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Philip Clapé

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Travel & Cruise Planner at Holidays Beckon | Your Travel & Cruise Agent
Trinity Beach, Queensland, 4879

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About Philip Clapé

Holidays Beckon is an independently owned Australian business providing a boutique travel & cruise service since 2016.

Prior roles in the airline & hospitality management industry have provided me with comprehensive experience in the travel industry.

Philip Clapé, Holidays Beckon, Europe travel expert. Winner of Europe Destination Specialist at TADA 2024. I hold a Certificate III in Travel and I am a Cruise Line International Association (CLIA) top 100 Master Cruise Specialist in Australia. I have also been awarded the Outstanding Europe Destination Achiever award in the Travel Agent Category (QLD) at Travel Agent Day Australia 2024.

Being born & raised in Darwin, one of my passions & specialties is travel within the Northern Territory. Whether it be touring the Top End or the Red Centre, I would love to share my experience with you.

I have also travelled extensively through Europe, including Croatia, Italy, France, Belgium, Spain, Greece, Iceland, Turkey & the UK, as well as Asia, Canada, the US and New Zealand. My favourite European destinations include Dubrovnik, Florence, & Barcelona. Places on my bucket list include Antarctica, South America, Northern Europe, Russia & the Baltics, to name a few!

My specialties include cruising, solo travel, music cruises, group travel, special events, organised tours, custom itineraries, & LGBTI travel. 

My core values include honesty, trust, respect, compassion, fairness, love of family & friends, and well-being. 

I'm a born organiser with strong research & analytical skills, and a meticulous eye for detail. I strive for accuracy and to provide information in a clear, easy to understand way. 

Be assured that you're dealing with someone who cares deeply about your travel plans & is committed to an ongoing partnership beyond your first holiday!

Let me help make your Holidays Beckon!

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Company Details

Year I became a Travel Agent
2016
Hours of Operation
As a home-based travel agent I am often available at a time that suits you, after-hours & on weekends. I can also assist you wherever you are located in Australia. Chat to me online via my website or my Facebook page, email me or phone.
Accepted Forms of Payments
Credit Card
Bank Transfer
Credentials
SIT30216 Certificate III in Travel (Open College of Tourism & Hospitality, 2017),
CLIA Individual Member (CLIA Master Cruise Agent, 2024),
Silversea Ultra Luxury Specialist (2024),
Silversea Expeditions Specialist (2024),
Regent Seven Seas Cruises Master (2024),
Princess Cruises - Commodore,
P&O Australia - Flagship Master Class,
Aussie Specialist Agent - Tourism Australia,
Uniworld River Cruise Specialist,
Holland America Line Academy,
Norwegian Cruise Line Associate Degree,
MSC Cruises Master,
National Geographic Journeys with G Adventures Specialist,
Matai Specialist Tourism Fiji,
SA Specialist South African Tourism,
Wellness Travel Expert - Thailand
AmaWaterways Specialist
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    • Destinations I specialise in:
    • Alaska, Europe, Mediterranean
    • Travel Types I Specialise in:
    • Bucket List Travel, Cruise Holidays, Escorted and Guided Touring, Luxury Travel, Rail Holiday, Small Group Travel, Solo Travel

    Contact Information

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    Holidays Beckon | Your Travel & Cruise Agent
    ATAS Accredited
    Yes
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    Trinity Beach, Queensland, 4879
    Australia

    Philip Clapé Reviews


    Submitted by Dean & Jan on Thursday, Jan 19, 2023

    Thank you Philip

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    Philip was extremely helpful & excellent with booking our cruise holidays. He is very easy to get hold of & talk about travel. He is always prompt to return your calls & messages. Thank you Philip.


    Reply From Philip Clapé

    Thanks Dean & Jan. I'm happy to help :-) I'm sure you are looking forward to your next cruise in the not too distant future. Kind regards, Philip

    Submitted by Gay Lewis on Wednesday, Jan 24, 2024

    New Zealand Cruise

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    We found Philip to be extremely helpful and nothing was too much trouble.  We would certainly recommend his services to anyone.


