September 2011
Dollar dazzlers: Top 10 best-value overseas destinations for Aussie travellers revealed
On September 16, 2011 at 11:00 AM
The Expedia NAB Travellers’ Foreign Currency Rankings* help Aussies find the best value for money in every corner of the globe
The strong Australian Dollar is driving a record increase in the number of Australians travelling abroad as more and more globe-trotting Aussies head overseas to stretch their travel dollars further.
“It’s a very exciting time to be an Aussie travelling overseas because our currency is at near-record highs against, not only the US Dollar, but many of the world’s major and minor currencies,” Amee Evans, Marketing Manager, Expedia.com.au said. Read more
Aussies picky when it comes to the perfect travel partners
On September 22, 2011 at 09:00 AM
Only 5% of Aussies say they would travel with every one of their Facebook friends
Every day, Aussies share their latest news, personal opinions and photos with their Facebook ‘friends’, however when it comes to packing their bags and sharing a travel experience, Aussies are much more selective.
To coincide with the launch of its FriendTrips Facebook competition, Expedia.com.au asked Australian Facebook users*, who have an average of 130 friends**, how many of their Facebook ‘friends’ they would travel with. More than half (52 per cent) said that they would only travel with between one and 10 per cent of their friends, which on average, is up to 13 friends. Read more
Hugh Jackman top ‘armrest buddy’ for Aussie travellers
On September 28, 2011 at 09:00 AM
Local star Jackman and Richard Branson overwhelmingly most popular flight partners
They may be heroes of the stage and screen but would you want to sit next to them on an aeroplane? To coincide with its FriendTrips Facebook competition, Expedia.com.au asked Australian Facebook users* which home-grown and international celebrities they would most like to sit next to on a flight. Read more
Cadel claims the yellow guernsey with Aussie travellers
On September 28, 2011 at 09:00 AM
Aussies ditch footy and cricket heroes in favour of sitting next to cycling superstar on a flight
Despite Australia being a country renowned for its passionate cricket and rugby supporters, the stars of cycling, swimming, surfing and tennis have proved more popular choices to sit next to on a plane than the Australian cricket captain and top rugby league and rugby union players.
To coincide with its FriendTrips Facebook competition, Expedia.com.au asked Australian Facebook users* which sports star they would most like to sit next to on a plane.
Cadel Evans, the most recent and only Australian winner of the famed Tour De France, was the most popular choice for many Australians with more than one in seven (14 per cent) wanting buckle up next to the cycling hero. Read more
$250,000 Facebook competition
On September 28, 2011 at 10:00 AM
Expedia.com.au, the world’s largest online travel company, has recently launched FriendTrips, a six-week Facebook competition on its Australian Facebook page - www.facebook.com/expedia.com.au. The competition will give away a total of $250,000 worth of holidays, making it one of the biggest Facebook travel competitions in Australia ever. Read more
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