Australia popular with travelling Brits

An increasing amount of holidaymakers are travelling to far-flung destinations such as Australia to revel in its accommodating culture and warm climate.

This is the opinion of ABTA - The Travel Association, which believes that the country benefits from sharing a language with the UK and its year-round good weather.

The news could interest individuals looking to rent out their Australian properties, as they could be able to take advantage of the destination's popularity.

ABTA made the comments following a study by Currency UK which revealed that 75 per cent of individuals had considered leaving the UK within the past year to escape the economic troubles, lack of job opportunities and uncertain political future.

A spokeswoman for the organisation highlighted the numerous advantages the country holds that draw people there.

"In 2009 we did actually see a dip in the number of travellers visiting overseas because of the recession. 2010 looks as if it might end up being slightly better. Certainly, in terms of forward looking for this year it is looking quite strong," she added.

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