{"id":349044,"date":"2026-06-24T21:42:10","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T21:42:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/349044\/"},"modified":"2026-06-24T21:42:10","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T21:42:10","slug":"travel-mom-emily-kaufman-says-nows-the-time-to-book-australia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/349044\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel Mom Emily Kaufman says now\u2019s the time to book Australia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Text-nO2aZ44r__TextBase-sc-s2hv5x-0 jJNfBD fSvavs article-text\">HOUSTON \u2013 Summer in Houston means vacation planning, and <a rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thetravelmom.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"https:\/\/www.thetravelmom.com\/\">Travel Mom<\/a> Emily Kaufman has a tip that flips the calendar: head to Australia now. Because Australia\u2019s winter falls during the Northern Hemisphere\u2019s summer, Kaufman says this is an ideal off\u2011season window \u2014 crowds are lighter at popular sights, and the U.S. dollar stretches further.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Text-nO2aZ44r__TextBase-sc-s2hv5x-0 jJNfBD fSvavs article-text\">Flip the seasons \u2014 enjoy Australia in its off\u2011peak months<\/p>\n<p class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Text-nO2aZ44r__TextBase-sc-s2hv5x-0 jJNfBD fSvavs article-text\">Off\u2011season travel can translate into shorter lines at major attractions, more flexible accommodation options and often better deals on tours. In Sydney, that could mean more room to roam the harbor, quieter mornings at Bondi and a more relaxed tempo at caf\u00e9s and markets. For families, it can also mean more enjoyable outings without the crush of peak tourism.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Text-nO2aZ44r__TextBase-sc-s2hv5x-0 jJNfBD fSvavs article-text\">Getting there from Houston is easier than you think<\/p>\n<p class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Text-nO2aZ44r__TextBase-sc-s2hv5x-0 jJNfBD fSvavs article-text\">Another practical plus for Houston travelers: there are nonstop flights between Houston and Sydney, making the long haul more manageable by cutting out connections. That direct option simplifies logistics and maximizes time on the ground for exploring beaches, cultural sites and the region\u2019s varied landscapes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Text-nO2aZ44r__TextBase-sc-s2hv5x-0 jJNfBD fSvavs article-text\">Big perks: lighter crowds and a stronger dollar<\/p>\n<p class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Text-nO2aZ44r__TextBase-sc-s2hv5x-0 jJNfBD fSvavs article-text\">Planning tips from Kaufman: book early for the best fares even in the off\u2011season, pack layers (Australia\u2019s winter can be cool, especially evenings), and prioritize one or two neighborhoods so you\u2019re not trying to do everything in a single trip. Want ideas on what to see and do? Start with official resources at <a rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.visitnsw.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.visitnsw.com<\/a> and <a rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sydney.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.sydney.com<\/a> for events, itineraries and practical visitor info.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Text-nO2aZ44r__TextBase-sc-s2hv5x-0 jJNfBD fSvavs article-text\">For Houstonians ready to trade heat for a southern winter adventure, Australia in the U.S. summer is a smart option. With lighter crowds, favorable exchange value and convenient nonstop flights, it might be the getaway that finally fits your family\u2019s calendar.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Text-nO2aZ44r__TextBase-sc-s2hv5x-0 jJNfBD fSvavs article-text\">Follow <a rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thetravelmom\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thetravelmom\">@TheTravelMom<\/a> for more travel tips.<\/p>\n<p>Copyright 2026 by KPRC Click2Houston &#8211; All rights reserved.<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"HOUSTON \u2013 Summer in Houston means vacation planning, and Travel Mom Emily Kaufman has a tip that flips&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":349025,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[28885,56,58,57,28429,6208,11700],"class_list":["post-349044","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-houston","tag-australia","tag-houston","tag-houston-headlines","tag-houston-news","tag-the-travel-mom","tag-travel","tag-vacation"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/349044","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=349044"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/349044\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/349025"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=349044"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=349044"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=349044"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}