Most popular holiday spots right now - including the Asian destination becoming an Aussie favourite
Aussies are booking overseas holidays closer to home as they look to maximise their time off, new research has found.
Travel is surging internationally right now, with certain destinations doubling, and some even tripling in interest, Booking.com search data has revealed.
Of the top destinations for Australians, only two of the top 25 are in the Northern Hemisphere, as Aussies combining their leave are making the most of the extended break without wanting to take up time on long-haul flights.
Read on to find out where Australians are flocking to right now.
18. Kuta, Indonesia
Kuta beach in south Lombok, Bali, Indonesia is known for its long sandy beaches and surfing opportunities.
It's one of many beach towns in the Indonesian province on this list.
17. Nusa Dua, Indonesia
Nusa Dua in southern Bali is full of luxury resorts and boutiques.
16. Kyoto, Japan
Kyoto, one of three Japan destinations on this list, is famous for its classical Buddhist temples, gardens, palaces, shrines and traditional wooden houses.
14. Uluwatu, Indonesia
Uluwatu, located in Bali, is famous for its Hindu sea temple.
One of six key temples believed to be Bali's spiritual pillars, it is renowned for its magnificent location, perched on top of a cliff.
12. Seoul, South Korea
The capital of South Korea is a fast rising destination for Australians, a great alternative to those who want a destination similar yet different to Tokyo as Aussies flock to Japan.
Seoul is the epicentre of Korean culture booming across the globe in the last decade, from food to music, to shopping and temples.
11. Dubai, UAE
Dubai falls just shy of the top 10 most popular destinations for Aussie's right now.
As a popular stopover for Australians travelling to Europe, many Aussies are opting to visit the Middle Eastern city on the way, or as a trip of its own.
Dubai is famous for its luxury shopping, night life, skyscrapers, and sand dunes.
10. Legian, Indonesia
Legian is a suburban and beach town on the west coast of Bali, Indonesia.
Legian is one of a number of small towns in Bali on this list.
9. Osaka, Japan
Osaka is the second destination in Japan on this list - and it comes as no surprise.
As the country's largest city after Tokyo, the commercial centre of the island Honshu, known for its modern architecture, street food, and nightlife.
8. Pa Tong, Thailand
Pa Tong is a beach town in Phuket, Thailand, known for its turquoise waters and wild nightlife.
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