Wondering where everyone is going on holidays this year? Booking.com has revealed the top international flight searches Aussies are making right now - and the results may surprise you. Comparing the data from searches made this time last year, more Aussies are shunning usual favourites like Fiji and Bali in favour of other Asian countries.
With top ranking destinations seeing their searches tripling in number, here are the holiday spots you need to put on your radar. More Aussies than ever are exploring the ' coolcation ' trend, with Scotland's capital city of Edinburgh becoming an increasingly popular flight search. Book a trip for May and expect mild spring weather and fewer crowds compared to peak warmer months.
While many of us visit Dubai as a stop off on the way to Europe, this family-friendly destination is well worth a longer stay. Just over a 14-hour flight from Australia, there's incredible cuisine, five-star stays and out-of-these world experiences like camel rides and desert stargazing. From exploring its luxury spas and relaxing hammams to putting your haggling skills to the test at a crowded souk, the charm and wonder of Marrakesh has seen Aussies add this destination to their wish lists.
Following a devastating start to the year that saw the area ravaged by wildfires, tourists are showing their support in the best way they can - booking flights to Los Angeles and spending up big. Whether it's soaking up the famous Californian sunshine, celebrity spotting in Hol.