Earlier this month Royal Caribbean International's ship, Spectrum of the Seas, debuted in China. Featuring a two-level Ultimate Family Suite accommodating up to 11, and the virtual reality, bungee trampoline experience - Sky Pad - this ship is incredible!
🔥HOT TIP🔥 Tonight on Channel 9's A Current Affair at 7pm they'll be talking about the hottest trends in cruising for every member of the family! 🛳⚓️🚢
For the first time, Mat McLachlan Battlefield Tours has designed a cruise from Australia incorporating the WW2 history of Papua New Guinea. Hosted by Mat McLachlan himself, the cruise departs on 26 August 2020.
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Grab a last minute 2019 travel deal with our End of Financial Year Sale. There’s not much time left on some of these deals so get in quick! 🏃♂️🏃♀️
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Are you an experienced Travel Consultant (min. 1 year) or know one who would love to join the Phil Hoffmann Travel family?
Positions available at Phil Hoffmann Travel Glenelg, Phil Hoffmann Travel Gawler and Phil Hoffmann Travel Barossa Valley.
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Email applications to careers@pht.com.au by 24 June 2019.
Some beautiful scenery in Switzerland from our very own Christa who is hosting a PHT group. If this looks like your kind of holiday, get in contact with us today!
When you think of stunning architecture, a subway station may not be the first place that springs to mind. Here is a collection of some of the most beautifully designed metro stations around the world.
1. Kievskaya Station, Moscow
2. Radhuset Station, Stockholm
3. Szent Gellert Square, Budapest
4. University of Naples Subway Station, Italy
5. City Hall Station, New York
6. T-Centralen Station, Stockholm
7. Tunel, Istanbul Old Metro
8. Oez, Munich
9. Wilhelminaplein Station, Rotterdam
10. Arts Et Metiers, Paris
Our Management team recently returned from a successful conference held at Club Med Bali experiencing the resorts facilities and accommodation first hand. A special highlight of the conference was a Zero Waste To Ocean tour that got everyone involved and inspired people to make some real changes.
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The Solo Traveller Club is something we are very proud of at Phil Hoffmann Travel. A growing community of like-minded people who share a passion for life, and a desire to embrace new experiences both at home and abroad. No matter what your reasons may be for travelling as a solo, our club provides you with enriching and memorable travel opportunities, where you can have fun, gain confidence and feel comfortable as a solo traveller.
Listen via the links below:
iTunes:
podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/embracing-solo-travel-with-pht/id1327193597?i=1000440189093
SoundCloud:
soundcloud.com/phil-hoffmann-travel/embracing-solo-travel-with-pht
PHT tour host Will and the Port Adelaide fans in his group were in full voice on the way to the match in Shanghai!
And that's a wrap from Shangai! The weather was bright & sunny and the ball breezed through the posts on an impressive number of occasions at Adelaide Arena at the Jiangwan Stadium. A great trip (especially for the Port Adelaide supporters 🍐)
Phil Hoffmann Travel is proud to be involved with the inaugural Variety SA Club Charity Cruise! Find out more here.
Have you visited our website recently? We've given it a bit of a refresh with the new look going live yesterday. We've made it easier for you to search for holidays and get some inspiring travel ideas...enjoy! 👉 pht.com.au
Air New Zealand have done it again with another entertaining video - this time in an attempt to lure Game of Thrones author, George R.R. Martin to New Zealand to write the real ending to the series! The best bit is they're taking him up on his response.👉bit.ly/2VN5yyE
Well played Air New Zealand! 👏😂💚
It’s that time of year - Vivd has kicked off again in Sydney. The Harbour City is a wash of spectacular light and colour and famous landmarks are transformed into visual masterpieces. 👩🎨
We're thrilled to be involved with the My Dream Lottery for Muscular Dystrophy South Australia with four $15,000 travel vouchers up for grabs among the $2.4 million prize pool. Tickets can be purchased by popping into your nearest Phil Hoffmann Travel branch or via the link here ➡️ mydreamlottery.com.au
From the US to Europe, Iceland to the Caribbean, Asia, Canary Islands, New Zealand and more - cruise from just $157 per person per night with this great selection of 16 fly, cruise & stay packages. Click here for more info 👉 bit.ly/2HPfLFX
North & Central America is ON SALE NOW with Qantas's Fly Away Sale but hurry - sale ends 28 May!
Call 1300 748 748 to find out more.
Today our branches put their baking (or buying) skills to the test as we hosted Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea to raise money for the Cancer Council SA - a very worthwhile cause. If you’d like to donate, click on the link in our bio. 🧁🍰🥧🍪🍩☕️🤤
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#australiasbiggestmorningtea2019 #myteammyway #cancercouncil #cancercouncilsa #cancercouncilaustralia Cancer Council
Well we can’t help but love Trafalgar Travel a little more for naming today ‘National Agents Appreciation Day’ & spoiling us with cupcakes! They’ll also be spoiling the planet by commissioning the planting of 100 trees with their sustainability partner One Tree Planted to commemorate the day.
