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“As travel gets increasingly expensive and difficult to navigate, Aussies are seeking out destinations closer to home. And when you can reach paradise in under three hours, why wouldn’t you book a trip?”

Article by: Jemima Skelley (Nine Travel)

Published on 16 April 2026
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Nine.com.au

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