The New Age Mature Traveller
With all the latest changes with the Internet and social media, we have decided to upgrade Mature Traveller with a total 'New Look'.
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First published in 1984 by Michael Osborne, as the Pensioners Travel Guide. Originally as a newspaper and evolving to the Mature Traveller magazine, following strenuous research into the lifestyle of the over 45 market. Further research led us to being solely published online from 1999.
We can take claim as the oldest travel guide, under the one ownership, in Australia.
Our two senior award winning writers can account for over 80 years of experience between them, with more than 50 countries visited.
During this period we have worked with most Australian and international government and private travel associations, airlines, coach lines, travel groups and cruise companies. See About us...
Michael Osborne. Publisher and Managing Editor.
With our new format we invite readers to immediately comment and or ask questions about articles, either directly and or by Facebook and Twitter.
We are now much more user friendly, with a more open design and larger titled images, including an improved Photo Gallery.
First published in 1984 by Michael Osborne, as the Pensioners Travel Guide. Originally as a newspaper and evolving to the Mature Traveller magazine, following strenuous research into the lifestyle of the over 45 market. Further research led us to being solely published online from 1999.
We can take claim as the oldest travel guide, under the one ownership, in Australia.
Our two senior award winning writers can account for over 80 years of experience between them, with more than 50 countries visited.
During this period we have worked with most Australian and international government and private travel associations, airlines, coach lines, travel groups and cruise companies. See About us...
Michael Osborne. Publisher and Managing Editor.
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The Coogee Carols
Randwick City Council presents the COOGEE CAROLS at the Goldstein Reserve, Coogee Beach on Sunday, 15 December 2013 from 6.30pm to 8.30pm Continue reading ... And The Winner Is
For the first time in Sydney, the winner of the annual Rob Guest Endowment was announced at a Gala Concert hosted by Bert Newtown at the Sydney Lyric.
The Gala showcased the talents of the six finalists vying for a scholarship for young artists to develop as performers through experience, travel and tuition. Following hundreds of applications and auditions, the six finalists performed various musical theatre numbers. Continue reading ... Shine and Dine
When we received the invitation, the first thought was ‘ A cabaret style show in a bowling alley’!!! But knowing some of the people involved, we decided, why not.
And are we glad we went; one of the slickest productions we have seen for a long time. The mostly young cast of up and coming, but highly talented performers really had the audience in their hands, as they sang and danced amongst the tables. We were all singing along and bopping on our chairs. Continue reading ... Destinations - AustraliaThe Legendary Pacific Coast
Rediscovering our own backyard – Many of our readers’ requests for destination features are directed towards international journeys. And while we never tire of exploring the world, we sometimes need to refresh our easily reached local experiences.
Continue reading... Bowen and the Whitsundays
Want to know more about Bowen?
Well you (and us) are in luck. Mature Traveller has been invited to explore Bowen! So look forward to our very special upcoming Destination Feature, which will also cover other exotic parts of the Whitsundays. Continue reading ... Destinations - OverseasSamoa – the Treasured Islands of the South Pacific
In the heart of the South Pacific lies the Cradle of Polynesia, Samoa. Here, life ambles along in its own measured pace; partly because of the balmy tropical weather but mostly because it’s the Samoan Way, known as Fa’a Samoa, a 3,000 year old tradition and way of life found nowhere else in the world.
Continue reading ... Health and FitnessAntibiotic Awareness Week 2013Marking the start of Antibiotic Awareness Week 2013, NPS MedicineWise says Australia needs coordinated and collective action to address the spread of antibiotic-resistant superbugs in both humans and animals.
CEO of NPS MedicineWise, Dr Lynn Weekes, says the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria threatens to undermine one of this century’s most important and life-saving advances in medicine. Continue reading ... Silly Christmas PresentsIt’s that time of year when we are all trying to come up with good ideas for Christmas presents. It’s not always easy though and many of us end up spending money on silly presents. In fact, Australians spent $475 million on unwanted gifts last year
Continue reading ... Good DealsCruising‘The Love Boat’ Sets Sail
Princess Cruises Teamed Up with TV’s Favourite Cruise Director, Julie McCoy, to Kick-Off a Record-Breaking Cruise Season
The Love Boat’s Cruise Director; Julie McCoy, recently visited Australia to reprise her role onboard Princess Cruises’ Sea Princess which shares the name of the ship made famous by Julie and Captain Stubing on The Love Boat. Continue reading ... Cruising the Rhine
Cruising is all the rage – whether it’s on mega liners on the high seas, sophisticated canal barges or sleek riverboats. John Newton has tried them all – the latest being along the Rhine, Europe’s second longest waterway - where you’ll glide past medieval towns, romantic hillside castles, breathtaking cathedrals and the oldest German wine plantations going back to the Roman era.
