About Gallivanta
A Hamilton travel business built on one simple idea: the best holidays are planned by people who care how your trip turns out.
Hamilton local. Lifelong gallivanter.
Gallivanta is run by Bridgette Smith-Baillie, a Hamilton-based travel broker who has spent years helping friends, family and clients turn “one day” trips into booked adventures.
The name says it all. To gallivant is to wander for the sheer joy of it, and that is the feeling Bridgette wants every client to have: curious, relaxed and looked after, without the hours of research, the second-guessing or the fear of getting it wrong.
As an independent travel broker, Bridgette can book almost anything, from flights and cruises to boutique hotels and multi-country tours. She also designs and personally hosts a small number of Gallivanta tours each year, including women-only adventures.
The Gallivanta way
Small groups
Groups of 12 to 16 mean better hotels, real conversations and doors that big coaches cannot open.
Honest advice
If a trip is not right for you, we will say so. Our reputation matters more than any single booking.
Responsible travel
Local guides, locally owned stays and experiences that put money into the communities we visit.
Always reachable
You deal with the same person from first chat to welcome home, including while you are away.
Expert help, usually at no extra cost
Online booking is quick, until something goes wrong. A travel broker gives you independent advice, access to trade-only deals and someone in your corner if plans change.
Book a free travel chat- Independent advice across hundreds of airlines, cruise lines, tour operators and hotels
- One itinerary with everything in one place, flights, transfers, stays and activities
- Help with visas, travel insurance and entry requirements
- Support if flights are cancelled or plans change while you are away
- Payment plans so you can pay off your trip before you go
Let’s plan something wonderful
Join a hosted tour or tell us about the trip you have been dreaming of.