Present Perfect vs Past Simple

B:Where did you spend your last holiday?
A: (go I) to Australia.
B: Really? (never I be) there. How (it be) ?

A:Well, (be, it) great. (see I) many beautiful places and (meet) many interesting people.

B: Are you thinking of going there once again?
A: Yes, I'm planning to go there with husband next year. (not be he) to Sydney for 12 years. What about you? Where are you going this year?

B: Well, as always I'm not going abroad. (never I be) really fond of it. I just find such trips boring.
A: That's too bad. (hope I really) you would come with me next year.