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togo.expedia.com.auEXPEDIA’S
TRENDING
DESTINATIONS
THE WHITSUNDAYS, QLD:
A bona �ide slice of Australian paradise,
The Whitsundays are a must-visit at
least once. Choose from a range of
accommodation options and price
points, including Daydream Island
Resort, which has just reopened
after an extensive makeoverKINGSCLIFF, NSW:
Located only 40 minutes south of the
Gold Coast, Kingscliff is emerging as
a new hotspot for travellers seeking a
beachside break with a Byron Bay vibe.LORNE, VIC:
A seaside town set on the picturesque
waters of Louttit Bay on the Great Ocean
Road, demand to Lorne is up around 15
per cent year-on-year. Visit soon before
it catches the eye of even more Aussies.BRISBANE, QLD:
The opening of a few hip hotels has
upped Brisbane’s appeal as a city-break
destination. Check out The Calile Hotel
and well-known eateries like
Three Blue Ducks.MOLLYMOOK, NSW:
With beautiful beaches within a
10-minute drive of rolling countryside,
and a range of accommodation options
from holiday rentals to Bannisters by
the Sea, Mollymook on the NSW South
Coast is perfect for a family holiday
or a long weekend.Avoid the traditional Friday night or
Saturday morning departure to skip
the crowds and hiked-up prices.
Find your home
away from home
Settling in somewhere bigger than a standard hotel room is
a big drawcard for families or groups of friends heading to
one spot for longer than a few days. Whether you need a
two-bedroom apartment or a fi ve-bedroom house, you can
fi nd accommodation of all shapes and sizes on a range of
travel apps, including the Expedia app. You’ll fi nd a lot of
these options are self catered, too, which can help cut down
your food costs signifi cantly – a big win if you’re trying to
save a few dollars. Expedia’s top tip: book a grocery delivery
for the day you get there. Most supermarkets will let you
order online, so get enough for a few simple meals and
arrange to have it delivered at the same time you arrive.BE FLEXIBLE
ByronBaymight be on thebrainforyour
nextholidayand for goodreason;it’s
beautiful.Butit’s also busy and, depending
on the time of year, expensive. Instead,
look to nearby spots like Lennox Head,
where you’ve got the equally beautiful,
but quieter, Seven Mile Beach and calm
Lake Ainsworth to keep you occupied.
The same principle applies to when you
travel. Avoid the traditional Friday night
or Saturday morning departure to skip the
crowds and hiked-up travel prices, and
consider a Thursday night departure, which
could come with a hefty saving. If you have
to stick to school holidays, try to skip town
a few days early to beat the rush. Or, if
you’re �lying with little ones, avoid the
school holidays altogether for a better
chance of securing a bassinet onboard.