What recession? See Australia on the cheap

Thu, 03/29/2012 - 02:55 — Anonymous by Lauren FritskyWith the seemingly
never-ending global recession, the strong Aussie dollar and the increasing
cost of living in Australia, some might say -- beyond the obvious broader
economic hurt -- that there's trouble in store for anyone in the business
of tourism. In fact, the latest statistics show the number of Aussies
choosing to vacation overseas in 2011 was a record 7.8 million -- that's a
full two million more than the total of incoming tourists, causing something
of a problem for a country that relies so much on being an attractive
destination for vacationers of all stripes. While it's true that flights
from abroad can be expensive and the cost of staying and playing in cities
like Sydney exorbitant, it is possible to see Australia on a budget. The
tricks, as we'll show you, include being smart about how you get around and
discovering the alternatives to the pricey tours. Read on and save enough for
more than a few extra shrimps on the barbie.read more