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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.
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Michael Osborne. Publisher and Managing Editor.
Australia Day Long Weekend
The noise of clanking cell doors closing will be replaced by soaring operatic arias and the world’s largest lagerphone ensemble at the historic Berrima Gaol this Australia Day long weekend. Berrima Rotary Club is hosting Gaol Break, an open weekend at one of the most historic gaols in NSW, which has been decommissioned in recent years. Read on ... 
The Secret Island.
Having visited Rarotonga and Aitutaki before, we were looking for something a bit different and we took the recommendation of visiting Atiu (pronounced Artuu, like a sneeze) which is the third largest island. It is also known as Enuamanu, the island of birds, as it is a bird and wildlife sanctuary. Read on ... 
Superb Sydney Dining with Sensational Views
Since re-launching O Bar and Dining 2 years ago, celebrity chef and owner, Michael Moore has made it his mission to provide the ultimate dining experience through his health philosophies that are based on managing a balanced lifestyle and maintaining a positive wellbeing: Read on ... 
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is sprucing up its Boeing 777-200 fleet with fully renovated business class and economy class cabin interiors, together with an upgraded entertainment system.
The move follows a similar facelift of its business and economy cabins in the airline’s B747-400 fleet. Read on ... 
December Update - Exciting News from Scoot
Singapore-based low cost carrier (LCC) – Scoot – will increase its Australian network next year by adding Melbourne to its current ports in Sydney, Perth, and Gold Coast. And the airline has announced that Perth, along with Hong Kong, will be the inaugural destinations in January for its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, which is due to be delivered soon. Scoot’s Perth-Singapore services will also go daily from February 1 next year, instead of the present five weekly flight. Read on ... 
Star Clippers launches 2015/16 tall ship sailing program
Tall ship sailing specialist Star Clippers has launched its 2015/16 programme, featuring romantic cruises from three to 24 nights on its three stunning true sailing ships, with sailings between now and March 2016. The three ships will sail in the Caribbean in winter (Star Clipper from St Maarten, Royal Clipper from Barbados and Star Flyer from Cuba) and in the Mediterranean and Aegean in summer Read on ... 
Discover the untouched beauty and charm of the Cook Islands … matched only by the friendliness of its people... Breathe in the fresh pure air. Wade into the cool, calm, blue lagoons. Let the untouched charm of these beautiful Cook Islands capture your spirit and hold your heart.
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Chinese New Year Concert
The acclaimed Hunan Folk Orchestra from China will make their debut tour to Australia performing the Chinese New Year’s Concert at City Recital Hall on Friday 20 February at 7.30pm as part of the CNY15 Festival by City of Sydney. Read on ... 
Peace Train The Cat Stevens Story
Starring Darren Coggan .... Saturday 14 February 2015 at 8pm A Valentine’s Day celebration of Love & Peace In a very special Valentine’s Day performance, Darren Coggan presents Peace Train The Cat Stevens Story, playing for one night only at Sydney’s State Theatre on Saturday 14 February 2015. Since its debut performance at the Wagga Civic Theatre back in 2009, Darren Coggan’s Peace Train, has gone on to inspire many others, playing to standing ovations in the most prestigious venues in Australia including The Sydney Opera House. Read on ... Destinations - Australia
Short Breaks and Quick Getaways
Being based in Sydney, sometimes we are only looking for a quick getaway, two, three or four days in comfortable accommodation and in a scenic destination. We decided that Gerringong, which is just an easy two hour drive, south of Sydney and near Kiama, ticks all the boxes and more. In particular after reading what Visit NSW has to say about the area. Read on ... 
Secrets of The Great Ocean Road
Did you know that the iconic Great Ocean Road is 243km long and celebrated its 80th Anniversary in late 2013. How about that it is considered the world’s largest war memorial (built to honour those who served in WW1)? The spectacular coastline is the final resting place of over 180 shipwrecks? Ever explored the Otway Harvest Wine and Food Trails? Read on ... Where is Bowen?
Bowen is one of the many charming towns on the Whitsunday Coast, with eight award winning; palm fringed beaches, beautiful bays and a warm tropical climate. Situated in the northern region of the Whitsundays on the shores of Edgecumbe Bay, it is a picturesque seaside town that offers a beachcomber’s paradise.
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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.
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Fingers crossed the next time you’re offered an upgrade, it’s to a suite. Well let’s not muck around. Make it the Presidential Suite, where a come-hither confection of palatial, plush decadence is normally reserved for the Kardashians, a business tycoon … or just you and a loved one!
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Features Editor John Newton braved the icy conditions up on the Saint Bernard Pass to catch up with some friendly giants for a walk in the Swiss Alps.
He was relieved to swap the mountains for level ground where he mingled with younger, mischievous furry friends. All 10 of them. Read on ... 
Seville - one of the world’s most stunning cultural destinations
Like a giant roller coaster, the world’s largest wooden structure looks out of place as it towers over the old quarter of Seville - one of the world’s most stunning cultural destinations. Features Editor – John Newton reports Read on .... 
