Staying in Melbourne on holiday or on business will never be a drag for you if you know where to stay and what to do when you arrive there. Flying to Melbourne from any part of the country or arriving there from overseas will give you an immediate sense of what the city is all about. From the moment you walk out of the airport and you get to your hotel kick back and relax for a while before you hit the town. Take in the inspiring views of the bay area whether it is day or night, and you will experience a point of view that is hard to beat. Melbourne has a rich history based primarily on a gold rush in the mid 18 00's and people flocked from all over to try and stake a claim in this booming town. Since then it has continued to grow into the second largest economy in the whole of Australia.
Staying over in Melbourne means that you will need to find suitable accommodation for everyone that is travelling with you. Boutique Melbourne apartments accommodation can be found all over the city, but you might want to find one that is serviced, comfortable and has a great view in case you end up staying in for a night or two. You may not want to do that though, once you discover everything there is to do there. You can take your family out to the beach for the day, or you can take a walk around the aquarium. You can enjoy wine routes and take your kids out to the see the outdoor prospecting museum where your kids can interact with actors playing the roles of prospectors from back in the gold rush heydays.
The Dandenongs is an amazing drive and perfect for hiking or taking a walk to experience a bit of fresh air, through forests and fern gullies. You can enjoy a full shopping experience at any of the shops located in and around the city centre. You can find anything from designer labels to traditional aboriginal arts and crafts to take home a few souvenirs. If you are there to do business, then you have come to the right place. The economic environment is thriving in Melbourne and is catching up to Sydney at an alarming rate. Trends have shown a substantial swing towards e-commerce throughout Australia, but there is still plenty scope for you to go about your business.
Melbourne is the ideal place for you to go on holiday or to do business. There is plenty to do there and it's a memorable place to stay.