Continue reading ... What's NewOur Favourite Travel Agent is a Winner.
Helen Wong of Helen Wong’s Tours has deservedly been honoured with Life Membership of the Australian Society of Travel Writers.
Continue reading ... VIRGIN AUSTRALIA PLATES UP AUSTRALIA’S HIGHEST HIGH TEA
To celebrate Luke Mangan’s three year anniversary and the arrival of its seventh wide-bodied Airbus A330 aircraft . Virgin Australia surprised and delighted hundreds of customers on board a flight from Sydney to Perth with a unique high tea service at 40,000 feet.
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This Goes With That - On the Festive Table
Offering the right wine in the glass on Christmas Day is just as important as putting out the right sauces or gravies, and the right mix in the salad bowl. Continue eating and drinking ... SeaDream Twins Top Small-ships’ Culinary Score
READERS of an international magazine have given SeaDream Yacht Club’s twin mega motor-cruisers SeaDream I and SeaDream II the highest score for cuisine in the Small Ships category in a survey just completed by more than 80,000 of the magazine’s followers.
Continue reading ... TechnologyNew Camera from Samsung
Samsung Electronics Australia has given us its hero Wi-Fi enabled camera with the 2013 SMART CAMERA 2.0 range – the WB250F. This new camera combines high optical performance and classic style with Wi-Fi connectivity using SMART Camera 2.0 technology.
Continue reading ... See our review shots in the Whitsundays BooksAung San Suu Kyi
Placed under house arrest for more than fifteen years, Aung San Suu Kyi has become an international icon for her courage and the personal sacrifices she has made in the struggle against Burma’s military regime.
Continue reading .. A Century of Cricket Tests
Describing some of the unforgettable moments that have made cricket the popular game it is worldwide, Liam Hauser’s passion is apparent from the first page. He brings the game to life, giving us each selected Test in meticulous detail with comprehensive stats for the match.
Continue reading... World Sporting Scandals
Drug cheats, match-fixers, gender-bending, bitten ears!
The last hundreds years of sport has seen it all, and more... In World Sporting Scandals Tony Adams exposes cheating and deception featuring both athletes and sporting events world- wide... some we’ve heard of, others come as a rude shock. Continue reading... Those Were The Days
Australia in the Sixties (Exisle Publishing, $39.99) is a photographic coffee table book that recalls Australian life in the 1960’s; the Vietnam War and the conscription lottery; the Swinging Sixties, the loss of a Prime Minister by drowning; the excitement of Kings Cross; the building of the iconic Opera House...
Continue reading... Growing & Using Herbs & Spices
Don Burke’s new book tells you what herbs you can easily grow, and more importantly, how to grow them. It features a wonderful collection of fragrant, flavoursome and therapeutic varieties that can be grown easily in your garden or in pots on your terrace and used to add flavour every day.
Continue reading ... Wildlife Diary
Children's author and wildlife photographer, Jan Latta, puts her life in danger when she's taking photographs of endangered animals, but plays an important role in educating children about the importance of animal conservation.
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Whale Watching Fraser IslandWorld heritage-listed Fraser Island is a rare and beautiful destination especially during whale watching time, writes Helen Flanagan. 
Hawaii BoundHawaii the Hot Spot for Aussie mature travellers. 
Dreaming in the MediterraneanMmm This is the sound you will hear on a SeaDream cruise. BooksDVDs |
Here they are three apples tall and still fun for all! Join Handy, Hefty, Grouchy, Brainy, Lazy, Smurfette, Papa Smurf and all your other favourite characters in the latest releases of the much-loved animated series - The Smurfs.
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