The research by Booking.com shows that eight of the top 25 searched international destinations are on the Indonesian isle.
A Euro-autumn is also on the cards, with Paris and London appearing in fifth and sixth place respectively, with searches to the French capital increasing by approximately 30% year-on-year.
The appeal of a more affordable break to neighbouring Asian countries remains, with searches to Seoul increasing by approximately 50% year-on-year, with 17 of the top 25 destinations in the region.
Closer to home, the top three domestic getaway spots were the Gold Coast, Sydney and Melbourne; almost half (12 out of 25) of the top spots were in Queensland.
“As Australians emerge from some of the wettest winter months on record, travellers are looking to enjoy some well-deserved time in the sunshine,” said Joanne Whitby-Lee, Booking.com’s Area Manager for Australia.
“Travellers are gravitating to destinations in the surrounding APAC region that offer budget-friendly and convenient alternatives.”
Australia – International Accommodation Searches
- Seminyak, Indonesia
- Tokyo, Japan
- Legian, Indonesia
- Singapore, Singapore
- Paris, France
- London, United Kingdom
- Canggu, Indonesia
- Ubud, Indonesia
- Queenstown, New Zealand
- Kuta, Indonesia
- Sanur, Indonesia
- Uluwatu, Indonesia
- Nusa Dua, Indonesia
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Roma, Italy
- Osaka, Japan
- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Patong Beach, Thailand
- Seoul, Korea, South Korea
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Athens, Greece
- Kyoto, Japan
- Barcelona, Spain
- New York, United States of America
