Travel Tips
A Hidden Secret in Every State…
on 05/06/2020
Australia is full of hidden secrets, little gems and private oases and we have curated a list, of the best secrets we know. From private islands to extraordinary bush experiences, this list will have you planning that Australian getaway before you even reach the bottom of the page. Dive in;...
South Australia's Pink Lake Bucket List
on 22/05/2020
Magenta Veins criss-cross South Australia's landscape, leading to spectacular pink lakes. See them yourself with South Australia's bucket list. No, your eyes do not deceive you. And no, we haven’t gone crazy in Photoshop. South Australia is home to some of the world’s most vibrant pink lakes, stunning travellers with...
Why travelling local needs to be on your now radar and not at the bottom of that bucket list.
on 15/05/2020
In my opinion, we are all the luckiest people in the world to call the beautiful and varied state of South Australia our home. A quick 30-minute drive from the city and you can escape to another world! Visit the rolling valleys of the Adelaide hills, the vast pastoral lands...
All aboard… for a journey from Adelaide to Darwin on the prestigious Ghan
on 08/05/2020
Discover the romance and relaxation of rail travel, from the moment you step aboard you will feel worlds away. Everything is taken care of, first, you will be shown to your cabin; where your carriage steward will run through your itinerary for the following days of your journey, making dinner...
A day in… How to take that family vacation you are dreaming of from the comfort of your home.
on 01/05/2020
As the travel withdrawals set in and the cabin fever becomes apparent, all whilst being stuck inside with the kids, we can tell you are in need of a holiday! We might all be stuck inside, but we here at PHT have a way that you can still experience the...
Need a travel fix? Take a tour without leaving your couch
on 14/04/2020
Missing some of your favourite places around the world? Want to re-live a memory? Or maybe top up the bucket list for when the world can re-open its doors? No matter where you find yourself, we've complied 6 of our favourite online experiences to fill the travel void. 1. Buckingham...
Travel Books That Will Change The Way You See The World
on 30/03/2020
Great travel books can take our imaginations thousands of miles away, they inspire us to getaway, go on an adventure, hike, drive, cruise and fly. And sometimes, reading a travel book can be as transformative as the journey itself. Here are Phil Hoffmann's must-read travel books. Prepare for a serious...
Fly with LATAM
on 19/03/2020
LATAM Airlines, South America’s largest airline group, enters 2020 with an expanded presence in Australia. In late 2019, LATAM introduced a new direct route between Sydney and Santiago which provides double-digit growth in capacity from Australia, year on year. The new non-stop flights operate three times weekly, with departures from...
Mount Hagen vs Goroka Cultural Show
on 19/03/2020
Mount Hagen vs Goroka Cultural Show Mount Hagen vs Goroka - Two incredible cultural shows, both in the spectacular lush highlands of Papua New Guinea embracing fascinating tribal traditions and rich culture of the local clans against a beautiful backdrop of jagged mountains. Both cultural shows explode with colour, pride,...
What Travelling Solo Means - the Wheels & the Deals
on 12/03/2020
What travelling solo means – the wheels and the deals. Anyone who is, or has been a single traveller, has experienced the moment. It's the one where you spy a great price for a tour or cruise – only to see it gilded with the dreaded asterisk. Sure enough, it's...
Where the Wild Things Are
on 11/03/2020
How do you capture the essence of Africa on paper without using up every cliché in the book? No other continent comes close to Africa for sheer scale, more choice than a variety store and pure, unadulterated impact. Africa offers a travel experience greatly different from probably any other holiday...
Ten Tips for Travelling Solo
on 12/02/2020
Travelling alone can be fun. Travelling alone will change your life. Travelling by yourself means not having to rely on anyone else to get the most out of your trip. No matter where you go and what you do, it will change you, and it might even be due to...
Laura Talks Italy
on 05/02/2020
Laura has travelled to many destinations its hard for her to pick a favourite, aside from her homeland of Wales the call has been made… Italy is her ultimate travel destination, read on to learn Laura’s tips, tricks and highlights of Italy. A country on most people’s bucket lists Italy...
