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They say New Zealand is magical. I say that doesn’t even begin to cover it. I’ve just returned from an unforgettable cruise through Aotearoa, and every moment felt like a scene from a dream — full of stunning landscapes, unexpected wildlife encounters, and soul-stirring experiences. Whether you’re a wildlife lover, a history buff, a wine enthusiast,
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⚓ Windstar: Montréal → St. Pierre → Montréal | September 2026 Next September, I’ll be hosting a small group with Windstar Cruises on a beautiful round-trip sailing from Montréal to St. Pierre, exploring Canada’s East Coast before visiting France — yes, St. Pierre-et-Miquelon is technically part of France! 🇫🇷 This itinerary features no U.S.
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If Mom’s Stocking Is Empty, the Message Is Clear This week, a CNN article struck a chord: while everyone else’s stockings are filled with care, Mom’s is often the last to be stuffed — if it’s filled at all. And it’s not just about the stocking. It’s what that empty space can represent. (See
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Some trips check boxes. Others? They rewire your soul. That’s exactly how I felt sailing aboard the ultra-luxurious Silver Nova through New Zealand — from the peaceful shores of Dunedin to the dramatic coastlines of Christchurch. And with Silversea’s new-generation ship, the journey becomes the destination. 🌊 Video: Pure Peace from Dunedin to
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𝑳𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒕𝒚, 𝑳𝒆𝒈𝒂𝒄𝒚… 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑳𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑭𝒖𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝑳𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝑫𝒊𝒄𝒌 𝑽𝒂𝒏 𝑫𝒚𝒌𝒆 Last week, Dick Van Dyke turned 100. Yes — 100! And if you’ve seen any of his recent interviews (or dance moves!), you know he’s still charming, funny, and full of life. t’s not just that he’s still here — it’s how he’s here: joyful, active,
𝑳𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒕𝒚, 𝑳𝒆𝒈𝒂𝒄𝒚… 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑳𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑭𝒖𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝑳𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝑫𝒊𝒄𝒌 𝑽𝒂𝒏 𝑫𝒚𝒌𝒆 Read More »
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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What Gehry’s Legacy Teaches Us About Leaving a Mark — and What Really Matters There’s been a quiet moment of reflection across the world of design and travel. With the passing of Frank Gehry — the Toronto‑born, world‑renowned architect who forever changed skylines from Toronto to Bilbao to Los Angeles — I’m reminded that
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Melbourne, Hobart, Lizard Island, and more — see why my recent Aussie trips left me in awe (and how we can plan yours together). ✈️ Just Back from Down Under I just returned from an epic journey through Australia, and let me tell you — it’s every bit as massive, wild, and magical as
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Travel isn’t always about going further. Sometimes, it’s about going deeper. And this pairing — Bilbao + Bordeaux — is one of the most soulful, elegant, and legacy-rich river cruise combinations I’ve seen. 🖼️ Begin in Bilbao: Where Art Transformed a City Start in Bilbao, Spain — home of the iconic Guggenheim Museum, designed
𝑾𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝑪𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆, 𝑾𝒊𝒏𝒆 & 𝑳𝒆𝒈𝒂𝒄𝒚 𝑴𝒆𝒆𝒕: 𝑩𝒊𝒍𝒃𝒂𝒐 + 𝑨𝒎𝒂𝑾𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒘𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝑻𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝑩𝒐𝒓𝒅𝒆𝒂𝒖𝒙 Read More »
