Sonia Nolan has spent over 20 years helping travellers see the world on their terms. Based at Travel Associates Burnside Village, she specialises in personalised, independently styled itineraries for clients who want to explore freely without sweating the logistics. Since starting in the industry over 20 years ago, Sonia has become the go-to advisor for anyone who loves travel but hates the planning stress.
One couple asked Sonia to plan a three-month European trip to celebrate their retirement. No group tours. No rigid schedules. Just the freedom to wander, with every detail sorted behind the scenes. Sonia put together a door-to-door itinerary covering boutique hotels, B&Bs, scenic rail legs, car hire, private transfers and local experiences that gave each stop its own personality. The result? Three months of stress-free travel, fully immersive and entirely their own.
Sonia's service doesn't stop at the booking. She meets clients in person, drops off documents and tailors every touchpoint to how they prefer to communicate. Before departure, she liaises directly with hotels, transfer companies and tour operators so nothing is left to chance. While you're travelling, she's on call. And every trip comes with a clear, easy-to-follow itinerary so you always know what's next.
Her number one travel tip? Have a plan, but leave room in it. The best moments often come from the things you didn't schedule.
Sonia's personal travel highlights include Bali (a longtime favourite for its culture, scenery and pace), along with recent trips to Japan, South Korea and a river cruise through Europe.
For Sonia, it all comes back to one thing: helping people create travel memories that stay with them long after they unpack.
Experience
20 Years
Countries visited
38 Countries
Sonia's Speciality Destinations
A World of Experience
Sonia's client testimonial
In 2025 my wife & I finally got to take a much anticipated overseas holiday travelling to many parts of Europe.
Beginning in Italy & finishing in the nooks & crannies of Scotland we savoured everything in between. We took in amazing scenery, cultural & historical treasures exactly to our liking utilising the incredible networks of Europe, & for the most part without needing a car!
How did we plan this, by getting in touch with Sonia of course to plan everything to our needs with such precision it went like clockwork over our ten plus week adventure!
Flights, accommodation, transport & transfers not to mention some exquisite tours that we will never forget, all through Sonia.
& whats more she was also there to back us up if needed, not that anything went wrong it was so well planned.
She's a great choice if you're thinking of planning something similar, has all the ideas & advice born of tons of experience & will keep you informed all the way with very personable, professional & approachable touches.
Our first choice in future actually if we ever do it again!
• Doug & Deb Lorimer
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Travel Associates Burnside
Our newest boutique at Burnside Village brings luxury travel to the heart of Adelaide’s premium shopping destination. Located on Level One, just around the corner from the entrance of Mecca, it’s a one of a kind, elevated space to plan your next luxury holiday.
