Author Description

Experience Travel Guides, the Guides the Travel Industry trust, are unique in that they are designed to be read in the same way as a novel. They are a valuable resource for those planning to visit a destination, a source of information for those just interested in finding out more about a country or city, and a pleasure for those armchair travellers who just enjoy a good read. Experience Melbourne highlights the more rewarding parts of the city so that those planning a visit can quickly and efficiently plan an itinerary. We locate and detail the best places to see and the top experiences to enjoy, and recommend accommodation options in all areas. All are based on the personal experience of the author. We capture the personality and the underlying cultural and historical significance of the city and the surrounding areas. We explore the wonderful churches, shops, restaurants, and museums of the Central Business District (CBD), the amazing parks and sporting facilities that surround this area, and the fascinating inner suburbs where tourism is secondary to normal life but where visitors will find amazing pubs, cafés, and a coffee culture unsurpassed in most of the world. Suggestions are also made for day and extended tours outside the city. Some of these are essential if you wish to understand the Melbournians and their love of life. In the process, we meet friendly, helpful people, buy unique handicrafts, eat tantalizing cuisine, and enjoy charming hospitality. As more people travel to new destinations, guidebooks grow in importance. Hard-copy books, however, are often out of date before they are printed and users are frustrated by experiences contrary to what is described. This book has no such problem as it was updated in November 2022 and can be updated as often as necessary to keep it right up to date. Some people believe the internet has all the answers these days but be aware that many internet sites provide out of d