One of the most awaited and dazzling event of 2012, the Australian Open, has started gearing up hype already with www.travelhouseuk.co.uk offering cheap Flights to Melbourne, starting this year onwards.

(TRAVPR.COM) ENGLAND - October 21st, 2011 - Comes January, the middle of the scorching Australian summer – But at this time of year the weather is not the only thing bringing on the heat! It’s time for the Australian Open, one of the four Grand Slam Tennis Tournaments held in Melbourne since 1972. Starting on the 17th of January 2012 the lineup will be intense. Pitching up the heat further, www.travelhouseuk.co.uk will be offering sizzling discounts on Flights to Melbourne and all other airline flights to Australia, starting from October 2011. There will be women’s and men’s singles competitions; men’s women’s and mixed doubles also a lineup of junior’s, wheelchair, exhibition and legends’ competitions.

This is one heated tournament you don’t want to miss out on. If it’s the heat that is bothering you then be sure to know that the Australian Open along with the Wimbledon are the only Grand Slam tournaments that have in in-door play due to their retractable roofs for protection against rain and extreme heat.

The entertainment lineup for the Australian open includes many comedy shows like the Barrel of Laughs, concerts and short performances mostly by local artists like Clare Bowditch, Dan Kelly, Daryl Braithwaite, Jason Singh, Tim Rodgers, Paul Dempsey, Katie Noonan, Lisa Mitchell and Mark Seymour. The local bands lining up for their musical debut will be Gypsy and the Cat, Bluejuice, Miami Horrors, Operator Please, Johnny Wonderpants, StoneMason, Under the Apple Tree, and the Amy Meredith band.

If the music scene does not interest you then Melbourne itself has a lot to offer; being the capital of the state of Victoria it is also the most populous city and of all those travelers who book flights to New Zealand and Australia, a large chunk is seen hunting for cheap flights to Melbourne, especially during the time when Australian Open is approaching. With a rich heritage and culture you can visit the numerous museums or go sightseeing and take a walking tour to see the amazing Victorian and Gothic architecture.

It has everything to offer from great beaches that are just south of the Melbourne City Centre. The closest beaches are St. Kilda Beach, Brighton Beach and the coastal side faces Port Phillip Bay. If you are into surfing then the top spots with the best waves are located in the Mornington Peninsula and around the Great Ocean Road on Bells Beach near Toquay.

The best attractions however are located around the Yarra River. This is where you can find the best bargains when it comes to shopping and the best bars, night clubs, hotels and other entertainment spots. If its relaxation you desire then take a leisurely cruise down the river with cruise boats leaveing almost every hour from different points. Go down the river on to the Yarra Valley and take a relaxing balloon ride and watch the sunrise with your loved one.

At the time around the Australian Open you will find special discounts on VIP tours of the local wineries to celebrate this occasion. Hot breakfast options for all Australian Open ticket holders, and discounts on the Tennis trophy tours. So don’t miss your chance to get in on the action here in Melbourne at the time of the tournament. You can even get special offers on flights with Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines and Cathay Pacific. Even Virgin Australia offers services to an extensive network which covers all metropolitan and regional ports within Australia. So book your flights to Melbourne now as cheap airfares are selling with www.Travelhoueuk.co.uk.

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