Sheila Gallant-Halloran

Casa de Campo in La Romana, Dominican Republic – Luxury Family Vacation

Hotels /

Casa de Campo in La Romana, Dominican Republic is not your typical all-inclusive resort that Canadians often visit in droves. Indeed, it is really quite special, and offers a luxury family vacation. As noted on their website, my Virtuoso partner http://www.casadecampo.com.do/ holds a very special place in the hearts of all who have visited. An amazing 7,000-acre […]

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Client Vanessa Jalbert 's Guest Blog- Amtrack Auto Train – "Rock-a-Bye-Baby"

Disney, Guest Bloggers, Planes, Trains, & Automobiles /

Today, I’m fortunate to have my client, Vanessa Jalbert, share her family’s experiences with the Amtrack Auto Train. Vanessa’s family, and friends, just completed a two week vacation that I’d helped them with. They’d gone from sailing onboard a Disney cruise (the Dream – with it’s AquaDuck), to visiting both Legoland and Walt Disney World. A very busy vacation, for

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Disney Cruise Line Christens the Fantasy!

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News Release – from DCL Mariah Carey Christens Disney Cruise Ship During Star-Studded New York City Ceremony Disney Fantasy to Begin Caribbean Sailings March 31   NEW YORK (March 2, 2012) – The Disney Fantasy, the fourth ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, was christened yesterday during a star-studded christening celebration at the Manhattan Cruise

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"Why You Need a Travel Agent" – Part 3 – Pinging on the Forbes' Article

Why Use a Travel Advisor /

Earlier this week, I blogged about part 1 and part 2 of Larry Olmsted’s articles on “why you need a travel agent” in Forbes’ magazine. See https://lushlife.ca/2012/02/why-use-a-travel-agent-part-1-pinging-on-the-forbes-article/ and https://lushlife.ca/2012/03/why-you-need-a-travel-agent-part-2-pinging-on-the-forbes-article/. Now, I’m pinging on part 3 of Larry’s article . (See http://www.forbes.com/sites/larryolmsted/2012/01/24/how-to-find-a-superstar-travel-agent-part-3/ ) Larry’s article explained how travel advisors can help make your trips both better experiences, and

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"Why You Need A Travel Agent" – Part 2 – Pinging on the Forbes' Article

Why Use a Travel Advisor /

Yesterday, I blogged about part 1 of the Forbes’ article by Larry Olmsted – see https://lushlife.ca/2012/02/why-use-a-travel-agent-part-1-pinging-on-the-forbes-article/ and the original article here http://www.forbes.com/sites/larryolmsted/2012/01/20/why-you-need-a-travel-agent-part-1/.  Today, I’d like to follow up, and ping on part 2 – see original Forbes’ article here: http://www.forbes.com/sites/larryolmsted/2012/01/22/why-you-need-a-travel-agent-part-2/ Larry Olmsted starts part 2 by outlining that this is where      the rubber meets the road

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"Why Use a Travel Agent" – Part 1 – Pinging on the Forbes' article

Why Use a Travel Advisor /

Forbes magazine did a 3-part article recently on “why use a travel agent.”  The opening salvo of “why?”  http://www.forbes.com/sites/larryolmsted/2012/01/20/why-you-need-a-travel-agent-part-1/ Author Larry Olmsted put it this way:       …the bottom line is that :      *they know more than you do,      *they are better connected than you,      *they have access to benefits you can’t get

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Client Testimonial – Sue Lawrence returns from Walt Disney World

Disney, Travel Tips & Advice /

Receiving this kind of email makes my week! Read on to see why. (I secured Sue’s permission to post it here.) Thanks, Sue and Scott! It was my pleasure to help make your Disney trip magical! ======= From: Susanne Lawrence  Sent: February 21, 2012 7:45 PM To: ‘Sheila Gallant-Halloran’ Subject: RE: welcome home!   Hi Sheila,

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