    Reply From Philip Clapé

    Thanks Gay. I'm so pleased you all enjoyed your holiday. Don't hesitate to get in touch when next you plan to travel. Kind regards, Philip

    Submitted by Susan on Friday, Dec 01, 2023

    Fun Cruise -Blue Suede

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    I am glad we had Philip to organise our cruise as he is very professional. We highly recommend Holidays Beckon and will certainly be using his services next time.Sue and Geoff


    Reply From Philip Clapé

    Hi Sue & Geoff, Thanks for your kind words. I'm so pleased you had fun on Blue Suede Cruise! I look forward to being of help to you when next you choose to travel. Kind regards, Philip

    Submitted by Heidi on Thursday, Apr 18, 2024

    P&O 80’s Cruise

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    Wow, wow, wow If you are looking for a travel agent, look no further - I highly recommend Philip.Philip was very knowledgeable about the P&O 80’s cruise, & made booking our holiday stress free. We had a couple of special requests for our booking, which Philip handled with ease.  In the lead up to our cruise, various questions from our group were raised, which Philip promptly responded to.We had the opportunity to meet Philip on the ship, where we quizzed him about future cruises, to which he has promised to email additional information.  By the time we arrived home from our cruise, Philip has already gathered the required info and emailed through.Look no further, have a chat with Philip


    Reply From Philip Clapé

    Hi Heidi, Thanks for your kind review, much appreciated! It was great to meet up with you all on the cruise. I hope to be of assistance to you when you next wish to travel. Cheers, Philip

    Submitted by Sylvia Giddins on Tuesday, Jan 17, 2023

    A caring travel agent

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    If you are looking for a travel agent who will try to do the best price for you, please contact Philip Clape as he is watching prices all the time and is sure to give you the best price at the time for any travel holidays whether it be cruises, or a complete package holiday.


    Reply From Philip Clapé

    Thanks Sylvia. It is a pleasure to look after your bookings & great to catch up with you whenever you are up this way! :-) I trust you are enjoying your time back at sea. Kind regards, Philip

    Submitted by Christine Gellatly on Saturday, Feb 04, 2023

    Taurees 18th birthday family cruise

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    Philip was a great help organizing our family of 12 and getting us all going in the same direction when we asked him to book our 4 night cruise Sydney to Moreton Island. From finding the cruise...to organizing travel insurance and answering my numerous questions about covid tests etc Philip was a great help and I would recommend him to anyone thinking of using his services.Thankyou Philip


    Reply From Philip Clapé

    Thanks Christine. I really appreciate your review & was only too happy to help with Tauree's birthday celebrations. I'm glad to hear that you all had a good time. Cheers, Philip

    Submitted by Philip Andrews on Wednesday, Feb 08, 2023

    Cruising

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    Philip Clape was excellent in planning our cruises and lead up with great availability and insight prior to the cruise, I would and have recommended him to several of my closest cruising buddies.


    Reply From Philip Clapé

    Thanks Phil & Liz, Much appreciate your kind words & for your ongoing referrals. I look forward to looking after your future bookings too! Kind regards, Philip

    Submitted by Jon & Donna Neville on Friday, Jul 28, 2023

    Amazing travel agent!

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    While we were probably difficult clients with ever changing demands, Philip was very accommodating and sorted a fantastic holiday for us!He was always able to offer alternative options to us to plan our Honeymoon of 6 weeks in Europe. 


    Reply From Philip Clapé

    Thanks Jon & Donna. I'm so pleased you have a great time! It all went so fast!! Your photos were amazing :-) Cheers, Philip

    Submitted by Julianna Thomas on Saturday, Dec 09, 2023

    Excellent service

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    Philip is very attentive to your needs and will help you with enquiries in a very speedy manner. He response very quickly to queries and is alway there to lend a hand with trip ideas and upcoming tour advice. 


