“David, could you share some highlights of your recent World Cruise on the Silversea Whisper?”
An almost impossible request after returning from a 132-day cruise where my wife, Una, and I visited 52 ports across 31 countries, experienced seven lavish special events, took thousands  of photos and made hundreds of new friends.

We certainly weren’t “cruise-a-holics” having been on three cruises previously, so why a massive luxury cruise like this? It was an invitation from our Halcyon Landing neighbours, John and Lynn Carr, to join them on their half-world cruise.

With 14 cruises under their belt, we trusted their judgement and decided it was a ...

Recently I've been thinking about santa and my part in perpetuating the whole myth. Consequently, I decided it important i should cautiously present a measured argument to my granddaughter on the possible fantasy surrounding Santa Claus.

Leila, a newly minted teenager, likes a robust discussion so we sat down over a chocolate frappe to talk calmly about the possible non-existence of Mr Claus.

‘Leila,’ I began, ‘there are some people who are real though we might wish they weren’t.’ 
‘Like my brother,’ she announced. ‘Really?’ I said, ‘which one?’ ‘You know,’ she answered.  ‘OK,’ I said, pushing on and not naming anyone, ...

A dog's life is anything but 'ruff' for the pooches living at Halcyon Glades.

The community’s canines are lapping up the benefits of having their own private dog park just minutes from their doorstep. The fenced and double-gated park, the first of its kind in a Halcyon community, comes complete with seating, landscaped gardens and a tap with built-in water bowl.

There’s simply no excuse not to take your best friend for ‘walkies’. It’s regularly the scene of playful canine catch-ups, giving grateful owners the chance to connect and compare notes on everything from doggy dramas to the price of petrol.

For Gill West, who ...

Halcyon's new range of homes reflects a move toward larger scale living, more flexibility and future-proof design.

Aimed at delivering a lifestyle that works now and 10 years down the track, the new architect designs are based on extensive feedback from Halcyon homeowners and buyers. Halcyon Joint Managing Director Dr Bevan Geissmann said the new collection reflects the Baby Boomer generation’s desire to ‘right-size’ their home as they upsize their lifestyle.

“After 15 years in the lifestyle community sector we understand that one size does not fit all and everyone has their individual needs and desires,” Dr Geissmann said. “These homes are ...

Halcyon is thrilled to announce, Louise Pickup of Arundel ‘picked up’ a $50,000 prize after entering Halcyon’s Do It Your Way competition, open exclusively for baby boomers.

Louise had the option to choose between three incredible prizes: a caravan valued at $57,950, gold bullion valued at $50,000 or a bucket-list European holiday worth $50,000.

Surprised while playing golf at the Southport Golf Club with friends, Louise chose to walk away with the $50,000 gold bullion to put towards her and husband Ray’s retirement.

Louise said she had “never won a thing in her life, not even a meat raffle.”
Louise’s win proves you ...