10 Insta Worthy Hotel Pool
on 29/01/2020
Dive into holiday mode with these ten totally Insta worthy hotel pools. Nothing says holidays like seeking a refreshing reprieve from the tropic heat or finding a tranquil place to laze and lounge beside a beautiful pool. We’ve compiled a list of the world’s best, from Dubai to Costa Rica,...
What is going to be hot in 2020
on 15/01/2020
January is half way through and the tips are in for where you are headed this year, hint this list will throw you a little off the beaten track, are you ready for an adventure? Is your next holiday on the hot for 2020 list? See the verdict below. 1....
Travel the world with Singapore Airlines
on 18/12/2019
With countless Worldwide awards, Singapore airlines is a favourite among many Aussie travellers! Their service, comfort, network and availability direct from Adelaide makes it a winner for us. Discover why below… Flying Business and Economy from Adelaide to Singapore and extending all over the world with the additional cabin options...
The Qatar Airways Experience
on 16/10/2019
Discover the world with Qatar Airways; Skytrax awarded as the world’s best airline for 2019, Qatar is the airline that can take you to the Middle East and beyond. The experience starts from the moment you step aboard the newly refurbished A350, boasting a next generation Economy class cabin and...
The fascination of Spain and Portugal
on 25/09/2019
Few places are as vibrant or charismatic as the countries of Spain and Portugal. Witness changing landscapes, experience fascinating cultures and revel in chaotic markets. Marvel at incredible art and architecture, feast on tantalising cuisine and be charmed by local hospitality. Spain is one of the most captivating countries in...
What not to do in Tokyo, and what to do instead!
on 30/08/2019
Don’t, pay ¥2,500 JPY (AUD$35) just to visit the New York Bar in the Park Hyatt. Instead, bring your unwind time a little earlier and get in before the sun goes down! The cover charge applies Monday through to Saturday from 8.00pm and Sunday from 7.00pm, so if you get...
Cuban Captivation
on 05/07/2019
A loosening of the screws since Raul Castro took office is inciting the dawn of a new era in a country where the crumbling legacy of the heady pre-Revolution days still remains. Think psychedelic Che Guevara murals and antediluvian American Buicks, Hemingway’s old haunts, museums to the exploits of the...
Captivating Cairo
on 01/05/2019
Known as the greatest city in the Islamic world, Cairo’s ancient monuments and medieval customs thrive in a cosmopolitan, modern city. A blend of Arab, African and European influences, Africa’s largest city has a population of at least 18million. In Islamic (or Medieval) Cairo, narrow congested streets are filled with...
Persian Promise
on 21/02/2019
One of the oldest civilisations on the planet and known as Persia until 1935, the Islamic Republic of Iran is a land of opulent mosques and palaces, crumbling ancient ruins, a thriving art and craft scene and locals eager to make your acquaintance. Be welcomed by curious locals as they...
Hong Kong Holiday
on 16/01/2019
Hong Kong comprising Hong Kong Island and Kowloon and surrounds is one of Asia’s great cities. Navigate its teeming, tightly packed sidewalks and labyrinthine streets and you’re met at every turn with neon signage shrieking Cantonese and English slogans. Busy canteens, markets stuffed to the gunnels with goods and chattels...
Singapore Airlines - a great way to fly
on 12/12/2018
Singapore Airlines is the world's most awarded airline Winner of countless awards worldwide including 2018 Skytrax (UK) “Airline of the Year” (4 times), Condé Nast Traveler (USA) 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards Best Airline in the World (29 out of 31 years) and Travel & Leisure Magazine (USA) “World’s Best International...
Essential Canada and Alaska
on 06/12/2018
Essential Canada & Alaska Cast your armchair aside and check out the majesty of Canada & Alaska – a region so pristine, breathtaking beautiful and captivatingly cultural. Full of soaring mountains, sublime glaciers and lakes, dense forests, wildlife and unusual pursuits such as dog sledding, not to mention beautiful cities...