Vietnam
Vietnam is becoming increasingly popular with Australians as a holiday destination, but the prices in the country haven’t caught up with its popularity even though the AUD has fallen slightly against the dong.
“I would say Vietnam is the best value travel destination for Aussies at the moment. You can get great airfares and luxury hotel packages, and eating, shopping and touring there is still great value. You can get a three course meal with drinks for two for about $10,” said Gorman.
South East Asia
The Australian dollar has only dropped a few cents against the currencies of Aussie favourite holiday destinations Thailand and Bali. However, because those destinations have been popular for so long, they can be quite pricey.
“Consider travelling to destinations such as Cambodia, Malaysia, Laos or even Myanmar for better value. South East Asia is so much more than Thailand and Bali, and there are so many picturesque beaches and so much history and culture to explore,” he said.
Greece, Italy and Spain
Europe is still affordable with many options to save money on both airfares and hotels, with the Aussie dollar slightly increasing its strength against the euro.
“Have you always dreamt of that wine and dine tour of Tuscany? Well, now is definitely the year to go,” Gorman said
Mexico
North America might be more expensive to travel to, but explore going south.
“Mexico has for a long time been a favourite hot spot for celebrities, and who can blame the A-list! The Yucatán Peninsula especially is just as picturesque as it looks and offers great diving for underwater enthusiasts,” he said.
Japan
The Aussie dollar has strengthened against the Yen, making Japan an even more attractive travel destination.
“Japan has everything — gorgeous scenery, amazing shopping and world class skiing. Go discover what thousands of Aussies have already fallen in love with,” he said.
UAE
Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates have never been cheap destinations to travel to, but with the AUD remaining pretty static towards the dirham, now might be the perfect time to fulfil your golden desert dream.
“Many flights stop in Dubai when flying to Europe, but both Dubai and Abu Dhabi are so much more than stopover-destinations — so take a few days out of your travel itinerary to explore the shopping and the sand dunes!” he suggests.
South Pacific Cruises
Why not discover the South Pacific on water? With an increasing number of cruise ships calling Australia home, the competition is fierce which helps keep the price of a cruise affordable.
“With most meals included, a cruise can certainly be a great value holiday on a budget,” Gorman explained.
Australia
Now is as good a time as any to discover our own backyard.
“People around the world dream of one day visit our beautiful shores, but it can be sometimes difficult to appreciate what you have got and take the time and the money to explore what’s under our very nose. So why not take this year to discover what Australia has to offer, from the wine counties to our famous underwater wonders,” Gorman suggested.
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