June 2024
Bright Lights & White Nights: The Magic of Azamara
on 24/06/2024
Small, genuine, authentic and immersive. Although it's hard to truly define the magic of Azamara, these four words capture the essence of the Azamara Experience. Having just returned from back-to-back cruises with Azamara, I can confidently say that the experience was nothing short of extraordinary, taking us to a once-in-a-lifetime...
Barcelona to Bordeaux: A Spain Intensive Journey with Azamara
24/06/2024
WORDS BY PHT HOSTS JULIE AND KEVIN WILLIAMS. On the 28th May, we set off for our holiday full of excitement to join Phil Hoffmann and a number of other PHT clients to board our floating luxury hotel, the Azamara Quest sailing into 8 ports of Spain, Lisbon in Portugal...
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...
Your Guide to Qantas Lifetime Silver Status
07/06/2024
Qantas Lifetime Silver status, part of the Qantas Frequent Flyer program, is a valuable tier often seen as a step towards Lifetime Gold. However, it offers significant benefits in its own right, not just with Qantas but also across the OneWorld alliance and other partner airlines. Benefits of being a...
Cyber-Security: The Overlooked Travel Essential
07/06/2024
"Tickets, money, passport" is a well-known mantra for travellers, but there's another crucial aspect often neglected: cyber-security. Whether you have a smartphone, laptop, smartwatch, or any other high-tech device, your personal and financial data is a prime target for thieves, especially when you're travelling. Protecting yourself is simpler than you...
Renew your passport by 1 July to SAVE!
07/06/2024
Starting July 1, Australians will face an additional $50 fee for new or renewed passports, raising the total cost to nearly $400, making it one of the priciest in the world. To accommodate urgent needs, two expedited options are now available if your passport is close to expiring or has...