Aussies are preparing to pull out all the stops when it comes to their next big trip – we’re well and truly ready to leave those pandemic frustrations in the rear-view mirror. In fact, three quarters of Aussies say that main character energy (prioritising your own needs and living how you want) is going to be a huge influence when it comes to booking that next trip.
To find out how to make the most of that next trip, we asked KAYAK campaign ambassador Abbie Chatfield for some tips on unleashing your main character energy and some top destinations to visit.
My Travel Style
Travel for me is the ultimate reset. Whether it’s going away for a weekend just outside Sydney, or a month-long journey through Europe – just having a bit of travel booked in gives you something to look forward to.
I travel A LOT domestically, (Melbourne and Byron Bay mostly), but recently I’ve been lucky enough to visit Scotland (I’d gone to surprise my friend!) and Fiji. Seems like a weird combination but it made sense, trust me.
One of my fave travel memories has to be the five days or so I spent in France earlier this year. I went completely solo and just did my own thing – super relaxing and felt so empowered. I also have to give a shout out to my first international trip to Greece. I think my ideal holiday is sitting in the sun with zero plans locked in – so Santorini just makes sense for me.
Next on my radar are Croatia, Mexico and Vietnam. Hopefully I can tick them off the list in the next few years. I’ve also got a holiday planned at the Great Barrier Reef which I can’t wait for.
Abbie’s top tips for unleashing your main character energy on your next trip:
- Do it YOUR way. Plan as little or as much as you want. Don’t let people guilt you into travelling how they want – it’s time to get what you deserve. From the flights to the accommodation, the activities, and where you’re going to eat – travel is for YOU.
- When booking experiences, try to imagine yourself there. Is this how you want to spend your time? Does it make you happy? Or do you feel like you HAVE to go and see every museum in Paris just because you’re there? If you’d rather spend the day on a bakery crawl looking for the best croissant in France, then do it!
- Don’t do anything you’re not excited to do. When I was in Fiji this year my friend and I were hitting the same beach club every night because we just loved it so much. The old me might have tried to find somewhere different each night and not had as good a time – but we loved it so why not go back?
- Make the most of every second. We know life is short, but I think the pandemic has really reminded us of that. As I get older, I keep realising that each chance to travel is so precious and it’s important I do it on my terms, not anyone else’s.
- I love the KAYAK TRIPS function which allows me to plan, build and manage my travel itineraries all for FREE!
It allows me to stay informed about unexpected changes, with all of my bookings in one place and with real-time updates on any cancellations, delays or gate changes that may arise. - Be flexible! To make the most of any trip these days you need to have the flexibility to change your plans / itinerary whenever you want. No one wants to be stuck doing something they don’t want anymore. Doing that little bit of extra planning up front and using a travel search engine like KAYAK is the best way to make sure your main character energy does NOT get blocked.
Still here? Get those tabs open babe, it’s time to travel.
PS. Head to my TikTok @AbbieChatfield or Instagram @abbiechatfield and you could win a share of $10,000 to put towards your next trip thanks to KAYAK!
Terms and conditions – Four (4) winners will be selected based on the creativity of their comments. The prizes to be awarded are as follows: 1 x Visa Gift Card valued at AUD$7,000, 3 x Visa Gift Cards, each valued at AUD$1,000. Total value for all prizes: AUD$10,000. Start date 10.10.2022 and ends 11.11.2022. To enter the Promotion during the Entry Period: 1. Watch either the Instagram or TikTok post on Abbie Chatfield’s accounts, in which she asks users to tell her their dream main character travel scenario. 2. Leave a comment on the relevant post with your dream main character travel scenario. Eligibility 18 years or older and Australian resident. No purchase is necessary. Void where prohibited. For official rules see https://www.kayak.com.au/news/now-youre-travelling-social-media-promotion/.
