This Easter, travel.com.au reports Aussies plan to explore their own backyard rather than head abroad with domestic flights making up 51 per cent of all flights booked^ to depart in the lead up to the holiday break.
Renee Welsh, general manager of travel.com.au says quick Aussie getaways continue to remain popular during this time of year.
"Despite the recent trend of Aussies jetting abroad, over Easter we consistently see Aussie travellers looking to their homeland for a holiday break. This year, flights to Sydney have come out on top followed by Brisbane, Adelaide and Melbourne. It's interesting to see Adelaide rising in popularity over the past few months, beating Melbourne for the first time in several years as an Easter destination," said Renee.
No matter where Aussie travellers are heading to, Renee, also the general manager of online experience company, GoDo.com.au, has noticed an increase in people booking various experiences to enjoy while they're there.
"For the people in Sydney over the break, Blue Mountains and Sydney Harbour experiences have proven extremely popular. In Melbourne, the six-course River Cruise has been a hit, while Gold Coast visitors have locked in trips to the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Park and the Reef Ryder Island Cruise," said Renee.
Although many plan to enjoy what our country has to offer, a fair few Aussies will still be waiting for the Easter bunny from overseas.
"Of the international Easter hotspots, New Zealand has come out on top, followed in order by Thailand, India, the UK, China and Malaysia," said Renee.
"New Zealand also took the top spot in 2011 followed by the UK, China, Thailand and the USA. It's great to see India and Malaysia making a surge this year as hot Easter destinations.
"Whatever city you plan to visit, or if you're set to simply enjoy your home town, take the time to try something new and make the most of your time off," Renee concluded.
Australia's 2012 TOP 10 Easter destinations
DOMESTIC*:
1. Sydney
2. Brisbane
3. Adelaide
4. Melbourne
5. Perth
6. Coolangatta
7. Cairns
8. Townsville
9. Launceston
10. Darwin
The Following Easter Acccommodation Packages are now available at
www.MetroHotels.com.au:
Autumn Special at Metro Hotel Sydney Central
Metro Hotel Sydney Central is offering an Autumn Special Package for $175.00 for two people. This includes one night’s accommodation in a Superior Room, daily hot buffet breakfast for two people and a $30 Food & Beverage voucher from Yardhouse Bar and Brasserie. Valid until March 31st. Terms & conditions apply. Visit
www.metrohotels.com.au
Easter Package at Metro Hotel on Pitt
For $199 per night (maximum 2 adults and one child) includes: One night’s accommodation in a Superior Queen Room, extra single bed for one child (12 years or under), buffet breakfast, Easter eggs on arrival and one Metro travel mug, one drink voucher on arrival (buy one drink at Paradiso Restaurant and receive a second drink of same or lesser value free). Terms and conditions apply. Visit
www.metrohotels.com.au
Aspire Deluxe Package – Ultimo, Sydney
Aspire Hotel Sydney is offering a Deluxe Package which includes one night’s accommodation for two people in a deluxe room, buffet breakfast for two people, complimentary parking and wireless internet internet. The deal is +$40.00 on top of our deluxe room best available rate of the day. Terms and conditions apply. Visit
www.metrohotels.com.au
Indulgence Package – Darling Harbour, Sydney
Stay in a one-bedroom Executive Suite with amazing views over Darling Harbour. Package includes accommodation for two people, a box of chocolates and bottle of sparkling wine on arrival, and late check out until 12 noon. Valid until April 30. Terms and conditions apply. Visit
www.metrohotels.com.au
Corporate Bed & Breakfast Package at Metro Inn Ryde
Visiting Sydney for business? Metro Inn Ryde is ideally located just 10 minutes from Rhodes, North Ryde, Macquarie University and a short stroll to the train station. The Corporate Bed & Breakfast Package is $109.00 and includes one night’s accommodation in a standard Queen Room with full hot buffet breakfast for one person. Valid until . Terms and conditions apply. Visit
www.metrohotels.com.au
Complimentary Breakfast with Superior Floor Bookings at Metro Inn Miranda
Book a room on the new Superior Floor and receive a complimentary breakfast for two people daily. Monday to Thursday $145.00 per night. Friday and Saturday $190.00 per night. Sunday $160.00 per night. Valid until March 31, 2012. Terms and conditions apply. Visit
www.metrohotels.com.au
Easter Holiday Special at Metro Hotel Ipswich International
Metro Hotel Ipswich International is offering an Easter Holiday Special for $552.00, a saving of $96 on the standard rate of $648.00. The deal is for a minimum 2 night stay in a Superior room, including complimentary continental breakfast both mornings for two people, a two course dinner for two people at the hotel’s restaurant Platform 9, and entry to the Railway Workshops Museum in Ipswich. The Museum is a world class rail museum which offers 15 larger-than-life exhibits to discover the enormous impact rail has had on our lives. Valid from April 5 -10, 2012 inclusive. To book call the hotel direct on 07 3812 8077 or book online on
www.metrohotels.com.au
Bed and Breakfast at Metro Apartments Gladstone
Book a bed and breakfast package at Metro Apartments Gladstone, which includes one night’s accommodation in an apartment with continental breakfast for two people at Rocksalt restaurant.
Monday to Thursday for $305.00. Friday to Sunday for $225.00 per night. Terms and conditions apply. Visit
www.metrohotels.com.au
Taxi on us this Easter at Metro Hotel Perth
Enjoy Easter out and about in Perth, then taxi back to the hotel on us. Stay in a Superior Riverview room, with two taxi vouchers to the value of $30, and a late checkout at 12 noon for $199.00. Valid from April 6-9, 2012 inclusive. Terms and conditions apply. Visit
www.metrohotels.com.au
Weekend Escape at Dugong Beach Resort
Dugong Beach Resort, an exclusive luxury eco resort located in the Groote Eylandt Archipelago north of Darwin, is offering a saving of $640 on its 2-night Weekend Escape Package. For $1399 for two people the package includes:
• 2 return airfares from Darwin to Dugong Beach Resort (flying to the island on Friday afternoon – flying back to Darwin on Sunday evening – flying Vincent Aviation)
• 2 night’s accommodation for 2 people in an Executive Suite
• Spa voucher to the value of $200
• Food & Beverage voucher to the value of $199
• Offer valid until March 31, 2012
• Direct bookings only on 1800 877 077
Book all Metro Hotel properties by calling the toll free Central Reservations line on 1800 004 321. Alternatively, receive 10% off the Best Available Rate when you book online
www.MetroHotels.com.au using the booking code METRO123.
Metro Hotels: Easter Holiday Deals and Autumn Specials from Metro Hotels - Metro Hotels
