89% of Aussies prefer world tours to weddings

High angle view photo of a two young women relaxing while floating in the ocean using swimming tubes; wide photo dimensions

With Valentines Day right around the corner, there’s no better time to tell you that Aussies can’t be arsed with weddings and would prefer a nice, relaxing vacation instead.

Comparetravelinsurance.com.au did a survey recently, which revealed nine in 10 Aussies would prefer spending the mountains of cash required for a wedding on a dream getaway instead.

And it seems in a turning of gender tables, out of those who would want to splurge on a big wedding ceremony, 56% were male versus 44% female.

Those between the ages of 18 and 24 were also more likely to say ‘yes’ to a wedding, followed by the 25-34 age bracket.

Natalie Ball, director of Comparetravelinsurance.com.au, said, “We’ve always known Australians to be an intrepid bunch but these insights were surprising!

“It’s eye-opening that so many people were more enthused about a holiday than their own wedding. Perhaps Aussies are reassessing their goals and rejecting conventional milestones in favour of adventure and exploration.”

On top of this recent study, other research has shown that holidays, as opposed to material goods, are far more likely to boost a person’s happiness.

A survey by Booking.com found that a holiday can even trump the joy we experience from major events like job offers, engagements, weddings and even the birth of a child. How’s that for a thriving travel industry?!

Ball added, “The experiences you gain from travel will stay with you forever and create lasting memories. Ultimately, holidays are all about enjoyment, relaxation and time with loved ones.

“It may not be the traditional choice, but a getaway may the perfect Valentines gift this year!”

Email the Travel Weekly team at traveldesk@travelweekly.com.au

Latest News

  • Tourism

Federal Government rolls out $1.4m program to promote careers in tourism across regional NSW

The NSW Choose Tourism Program, a $1.4 million campaign to encourage those pursuing a career in tourism is being rolled out across regional NSW. Funded by the Albanese Government and delivered by Destination NSW,  the program will address industry workforce shortages by encouraging Australians to pursue a career in the visitor economy while helping operators […]

  • Aviation
  • Luxury

Airline Review: Singapore Airlines Business Class – A380-800

Join me on my personal review of the iconic Singapore Airlines’ A380-800 business class cabin. Singapore Airlines is renowned for its luxurious and spacious seating in any class, it’s sleek and fine interior reflects a sophisticated yet relaxed charm, promising instant luxury the minute you board. The configuration in business class is 1, 2, 1 […]

  • Partner Content

My journey: Before becoming a travel agent I was… a palliative care nurse 

Australind Travel & Cruise, Travellers Choice member Saibra Twigg reveals her life as paediatric nurse then to palliative care before a career leap to travel agent. How did you become a palliative care nurse?  ST I went straight from school in nursing and initially specialised in paediatrics, working at Perth’s Princess Margaret Hospital for Children. […]

Partner Content

by Travel Weekly

Travel Weekly
  • Destinations
  • News

APT Launches 2025 Asia Adventures

APT has launched its Asia Adventures for 2025, including new luxury holidays in India, Sri Lanka and Japan. Five new tours lead guests to the highlights of India, including a seven-night cruise along the rarely travelled Lower Ganges aboard the Ganges Voyager. Further south, Sri Lanka’s greatest destinations are revealed on a new 15-day Land […]

  • Cruise
  • Luxury
  • News

Seabourn announces Western Kimberley Traditional Owners as Godparents of Seabourn Pursuit

Seabourn has named Western Kimberley Traditional Owners, the Wunambal Gaambera, as Godparents of the ultra-luxury purpose-built Seabourn Pursuit. It is the first cruise line to appoint Traditional Owners as godparents of a ship. Seabourn Pursuit embarks on its inaugural season in the Kimberley region this June. The naming ceremony will take place on Seabourn Pursuit’s […]