and lakes. Floating in the salt water lagoons and cycling across the desert, Lisa found her time in the Atacama Desert to be equally mesmerising. 

Lisa has also travelled throughout Australia. Some of her most memorable Aussie experiences include the fabulous Margaret River wine region, croc viewing in the wetlands of Kakadu and an incredible sunset over famous Cable Beach.

But her most memorable travel moments include the luxury Islands of Yasawa, Turtle Island and Royal Davui in Fiji where she snorkelled in enchantingly beautiful blue lagoons. The five-star Fiji resorts of Vomo and Jean Michel Cousteau also get high praises from Lisa. She also fell in love with the Cook Islands and in particular the island of Aitutaki with its magnificent lagoon, coral reefs, abundant marine life and small motu. Staying in the South Pacific, Lisa can also recommend another island paradise for its luxurious overwater bungalows - Four Seasons Bora Bora in Tahiti.

Vising the Maldives, Lisa was most impressed with Four Seasons resorts such as Kuda Huraa and Landaa Giraavaru. With exceptional diving, pristine beaches, perfect waves for surfing and a swim with Manta Rays, Lisa ranks the Maldives as a must for families, honeymooners and adventure seekers.