Travel 2023: Top destinations for Australians + travel trends
We suss out where to be in 2023.
The new year has begun – and with it a fresh start and new adventures.
Where are we headed? Well, according to the latest Finder data, 14% of Australians have "travel overseas" as part of their New Year's resolutions. With that in mind, here's where we and major travel companies reckon will be hot to visit in 2023. Plus, we've included a few travel trends you might want to hop onto to stay ahead of the pack.
Top 10 travel destinations for 2023
Tokyo, Japan
Dubai, UAE
Auckland, New Zealand
Bali, Indonesia
Nadi, Fiji
London, UK
Melbourne, Australia
Paris, France
Bright, Australia
Mumbai, India
1. Tokyo, Japan
Number 1 on what feels like everyone's list is Japan.
When news of the borders fully reopening was announced in September 2022, Skyscanner noted a massive 92% increase in searches to Japan on its site.
Similarly, KAYAK's 2023 travel trends report recently found that Sydney to Tokyo was the most searched-for route for 2023.
What's not to love? From its neon-lit streets and hidden shrines and temples to its landscapes that feature snow-coated mountains and cherry blossom-lined waters, it really is like nowhere else on earth. Read More…