Concerns over beachgoers reserving spaces with the use of portable cabanas are causing a stir in Australia. 

On a morning television show appearance, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told viewers the practice is contradictory to Australian values, Reuters reported.

"One of the great things about Australia, unlike some parts of the world, (where) you go and you've got to pay to go to the beach, here, everyone owns the beach," Albanese said.

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He added, "It's a place where every Australian is equal. And that's a breach of that principle, really, to think that you can reserve a little spot as just yours."

Some Aussies and travelers took to social media to share their thoughts on the savvy move. 

"Those cabanas take up so much room that sunbathers left only the concrete path," posted an X user.

One argued, "people are the issue not cabanas."

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Another joked, "Beach Blanket Bingo."

"I can see a law [being] drafted soon," said a user on X.

One joked, "Because there are no bigger problems in Australia than Beach Etiquette."

"Everyone owns the beach…that’s what we believed growing up," said one woman on X.

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A user posted, "There are no issues with Cabanas….they are brilliant for sun protection and shelter."

"People are taking up housing block size of some beaches by placing 4 cabanas in a square with a gathering place in the centre," said one.

Australia's beaches are public and considered "crown land" — allowing Aussies to visit any beach area they please. 

The New South Wales government (NSW) states on its site, "Crown land is land held by the NSW Government on behalf of the public, for the benefit of the community."

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Some users on X opened up the discussion to debate ownership of beaches.

"When will someone in this country see sense and allow private businesses to build beach clubs on small parts of the beach," stated one X user.

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Adding, "Almost every other beach in the world at the very least has someone renting out beach chairs, but in Australia, nothing."

"No thanks..  we don’t want this… beaches for all Australians not just those rich enough to pay," a user responded to the suggestion. 

People take roughly 31 million day trips to the beach in Australia, according to Australia’s tourism research. 

Summer falls between the months of December and February in the country.

Nearly eight million people from around the globe visited in 2023, which was a 36% increase from the previous year, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. 

"Visitors come to Australia each year lured by beautiful beaches, unique flora and fauna, friendly people and a relaxed atmosphere," wrote one of the Australian Consulate-Generals on their website. 

Reuters contributed to this report.

In addition to the trinkets or souvenirs you might buy when you travel this holiday season, consider that non-perishable food items are a great way to capture memories of your trips and also re-create the experiences you enjoyed. 

Shelf-staple food items such as spices, nuts, coffee and spice blends can be packed in carry-on luggage, while sauces, marinades and oils can be brought home in checked luggage.

Renata Lofranco of Fairfax County, Virginia, said she always tries to buy a food item when she's traveling. That way, she can expand her recipe collection at home, plus try to make a dish she enjoyed in a restaurant while she was away. 

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"I've bought spiced rubs for meats, olive oils, syrups and caramel candies," she said. 

"I've also purchased balsamic vinegar for salad dressings. The nice thing is, sometimes the spice cans or decanters are so pretty they sit on my counter as decorations."

So, if you had an outstanding Creole seafood dish in New Orleans, for example, you might purchase whatever made that foodie experience so memorable — and bring it home to relive wonderful vacation memories.

Here are some unique food items to consider grabbing the next time you're away.

Part ketchup and part mayonnaise, fry sauce packs a unique flavor. 

It provides an alternative to the usual condiments in which you can dip your fries, Nadja Abada, a registered dietitian with JM Nutrition Edmonton in Alberta, Canada, told Fox News Digital.

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"The fry sauce brand name, declared Utah's favorite condiment, can be picked up when on vacation and brought back home in a suitcase," she said.

The beauty of the sauce rests in its versatility, she suggested.

"It's not only used on fries, but as a sauce on tacos, in bowls and as a dressing in various salads," Abada said.

If you venture to a warm place like Jamaica, consider purchasing jerk seasoning in your resort's gift shop. 

"While jerk seasoning is likely widely available back home, it's best to purchase it in Jamaica where it's made with local ingredients and a 'whole lotta love,'" Ababa said.  

