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Phil Hoffmann Travel
Customer care that goes beyond our expectations, which after over 40 years of travelling are on the high side!
During this year of Covid disruptions, the team at PHT Hyde Park have delivered exceptional service. Dallas, Jenny and Joanne are 3 staff who have supported our needs. They work seamlessly and take time to record every detail, there is never a need to rehash the details. Dallas in particular takes time and trouble to ensure our preferences are taken into account, and has never failed to get back to us the same day. We highly recommend the organised, principled, detailed, friendly and respectful manner in which business is conducted. We will happily continue to use PHT as our travel provider. Steve and Dominie Nelson.
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LilMetropolitan Adelaide, SA
Easy and friendly to deal with
I have been dealing with Bernadette at the PHT Modbury branch to help me with a cruise we had booked which was cancelled due to Covid. Bernadette's advice and help was second to none and she honestly went out of her way to help us to obtain the best outcome. Would recommend talking with Bernadette if looking at booking at trip once the world is again open to travel
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Belinda d.Phil Hoffmann Travel
Hi Lil
Thank you for taking the time to write this review. It's fantastic to received such wonderful feedback, which I will share with Bernadette and we hope to assist you with booking another holiday soon!...
Read more Kind regards JasminDebbie HMetropolitan Adelaide, SA
- 2 reviews
Kerri Hanisch - Modbury
We have been travelling overseas every year for over 20 years, but it wasn't until PHT opened at Modbury that we decided to try PHT, and our consultant was Kerri Hanisch. Oh what a difference, the personal service, attention to detail and extra time taken to tailor each of our holidays to our unique taste and interests was overwhelming. We would never go to any other Travel Agent, just wish we had switch years earlier, Covid 19 has effected three of our 2020 holidays but Kerri has always been quick to notify us of the changes and handled everything for us.
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Craig C.Central, SA
Laura Martino - Barossa PHT Office
Throughout the process of planning a trip (Group Booking) to Indonesia Laura's organisation and professionalism was impeccable. Even though the final holiday did not go ahead due to COVID, Laura's services both pre and post COVID were so very much appreciated. She worked hard to ensure I was communicated to regularly and both her and PHT could not be faulted on their professionalism and excellent customer service. Highly recommend Laura and Phil Hoffmann Travel when organising travel arrangements.
Craig
PeterMetropolitan Adelaide, SA
Bernadatte Boyce is always there to help out.
We have been using the expert services of Bernadette at PHT at Modbury for many years. She is always so friendly helpful and very knowledgeable on the many places over the world we have travelled to. She always is there for us. Even in the present troubles she has been able to help sort out our concerns. We could say more however other reviews say it all about Bernadette and PHT.
Thanks for all you have done for us.
Robin and Peter.
Lea M.Central, SA
Very professional and helpful
Bernadette at Phil Hoffmann Travel was our saviour in cancelling our holiday due to Covid19. She was amazing and professional and successful in getting 98% of our money back. We appreciate all her hard work.
I would highly recommend Laura Martino to assist with arranging holidays and tours in the future.
Laura Martino has been a great sources of assistance as we have organised our cruising holiday. This holiday was sadly cancelled due to Covid closures. We have found Laura to be professional as well as friendly and helpful and have no hesitation to recommend her to our friends or to seek her assistance again in the future.
Sarina Carter - PHT Modbury
I would like to thank Sarina Carter PHT Modbury for her help with refunds/credits when we cancelled our holiday.
She was always very patient with our numerous enquires during these extraordinary times.
Kerri Hanisch - PHT MODBURY
We have known Kerri for at least 15 years and during that time have recommended Kerri to numerous friends to organise their travel bookings. Kerri's dedication and attention to all aspects of her job has been nothing short of outstanding.
Whilst we have travelled many times in an official capacity for PHT, we had cause to utilise Kerri's expertise for the first time this year (2020) for travel to Myanmar. The booking was finalised very expeditiously during November 2019, to our complete satisfaction along with Travel Insurance.
Along came ...