Thanks Trafalgar Travel - we appreciate you!! 👏❤️🙏🌳🧁🌱
#trafalgartravel #ausagentsday #phtmoments #ttc #thetravelcorporation #savetheplanet
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Holiday to a rich historical land boasting some of the most amazing sights you’ll ever see. Incredible gastronomy, a city that straddles both Europe and Asia, scenery from white-sand beaches with submerged Roman Ruins to soaring mountains. Discover Istanbul’s bazaars, harems and palaces, Gallipoli and the legend of Troy, the ruins of Pergamum and Ephesus, the Turkish Mediterranean Coast, pious Konya and Cappadocia—with it’s whimsical valleys and underground cities.
Listen via the links below:
iTunes:
podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/a-slice-of-turkey-with-melanie-wynne/id1327193597?i=1000438945257
SoundCloud:
soundcloud.com/phil-hoffmann-travel/a-slice-of-turkey-with-melanie-wynne
Leith Forrest has shared some more home movies with us from his recent trip to the US with his family. This one's from Disneyland!
Ireland is one of the most delightfully charming countries in the world. Right now you can fly from Adelaide to Dublin return with Qatar Airways from just $1149. Call 1300 748 748 to find out more!
📷by Max Malloy Photography
Here’s some more photos from the cruise with Holland America Line Belinda from our Glenelg Suite hosted. Not only did she get to see Japan’s gorgeous cherry blossoms in full bloom but she also got a clear view of the usually camera shy Mount Fuji! 🌸
With an abundance of some of the world's most spectacular & diverse scenery, this unique expedition voyage to Patagonia & the Chilean Fjords with Aurora Expeditions offers a once in a lifetime opportunity. Plus book now & SAVE up to 20%! Find out more 👉 bit.ly/2VztsT7
Wow - how amazing to be so close to this beautiful elephant in the wild. Did your heart skip a beat about 30 seconds in like ours did? 😯🐘😍
As seen on Channel 7's SA Weekender last night, this short & sweet 4 night cruise with P&O Cruises Australia from $549pp is the perfect getaway with 3 departures in March 2020. Find out more here ➡️ bit.ly/2GzX1tC
Wishing all our staff, clients, family and friends that are mum's out there a Happy Mother's Day! We hope you have a special day. ❤️💐
Royal Caribbean International has just opened it's incredible island resort in the Bahamas - Cococay Island. Here's a sneak peak! 👉 bit.ly/2VfJug2
Congratulations to Qantas who this week trialled the first ever zero waste flight. Their plan is to eliminate 100 million single use plastic items annually by the end of 2020. 👏🌱♻️
📽by Qantas
Leith Forrest has returned from travelling around the USA family & put together this fun video from their travels. Thanks for sharing with us Leith!
If you enjoy the odd cocktail or two while cruising, here's a very important article for you on the best & cheapest cocktails at sea! 🍸 🍹 bit.ly/2WsBk5t
England has a new attraction! 👶 While we await the announcement of the name for the new Royal, we're having bets on what Baby Sussex's name will be. What do you think they'll call him?
On the weekend the Helloworld Travel Owners/Managers Conference 2019 was held in Vietnam where our very own Mark Niko Nicholson took out the award as Manager of the Year Vic/Tas/SA while our Adelaide branch won an Award for sales growth. Huge congratulations - we’re so proud of you all! 👏😊🏆
Erin, our Glenelg Cruise Assistant Manager, is currently having a 'cool' time in Canada! Here are some of her incredible shots. If you'd like to find out how you can experience Canada & Alaska, come along to one of our dedicated events starting Tuesday. Register here ➡️ bit.ly/2XfK3Yq
Over the next couple days, Thailand will celebrate its first coronation in nearly 70 years! If you're lucky enough to be in Bangkok, you can witness some of the special events taking place for this landmark occasion in Thai history.
Is Iguazu Falls on your bucket list? Well you’re in luck! 🍀 Until 9 May, you can fly from Adelaide to Buenos Aires with Air New Zealand from just $1029 return!! 😯 Call 1300PHTPHT to find out more.
📷by @melbove
Here's a great video Tim, one of our Graphic Designers, put together after his recent trip aboard the iconic Indian Pacific from Adelaide to Sydney - enjoy!
It's the age-old travel question 🤔 Do you ROLL or FOLD your clothes in the suitcase? Let's settle it once-and-for-all! Cast your vote 👇🏽
It's not too late to secure your place at one of our upcoming Canada & Alaska launch events. Reserve your seat here ➡️ bit.ly/2XfK3Yq
Aurora Expeditions is an Australian-owned company taking you into the heart of nature with small group expedition-style travel to polar regions & other wild & remote places. Contact us to find out more.
Belinda van Tholen, Branch Manager from the Suite at Phil Hoffmann Travel Glenelg, is currently hosting a Japan in Spring cruise with Holland America Line, where she treated PHT guests to an afternoon tea for Easter. They also enjoyed a day in Vladivostock seeing the unique sights - a maiden call at the port for Holland America's Westerdam.
#phtmoments
