G'day USA (Park Avenue)
Fun loving couple, Pam Shanahan and partner Trevor Dunnett last month decided to make a trip over to California to visit Pam's daughter. An exciting adventure in itself the pair holidayed with family for two weeks before heading off on an extended visit ticking off some of the country's major cities and highlights. From California where they enjoyed Disneyland, and then a trip to Las Vegas, they then ventured by bus to the opposite side of the States visiting New York, Washington, Niagrara Fa...
"I'll Meet You in Prague!" (Kingston)
On 20 May this year I went on an epic journey of 7 weeks, covering 7 countries and many experiences. The idea and planning began as I had a very dear friend in England whose severe melanoma was not responding to treatment and I wanted to see her. However, the trip soon broadened. I had always wanted to go on one of the River cruises in Europe. They appealed as you unpack once and are comfortable on board and YOU DON"T GET SEASICK! Also the river boats are smalle...
A Whale of a Good Time (Park Avenue)
Oak Tree Park Avenue residents ventured to the oceans depths off the coast of Hervey Bay to pay a ...
China Charms Oak Tree Tourists (Park Avenue)
Residents Julie Ross and Joyce Sleaford boarded a cruise ship for 23 days to China and soon realized they could become quite accustomed to living in the lap of luxury.
With 18 floors and excellent service and facilities the ship offered everything you could want or need and the ladies were most chuffed once they realized their room enjoyed views onto the deck, pool and spa area.
Dining in style each night over three course meal...
Our Ocean Cruise (Cairns)
Imagine our surprise when our sons’ presented us with a voucher towards the cost of a cruise for our 50th wedding anniversary. We had never contemplated a cruise as a holiday and apart from the cruise Lesley took when she came to Australia from England in 1949 (a £10 pom) we had never been on one.
We thought about it and gradually warmed to the idea, went to the trav...
The Outback Travelers (Park Avenue)
A group of ten excited residents from Park Avenue set out on a tour to Alpha, Barcaldine, Longreach and Winton enjoying the famous scenary of the Australian outback.
The trip was greatly anticipated by the group who share the opinion that now is the time to kick up their heels, enjoy life, and see as much of Australia while they can.
"What is nice about living at Oak Tree is we have been introduced to so many new friends who we can spend time with, and who share our interes...
Conquering Europe - Pam & Trevor (Park Avenue)
"One of the best things about living at Oak Tree Retirement Village is we can go away on a holiday and not have a worry in the world about leaving our home behind," said resident Trevor Dunnett and partner Pam Shanahan.
Travelling to England, Ireland, Scotland, Greece, Italy and France the pair had an eight week long memorable adventure squeezing in as many sights as they possibly could.
"It's something we always wanted to do and now seemed as good as time as any," said Trev...
Murray River Magic (Park Avenue)
Our Rocky adventurers set off for a journey along the Murray River.
Stopping to tour Adelaide first, Clive and Doris Harris, Gerry and Alma Campbell and Lily Mackie were joined by 25 other bird watching enthusiasts and reveled in the company.
Topping the holiday was the food, Gerry telling the boat staff it was criminal to expect them to now go home to their ow...