Compact and affordable, Fodor's Melbourne 25 Best is a great travel companion for travelers who want a light, easy-to-pack guidebook to one of Australia's most exciting cities.-DISCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS: Fodor's Melbourne 25 Best offers savvy advice and recommendations from local writers to help travelers make the most of their visit, providing great places to shop, eat, sleep, and drink for every budget. -GORGEOUS PHOTOS AND MAPS: Full-color pictures and full-size street maps cover the best Melbourne has to offer, all in an easy-to-use package. A handy, weather-resistant pullout city map provides added value, giving travelers essential information so they can travel with confidence.-INDISPENSABLE TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS: Save time and space by having Melbourne's top 25 sights and experiences in one convenient guidebook. The City Tours section shows off the best of the city with self-guided tour ideas. Plan excursions outside the city with the More to See section. -PRACTICAL TIPS AND PHRASES: Travel like a local with our Need to Know section, filled with useful travel tips.-ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts.