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Active Retirees Winter 2026 Issue

Active Retirees
Winter 2026 Issue

Welcome to Issue 51 of Active Retirees.

For first-time cruisers, there is no better way to experience New Zealand than on board a luxurious boutique ocean liner. Sophistication comes in many guises, but few cruise lines can match Seabourn’s combination of opulence and extravagance, showcasing the very best of both islands in less than a fortnight.

Forget floating cities with their thousands of passengers and neon-lit decks. This is something quite special. This is luxury at its absolute best, straight out of the lifestyles of the rich and famous.


What’s in this issue?

The Unspoilt Yasawa Islands

Read on page #8

Of all the Fiji islands, the Yasawa Group is the most archetypically South Pacific. In my opinion, having very recently returned, this is the most picturesque region of Fiji and, perhaps, that is why both versions of the movie Blue Lagoon were shot on location in the Yasawas.

Bell Hill Named The Real Review Winery of the Year New Zealand 2026

Read on page #22

The Real Review, one of Australasia’s most trusted authorities on wine, has announced its prestigious ranking of the Top Wineries of New Zealand for 2026. After an extensive tasting of nearly 4,000 wines, North Canterbury’s Bell Hill has taken out the top spot.

Health supplements for the over-60s

Read on page #28

The information I’m sharing with you comes from a highly qualified naturopath, Shanae Ahern. She explained to me the effects of supplements on the human body. But first, she says, “I cannot emphasise enough the importance of seeking guidance from a qualified naturopath or nutritionist when looking into supplements.”

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