In the 4 years I lived in Australia, Melbourne ranked #1 (3 out of those 4 years) as the World’s Most Liveable City. Now, according to Conde Nast’s Reader’s Choice Survey, it ranks as the World’s Friendliest City in the world!

Melbourne is where I lived for those four years and can personally attest. Melbourne has culture (ACMI, Melbourne Museum, Yarra Wine Valley), sports (Australian Open, Formula One Grand Prix, Aussie Rules Footy, Rugby), natural areas of significance (Great Ocean Road) and more, all within a short drive from the city itself. Come for the holiday, stay for the memories!

According to CN Traveller: It’s “one of the classiest cities in the world” and boasts an “abundance of parks and fabulous public art.” Plus, Melbournians are a “friendly bunch,” famous for their “wonderful sense of humor.” And don’t even start with Melbourne’s amazing nightlife, food, and hotels—we told you long ago it was Australia’s capital of cool.

Come visit,

Ian