AmaWaterways Colombia River Cruise Review: My Firsthand Experience Aboard AmaMelodia 🇨🇴 From colourful Cartagena and the music of Palenque to Cumbia dancing and life along the Magdalena River, here’s what I discovered during my week aboard AmaWaterways’ AmaMelodia. I’ve sailed the Rhine, Danube, Rhône and Seine. I’ve explored the Peruvian Amazon. And I’ve spent years […]
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From pioneering Antarctic expedition travel in 1966 to exploring the continent’s remote interior through White Desert, Lindblad Expeditions continues to redefine adventure. Drawing on my firsthand Lindblad experiences in Antarctica and Newfoundland, and my recent interview with Travel Weekly, I explore what this acquisition means for curious travellers, conservation and the future of expedition cruising. Because the greatest adventures aren’t just about where we go — they’re about what we learn along the way. ❤️
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Some of expedition cruising’s most fascinating moments happen on the bridge. Join Sheila as she shares encounters with Captain Patrick Marchesseau aboard Le Commandant Charcot and Captain Oliver Kruess aboard National Geographic Endurance.
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Sometimes a few simple words make your day. In this Sheila Spotlight, a client’s thoughtful review offers a chance to reflect on the relationships behind memorable journeys.
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LUSH LIFE TRAVEL | WELLNESS & LUXURY TRAVEL The Joy of Being Pampered: Five Luxury Spa Escapes in Canada Sometimes the best journey is the one that brings you back to yourself. When was the last time you treated yourself to a really wonderful massage? Or a luxurious facial? Not because you had a sore
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Captain ROL: Doing the Homework So You Don’t Have To Return on Life. Serious About Joy. ❤️ Apparently, I’ve acquired a new title: Captain ROL — Return on Life. ChatGPT had a little fun turning me and my puffin sidekick into a caricature. And while I may not actually be captaining any ships anytime soon,
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Take a firsthand look inside Suite 201 aboard AmaWaterways’ AmaMelodia on Colombia’s Magdalena River. From its double-wide French balcony and private outdoor balcony to its comfortable layout, discover what I loved about this suite — and whether upgrading your river cruise accommodation is worth it.
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Happy Thanksgiving, Lush Lifers! 🍁 Our house is a little fuller this Thanksgiving weekend, and so are our hearts. Ciara and Ceili are home from Toronto, and Bill and I are celebrating a rather remarkable milestone: 40 years of marriage. Forty years! In my former life as an actuary, I might have called
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