About Us

At Hosted Holidays, our goal is to make travel fun and easy, enabling you to relax and enjoy the destination you are visiting. Our experienced tour hosts take care of the little things so you can focus on having the best possible holiday. We offer a range of hand-crafted journeys from small group tours to larger charter groups. We stay in high quality accommodation and include the must see sightseeing in every destination, as well as allowing free time to pursue individual interests.

Neil and Therese Playford -Owners

Hosted Holidays, situated on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia, is owned by Neil and Therese Playford. With a combined experience of over 40 years in the travel industry, Neil and Therese share a deep passion for traveling. They initiated their journey in the travel business 15 years ago with their first retail agency in Caloundra, which has now expanded to include two Travel Associates stores in Caloundra and Mountain Creek.


Driven by their love for hosting groups in exciting travel destinations, they established Hosted Holidays to provide unique and immersive travel experiences for their clients. With a strong focus on creating unforgettable memories, Hosted Holidays curates each tour to ensure a perfect blend of adventure, culture, and relaxation.


Neil and Therese's dedication to exceptional customer service is evident in every aspect of their tours. From hand-picked accommodations to knowledgeable local guides, every detail is meticulously planned to offer travellers a truly authentic and enriching experience.


Whether you're dreaming of embarking on an all-Aussie adventure or an exciting expedition abroad, Hosted Holidays promises to take you on a journey like no other. Join Neil and Therese on their mission to make your travel dreams a reality, one unforgettable destination at a time.

Your hosts

Every Hosted Holiday has an experienced travel adviser as the host. Every host has a love for travel and a passion for seeing our customers enjoy new places and new experiences. The hosts role is to take care of the little things and ensure the trip runs smoothly for everyone, so you can all maximise your enjoyment of the trip. Where appropriate, there will also be specialist local guides for the group to impart their extensive local knowledge of the destination.

Ask a travel advisor

Our experienced travel advisors love travel and love to help our guests plan the best holiday possible. If you have any questions or need more information on any of our Hosted Holidays, they ready to help!

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