Reviews and guides
Cosmopolitan Melbourne has a well-earned reputation as one of Australia's most artsy cities, with a vibrant cultural offering & foodie scene.
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Melbourne is considered artsy, culturally rich, and great for foodies and shoppers. This is a city with an endless-seeming calendar of festivals and events, and an ever-evolving food scene. But, as well as world class museums and galleries, Melbourne has also got some great beaches! Try out St. Kilda, Brighton or Altona - take the tram down? Melbourne is also well known for its cafe scenes, the heart of which is arguably Charlton? and for being within striking distance of the Yarra Valley wine region.
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Melbourne has long been amongst Australia's most popular city break destinations for romantic couples - and deservedly so.
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Make the most of a trip to Melbourne by picking a hotel with a balcony so you can relax in your own private space and savour those views . . .
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The best hotels in Melbourne's CBD. Fantastically central properties with easy access to all of the city's highlights...
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Fitzroy is a charming historic neighbourhood which now boasts a lively youthful vibe. You'll find a wide range of bars and eateries as well as plenty of independent boutiques and more traditional style shops...
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St Kilda may not be the most central neighbourhood, but it does have the beach, and is well connected to Melbourne's CBD by tram...
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South Yarra is a smart Melbourne suburb with historic architecture, and a leafy residential vibe. Come here for upmarket shopping, luxury brands and also easy access to the centre of town...
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The best hotels on Melbourne's Southbank, a buzzing district known for its restaurants and bars, art galleries and theatres...
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Looking for a Melbourne getaway that won't break the bank? This vibrant city offers stylish, comfortable and fun accommodation at budget-friendly rates . . .
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A bustling, artsy city with a plethora of world-class museums, big green spaces and laid-back cafés, Melbourne is a brilliant destination for a family holiday.
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Melbourne has a well-deserved reputation for fabulous food and wine. Victoria's lively capital city, this Australian metropolis has long been famed for its cracking coffee and laid-back brunch culture.
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Carlton, also known as Melbourne's Little Italy, is situated just to the north of the city's CBD. It's a vibrant centre and its hub, Lygon Street, is seen by many as the birthplace of Melbourne's cafe culture...
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Mornington Peninsula and Yarra Valley are Victoria’s two leading wine regions, famed for their elegant Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines produced by the cooler climate of Australia’s south-eastern, coastal corner....
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October is one of the great months for travel for families (half term), solo travellers and couples: in most cases, summer's heat has broken, the autumn light is extraordinary, and cities across Europe, North America, and the Southern Hemisphere are at a richly atmospheric moment. Here are five cities that come into their own in October.
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Victoria may be Australia’s smallest mainland state, but its Yarra Valley vineyards are some of the country’s oldest, dating back to the 1830s....
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