Read moreCovid-19 and it soon became evident that our travel to Myanmar in Nov 2020 was not going to materialise. Kerri's advice was to sit tight and wait for the principals to cancel our travel bookings. This was good advice as we were able to obtain a full refund of our airfares and a full retention of our deposits to APT, PHT and CoverMore Insurance for use within 2 years. Thank you Kerri and PHT for your efforts during this difficult time and we wish you and all PHT staff a positive and happy future as borders open and your many clients return to travelling."Find out how Phil Hoffmann Travel compares to other Booking Services
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LloydMetropolitan Adelaide, SA
- 2 reviews
Phil Hoffman Travel - Bernadette Boyce
We have been very fortunate to have had Bernadette as our Travel Consultant for the now several overseas holiday trips we have taken over the last few years. Her professionalism is of the highest standard and her dedication to her clients are beyond reproach. A true paragon of the industry. These qualities have never been more apparent than in recent times with the challenges presented with the Corona Virus pandemic. Our most recent trip planning was marred on several occasions due to the pandemic however Bernadette was able to negotiate the p...
Read moreroblems to arrive at a very satisfactory result for us, securing airline refunds and forward travel credits. Much of this achieved under the restrictions imposed by the pandemic. To have someone of Bernadette's caliber organizing and reorganization things for us as obstacles arose was a godsend. Thank you Bernadette for the excellent service you have provided and to the rest of the PHT team who I have a always found to be most polite and helpful. I would recommend to any prospective Travellers to engage a consultant to organize things. It takes a lot of the worry out of things. On that note you could not go wrong with PHT, and in particular Bernadette. we look forward to continuing our travels in the future with the help of Bernadette. Again, thank you Bernadette. Lloyd and KathyBernadette Boyce has always given excellent service.
I have been booking trips to the United States with Bernadette Boyce for several years and have always found my trips have gone smoothly because of the effort Bernadette puts into details.
I always require certain seats and Bernadette has always managed to obtain these for me.
She is polite, friendly and very professional. I was booked to go to California in May this year but of course had to cancel because of the pandemic. I was delighted that Bernadette obtained a refund for me.
I hope to be able travel again as soon as it is safe and borders open up, I shall certainly be booking with Bernadette. Thank you for all your help in the past.
Loraine
Rolf F.Metropolitan Adelaide, SA
Excellent
PHT (Modbury) and especially Sarina have looked after our holiday bookings for approx.% years. In that time we have been extremely happy with the service. Sarina has been most helpful with all bookings cancellations and credits. She is a delight to do business with and we hope to do much more in the near future.
Linda and Rolf Frund
macgolfironsMetropolitan Adelaide, SA
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Always goes the extra mile!!!
Have always had great service from the staff at Phil Hoffmann Travel Modbury (in particular Bernadette Boyce). We have never encountered any unexpected fees or charges, and the transition from a postponed booking to a new booking was made ease and with little or no stress.
Bernadette Boyce PHT Modbury
Bernadette Boyce and PHT Modbury arranged multiple Booking and Travel Insurance requests for us over several years. Key factors driving our choice of PHT included Bernadette's industry knowledge, accurate and efficient booking management skills and commitment to ensuring we achieved excellent outcomes in all aspects of our travel experience. In 2020, we were unable to travel overseas as planned, due to the Pandemic. PHT, through Bernadette, worked very hard on our behalf to achieve excellent refund outcomes for pre-paid Accommodation and Tour B...
Read moreookings and a Travel Insurance Policy. Bernadette's communication and concern for us throughout the lengthy processes required, provided comfort and security for us when a significant personal financial loss was possible. This was reflective of past assistance received from Bernadette and PHT when requiring access to medical help while travelling in Thailand and managing the business failure of a company providing accommodation and travel services to us, on the same tour. When travelling with PHT, Bernadette's support has meant we are not just 'any' customers. we have always felt we are 'the clients' - welcome, important and that our our needs really matter.Mary and TrevorMetropolitan Adelaide, SA
PHT Modbury - Bernadette Boyce
Our first exposure with PHT was to attend an information night on APT Canada and Alaska - our bucket list trip. We met Bernadette on the night and she became our consultant. She made us feel like we were her most important client and everything was handled brilliantly.
We then booked 2 more trips with Bernadette - a cruise to NZ - Bernadette's knowledge made the trip go flawlessly and recently a trip to USA (both East & West Coasts) which unfortunately had to be cancelled. Bernadette then swung into action to cancel and obtain refunds keeping us informed along the way.
We look forward to booking future trips with Bernadette & PHT.
