The start of the year typically brings with it a swathe of self-help and improvement pledges – which may include saving more money, losing some weight, making more effort with friends and family and travelling more.
While many of these pledges go out the window faster than we’d like, perhaps the easiest one to hold onto is to travel more.
For many people, the anticipation of a holiday is almost as powerful as the trip itself, offering a rare promise of rest, novelty and freedom from routine. Holidays represent a psychological reset and a chance to step away from daily responsibilities and familiar surroundings, and to imagine a version of life that is slower, lighter or more adventurous.
The simple act of planning – choosing destinations, counting down days, picturing new sights and tastes – can lift mood and reduce stress, providing something positive to look forward to amid everyday demands.
Holidays also offer a great chance to meet new people and make a host of new friends, especially if you’ve never travelled in a group before.
Travel at 60 (a sister brand to Starts at 60) has just launched its New Year Sale, focusing on a range of social group tours designed for travellers over 60 who would like to share a destination and all the experiences of seeing the world with new and likeminded friends.
Overseas, the hot destinations well worth exploring with new friends includes India, or the exotic African nation of Tanzania. You may just need to flip a coin to decide, but if you’re wanting a trip with some wildlife included – you’ll see that with both.
More than two weeks in India awaits for you and your travelling group, with departures taking place between September and December 2026.
Your group will enjoy highlights ranging from a majestic dawn excursion to the Taj Mahal, a tiger safari, a cruise along the Ganges River and a chance to marvel at temples in Amritsar – with savings of $600 per person available if you book before 19 January.
Those opting to explore Tanzania can save up to $300 per person on an itinerary spanning eight memorable days. Africa will be ticked off in style with adventures including numerous safari game drives to spot the ‘Big Five’, scenic flights, guided bush walks and overnight stays in luxury camps and boutique lodges.
Of course, not everybody’s idea of an adventure includes leaving the country, so Travel at 60 also has some fantastic group tours here at home that will leave lasting memories.
Holidays include a Tilt Train journey from Brisbane to Bundaberg where you’ll have a chance to witness baby turtles hatching and making their way towards the sea for the first time.
Prices have also been reduced on short getaways to Queensland’s Capricorn Coast, Gulf Savannah and Cape York, while gardening fans will want to book themselves to experience the horticultural joy of the Melbourne Flower Show.
Each itinerary includes accommodation, transport (including some fun train rides) and chances to visit some historic Australian towns.
Make the most of the savings opportunity too. Book by 19 January and let the holiday anticipation begin.
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