September 14, 2025 – Some Offers from my Partners

As the owner of Lush Life Travel, a boutique travel agency affiliated with Direct Travel, I’m delighted to bring you access to exclusive offers through Direct Travel’s status as one of the largest Virtuoso luxury travel network partners.

Here are some fantastic opportunities from a few of our favorite travel supplier partners:


DESTINATION of the week:  Japan

From Tokyo to Osaka, this island nation is a case study in striking contrasts and remarkable beauty.

See more about how to see Japan with hotels, tours, and cruises. See https://www.virtuoso.com/advisor/sheilagallanthalloran/travel/destinations/asia/japan


SMALL OCEAN CRUISE  Silversea

See https://www.silversea.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand-cruise/melbourne-to-auckland-sn251130012.html


RIVER CRUISE Partner of the week: Scenic

See the sun downer lounge. See


EXPEDITION CRUISE Partner of the week:  Lindblad

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TOUR PARTNER of the Week: Backroads

See https://www.virtuoso.com/advisor/sheilagallanthalloran/travel/luxury-tours/tour-operators/2493/backroads

and https://www.virtuoso.com/advisor/sheilagallanthalloran/travel/luxury-tours/15408656/japan-walking-hiking-tour-wjni


HOTEL of the week:  Four Seasons Kyoto

Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto, ranked #100 for “Travel + Leisure” World’s Best Awards 2023, welcomes you to our contemporary oasis nestled around Shakusui-en, an 800-year-old heritage pond garden. Located in the serene and well-preserved Higashiyama district, our Hotel puts many of Kyoto’s key attractions within easy reach. Every season unveils new splendours, providing an unrivalled setting for cultural rituals, wellness experiences and culinary explorations. Immerse yourself in the city’s authentic living history while still enjoying the modern luxury and bespoke service synonymous with Four Seasons.

Kyoto, Japan’s former Imperial capital with more than one thousand years of exquisitely preserved history is home to two thousand temples and shrines, complete with authentic Japanese gardens and a kaleidoscope of festivals, ceremonies and rituals year-round. Seventeen are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, living evidence of golden age Japan. Yet, the city is also modern, pulsing with up-to-the-moment arts, design and culture. https://www.virtuoso.com/advisor/sheilagallanthalloran/hotels/15621386/four-seasons-hotel-kyoto

 


LUXURY experience of the week: 

These Big-Ticket Cruises Pair Sailings with Extended Land Adventures

See https://www.virtuoso.com/advisor/sheilagallanthalloran/travel/articles/these-big-ticket-cruises-pair-sailings-with-extended-land-adventures