We can all agree that holidaying has never been the same since Airbnb launched in 2007. Treehouses, tiny houses, yurts, boathouses, castles and even ice hotels are now just a click (and maybe a cheeky flight) away. Now, Airbnb is shaking up the travel scene again with its latest revamp, offering once-in-a-lifetime experiences and services that’ll have you tapping ‘add to cart’ pronto.
The major update is ‘Airbnb Services’ – a brand new feature that pretty much lets you book all the extras you’d crave on a holiday in the one app. Think massages, private chefs, PT sessions, personalised photoshoots and more. Sounds like exactly what your next gals' getaway or honeymoon trip is calling for, right? There are already more than 10,500 offerings across 260 cities around the world, including Sydney and Melbourne, with more Aussie destinations to follow.
Originally launched in 2016, Airbnb Experiences also got a glow-up, unveiling a fresh line-up of cultural, culinary and creative experiences, all curated and led by local experts. Fancy playing tourist Down Under? You could learn to kick like an AFL pro in Australia’s sporting capital, go on a scenic run through Sydney Harbour, train with a Navy instructor on Bondi Beach or join a pottery class by the sea. Hungry after all that? Foodies can cook iconic Aussie snacks with the nation’s top vegan chef Shannon Martinez, sample natural wines with a local connoisseur, or discover how to make the perfect pie with the legends from Wonder Pies.
Airbnb has also put together some super exclusive celeb-hosted experiences – but you’ll have to fly overseas for these ones. Available on a first-come, first-served basis, you could chill out on the Short n’ Sweet tour set with Sabrina Carpenter, train like an MMA champ with Demetrious Johnson, get beauty tips from Gigi Gorgeous, play video games with Megan Thee Stallion and master the art of pastry at the renowned French Bastards bakery.
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