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'.
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.
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.
Subscribe and be a WinnerWIN! WIN! WIN! Get a head start on the latest TRAVEL DEALS simply by becoming a subscriber member of Mature Traveller.
As a subscriber to our FREE e-newsletter, you will be among the first in Australia to have access to deals through our regular exclusive newsletter, covering the latest updates in Mature Traveller We all know many of the best travel deals sell out long before you get a chance to see them. Well, we have exclusive access to many of them and will immediately pass them on to our members. You also have the chance to win prizes which can include travel related and lifestyle products, new release DVDs and the latest popular books. Every week a list of winners will be drawn from our subscriber membership list. To be in the running simply fill in the subscription form and start winning.. SUBSCRIPTION FORM BONUS! BONUS! BONUS! As a member you get to write your own travel stories about your personal adventures and get them published on our Guest Writer Section. Your Official Invitation
The 2014 Rock & Laughter Show.
The show has been running annually for well over 20yrs and is held in memory of Dig Richards, a pioneer of Rock & Roll in Australia, who died of Bowel Cancer at an early age. Bankstown Sports Club on Friday 29th August 2014. All monies raised on the night go to the Gut Foundation. 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.
Read on ... Cook Islands celebrates 49 years of independence 28 July-4 August 2014
One of the best times to visit the tiny South Pacific nation of the Cook Islands is the week prior to August 4 to join the cultural festivities celebrating independence from New Zealand. Affectionately known as Te Maeva Nui, meaning the greatest celebration, the annual Constitution Celebration lasts for a week and is the most significant cultural event on the Cook Islands calendar. Read on ... Entertainment
Historic Macau Arts Festival Has A Silver Lining
The iconic and much photographed Ruins of St Paul’s and the 1920s built Tap Seac Gallery are among a host of historic venues in the limelight for this year’s annual 25th Macau Arts Festival. Read on ... 
Strictly Ballroom - The Exhibition
Its thirty years since Strictly Ballroom set the world dancing and to celebrate its incredible journey, the Powerhouse Museum is presenting The Strictly Ballroom Story, a new exhibition opening on Saturday 5 April 2014. Read on ... 
Strictly Ballroom The Musical - Win Tickets
After months of auditions, Director Baz Luhrmann and Producer Carmen Pavlovic have announced that the exhaustive search for the actress to play the role of ‘Fran’ is over. Continue reading ... Destinations - Australia
‘Meet the Makers Pop-Up Wine & Food Festival’ Arrives on June 14
Have you ever wondered about the talented and crafty hands that created your favourite bottle of Shiraz? Wonder no more. June 14th will see the launch of the inaugural Meet the Makers Pop-Up Wine & Food Festival in the beautiful Broke Fordwich region, a quick 20 minute drive from the heart of the Hunter Valley. Read on ... 
Curtain Raiser for Anzac Centenary
The international spotlight will be on Albany, Western Australia in November 2014 when the historic and picturesque coastal city hosts the first in a series of commemorative and community events as the curtain raiser to the Anzac Centenary period. 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.
Read on ... Out of the Blue in Noosa
Noosa, or ‘Toorak in shorts’ as it’s known by many, has the only north-facing beach on the east coast of Australia and is regarded internationally as a highly desired world-class destination.
Read on ... The 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... Gold on The Coast
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!
Read on ... Destinations - Overseas
From Mumbai to Kolkata Cruiseco, the leading provider of cruising options in Australia and New Zealand, has released its brochure for the Authentic Asia: India 2015/2016 voyages.
As part of the new program, the 2015/16 brochure features a number of incredible journeys, including the 27 night cruise and land adventure holiday, which gives Australian travellers the opportunity to venture into the heart of India. Read on ... Luang Prabang – An Indo China Jewel
Saffron-clad monks walking along old and narrow streets of an ancient city lined with golden temples and dilapidated French colonial buildings with pink frangipani flowers, you rightly know you are in Luang Prabang, one of the most visited destination in South East Asia.
Read on ... Get Lost and Find The Real Singapore
Features Editor Dr Ian Cocks is on his way to Singapore, staying at Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel, so look forward to his findings in the New Year.
In the meantime, here is a list of some of the new hotels that opened since 2012. Continue reading ... 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.
Continue reading ... Health and Fitness
Win a Family Pack of Para’Kito protection
Packing up the car and setting off on a weekend away is what we Australians, live for. We’re known for loving a good adventure whether it‘s a quick weekend at the beach, a week camping or an extensive overseas holiday – we’re down with it all! Read on ... Good Deals
Yulefest in the Blue Mountains
Toasty fires, roast dinners and puddings, decorations and Santa – Yulefest is upon the Blue Mountains, Lithgow and Oberon region once again and Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains (MGallery collection) will warm the chill this winter. Read on ... 
