Melbourne, Travel Guide

The worldly famed, the Melbourne city placed at the zenith of the Port Philip Bay in Victoria, Australia. The mega sporting events and squealing Formula 1 are the main source of such a hall of fame of the city. But the showy city also boasts many other things for tourists’ fortune. The customary Victorian out door cafes, shops, streets and buildings for a moment take the visitors to the 19th Century ambience.

Climate:

The Melbourne city sees a great diversity n the climatic situations. All the four seasons get its extremes in the year. Most of the people arrange a visit to the city according to some gaming affair rather the weather. Some of the peak times are the Spring Racing Carnival that happened in October, March conducts the Formula 1 Grand Prix, March and again January sees the Australian Tennis Open. If planning according to weather, then the autumn season from March through May is quite pleasing in Melbourne whereas the winter season is somewhat deadly and dry season.

Airports:

Melbourne Airport (MEL) is the city airport standing near the district of Tullamarine. The airport has 4 terminals and the international flights to Melbourne are handled at Terminal 2. The airport contains a comprehensive array of services for the travelers comfort including the toilets, showers, money changers, internet connections, long haul & short haul parking, help desks, luggage storage, cafes, and shops.

Language:

Since Melbourne is home to various ethnicities including Chinese, Italian, Vietnamese, Lebanese and Greek and their languages are also widely used in the city however, English is most commonly used, spoken and understood one in the city.

Eating out:

Melbourne offers an incredible variety of cuisines and desserts through its overwhelming range chic and elite restaurants that dish up every variety of international cuisines, fast food and delights in a cool and established environment with sweet European music in the background.

Social Customs:

There is no specific social customs are there in Melbourne, an informal and friendly behavior and dresses are adopted in all the social and business gatherings. Anyone having excessive interest and knowledge in the sports and cricket will enjoy a good company in Melbourne.

Health:

Since no specific vaccinations are required for travel to Melbourne, but however insect repellents are required in some places to encounter dengue fever and mosquito borne infections.