Talking Travel With Phil Hoffmann Travel

In this episode, PHT's Melanie Wynne joins us to explore her favourite destination - India. The vibrant colours, remarkable palaces & landmarks and the rich diversity is what makes India a truly captivating destination.

Michelle Ashcroft (General Manager) joins Alan Hickey on FIVEaa with special guest Jordan VanderSchuit from On The Go Tours to talk about the unique style and destinations that On The Go are known for plus the Qantas Premium Sale, upcoming events and more!

Christa Kinnear joins Alan Hickey on FIVEaa with special guest Julian Insall from The Africa Safari Co to talk the highlights of Africa including Victoria Falls and the Great Migration, plus bucket list cruising and much more!

Regarded as the happiest place on earth, visiting Disneyland is such an epic experience that we decided to dedicate a whole podcast to it. Our guest and Disneyland super-enthusiast Leith Forrest shares his tips on where to stay and how to plan your day so you can make the most of your visit.

Phil Hoffmann joins Alan Hickey on FIVEaa with special guest Victoria Chigwidden from Celebrity Cruises to talk Celebrity's biggest local season, plus new ships, relaxing in the Maldives and more!

A small Himalayan country that is perfect for the curious traveller, Bhutan is no ordinary place. Jo McLaren shares her stories of a country that prides itself on sustainable tourism and maintaining their philosophy of Gross National Happiness.

Michelle Mickan joins Alan Hickey on FIVEaa with special guests Jason Simpson from Trafalgar and Bas Bosschieter from Captain's Choice to talk upcoming destinations and experiences with Trafalgar, the exhilarating flight over Antarctica is back, plus Africa and much more!

Christa Kinnear (Leisure Business Development Manager) joins Leith Forrest on FIVEaa with special guests Mat McLachlan, acclaimed historian and founder of Mat McLachlan Battlefield Tours – Australia’s leading battlefield tour company and Cherylee Harris to talk cruising, great offers from tour operators and much more!

Some may shy away from the idea of travelling as a family - especially overseas - but our guest Leith Forrest is passionate about exploring the world as a family unit and has some great advice to share from his recent trip to the USA.

Phil Hoffmann joins Leith Forrest on FIVEaa with special guest Victoria Chigwidden from Royal Caribbean to talk unique ships in the Royal Caribbean fleet plus close to home holidays, events for aviations enthusiasts in New Zealand and much more!

Phil Hoffmann joins Alan Hickey on FIVEaa with special guest Belle Osmic from Azamara Club Cruises to talk about the unique experiences on a cruise with Azamara, plus WW2 Battlefield Tours with Mat McLachlan, Phil's experience on the brand new Spectrum of the Seas ship and more!

Mary-Anne Guest joins Alan Hickey on FIVEaa with special guest Ruth Mains from Grand Pacific Tours to talk the best of the North & South Islands of New Zealand and how you can experience "Ultimate" touring with GPT, plus how to earn 150,000 Qantas Frequent Flyer Points and more!

The Phil Hoffmann Travel Solo Traveller Club is 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.

Peter Williams (CEO) joins Alan Hickey on FIVEaa with special guest Mason Adams from Asia Escape Holidays to talk unique holidays throughout Asia, plus Peter's trip to Vietnam, the upcoming AFL match in Shanghai, Fiji & Bali hotspots and more!

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.

Michelle Mickan joins ALan Hickey on FIVEaa with special guest Craig Farrell from Ponant to talk unique and luxury cruising, plus Michelle's recent trip to Laos, cruising from Adelaide and much more!

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to fly around the world on a privately chartered plane? There is one such journey that offers the complete package. In this episode we speak with Dan Kotzmann from Constellation Journeys about the hand-crafted private jet journey across three continents, curating fresh new wonders of the world.

The history in Egypt is as rich as the desert sand is hot. Our resident walking encyclopaedia Melanie Wynne delves into the wide appeal of Egypt from the must-see pyramids, sphinx and Luxor Temple to name a few, but also the link to the British Museum and a few not so commonly known facts.

Michelle Mickan joins Alan Hickey on FIVEaa with special guest Jason Simpson from Trafalgar Tours to talk experiences only available with Trafalgar, plus the new airline flying to Bali, cruising with Cunard and we find out "Where in the world is Phil"!

Leith catches up with Phil Hoffmann Travel CEO Peter Williams who dives into the back story of his 24 year journey at PHT. From the humble beginnings of being the weekend work experience guy to working up the ranks to Director and CEO, Peter shares all the memorable travel moments that have stuck with him along the way.