Would you book an overseas holiday through a budget supermarket? How about a safari organised by a ride-hailing app? or signup to continue reading and are getting into the travel game, cashing in on Australians' love for holidaying. Aussies took 1,650,530 trips overseas in July 2024, an increase of 10.4 per cent on one year earlier, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
's Special Buys have received an upgrade with ALDI Holidays, an offering holiday deals. The supermarket says ALDI Holidays bring value to the travel category, offering holidays with "all the frills attached", with options including room upgrades, tours, customisable experiences and flights "at some of the most sought-after travel destinations in the world". The portal has launched with holidays from $449 per person, from Surfers Paradise to The Whitsundays, Fiji, Thailand and Hawaii, as well as cruises around the Pacific Islands and Japan, and 10-day tour options in South Africa, Europe and China.
ALDI Australia group director, Rodney Balech, said: We are excited to be taking off in a new direction to make planning and booking a holiday a more enjoyable experience for Australians and in our signature, Good Different way with ALDI Holidays. This service, in partnership with Ignite Travel, will unlock incredible value and help all types of travellers create truly unforgettable experiences" Similar to ALDI's bi-weekly Special Buys, there will be a limited number of exclusive holiday deals, which will .