Best Value Holiday Destinations for Australians

2013 EXPEDIA NAB FOREIGN EXCHANGE INDEX TOP 5 TRAVEL DESTINATIONS to get the most out of your Aussie dollar Increased value of your money KEY Hottest hotel Best months for value Top destinations for this country BEST VALUE 15.52% 1 Japan • SEPTEMBER • MAY MORE VALUE * HOTTEST HOTEL * CLASKA TOKYO With Tokyo being the top destination to visit, why not stay at their first boutique hotel, Claska. Famous amongst the creative types, spend the afternoon wandering round the art gallery then wind down with a refreshing drink on the roof Tokyo Osaka terrace. BEST VALUE 2 Brazil 8.20% • JUNE • JULY MORE VALUE * HOTTEST HOTEL * Expedia's Hot Spot! HOTEL FASANO RIO DE JANEIRO With that little extra in your pocket why not stay at Rio de Janeiro's Hotel Fasano, which won the 2012 World Traveller's Award for South Rio de Janeiro America's Leading Boutique Hotel, and indulge in a little pampering with a complimentary 15-minute massage for all first time guests. São Paulo South Africa BEST VALUE 3 5.42% MORE VALUE • MARCH * HOTTEST HOTEL * THE WESTIN CAPE TOWN Johannesburg Stay at one of the most exclusive hotels in Cape Town with the best views over Table Mountain and V&A Waterfront. The hotel also houses Cape Town theaward winning Arabelle Spa for you to kick back, enjoy and relax. BEST VALUE 4.28% 4 Indonesia $. MORE VALUE • MARCH * HOTTEST HOTEL * THE WATERGARDEN BALI Surprise a loved one with a belated Valentine's get away and stay at The Watergarden in Bali. A secluded hideaway of thatched cottages amongst tropical gardens, this hotel was voted the most romantic Bali boutique hotel and spa in Eastern Bali and among the top five on the island. BEST VALUE 2.53% 5 Argentina $4 MORE VALUE • APRIL * HOTTEST HOTEL * CASA CALMA BUENOS AIRES Buenos Aires The first hotel in Argentina devoted to the culture of wellness and organic lifestyle. This eco hotel is unique in Buenos Aires, and has some great little finishing touches such as an underwater sound system in your Jacuzzi, umbrellas in your room and a dedicated "guest director" to show you how everything works. www.expedia.com.au/foreignexchangeindex Expedia.com.au The world's largest onine travel company Presented by: National Australia Bank 2013 EXPEDIA NAB FOREIGN EXCHANGE INDEX TOP 5 TRAVEL DESTINATIONS to get the most out of your Aussie dollar Increased value of your money KEY Hottest hotel Best months for value Top destinations for this country BEST VALUE 15.52% 1 Japan • SEPTEMBER • MAY MORE VALUE * HOTTEST HOTEL * CLASKA TOKYO With Tokyo being the top destination to visit, why not stay at their first boutique hotel, Claska. Famous amongst the creative types, spend the afternoon wandering round the art gallery then wind down with a refreshing drink on the roof Tokyo Osaka terrace. BEST VALUE 2 Brazil 8.20% • JUNE • JULY MORE VALUE * HOTTEST HOTEL * Expedia's Hot Spot! HOTEL FASANO RIO DE JANEIRO With that little extra in your pocket why not stay at Rio de Janeiro's Hotel Fasano, which won the 2012 World Traveller's Award for South Rio de Janeiro America's Leading Boutique Hotel, and indulge in a little pampering with a complimentary 15-minute massage for all first time guests. São Paulo South Africa BEST VALUE 3 5.42% MORE VALUE • MARCH * HOTTEST HOTEL * THE WESTIN CAPE TOWN Johannesburg Stay at one of the most exclusive hotels in Cape Town with the best views over Table Mountain and V&A Waterfront. The hotel also houses Cape Town theaward winning Arabelle Spa for you to kick back, enjoy and relax. BEST VALUE 4.28% 4 Indonesia $. MORE VALUE • MARCH * HOTTEST HOTEL * THE WATERGARDEN BALI Surprise a loved one with a belated Valentine's get away and stay at The Watergarden in Bali. A secluded hideaway of thatched cottages amongst tropical gardens, this hotel was voted the most romantic Bali boutique hotel and spa in Eastern Bali and among the top five on the island. BEST VALUE 2.53% 5 Argentina $4 MORE VALUE • APRIL * HOTTEST HOTEL * CASA CALMA BUENOS AIRES Buenos Aires The first hotel in Argentina devoted to the culture of wellness and organic lifestyle. This eco hotel is unique in Buenos Aires, and has some great little finishing touches such as an underwater sound system in your Jacuzzi, umbrellas in your room and a dedicated "guest director" to show you how everything works. www.expedia.com.au/foreignexchangeindex Expedia.com.au The world's largest onine travel company Presented by: National Australia Bank