    Reply From Philip Clapé

    Hi Jules, Thanks so much for your review & comments, I really appreciate it. I look forward to helping you with your next trip. Kind regards, Philip

    Submitted by K. Sutherland on Monday, Jan 23, 2023

    Philip's dedication to clients

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    I have known Philip for many years however I feel this enhances my review.My last “big trip” - South America, pre-covid. It had been planned for years so all places to be included in the itinerary were set however meshing it all into place was difficult Enter Philip He said he knew little about South America, however pulled it all together to achieve a memorable / life changing journey and South America is now on his “bucket list” Dedication story, shared with Philip's permission. During his recent family holiday, we were spending New Year's Eve afternoon catching up. With great apologies, he explained that a client had left it to the absolute last minute to take up a “cruise credit” and he had to sort the booking. Issues presented however giving up was not in his equation! Over an hour later he rejoined us with “mission accomplished”This to me speaks volumes!I recommend Holidays Beckon as I sincerely feel Philip will give his all to achieve the best outcome for his clients.K.


    Reply From Philip Clapé

    Thanks K. Your South America trip was an great learning experience for me. It really opened my eyes to an destination that offers such amazing things to see & experience. Thanks for your patience & guidance. And yes, it is now on my bucket list :-) In this busy world, I know that time gets away from us all. So the last minute dash to use those expiring credits is totally understandable. Sometimes though, the systems we have to use present us with challenges, and that is what really took the time that day. Frustrating, but oddly rewarding to get it done with the client blissfully unaware! :-) I look forward to helping you when next your have a big adventure planned. Philip.

    Submitted by Gerard Langtry on Sunday, Oct 06, 2024

    Turkiye trip

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    Very impressed by Philip and his help in planning our visit to Turkiye. He certainly knows the country well.


    Reply From Philip Clapé

    Thanks Gerard. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed your visit to Türkiye & that you had some truly unique experiences on your tour! :-)

    Submitted by Esther Osborne on Wednesday, Apr 17, 2024

    80's music cruise

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    What an awesome crew, thoroughly enjoyed the 80's cruise and so did my husband,  that was his first cruise too. Philip was amazing and very helpful right from the start of enquiring about the cruise, through to the cruise itself. Philip was very quick to respond to my emails and a lovely person to talk to. Will definitely be booking my next cruise with Philip.


    Reply From Philip Clapé

    Hi Esther, Thanks for your kind review. I'm glad you both had an enjoyable cruise. It was great to meet you! I look forward to helping you next time you wish to travel. Cheers, Philip

    Submitted by Colleen Wallis on Thursday, Apr 18, 2024

    Highly recommend

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    I recently booked a cruise with Philip through Holidays Beckon and it was the best holiday I have had so far...I plan on booking more.Phillip was very helpful with booking my cruise and helping me choose a room that was suitable for seasickness. He also guided me through travel insurance, and even met up on board with a goodies bag and chat.Nothing is too much trouble for Phillip, I highly recommend Holidays Beckon.


    Reply From Philip Clapé

    Hi Colleen, Thank you for your kind words! It was great to catch up with you last weekend. I look forward to assisting you whenever you next wish to travel. Cheers, Philip

    Submitted by Lisa Babbini on Tuesday, Nov 21, 2023

    Holidays Beckon - UK and Europe

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    Philip Clape (Holidays Beckon) arranged our 7 week trip to the UK then Europe, including the hire of a campervan in the UK and a beautiful river cruise on the Danube in Europe. All of our accommodation, other than a few we did ourselves in Europe while travelling around by train. We did our own thing around Europe with a Eurail Pass. Philip helped us with  informative and useful apps and advice. Armed with this, we felt confident to tackle some freelance travel by rail.We would highly recommend Philip for all your travel needs. Our trip was such a mixture of different types of travel and he couldn’t have been more helpful and knowledgeable, and always reachable via the Pocket Travel app.An amazing experience, thank you Philip!


