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Expedia.com.au reveals its Top 10 destinations to try your luck

For Aussies looking for an excuse to blow their tax return, or who just have a little spare cash lying around, a visit to one of world’s top gaming destinations might be on the cards.

Online travel company, Expedia, has released its top 10 places in the world for travellers who have no trouble splashing the cash.

Expedia.com.au’s Top 10 destinations for high rollers:

Monte Carlo, Monaco Read more

Expedia.com.au’s 2011 sporting events travel calendar for sports buffs

Australians’ passion for all things sport is hardly a secret, so it should not come as a surprise that travelling to all corners of the globe to watch our favourite sport or sporting team in action is a popular way for many Australians to spend their holidays.

To make the most of a well-earned break as well as to get a ‘shot’ of their favourite sport, Expedia.com.au™, operated by Expedia, Inc., the world’s largest online travel company, has compiled a calendar for Australians listing the best sporting events globally in 2011 along with tips for getting the most out of the destination hosting the events. Read more

Global Expedia study reveals the travel habits of 19 countries

A new study from Expedia, the world’s largest online travel company and operator of the Expedia.com.au™ site in Australia, shows Australians take their holidays very seriously, often booking their trips at least three months before departure and staying for an average of over 16 days per trip, the longest duration of all countries in the study. They also book four-star accommodation properties at a higher rate than most other nationalities.

The latest Expedia Travel Bookings Report*, based on search and booking data across 19 Expedia sites worldwide, provides a fascinating insight into the travel habits and profiles of different nationalities and how they book their trips. Read more