Sandals Dunn's River, an all-inclusive beachfront resort with 12 restaurants, has an on-site shop with a plethora of shelf-staple products. 

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Once you get the jerk seasoning back home, you can add it to chicken and enjoy. If chicken isn't your thing, jerk seasoning can be used in various marinades and sauces.

"You can even add it to eggs to give your breakfast a Jamaican flavor and bring back a few fond memories of your travels," Ababa noted.

If you happen to vacation in Mexico, you'd be remiss not to find some easy-to-pack food staples, Ababa said. 

"While your options may seem endless, I recommend a couple of indispensable staples: beans and salsa," she said. 

The selection of beans on Mexican supermarket shelves is substantial, she noted. 

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"Simply take your pick: black, pinto, garbanzo, Peruano, ferried – you name it," Ababa said. 

Similarly, an abundance of salsa types can be found in Mexico, including roja, verde, verde cruda, pico de gallo, taquera, habanero and chipotle.

If your wanderlust takes you across the Atlantic to Europe, Ababa said you'll certainly feast your eyes on a broad selection of delicious foods of the region, some of which you can take home. 

"No matter which country you visit, chances are the locally produced olive oil tastes better than it does at home," she said. 

"The hardest part about taking some back home is choosing your favorite, as there are over 500 olive varieties in Italy alone."

Olive oil, of course, can be spread on bread, drizzled on pizza or added to dressings. 

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"No matter how you use it, you'll be adding some authentic Mediterranean flavor to your meals," Ababa told Fox News Digital.

Should your excursions take you on a river cruise, you'll likely visit several ports on one trip – presenting an opportunity to step into town to explore and shop. 

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"While there are great items across Europe, Viking's river sailings through France on the Rhone, Garonne and Seine – to name a few – offer a great opportunity to pick up some shelf-stable seasonings and ingredients," Michel Gehrig, director of food and beverage for Viking's river voyages, told Fox News Digital.

"I highly recommend Espelette pepper for its exceptional flavor. Or Fleur de Sel de Guérande artisan sea salt and Herbes de Provence are wonderful to use in your home kitchen every day," said Gehrig, who is based in Switzerland.

"Riz de Camargue (red rice), truffle paste, Dijon mustard and canned sardines are also fantastic regional finds."

Visiting Liverpool in Merseyside, England — the fifth-largest city in the United Kingdom — could start costing travelers a little more than before as government officials devise a strategy to curb overtourism.

Officials are planning to impose a tax on visitors this coming summer, charging nearly $3 (2 pounds) per night per person for overnight stays, according to Liverpool Business News.

The potential tax comes as locals struggle to keep up with the growing number of tourists to the area.

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"The proposal would see the charge, which would be administered by hotels, going directly into the visitor economy and helping to support its growth and development," said a Liverpool's Accommodation Business Improvement District (BID) press release. 

"It would also go toward improving the public realm, including street cleaning."

About fifty-four million visitors traveled to Liverpool City Region in 2023, up four million from the previous year, according to the government’s Liverpool City Region Combined Authority website.

The release continued, "This would relieve pressure on the public purse and would ensure that the hotel sector would get a say [about] how the funds [are] spent, helping to drive a more sustainable and viable visitor economy in the future."

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Liverpool BID predicts the levy would contribute nearly $8 million to the city over the next two years.

Bill Addy, CEO of Liverpool BID Company, said in a release the group has been in close contact with the local hospitality business on the tax proposal.

"It is hotels and serviced accommodation providers who would be administering it … Therefore they should have the final say," said Addy.

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Addy also said, "The method we are proposing reflects similar models across European cities, which work successfully and, if replicated in Liverpool, will translate overnight stays into major investment in attracting world-leading and world-beating events to the city." 

Other international vacation destinations have implemented taxes in an effort to curb tourism.

Greek officials, for example, are planning to impose a $22 tax on visitors cruising to Santorini or Mykonos, Fox News Digital reported in September.

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And the Maldives in South Asia, known for its clear waters and luxury resorts, has raised a flight tax aimed at tourists leaving the islands.

Fox News Digital reached out to Liverpool BID for comment.