Located around Port Phillip Bay; Melbourne is the capital city of the Australian state of Victoria. It is an important cultural and commerce center and it is often referred as Australia’s “sporting and cultural Mecca.” From football to ballet, Melbourne offers visitors a culturally rich vacation unlike any other. Numerous restaurants and Melbourne hotels can be easily found.
Next, we share some interesting attractions and things to do. Additionally, you will find some interesting trends for these amazing places as well as great lodging options.
Staying at a vacation rental in Melbourne is an excellent idea especially if you are traveling with your family or a large group. Melbourne vacation rentals not only offer more space but also more privacy, most of the times at a better rate than Melbourne resorts room. At a Melbourne vacation rental you will feel just like at home, but with a variety of amenities that will make your vacation an unforgettable experience.
Night owls will enjoy staying at a Melbourne accommodation. The city has a thriving nightlife and a lively cultural scene that includes a handful of pubs and bars, numerous live music venues and a variety of stand-up comedy performances among many other things.
Given its wonderful weather and beautiful beaches it is no surprise that surfing is one of the most popular activities among Melbourne vacation rentalguests. Kite surfing is also very popular and one of the best spots to practice it is at the waters of St. Kida Beach ..
If dinning is your thing, Melbourne will not disappoint you. Its culinary mix of European, Mediterranean and Asian flavors makes it an ideal destination for food lovers. Book your Melbourne condo and make sure to try Melbourne’s local dishes as well.
Those who are expecting to see something really different should visit The National Opal Collection. Exhibits will show you how the bones of prehistoric creatures can become opalised. It is just amazing!. It has a museum where visitors can discover the incredible link between opal and the dinosaurs.
The most searched vacation theme in Melbourne is romance, with the 46.3 percent of the inquiries looking for a special place to stay for just two. 28.1 percent of the inquiries came from families with children. Those looking for lodging in Sydney for larger groups represented 1.7 of the inquiries. Those individuals travelling alone represented 5.8 percent.
42.1% plan their vacations with 3 of more months in advance. 25.6% plan their vacation 1-2 months in advance, and 24.8% plan their vacation within 30 days prior to arrival (last minute).
80% of trip planners visiting Melbourne are leisure travelers with little or no budget constraints. 20% of the travelers are budget conscious with an average budget of $186 USD per night.
Stats on Melbourne revealed that 50 percent of the travelers who inquired on Melbourne vacation rentals showed interest in comparison shopping, by accepting to receive offers from vacation rentals, bed and breakfasts, and hotels. Onñy 21 percent were also interested in receiving offers from nearby destinations including Prahran, Tullamarine, Wantirma, Noble Park, Rowwille and Dandenong.
In these troubled economic times, most travelers are looking for comparison shopping among different lodging alternatives before determine where to stay.
For instance, below there’s two great lodging options to explore:
Melbourne Australia Vacation Rental: WEBB ST. Stylish two storey townhouse, sleeps up to five, near tram line & only 2km Melbourne1 Queen bedroom, 1 double on gallery, 1 single rollaway.Portacot available. Everything you could possibly need is supplied – linen, towels, basic pantry supplies. Computer with broadband internet access provided for guest use. Secure off-street parking. Courtyard with BBQ. Complementary breakfast provisions – first night. For more information and photos, please log into propertt ID#3284 at rentalo.com.
Melbourne Australia Hotel: Location. The Sofitel Melbourne is 200 meters from the Parliament House in Melbourne, Australia. The hotel is 600 meters from Federation Square. The Rod Laver Arena and the National Gallery of Victoria are less than two kilometers from the property. Hotel Features. The Sofitel Melbourne offers unique dining options including Café La specializing in modem Australian cuisine, The Atrium Bar serving signature drinks, and Sofis Lounge offering hot and cold beverages, light meals and high tea. An on-site business center includes a fax machine and wireless Internet access. For more info and photos, please visit rentalo.com, property ID#64648.