Mary & Trevor
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Kerri Hanisch - PHT Modbury
I will be forever grateful for the day I walked into PHT and was met by Kerri’s welcoming smile. Since that day in 2015, Kerri has organised around 20 APT/PHT overseas trips for me - any detail, concern or problem, Kerri went out of her way to make sure I had a fantastic time. Now in 2020, faced with the daunting task of cancelling/rebooking tours, Kerri has maintained her cheerful and personal service. And now, thanks to Kerri’s incredible patience and work ethic, I am rebooked on three amazing APT Australian tours in 2021.
DaveMetropolitan Adelaide, SA
Reliable, efficient and friendly
We have used Phil Hoffmann (modbury) for several overseas trips in the past and couldn't have been happier with the service. Have used both Terri and Kerri and both very professional and nothing was too much trouble and always with a smile. Our recent rip had to be cancelled like so many other people and a refund of airfares and cruise fares was arranged with no problems. Well done Kerri and the PHT team, you will always have our business
PHT Barossa - Laura
This was our first time booking with PHT and Laura was fantastic! Firstly with organising our itinerary and then due to Covid cancelling and following up on refunds. She continually gave us updates and made the whole process stress free for us. Excellent service and look forward to future travel bookings with Laura.
The MacsMetropolitan Adelaide, SA
Kerri Hanisch - PHT Modbury
We have been with PHT Modbury for less than as year after transferring from another branch.
During the Covid-19 upheavals, Kerri took over our bookings and kept us fully informed of the status of our various trips. Once our trip had been officially cancelled, she leapt into action and confirmed that credits had been allocated to our account, and applied for the refund of our airfares.
Kerri has made the whole experience painless, and we look forward to making some new bookings when the travel situation permits.
Ray & Gail
PHT Rachel Skipsey
Have dealt with the lovely Rachel for two overseas trips and one aborted (Covid 19) overseas trip.
I encountered no problems and her service and follow-up were excellent.
Thanks Rachel.
Questions & Answers
Lenaasked
On the 16th March 2020 i was booked to go to New Zealand. On the 14th March New Zealand Prime Minister put travel restrictions, due to Covid -19, therefore, I could not travel. Phil Hoffman will only return 50% refund or a voucher. Now I need to book in March 2021 whether things are back to normal or not otherwise I loose my money. As they have the bargaining power I have no option but to agree otherwise I loose my money they will be holding. Is that fair? If things are not back to normal, and can not I travel, I will be loosing more money.
I am willing to pay any reasonable expenses incurred but not 50% fees what they are asking. The car hire company and my hotel accommodations have waived all cancellation fees then why are they/supplier charging 50% fees?
Am I entitled to a refund due to government restrictions? Please bear in mind I DID NOT CANCEL.
Thanking you
Lena
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Belinda d.Phil Hoffmann Travel
Hi Lena,
I'm sorrry to read that your holiday arrangements have been impacted by COVID-19. Would you please contact me directly via email customerservice@pht.com.au so I can look into your specific booking arrangements?
For general advice Phil Hoffmann Travel and third party operators (travel suppliers) are working within the guidelines of the Australian Consumer and Competition Commission (ACCC) and the Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) to offer you a refund or other remedy, such as a credit note or voucher.
Please refer to the following links for the latest advice:
https://www.atas.com.au/traveller-info/covid19-update
For ongoing up to date information please refer to:
https://www.pht.com.au/services/coronavirus-statement
Please know we will continue to offer our very best service and advice at this time, with our goal to provide you with the best outcome. We will work through all options with you and are always working on your behalf.
Kind Regards,
Alison Hunt
Head of People and Culture
Phil Hoffmann Travel
Garry d.asked
How long does it take to process a refund on a Princess Cruise Cancelled Booking
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As I’m not employed by pht I can’t help you on that one
Belinda d.Phil Hoffmann Travel
Dear Garry,
Apologies for not having acknowledged your question earlier.
In ordinary times refunds can take 6 to 8 weeks to be processed by suppliers. Unfortunately we are experiencing extraordinary times, consequently we anticipate that refunds may now take 12 or more weeks to be processed.
We understand that this may cause some frustration to our clients but ask that everyone is patient and understanding during a time unlike any we have seen before.
All the best to you and those near and dear to you during these unsettling times.
Kind Regards,
Alison Hunt
Head of People and Culture - Phil Hoffmann Travel
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Belinda d.Phil Hoffmann Travel
Hi Steve and Dominie
Thanks so much for you feedback. As you can imagine, it has been a very challenging time for all of us at PHT and its wonderful to hear that our Hyde Park team have remained so ...
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