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Your guide to Qantas Lifetime Gold Status
07/06/2024
Achieving Qantas Lifetime Gold status involves extensive flying, but the reward is a lifetime of lounge access and valuable travel perks. Qantas Gold is more attainable than Qantas Platinum, requiring only half as many status credits each year. Unlike Qantas Silver, it offers significant benefits for both domestic and international...
One of the world's last great wilderness areas - The Kimberley & Broome
19/06/2020
The Kimberley in Western Australia’s remote far north, is a dramatic area of gorges, beaches, waterfalls and rugged, unforgiving outback. The unconstrained space, and wild and natural beauty of this region is unmatched and unforgettable. The Kimberley has an immense and complex landscape that encompasses spectacular gorges, waterfalls and cave...
Trust in business… It’s more important now than ever
on 19/06/2020
Dearest Travellers, As a leader in the travel industry, Phil Hoffmann Travel has been in the privileged position of sending people all over the world. For our valued corporate clients, we’ve been entrusted with providing tailored travel solutions, bespoke to the diverse needs of every individual business – a responsibility...
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...
5 unique family resorts that have something for everyone!
18/09/2019
Read on to discover five unique family resorts that have something for everyone! 1: Angourie Rainforest Resort A hidden gem on the NSW north coast Angourie Rainforest Resort, lies nestled between the trees of the subtropical rainforest. Drive two hours south from Coolangatta Airport or one and a half hours...
What not to do in Tokyo, and what to do instead!
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...
Holiday now. Pay later.
25/05/2018
Sometimes travel can’t wait for your budget to catch up. The fact that your term deposit hasn’t yet matured, payday hasn’t arrived or your holiday funds are tied up elsewhere yet shouldn’t mean that you miss out on snapping up a hot holiday deal. Start planning your next trip today,...
Ten Tips for Staying Healthy on a Cruise - Part 2
01/11/2016
Written by Dr Bob Kass - Medical Director of Globe Medical Continuing on from last weeks post, here are tips 6 - 10 for staying healthy on a cruise. 6. Skin considerations apart from sunburn Skin infections are commonly associated with travel to tropical areas. Cruising allows people to explore...
Cut your iPhone's global roaming costs.
22/09/2016
Apple’s low power mode on newer iPhones running iOS 9 and above is of course a great way to extend your phone’s battery life when out and about, but for travellers, flicking it on while abroad can shave many megabytes – and therefore, dollars – from your international roaming bill....
Why family cruising is so popular.
20/09/2016
Ever wondered why so many families return home from their latest cruise raving about it? If you've considered cruising with the family but have yet to take the leap, read on to find out why a cruise can be the perfect holiday for all the members of your family. Great...
Your guide to transiting Doha Airport.
29/06/2016
Doha's relatively new Hamad International Airport connects Qatar Airways passengers across the globe, particularly from Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth to a host of European destinations including London, Paris, Rome and Frankfurt. After touching down, your transit begins by following the easy-to-read transit signs and clearing a typical security check,...
Cruise Mythbusters - why cruise?
28/07/2015
If you’re planning your next holiday, a cruise might not be the first option that comes to mind, however, according to the 2014 Australian Cruise Industry Source Market Report published by CLIA Australasia, 4% of Australia’s population has cruised with that number increasing every year. With the opportunity to explore...