British Airways
The British flag carrier’s ‘World On Sale’ promotion sees fares descend across its economy, premium economy and business class offerings to the UK, Europe and Asia. From as little as $734 (economy) passengers can access more than 65 of Europe’s most exciting destinations, including the Royal residence of London, the meandering canals of romantic Venice, the artistic hub of Berlin, or the culinary capital of Paris. 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 ... 
Have a Whale of a time with Captain Cook Cruises
The 2014 Whale Watching season commences 17 May, and Captain Cook Cruises are offering passengers a unique experience to view the annual migration with cruises from Sydney. All Whale Watching Cruises come with a whale guarantee; if a whale is not spotted, passengers are offered the opportunity to cruise again for free. Read on ... 
Take a Seashells getaway and double your stay – for free!
Now’s the time to book your next West Australian getaway as Seashells is now going halves on each of its stunning beachside properties. Stay two nights or more at any of Seashells’ coastal locations and the second half of your holiday will cost you nothing! If you pay for four nights, you can stay eight. Pay for three nights and you can stay for six. Read on ... 
BRITISH AIRWAYS Family Surprise
A couple from Pyrford in Surrey, UK, found themselves at the centre of a touching new British Airways marketing campaign this week, designed to reunite friends and relatives in Australia. 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 ... CruisingCruising 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 New
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 ... 
Glittering Macau Reaches for the Stars
There’s more than a touch of Portuguese and Chinese to the makeup of today’s Macau. Where else in Asia would you find a version of Venice with Grand Canal and serenaded gondola rides? Read on ... 
The Link - A great shoulder bag for the mature traveller
Designed to carry just about any 10” tablet (in a protective case or not) with room for chargers, wallet, a bit of paperwork and an extra battery. It’s the light and fast solution for a digital day that doesn’t require a full laptop. 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 ... Hollywood Star Stages Singapore A380 Debut
Sex and the City star Kristin Davis brought some added sparkle and Hollywood glamour to British Airways as the airline announced its new super jumbo route to Singapore.
The Far Eastern city-state will be the latest destination to be served by the airline’s new flagship A380 service, from October 2014. Read on ... Australians encouraged to get Gramping
Gramping is a new trend that involves three generations (grandparents, parents and kids) pitching a tent, spending quality time together and enjoying the great outdoors!
Read on ... Wine and Food
Mercure Gerringong’s Bella Char Restaurant will be hosting a wine dinner with Coolangatta Estate wines on Friday, 11 July.
A special three-course meal will be prepared by Bella Char’s new Executive Chef Jacinda Yates, with matching wines from award-winning Coolangatta Estate. 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.
Continue reading ... TechnologyNew Cameras from Nikon
|
|
|
Books
ABBA: The Official Photo Book is the first complete and authorized official photobook on one of the greatest pop groups of the 20th century. With a forward and many of photographs captioned by all four members of the super-group, the book takes a personal backstage tour with ABBA.
Read on ...
Read on ...
Flavours of Melbourne
In the fully updated second edition of the best-selling book Flavours of Melbourne (Smudge Publishing $69.99), authors & avid foodies Jonette George and Ethan Jenkins have searched through Melbourne’s nooks and crannies - upstairs, downstairs and through the complex laneway system, to compile an updated guide to the best eateries in the city.
Read on ...
In the fully updated second edition of the best-selling book Flavours of Melbourne (Smudge Publishing $69.99), authors & avid foodies Jonette George and Ethan Jenkins have searched through Melbourne’s nooks and crannies - upstairs, downstairs and through the complex laneway system, to compile an updated guide to the best eateries in the city.
Read on ...
GINGER in Australian Food and Medicine
Ginger is one of the oldest, most popular and versatile of spices.
The book traces the history of ginger, focusing on ginger growing and the use of ginger in Australian food and medicine from 1788 to the mid-20th century. The story is set in the context of ginger’s longer-term history, in China and India, ancient Greece and Rome, and Britain.
Read on ...
The book traces the history of ginger, focusing on ginger growing and the use of ginger in Australian food and medicine from 1788 to the mid-20th century. The story is set in the context of ginger’s longer-term history, in China and India, ancient Greece and Rome, and Britain.
Read on ...
Gourmet Touring Around Australia
Australia is home to some of the world’s best food and wine destinations. Graced with a range of climates and landscapes, the country’s dedicated producers have adapted to these variances, thus affording a wealth of options for the discerning foodie traveller.
Read on ...
Read on ...
Australian Bush Superfoods
Billygoat plum, lilly pilly berries and lemon myrtle leaves are among a group of Indigenous Australian bush superfoods explored in the new book Bush Tukka Guide by Samantha Martin, the ‘Bush Tukka Woman’. These foods are packed full of antioxidants and vitamins to help boost the immune system, fight against colds and flu, prevent premature aging, lower high blood pressure and improve digestive health.
Read on ...
Read on ...
The Burma Cookbook
Warning – Reading this book will whet your appetite, not only to try the recipes, but to also visit the country as well
Read on...
Read on...
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.
Continue reading ..
Continue reading ..
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.
Continue reading...
Continue reading...
