Terry Declare

Melbourne

Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre (also known as the "Central Business District" or "CBD") is the hub of the greater geographical area (or "metropolitan area") and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater geographical area had an approximate population of four million. In Southbank, the Melbourne Arts Precinct is site of Arts Centre Melbourne – a performing arts complex – and National Gallery of Victoria, displaying Australian and Indigenous art.

Avalon River Cruise

Just returned from a Rhine River cruise aboard the Avalon Felicity which sailed from Amsterdam to Frankfurt. I once heard that a good trip can be defined as one in which you see more things than you can remember and remember more things than you have seen. Well this trip was not only good, it was fantastic exceeding all expectations . With 8 ports of call and included optional excursions there was so much to see and do, not to...

By Susan Burgess

Plan Your Best Trip Ever!

"Melbourne"