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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

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

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

Online travel company, Expedia.com.au, announced today it has entered into an exclusive charity partnership with Barnardos Australia.

The relationship positions Barnados as Expedia’s sole charity partner and forms an integral part of Expedia’s community engagement activities.

Nicholas Chu, Managing Director, Expedia Australia and New Zealand, said: “We are thrilled to be working with Barnardos as we greatly admire its efforts with children, young people, families and community.” Read more

Expedia.com.au and expert astrologer, Devorah, reveal your perfect holiday according to your star sign

Planning a holiday? Most travellers look to travel websites, family and friends or the latest magazines for inspiration when arranging their next trip. However, consulting the Cosmos might open up a whole new world of options for even the most experienced traveller.

Believe it or not, your star sign influences how and where you travel. For instance, Cancerians are best to steer clear of action-filled holidays like Las Vegas, whereas Arians thrive on busy and bustling destinations. Read more