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THE world’s most in demand travel spots for 2015 have been rounded up by a national travel group — and only one Australian destination has made the cut.

Palm Cove north of Cairns in Queensland was rated in the top ten for its beach access, an esplanade full of restaurants and child-friendly appeal.

Family-friendly

Palm Cove in Far North Queensland was the only Australian destination to rate as a 2015 hotspot in Flight Centre’s annual list.

Experts from Flight Centre also took into account “consistently cheap flights to Cairns and a balmy year round climate”.

Experts from Flight Centre also took into account “consistently cheap flights to Cairns and a balmy year round climate”.

Head of Flight Centre Australia Tom Walley said a team compiled the list based on booking data over the past three years, customer inquiries and what the travel industry was offering in the next year.

“We typically only include one domestic hotspot,” Mr Walley said.

“The list is hot spot predictions but if we look across the board at the most popular flights we book year round consistently, it includes London, Bali, Phuket, Auckland and Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne.”

The most in demand overseas destinations in 2015 are tipped to be Tokyo, Barcelona, Vanuatu, Honolulu and Santiago.

Tourist boom

Flight Centre has recorded an 82 per cent increase in bookings for Japan in the last three years, aided by more direct flights and the growing popularity of the ski season.

The 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli landing is set to see sales of trips to Turkey climb, and London should also see a spike in Australian travellers when it hosts the World Rugby Cup.

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Lesser known destinations to make the top ten were Borocay in the Philippines and Gili Islands off the northwest coast of Lombok in Indonesia.

Borocay offers a Bora Bora vibe without the price tag - Tom Walley

Mr Walley said Borocay offered a “Bora Bora vibe without the price tag” while the Gili Islands had experienced a 56 per cent surge in visitors in the past year.

“Flight Centre attributes the growth in large part to the opening of the Lombok International Airport — the transit to get to the Gili Islands — which is receiving direct flights from Perth and enticing more interest in both Lombok and the Gilis as an alternative destination to Bali,” said Mr Walley.

Emerging destination

There are no police officers on the Indonesian party island of Gili Trawangan, only a team of local security guards which is probably adding to its appeal as a popular tourist hotspot.

Finally, the Chilean capital of Santiago is seeing a steady climb in bookings largely because of direct flights from Australia by Qantas.

Mr Walley said it did not exude the same party vibe as Rio or Buenos Aires but it had much to offer for the whole family.

“With the Andes to the east and Pacific to the west, you can hike and swim in the same day when Santiago is your base,” he said.

“Walking and exercise aside, Santiago is also a hub for museums, theatres and a flourishing arts scene.”

TOP DESTINATIONS

Santiago

The colourful Chilean capital is fast becoming a favourite among Australian tourists, helped by direct flights by Qantas.

Tokyo

Cherry blossom trees are among Tokyo’s many attractions.

Barcelona

Flight Centre has seen a 45 per cent increase in bookings to Barcelona over the past three years.

Gallipoli

the 100th anniversary of the ANZAC landing will make the place very popular next year. Picture: Yasmine Phillips

Boracay

one of more than 7000 islands that makes up The Philippines, Boracay has been described as being similar to Bora Bora, without to price tag.

Honolulu

Jetstar and Hawaiian Airlines have expanded their offerings between Australia and Hawaii prompting even more tourists to flock there.

London

Always a favourite with Aussie travellers, London is expected to see even more visitors from down under next year when it hosts the Rugby World Cup.

Vanuatu

Family bookings to Vanuatu have increased 34 per cent in the past three years.

Gili Islands

The laid back beach vibe of Gili Islands appeals to Aussies who want to escape the tourist trap of Bali.

Palm Cove

The balmy weather and family friendly atmosphere has helped make the beach resort north of Cairns the hottest Australian travel destination of the coming year.