For families, couples and business travellers looking to take a short break this winter, Melbourne is the place to be with its many exciting daytime and evening attractions including The Melbourne International Film Festival, Rugby Union, The Good Food and Wine Show 2003 and a range of major theatrical attractions.

To celebrate this winter season, Medina Serviced Apartments, Australia's leading owner and operator of serviced apartments, has launched an exciting new package to provide couples and groups with the perfect winter weekend and mid-week getaway, from just $184 per night in a one bedroom apartment

Guests wanting to snuggle up indoors can take advantage of the latest release in-house movies or simply relax to the tunes of their favourite CD�s on the in-house stereo system. When its time to dine, guests can prepare a meal in their fully equipped kitchen with help from Medina�s specially designed pantry service allowing guests to pre-order groceries and drinks.

After enjoying a cosy night�s sleep, guests will awaken to a delicious continental breakfast & newspaper delivered to their apartment.

Enjoy deluxe accommodation, with complimentary parking, continental breakfast & newspaper daily.

Bedrooms Star Rating Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom Medina Executive South Yarra 4.5* n/a $184.00 $232.00 Medina Executive Flinders Street 4.5* n/a $185.00 $235.00 Medina Grand Melbourne 5* n/a $185.00 $245.00 Located in the city centre on the corner of little Bourke and Queen Streets, Medina Grand Melbourne features 155 elegant studio rooms, one, two and three bedroom apartments, with many enjoying stunning views of the city.

Medina Executive South Yarra, located on Darling Street, features 62 one and two bedroom apartments, befitting its location in the heart of one of Melbourne�s most stylish precints, near the junction of Chapel Street and Toorak Road, with its renowned boutiques, cafes and restaurants.

The recently opened Medina Executive Flinders Street has 63 spacious serviced apartments in one of the finest locations in the city � with its two and three bedroom apartments enjoying sweeping city views, some as far as Port Phillip Bay.

All packages are subject to availability, with a minimum two-night stay between Friday and Sunday, or three nights midweek.

All Medina Serviced Apartments in Melbourne offer all the comforts of home, such as separate lounge/dining areas, fully equipped kitchens and laundries. Other features include 24 Hour reception and a complimentary pantry and liquor service.

Bookings can be made by calling 1300 300 232 or via the internet at: www.medinaapartments.com.au

For More Media Information Call: Michelle Fischl Tim Allerton/Hope Clutterham John Lyneham Medina Serviced Apartments City Public Relations John Lyneham PR Ph: (02) 9356 1024 Ph: (02) 9267 4511. (07) 3892 7733