The secret is out! We’ve gained access to the highly sought-after travel trends for 2019 and we’re sharing them with you! From how to score all the extras to the best holiday destinations, follow in the footsteps of these trends and your holiday planning will be a {tropical} breeze!
Loyalty programs and perks
Getting more out of your holiday is easy. Simply join a loyalty program (such as Mantra+) and you’ll gain access to exclusive member extras, such as free WiFi, complimentary drinks, late checkout and more!
Where to find the best perks: Mantra Lorne, Great Ocean Road.
Serviced apartments with space
Planning a holiday with kids or a bunch of friends? It’s no surprise that two bedroom apartments and three bedroom apartments are the most popular with families and bigger groups travelling together. There’s a ton of space, facilities such as a kitchen and washing machine, plus booking a serviced apartment means someone else does the cleaning up and will even make your bed in the morning!
Where to find the most spacious serviced apartment: Mantra 2 Bond Street, Sydney
Maximise your annual leave for a longer stay
Longer holidays are trending. Did you know that taking only 3 days of annual leave in April 2019 will give you a 10 day holiday? Easter and Anzac Day both fall in April, so adding just a few days of your annual leave will give you an extended holiday and even more time to relax and rejuvenate.
Where to spend your annual leave: Ala Moana Hotel by Mantra, Hawaii
City breaks and tropical escapes
Whether it’s an action-packed city break or a laid-back tropical escape, both of these holiday types are pretty much tied for being the most popular in 2019. Climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge, catch the AFL grand final at the MCG in Melbourne or explore the national monuments in Canberra. Learn the hula in Hawaii, soak up the laid-back vibes in Kingscliff or park yourself under a palm tree on the Gold Coast. Discover the top holiday destinations of 2019 here.
Where to take a city break: Mantra on Russell, Melbourne
Where to take a tropical escape: Peppers Salt Resort & Spa, Kingscliff
Credit: Sera J Wright
Don’t book last minute and miss your chance…book in advance!
The key to getting what you want, when you want it, for the price you want it at, is booking in advance. Chances are if you wait to book a last minute holiday, you will miss out on the room type and travel dates you’re after and could even pay a premium. Travellers are starting to realise that with a little forward planning, you can have the holiday you’ve always dreamt of.
Where to book your dream holiday: Peppers Soul, Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast
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