Discover the top Aussie travel spots for 2023 and the trick to scoring the lowest prices
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Things are finally starting to turn around here in Australia, and it couldn't be more exciting for us who are itching to get back on the road and discover all the wonderful places to explore in our great country.
We’re all eager for post-COVID normality, and that includes planning the perfect holiday getaway. But despite that, there’s still uncertainty in the air which is why it pays to do some pre-planning before you commit to any trips.
To help you get ready for your 2023 holidays, various travel experts and agencies identified the top travel destination for the year, and the one rule to get the best travel deal.
One destination has taken the spotlight with its recent post-COVID-19 lift on tourist restrictions: Japan.
After years of being limited to post-pandemic testing, Japan is now open for almost any Aussie looking for an exciting holiday.
Nathan Varney, Flight Centre Travel Consultant, said he’s seeing travellers who are ‘obsessed’ with Japan and can’t wait to visit now that travel restrictions have been lifted.
However, he revealed that trips this year are more expensive and warned that it might be too late to get a good travel deal in 2023.
Aside from Japan, many couples are booking trips to dream destinations such as Bora-Bora or the Maldives.
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, many travel destinations closed their borders to prevent the spread of the virus. Australia suffered some of the harshest travel restrictions during the lockdown period.
Thus, it comes as no surprise that many took the opportunity to pack their bags and leave the country once borders opened last year for a little bit of ‘revenge travelling’. Revenge travel is a term coined recently, and means one might travel as a way to make up for lost time during the pandemic.
When it comes to domestic travel, Aussies picked Melbourne as their top travel goal.
Webjet CEO David Galt shared: ‘Melbourne's doing a catch-up as a holiday destination for interstate travellers, and obviously we have a lot of fabulous events.’
Mr Galt advised people to travel on a Monday or Friday if they want to head to the Victorian capital for a short stay. This is because there are fewer business people around at this time to push prices up.
New Zealand was also touted as a popular tourist destination, with many visiting their family members. Bali, despite having suffered a major blow to tourism because of lockdowns, is now also seeing a revival.
‘We’ve seen a lot of search demand for 2023,’ said Mr Galt.
Paris, New York, and Hawaii are also attracting Aussie travellers – mainly due to the influence of popular shows such as Emily in Paris, The White Lotus, and Just Like That.
Daniel Finch, the Managing Director of Expedia Group, shared a special tip to get the best deals:
‘If you are booking domestic flights, booking at least three months in advance you can save around 25 per cent, and international a minimum of six months in advance you can save 25 per cent.’
Are you planning a trip this year, members? Share with us your top travel destinations for 2023 below!
We’re all eager for post-COVID normality, and that includes planning the perfect holiday getaway. But despite that, there’s still uncertainty in the air which is why it pays to do some pre-planning before you commit to any trips.
To help you get ready for your 2023 holidays, various travel experts and agencies identified the top travel destination for the year, and the one rule to get the best travel deal.
One destination has taken the spotlight with its recent post-COVID-19 lift on tourist restrictions: Japan.
After years of being limited to post-pandemic testing, Japan is now open for almost any Aussie looking for an exciting holiday.
Do you have a dream destination? Credit: Tomáš Malík/Pexels
Nathan Varney, Flight Centre Travel Consultant, said he’s seeing travellers who are ‘obsessed’ with Japan and can’t wait to visit now that travel restrictions have been lifted.
However, he revealed that trips this year are more expensive and warned that it might be too late to get a good travel deal in 2023.
Aside from Japan, many couples are booking trips to dream destinations such as Bora-Bora or the Maldives.
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, many travel destinations closed their borders to prevent the spread of the virus. Australia suffered some of the harshest travel restrictions during the lockdown period.
Thus, it comes as no surprise that many took the opportunity to pack their bags and leave the country once borders opened last year for a little bit of ‘revenge travelling’. Revenge travel is a term coined recently, and means one might travel as a way to make up for lost time during the pandemic.
Domestic travellers picked Melbourne as their top destination. Credit: Catarina Sousa/Pexels
When it comes to domestic travel, Aussies picked Melbourne as their top travel goal.
Webjet CEO David Galt shared: ‘Melbourne's doing a catch-up as a holiday destination for interstate travellers, and obviously we have a lot of fabulous events.’
Mr Galt advised people to travel on a Monday or Friday if they want to head to the Victorian capital for a short stay. This is because there are fewer business people around at this time to push prices up.
New Zealand was also touted as a popular tourist destination, with many visiting their family members. Bali, despite having suffered a major blow to tourism because of lockdowns, is now also seeing a revival.
‘We’ve seen a lot of search demand for 2023,’ said Mr Galt.
Paris, New York, and Hawaii are also attracting Aussie travellers – mainly due to the influence of popular shows such as Emily in Paris, The White Lotus, and Just Like That.
Daniel Finch, the Managing Director of Expedia Group, shared a special tip to get the best deals:
‘If you are booking domestic flights, booking at least three months in advance you can save around 25 per cent, and international a minimum of six months in advance you can save 25 per cent.’
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