The Magpie Cafe is no ordinary fish and chip shop.
It’s the Ritz of fish ‘chip restaurants, where you can get a glass of fine wine to wash down Britain’s favourite dish that is still wrapped in newspaper at some of the country’s 11, 000 ‘chippies’. Features Editor John Newton reports Read on... 
Madrid – Tapas on Offer All Day
There are some four thousand tapas bars in central Madrid, but one more than any other stands out for its amazing pulling power, luring in excess of 80,000 customers a week. Features Editor John Newton enjoyed the Villa Rosa. Read on... 
Features Editor John Newton, savours the delights of Singapore when staying with Far East Hospitality.
John was a guest of Far East Hospitality at its Peranakan-inspired, Village Hotel Katong. He meets Bebe Seet’s whose nimble fingers sew thousands of bead designs on the shoes and handbags. And interviews Arthur Kiong, CEO of Far East Hospitality Samoa – 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.
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Vitamin D and Sun Protection
Most people spend their daylight hours indoors or in cars, and are therefore shielded from vitamin D forming light. We generally produce vitamin D when we enjoy outdoor activities such as walking, beach going, bike riding or sporting events. Unfortunately for vitamin D production, these activities coincide with the use of sunscreens because they screen out up to 98% of these UVB rays. Read on ... 
Super Supplements Hit Australian Shores
After tremendous success in international waters, Queensland based health and lifestyle company Divinitá is bringing their Divinitá Technology™ encompassing brown algae seaweed inspired natural products to select pharmacies and health stores Australia wide – also available at www.divinita.com Read on ... 
New season, new skin with Spotner
As the winter days fade away and the warmer weather starts to shine, Spotner Agespot Corrector Pen helps target age spots – so you can put your best face forward in confidence. Age spots, also known as liver spots or sun spots, appear on most women and become more noticeable with age. These spots are a common beauty problem for Australian women, particularly as the warm weather lures many of us outdoors for seasonal festivities. Read on ... 
What’s your poo telling you?
Observing the condition of our bowel movements is one of the best diagnostic tools we have. It can tell you a lot about the health of your Gastro Intestinal Tract (GIT) and your entire body. To maintain a healthy body wastes must be eliminated effectively and a continual supply of nutrients must be made available to the blood. Read on ... Good Deals
Save $200 on Air New Zealand flights to the Cook Islands
Tipped as one of this year’s hottest destinations on the Fairfax Traveller 2015 Hot List, get to the Cook Islands before everyone else does and save $200 if you’re quick. Air New Zealand is offering $200 off return flights to Rarotonga in the Cook Islands for bookings made between 8 and 27 January. The $200 discount applies to travel dates 1 February to 27 March, 20 April to 26 June and 25 July to 18 September 2015. Read on ... 
Park Regis and Leisure Inn are offering up to 30% off city stays.
On our recent visit to Melbourne, Mature Traveller took to opportunity to stay as guests of the Park Regis Griffin Suites. The Griffin is everything they say; walking distance to most of the attractions of St Kilda, with the very efficient Melbourne tram service right outside the front door. We must also mention the friendliness of the staff, all questions were promptly answered and directions to local restaurants freely given. They do have an excellent coffee shop/restaurant which opens for breakfast and lunches, with a brilliant barista creating wonderful coffee. Read on about these great deals More Great Deals from Park Regis ... Read on ...
We travel Business Class to Singapore with British Airways
Our Health & Fitness Editor, Dr Ian Cocks decided to really spoil himself by flying Business Class with British Airways to a medical conference in Singapore. Is the extra cost worth it? Read on ... 
Helen Wong’s Tours “Year of the Tiger” Sale
Helen Wong’s Tours has slashed the prices of its China and Vietnam group tours by $200 per person as part of its ongoing “Year of the Horse” celebrations for 2014. Read on ... Cruising
Exciting New Cruises from Carnival 2015 - 2016
From diving the Great Barrier Reef to exploring Middle Earth, Carnival Cruise Lines is ramping up the fun factor for guests next summer with new cruises to Queensland and New Zealand. The cruise line, which last sailed to New Zealand in 2013, has been inspired to head back across the ditch on two cruises to the country’s North Island following feedback from guests. Read on ... 
Princess Takes the Long Way Home with Two World Cruises in 2016
Princess Cruises is preparing to celebrate 10 years of offering its signature long cruises from Australia with the launch of two world cruises in 2016, including its first circumnavigation to visit the Baltic region. Since 2005, the cruise line’s Australian-based ships have sailed more than 716,565 miles on long cruise itineraries of 28 days or more – equivalent to three trips to the moon. Read on ... 
Very Special Wine Cruise for SeaDream in 2015
WINE buffs can broaden their knowledge of wine in general as well as best wine-and-food pairing, and enjoy some other tastes of the better things in life, with a sailing next April aboard the world’s highest-rated boutique passenger vessel, SeaDream I that’ll offer a world-recognised wine education diploma course. Read on ... 
