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Welcome Back to Adelaide, Emirates! ✈️
24/10/2024
Today marks an exciting milestone for Adelaide as we warmly welcome back Emirates, one of the world’s premier airlines! With the reintroduction of direct daily flights connecting Dubai and Adelaide aboard the state-of-the-art Boeing 777-200LR, this connection opens up a world of possibilities! A Boost to Tourism and Economy This...
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...
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...
Vista's Christening: Welcoming Oceania Cruises' Newest Ship!
on 16/05/2023
The moment has finally arrived – Oceania Cruises have officially welcomed Vista to the Oceania Cruises fleet of ships during a glittering ship christening ceremony in Valletta, Malta, on May 8, 2023. The new cruise ship made a splashing debut with a star-studded celebration headlined by her godmother, celebrated Italian-American...
Rediscover the world with Phil Hoffmann Travel
20/04/2022
As the world returns to a post-pandemic version of normal and borders that were once closed now reopen, it’s time to get excited as we dust off our passports and begin to make solid plans to get out there and experience a world waiting to be rediscovered again. It’s hard...
Vista - Oceania Cruises newest ship set to sail from 2023.
on 28/09/2021
Oceania Cruises the world’s leading culinary and destination focused cruise line, would love to introduce its newest ship named Vista. Naming the first of two new 1,200 guest Allura Class ships that are being constructed by renowned Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri S.p.A. The luxury vessel, the seventh for the line, will...
Discover South Australia at four of our favourites!
30/06/2021
From the Hills to the City and the Sea, South Australia offers the perfect mix of Australian landscapes, all within a stone's throw from the city. Where else can you wake up in the comfort of a five-star hotel, trek through lush, leafy wilderness, then watch the sunset over crystal...
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...
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...
Laura Talks Italy
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 Pools
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
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....
Magical Morocco
21/11/2019
It's possible in this modern day of technology, consumerism and fast-paced living, to still visit a country where you can feel like you’re stepping back in time. Where simplified living, family and traditions are highly regarded, and the plague of the Western world has yet to fully infiltrate and take...
The fascination of Spain and Portugal
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...
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...
Adelaide, you’re in for a treat!
31/10/2017
From October Air New Zealand will begin flying the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft to Adelaide from October 2017. Significantly increasing capacity on the Auckland – Adelaide route the new, larger aircraft will operate three weekly flights (Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays) to Auckland between 29 October 2017 and 25 March 2018....
first qantas dreamliner arrives
27/10/2017
The first Qantas Dreamliner has touched down in Sydney, marking the start of an exciting new era for the national carrier and for how Australians travel. With its extended flying range and spacious cabin layout, Qantas will use the 236-seat Boeing to not only open up direct routes like Perth...
Boosted Security on Flights from Middle East to Australia
05/04/2017
Travellers flying from Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Doha to Australia will find increased security measures taking place in response to electronic device bans put in place by the UK and USA. The Australian Government announced that passengers travelling on airlines directly into Australia from the Middle East will be subject...
Hakuna Matata Kenya
20/07/2016
For its size, Kenya packs a lot in: a Great Rift Valley, plenty of mountains and deserts, lakes, beaches and coral reefs, colourful tribal culture and platinum wildlife viewing possibilities. There is a swag of different reasons to come here, and picking just one is impossible. Stunning landscapes set the...
Encounter Sri Lanka
30/06/2016
You might say Sri Lanka has been hiding in plain sight. Scores of travellers have passed overhead jetting elsewhere, but Sri Lanka is buoyant and the tear drop isle is ripe for discovery. Home to spectacular views over Sigiriya, beautiful sunrises over vast tea plantations, leopards and elephants in Yala...
Manhattan Transfer
23/06/2016
Manhattan Transfer - the 1970s band took the legendary city name and made it their own. Frank Sinatra sung about wanting to be a part of it, to stray across a city that never sleeps in a pair of vagabond shoes. New York can be anything you want it to...
Queen Mary 2 - saving the best 'til first
15/06/2016
Queen Mary 2, affectionately known as QM2, is a lady that turns heads. As the flagship of the world’s most respected fleet of luxury ocean liners, QM2 is the most magnificent luxury ocean liner ever built. Her every detail harkens to the Golden Age of Ocean Travel, while providing one...
Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace
01/02/2016
Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest is centrally located at the end of the renowned Chain Bridge, with panoramic vistas of the Danube and the hills of Buda. A unique art nouveau landmark, the recently transformed Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest combines historical elegance with ultra-modern comforts. An art...
Qatar Airways on its way to Adelaide!
12/11/2015
From May 2016, Qatar Airways will begin daily flights in to and out of Adelaide on the incredible Airbus A350 XWB. As the launch customer for this state-of-the-art aircraft, Qatar's A350 XWB is set to take the passenger experience to a whole new level, ergonomically designed to deliver maximum comfort, ...