Melbourne is a great holiday destination for families and couples, with a never-ending list of places to go and things to do on the weekend � from shopping in Toorak to watching an AFL game at the MGC.

Australia's leading owner and operator of serviced apartments, Medina Serviced Apartments has launched an exciting winter weekend package to help guests �snuggle up� from just $157 for a studio apartment each night at the luxury Medina Grand Melbourne and from $165 for a one bedroom apartment at the comfortable Medina Executive in South Yarra.

The package includes a range of extras allowing guests to indulge themselves with complimentary hot chocolate and marshmallows while they enjoy an in-house movie of their choice after they settle into their luxury apartment.

After enjoying a cosy night�s sleep, guests awaken to a delicious continental breakfast delivered to their apartment. If guests must leave the comfort of their apartment to brave the winter elements, they can stay dry under their own stylish Medina umbrella, which is theirs to take home.

The Medina Grand Melbourne is a 5 star property and is located in Melbourne�s CBD, 1 block from major retail stores, close to the Art Gallery, Crown Casino, Southbank and The Convention Centre.

Apartments are serviced daily and feature all the comforts of home including; separate lounge areas; fully equipped kitchen and laundry, a bathroom for each bedroom, in room safe deposit boxes as well as dry cleaning and laundry and grocery delivery services. Other facilities include 24 hour reception, licensed restaurant and caf�, heated indoor swimming pool, sauna, gymnasium and panoramic skyline and city views from most balconies. Undercover security parking is available at a minimal fee.

The Medina Executive South Yarra is a 4 and a half property. Close to the Royal Botanical Gardens and the Yarra River, it is located within a 5 minutes walk from the renowned restaurants, boutiques and shops of Toorak and South Yarra, just a 10 minute drive away from Melbourne�s CBD.

Just like the Medina Grand, the Medina Executive apartments are serviced daily, facilities including a separate lounge/dining area, fully equipped kitchen and laundry, dry cleaning service as well as restaurant and grocery delivery services. A heated indoor pool, gymnasium and steam room are also available for guests use.

The daily rate of the �Snuggle� package, valid from June 1 to August 31, 2001, is priced at:

Bedrooms Studio One Bedroom Two Bedroom

Medina Grand Melbourne $157 $199 $240 Medina Executive South Yarra N/A $165 $220

The �Snuggle Package� is available nationally at Medina in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Canberra. The package is available on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights has a two night minimum stay and is subject to availability.

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

For More Information Call:

John Melenewycz Tim Allerton Medina Group City Public Relations (02) 9356 1005 (02) 9281 7272