article_snippet.sent: As Australians are beginning to feel the onset of winter's chill, Aussies travellers are looking to escape this year's cold in exchange for a European summer.
article_snippet.sent: Recent data released by KAYAK.com.au has revealed that most Aussies are planning most Aussies mid-year getaways in Europe.
article_snippet.sent: Research by the travel search engine further indicates that Aussies are planning to travel abroad between May and August, while seven out of the top ten holiday destinations are in Europe.
article_snippet.sent: Debby Soo, Vice President APAC at KAYAK, says Australians don't seem bothered by the cost of Australians trip, as long as it means Australians can stay away from the cold. '
article_snippet.sent: The number of Australians heading overseas has also increased in recent years, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
article_snippet.sent: Between 2002 and 2012, the amount of Australians travelling overseas increased from 3.5 million to 8.2 million.
article_snippet.sent: The strong Australian dollar sees Aussies still keen to spend Aussies hard-earned wages on trips overseas and new experiences and sights.
article_snippet.sent: Destinations like Santiago, Chile is a place where Australians can escape winter between May and August .
highlights_snippet.sent: Australian tourists are planning to holiday abroad between May and August .
  