Australia's Gold Coast in $850s-$900s RT

Mexico has Cancun. The US has Miami. And Australia has the Gold Coast!

We've been seeing more flights to nearby Brisbane lately, but this is the first time in a loooong while that we've been able to drop you right into this seaside vacation hub. Have you ever walked straight out of an airport to the beach? Consider that convenience your reward for taking a 2-stop flight!

And that's only Beach #1 — you'll have dozens of options ranging from iconic surfspots, to sleepy and serene stretches of sand, to scatterings of islands offshore. 

When you're finished lounging, we highly recommend heading on the road. There are a few National Parks close by, including Springbrook and Lamington. This whole area is loaded with spectacular rainforest waterfalls.

Sorry, Miami. I think Australia wins this round :-)