Top Holiday Home Trends for Summer 2024

Hottest Hues and Styling Cues overview

SYDNEY, 19 SEPTEMBER 2024 - New research released today from Booking.com, one of the world’s leading digital travel companies, highlights the key decision factors for Aussie travellers when booking holiday homes. Now in its third year, the Booking.com Holiday Home Outlook Report: The Design Edition surveyed over 1,000 Australian holiday seekers in August 2024.

Top points from the source

• SYDNEY, 19 SEPTEMBER 2024 - New research released today from Booking.com, one of the world’s leading digital travel companies, highlights the key decision factors for Aussie travellers when booking holiday homes.
• Now in its third year, the Booking.com Holiday Home Outlook Report: The Design Edition surveyed over 1,000 Australian holiday seekers in August 2024.
• This year’s report sees top experts weighing in on the findings; from real estate property guru Andrew Winter, Interior Designer and host of Australia’s Best Home Brie Turton, and Interiors Addict, Jen Bishop.
• The report unpacks the booking decision making process, from general factors through to more aesthetic preferences.
• The report uncovers what’s unique about holiday home preferences across generations of Australians.
• There’s an ongoing strong demand for holiday homes this summer, with 75% of Australians (the equivalent of 14.9 million people) saying they intend to choose this accommodation type when taking a domestic trip.
• Three in ten (31%) reveal that they stay in holiday homes regularly, including 10% indicating they always stay in a holiday home.
• A majority of travellers (76%) say that they use holiday homes as a base to explore the surrounding destinations, with almost a quarter (24%) booking a holiday home with the intention to spend most of their time inside the property itself.
• It's what’s on the inside that counts the most.
• A majority of travellers (85%) say they make a booking based on the interiors of a home, vs its exterior (15%).

How to use this ranking

Use this guide as a structured discovery starting point. Compare the listed options by travel style, season, location, time available, and practical booking needs before making a final decision.

Best for

• Readers comparing several destinations, places, or ideas in one topic.
• Travellers who want inspiration before narrowing down the final plan.
• Users who need a fast overview before checking detailed offers or local conditions.

Things to check before deciding

• Current prices, availability, opening times, and travel conditions.
• Seasonality, weather, local holidays, and peak demand periods.
• Distance from the main arrival point, accommodation area, or planned route.
• Whether the option matches the traveller’s budget, pace, and expectations.

Frequently asked questions

How should I use Hottest Hues and Styling Cues?

Use it to compare options, identify the most relevant ideas, and decide which places or services need deeper research before booking.

Is this ranking enough for final planning?

No. A ranking is a discovery layer. Final planning should include current prices, availability, travel dates, local conditions, and provider terms.

Does 4ME TRAVEL sell these options directly?

4ME TRAVEL provides editorial discovery and may connect readers with relevant partner offers. Final booking, payment, availability, and service conditions are handled by the selected provider.

Conclusion

Hottest Hues and Styling Cues is useful as a comparison starting point. The safest approach is to shortlist the most relevant options, then verify current conditions and booking details before making a final choice.