Winter Blues? Travel to Australia!
Some of the toughest economic times have caused a drop in the amount of people travelling abroad this year. A gloomy summer at home has meant that many people have become resentful at not being able to travel abroad. The rising living costs and wage freezes have only served to pour salt on already angry wounds. Yet hope remains. Travel companies have realised that in order to survive these times, they too must adapt accordingly.
Australia has remained a popular destination for many sun seekers for years. The golden coast of Queensland is still a sought after destination, but with most intercontinental flights clocking in at prices only the well off and rich can afford, international tourist numbers have dropped. So what to do? For a start, don’t be put off by initial results when you start looking for holidays on the internet. With winter approaching, a lot of deals to a summer in Australia are becoming available. Tour operators and insurance companies are offering prices at lower rates then they were last year.
On average you can save £200-£300 on flights to Australia when compared to 2010. A quick scan of the internet shows that there are still many competitive travel insurance policies up for grabs as companies begin their winter battle in the run up to Christmas. With customers harder to convince when parting with their money, a lot of the premiums have come down in price and offer the same protection as they did last year. Tour operators have changed their tactics too and are offering better deals for the same or a slightly lower price. Getting to Australia is still in the grand scheme of things, costly, but it has been made more bearable thanks to the additional features operators are including. Better accommodation and food, free internet and courtesy pick ups from the airports are all being added as extras to entice people to travel.
Airport taxes are the only elements that are unavoidable for holiday makers. With taxes having risen in the past year, customers have had to endure higher ticket prices. The reason given by the air companies has been the drop in profits they saw in 2010 when volcanic ash, hurricanes and other natural disasters grounded many flights. Operators realise this hasn’t cut much ice with angry and frustrated passengers. Some have been including additional holiday days, free food and more to entice people to buy.
Australia may seem a long way away both in terms of location and price, but if you are looking for some winter sun this year, it does remain a viable option. The only difference between this year and last year is in the increased number of budget deals available. All you have to do is look!
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