Steamboats on Lake Geneva
There are few jaw-dropping views, if any, better than those stretching as far as the eye can see from the majestic steamboats plying the pristine waters of Switzerland’s Lake Geneva, reports Features Editor, John Newton From the towering peaks of the French Alps on one side to the picturesque terraced vineyards of the Lavaux region – now a UNESCO World Heritage site - on the Swiss side, the ‘grand old ladies’ of the lake exude the charm and romance of yesteryear. Read On ... 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.
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The EagleRider has landed - motorcycle tours in Australia for the wild and mild
EagleRider Australia, launched in December 2013, is proud to announce their first series of guided tours for both resident and visiting riders. Drawing on more than 20 years of experience gained in the USA with the original EagleRider Harley-Davidson rental concept, the new Australian operation is following the well-rehearsed format of multi-day guided tours for motorcycle enthusiasts. Read on ... 
Air New Zealand First Airline to Take Delivery of the Boeing 787-9
Air New Zealand became the first airline to take delivery of the Boeing 787-9 at an event attended by the world’s media in the United States. Read on ... 
Innovation and bold style unite in three new Paklite collections
Since 1961, Paklite has remained true to its philosophy of creating durable and lightweight travel goods that are great value for money – with a focus on style and innovation. Paklite’s exciting, newly launched 2014 collections won’t disappoint. Read on ... Samsonite’s Latest Hardcase Innovation
Samsonite has once again lived up to their reputation of market leaders in innovative, high quality and stylish designs as Spin Trunk debuts in Australian and New Zealand markets. With a unique 20:80 split, Spin Trunk offers the benefits of softside packing whilst maintaining the strength and security of hardside luggage.
Read on ... Wine and Food
Gluten Free Tapas
This book is brimming with tasty and authentic Spanish Recipes to make and enjoy at home. This is sociable food to linger over with a drink, to mix and match and share amongst family and friends. So, whether you’re exploring the benefits of a gluten-‐free diet for improved health, or suffer from an intolerance and wish to change your diet and lifestyle, there’s no reason why you have to go without good food. Read on ... Wine with David Ellis
THE NSW Southern Highlands is considered one of Australia’s newest wine regions, yet the first wine grapes were in fact grown there by surgeon, explorer and settler Dr Charles Throsby at his property, Throsby Park in Moss Vale way back in the 1820s, most likely for making into small quantities of fortifieds that were popular at the time.
Read on ... 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.
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Books
Cathedrals in the Sky
When the subject of World War II comes up, chances are that the first countries that come to mind are Great Britain, Germany, France, Russia, or Australia and the United States. But did you know that Trinidad alone supplied 176 air crew for the war effort? Or that more than 7,000 Caribbean men and women served as ground and air crew during the war?
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When the subject of World War II comes up, chances are that the first countries that come to mind are Great Britain, Germany, France, Russia, or Australia and the United States. But did you know that Trinidad alone supplied 176 air crew for the war effort? Or that more than 7,000 Caribbean men and women served as ground and air crew during the war?
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The Greatest Fights That Never Were
How greed, corruption and racism stopped boxing’s best match ups
Sports fans fondly recall the great boxing matches of all time but an obsessive conversation among fight-fans will also focus on those bouts that ‘should have been’ but for a variety of reasons, never happened.
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How greed, corruption and racism stopped boxing’s best match ups
Sports fans fondly recall the great boxing matches of all time but an obsessive conversation among fight-fans will also focus on those bouts that ‘should have been’ but for a variety of reasons, never happened.
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Simply for Flying Logbook
Created by Bronwyn Darnoc, who shortly before relocating to Europe from Australia in May 2008, began searching the online market herself for a flight logbook that was similar to the one she owned as a young flyer. She wanted to record her son’s first long-haul flight as well as future flying adventures.
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Created by Bronwyn Darnoc, who shortly before relocating to Europe from Australia in May 2008, began searching the online market herself for a flight logbook that was similar to the one she owned as a young flyer. She wanted to record her son’s first long-haul flight as well as future flying adventures.
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Unlikely Heroes
Proving that heroes come in all shapes, sizes, and species. 37 Inspiring Stories of Courage and Heart from the Animal Kingdom
A pod of dolphins who protected swimmers in New Zealand from a great white shark. A cat who provided comfort to soldiers in Afghanistan. A llama who shines his very special light of love on the elderly patients in an Oregon rehab centre. Win one of three copies
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Proving that heroes come in all shapes, sizes, and species. 37 Inspiring Stories of Courage and Heart from the Animal Kingdom
A pod of dolphins who protected swimmers in New Zealand from a great white shark. A cat who provided comfort to soldiers in Afghanistan. A llama who shines his very special light of love on the elderly patients in an Oregon rehab centre. Win one of three copies
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When beginning to write her new book The Kitchen Therapist: For the Love of Chicken, Jo thought about the classics she loves and the recipes we all want, admire and dream of mastering.
From soups to salads, stir-fries to roasts, char-grilling to deep-frying—the list of chicken possibilities is endless!
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From soups to salads, stir-fries to roasts, char-grilling to deep-frying—the list of chicken possibilities is endless!
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Aung 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.
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DVD's
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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