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Holly Monahan
Holly Monahan

Holly Monahan

Encino, CA Travel Agent

Leisure.com Media, Inc

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17 Years of Experience
Additional Languages
English

For the past 14 years, I have created customized luxury itineraries for honeymoons, anniversary trips, multi-generational family journeys, solo adventures, and other travelers passionate about exploring other cultures.

My favorite trips to design are those heavy on culture, whether it’s castles, sacred spaces, or exploring fine art, dance, or architecture. I am also a certified holistic health counselor and advise that guests include wellness experiences during their travels (it can help greatly with jet lag!). With plentiful spas, yoga and meditation classes, and endless soft adventure options, travel in Asia offers experiences for mind, body and soul.  

Originally from the East Coast of the United States, where I lived in New York for many years, I have also been a student, expat and/or digital nomad in Bangkok, Singapore, London, Berlin, Dublin, and Barcelona. I just relocated to California after 10 years living abroad. The experience of living in Asia and Europe for so many years gives me an insider's perspective, allowing me to create truly personalized itineraries for my client's.

My commitment to exemplary service and expert tour planning has been recognized by Travel +Leisure magazine, who have named me to their A-List of Travel Experts four times. 

Sustainable tourism  has long been an interest of mine. I wrote my master's thesis on sustainable tourism solutions for over-tourism in Europe. On my travels, I enjoy scouting resorts that expertly combine luxury with sustainability, and have found many incredible resorts offering world class service, comfort, and style, while protecting and enriching their surrounding communities and environments. 

So far in my travels, I have visited 60 countries on 6 continents. 

Areas of Expertise

Destinations:

Thailand
Cambodia
Sri Lanka
Indonesia
Singapore

Interests:

Luxury
Sustainable Travel
Bespoke Travel
Arts & Culture
Global Travel

Suppliers:

Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces
Belmond
Aman Resorts
Design Hotels
Small Luxury Hotels

My Travel Specialties

Curated Private Luxury Tour Specialist

Curated Private Luxury Tour Specialist

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Reviews

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"Big thanks to my agent who booked a once in a lifetime trip! Great to work with from beginning to end."
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Certifications & Awards

Additional Certifications

  • Travel + Leisure A-List For Thailand SE Asia 2019
  • Travel + Leisure A-List For Thailand SE Asia 2018
  • Travel + Leisure A-List For Thailand SE Asia 2016
  • Travel + Leisure A-List For Thailand SE Asia 2015

My Places

Abercrombie & Kent
AmaWaterways Cruises
Atlas Ocean Voyages
Avalon Waterways
Azamara Cruises
Carnival Cruise Line
Celebrity Cruises
Celestyal Cruises
Crystal Cruise Line
Cunard Cruise Line
Disney Cruise Line
GLOBUS Tours
Holland America Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line
Oceania Cruises
Princess Cruise Line
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Riviera Travel
Royal Caribbean Cruises
Seabourn Cruises
Silversea Cruises
Viking Ocean Cruises
Virgin Voyages
Windstar