Antarctica, Unexpected Stillness Antarctica surprised me. Not because of the penguins (though they absolutely stole my heart). But because of how it made me feel. In November 2024, I traveled to Antarctica with Lindblad Expeditions—to the farthest edge of the map, the White Continent. Yes, we had Wi-Fi onboard. I even FaceTimed our daughters so […]
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Cruising doesn’t have to mean 5,000 people and endless sea days. When most people think of cruising, they picture towering ships packed with thousands of passengers, lined-up buffets, and a whole lot of open ocean between ports. But there’s another way to sail. Actually, two other ways. The Joy of Small-Ship Ocean Cruising 🌊 Windstar
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“Antarctica expedition cruises are one of the most transformative travel experiences.” Expedition cruising — especially Antarctica expedition cruises — is one of the fastest-growing sectors in luxury travel. Yet it’s also one of the most misunderstood. As a Canadian Antarctica travel advisor and expedition cruise specialist, I’ve experienced these voyages firsthand and helped many clients
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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When words fall short, music speaks. Neuroscientists have found that classical music engages entirely different brain regions depending on whether you’re in grief or joy. One piece of music—say, a Rachmaninoff concerto—can feel like a lifeline in sorrow or an exaltation in happiness. That’s not just magic. That’s neurology. And now, more than ever, travellers
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Chase Wonder: Your Front-Row Seat to the 2026 Solar Eclipse There’s adventure — and then there’s once‑in‑a‑lifetime adventure. On August 12, 2026, a total solar eclipse will sweep across the skies over Greenland, Iceland, and Spain — a rare celestial event that transforms broad daylight into an unforgettable moment of awe. ✨ This is not
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If you’re already booked on a fabulous cruise — or still dreaming about your next great escape — I’ve got some exciting opportunities to help spark your wanderlust. This February and March, I’m hosting a series of intimate, in-person travel presentations right here in Ottawa, featuring some of my most trusted travel partners — all
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I’m officially booked to attend the 2026 ASTA River Cruise Expo in Amsterdam this March — and I couldn’t be more excited to return! Last year in Vienna, I was honoured to be the only Canadian travel advisor invited to this world-class event. 📰 Read the Travel Courier feature: 🔗 How a Canadian Travel
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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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These days, travel isn’t just about the destination — it’s about how we feel along the way. From cramped cabins to rising fees and evolving airline policies, many of us are noticing that flying economy isn’t quite what it used to be. Recent news shows this trend in action: a major Canadian carrier reversed
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