Exclusive Offers 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 […]
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Everyone asks about the castles, the wine, and the excursions. But after sailing the Rhine, Danube, Rhône, and Seine, Ottawa river cruise expert Sheila Gallant-Halloran says there’s one thing that surprises clients most — and it has nothing to do with the itinerary.
The Part of River Cruising Nobody Talks About — From an Ottawa River Cruise Expert Read More »
“As one of Sheila’s clients, it’s super handy to have access to her hotel booking portal. I know every hotel offered will be amazing, so it makes choosing one so much easier. Plus we get a number of fabulous perks by booking this way. Our recent stay in Montreal at Le Mount Stephen was as
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There are some journeys where the destination is the highlight. And then there are journeys where the trip itself becomes the experience. After spending two days aboard Rocky Mountaineer travelling from Vancouver through Kamloops and onward into the Canadian Rockies toward Banff, I was reminded why luxury train travel has such
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Ottawa river cruise specialist Sheila Gallant-Halloran previews AmaWaterways’ new Magdalena River cruise in Colombia — with insider tips, current offers, and why this destination is unlike anything in Europe.
Why Colombia May Be River Cruising’s Most Exciting New Destination Read More »
The Power of Awe “Close your eyes.” Our private guide started counting: “1… 2… 2.5… quarter to 3… 3…” And then we opened them. No picture prepares you for this moment. The Taj Mahal doesn’t just look beautiful. It feels overwhelming. Emotional. Surreal. You spend your whole life seeing it in books, movies, documentaries… And
Mother’s Day was earlier this month. Father’s Day is just around the corner. And as I sat down to write this week’s newsletter, I found myself thinking about one of the most important trips I’ve ever taken. Twelve years ago, my kids were only 8 and 14. Leaving them at home for
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Exclusive Offers 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
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Today is the last day. AMA has combined several of their strongest offers into one limited-time Memorial Day promotion valid through May 31, 2026. Current offers include: Up to C$3,000 per stateroom savings on select 2026 and 2027 Europe and Colombia sailings Complimentary land packages with up to C$3,249 in value on select itineraries Limited-time C$799 AirPlus economy airfare to Europe on eligible departures Some
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One of the things I love most about river cruising is how often a first sailing turns into a second… before clients have even unpacked. Peter and his wife were referred to me directly by AmaWaterways when they began researching a Danube river cruise. Like many travellers, they wanted guidance on the differences between
From First River Cruise… to Booking the Next One Before Returning Home Read More »