    Reply From Philip Clapé

    Hi Lisa & Joe, Thank you for your kind words. I am so pleased that you had a great time. It was fun to follow your travels from afar through the wonders of social media & thank you for allowing me to share some of your fantastic images & videos :-) Cheers, Philip

    Submitted by Anne Robbins on Friday, Dec 08, 2023

    Rock the boat

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    Simply the best cruising experience for the young at heart, so much fun to be had, you just have to venture out of your cabin to find it


    Reply From Philip Clapé

    Hi Anne, So pleased you enjoyed Rock the Boat. I look forward to helping you with your future bookings. Kind regards, Philip

    Submitted by Kevin on Monday, Jan 16, 2023

    A very helpful man, especially for cruises

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    Philip has helped us with three cruises now, along with associated tours, flights and accommodation.  Philip is always super fast to respond to queries, making life easier if things go awry. Philip also knows our preferences and sends us details of holidays that match our needs. I highly recommend using a travel agent to book cruises as they are much easier to deal with than the cruise help lines. And as Philip is the best travel agent I have used, I highly recommend you use him


    Reply From Philip Clapé

    Thank you Kevin. It's great to be able to look after your bookings. I hope you & Jen enjoyed your extended driving holiday up & down the coast. I am still jealous of your amazing trip on Viking & hope to be able to help you with other awesome cruises in the future. Kind regards, Philip

    Submitted by Moira Oar on Friday, Mar 31, 2023

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    So pleased to find a travel agent who returns calls promptly, is easy to engage with, acts professionally and with our best interests at heart.Phil has gone out of his way to ensure we had the best holiday at the right price.  Have had no hesitation in highly recommending him to family and friends. 


    Reply From Philip Clapé

    Thanks Moira. I really appreciate your comments & look forward to helping you with your future travel needs. Kind regards, Philip
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    Philip Clapé Travel Blogs


    Posted 06/09/2024 by Philip Clapé
    Discover Your Ideal Luxury Cruise Line!

    Did you know there are over 20 luxury and premium cruise lines to choose from? How can you be sure you are choosing... View More


    Posted 31/07/2024 by Philip Clapé
    River Cruising With AmaWaterways

    Introducing AmaWaterways I'm excited to introduce a relatively new name in the Australian market, but one... View More


    Posted 19/04/2024 by Philip Clapé
    P&O 80s Music Cruise

    What's a Music Cruise All About? Having recently returned from a P&O Cruises "Short Break"... View More


    Posted 24/02/2024 by Philip Clapé
    Meet the Newest Boutique Motor Yacht in Town

    PASPALEY PEARL by PONANT This intimate boutique expedition motor yacht launches in 2025 with some amazing itineraries!... View More


    Posted 28/11/2023 by Philip Clapé
    Exploring European River Cruising: Just like a beautiful floating hotel

    Europe River Cruise Clients have recently returned from an amazing European getaway during which they embarked... View More


    Posted 04/10/2023 by Philip Clapé
    Travels in Türkiye (formerly Turkey)

    Having just returned from an 11-day tour of Türkiye, I wanted to write about our experiences and share some... View More


    Posted 28/04/2023 by Philip Clapé
    Things to do in Darwin & the Top End

    Darwin is the capital of the Northern Territory and the gateway to the Top End.  Darwin has a population of... View More


    Posted 07/04/2023 by Philip Clapé
    Quantum of the Seas: What its like onboard Royal Caribbean's Brisbane-based Cruise Ship

    I was recently invited to a "Seminar at Sea" hosted by Royal Caribbean onboard Quantum of the Seas. ... View More


    Posted 01/03/2023 by Philip Clapé
    Travel Tips for Mediterranean Cruising

    Where do Mediterranean Cruises go? Mediterranean Cruises fall into 3 main regions: Western or Central Mediterranean:... View More


    Philip Clapé Photo Albums


    Cappadocia, Türkiye

    Picture yourself floating across Cappadocia's surreal landscape as your hot air balloon rises gently into the... View More


    Some of my favourite places in Europe

    In no particular order, here are some holiday snaps from my favourite places in Europe.   1. View... View More


    Beautiful Alaska

    On our Alaska & the Inside Passage cruise holiday, we made the most of the shore excursions at each port of call. ... View More


    Iceland Adventures

    In search of the Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights, my travelling companions & I made our way to Reykjavik, Iceland.... View More