Unique Holidays: Melbourne
The capital city of the State of Victoria, Melbourne is very much a cosmopolitan city with just over 3 million inhabitants. It has a reputation for being a major ethnic melting pot. As a result, the city is known for its restaurants which serve a multitplicity of foreign cuisines, and for being at the forefront in fashion, style and the arts in Australia. Melbourne is synonymous with shopping, and for decades the city has had the reputation of being Australia’s shopping capital. While choice is a huge attraction, the joy of shopping in Melbourne is also about atmosphere. The web of tree-lined boulevards, narrow streets, enticing laneways and gorgeous arcades make shopping in the city an absolute pleasure.