We are particularly fond of the Melbourne open because getting tickets is far easier and affordable than getting them for say Wimbledon or the US Open. When staying in Melbourne it's good to be centrally located as the CBD is very easy to walk around the greater reach of the area is very vast. One of our favourite hotels is the The Olsen. It's a five star hotel that we would class as a boutique luxury hotel. There is a jacuzzi overlooking greater Melbourne on a roof terrace which has a waiter on hand.
On a side note before heading out to Australia always keen an eye on the exchange rate, the AUD/USD does tend to fluctuate and exchanging at the right time will save you hundreds while out there.
Melbourne beats Sydney as Australia's most liveable city, the downtown area is bustling with bars and nightclubs with raves that go on into the early hours if that is what you like doing. Alternatively you can head over to Dizzy's for some jazz and classical in the quaint piano bar. Australia isn't renowned for it's cuisine but it looks like the chefs in this part of the world want to change that. The Vue de Monde serves the best, oysters we've ever tasted.
After soaking in Melbourne it's time to explore some of Australia's natural beauty and where better place to start than checking out one of the prettiest beaches in the world in particular whitsands bay in whitsunday island. It's a short plane ride to brisbane and then another connection on a small seaplane to the the uninhabited island. The waters are as amazing as they look in the pictures. The beach vast, and there is not a single more beautiful place in the world.
The island is only a stones throw from the great barrier reef which, also boasts some incredible marine life and is something that would be a tragedy to miss on a luxe adventure down under.
