Christmas Markets 2027 — and Something More for Solos Last week, I shared the early idea for a 2027 Christmas Markets cruise—and I’ve been thrilled by the response! The plan is shaping up for a Rhine Christmas Markets sailing in November 2027—a cozy, scenic, and delightfully festive way to start the holiday season. […]
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There’s nothing more rewarding as a travel advisor than hearing how a journey truly landed for a client — and I’m so grateful when they take the time to share. Last week, we featured Nathalie’s glowing feedback from her first river cruise on the Seine. This week, I’m thrilled to share another kind note
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Sleep is one of those things we think we’re managing… until we realize we’re not. And as someone who works with busy, high-performing clients—and travels frequently myself—I’m always interested in small, practical ways to improve sleep quality. Over the holidays, my daughter encouraged me to try mouth taping—a wellness trend that’s been gaining traction
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Some places stay with you—not because of what they are, but because of what they overcame. Back in early December, I boarded the Hawke’s Bay Express (off a Silversea cruise), and arrived in Napier, New Zealand—a small coastal city with one of the most extraordinary comeback stories I’ve ever encountered. In 1931, Napier was struck
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2025 didn’t whisper—it roared. 2025 didn’t whisper—it roared. And now? You should go where only the bold go. Antarctica, 2026. In reviewing my 2025 travels, I watched a video I’d captured in Antarctica of a seal—poised on a drifting stage of ice—slide effortlessly into the Southern Ocean like it was the grand finale
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There’s nothing more rewarding as a travel advisor than hearing how a journey truly landed for a client — and I’m so grateful when they take the time to share. This week’s spotlight comes from Nathalie, who recently returned from her first river cruise on the Seine — traveling with a group of women
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Champagne corks can shoot out at 55 mph — and yes, people die every year from popping bottles the wrong way. 😳 Tony Soljan, a third-generation winemaker from Soljān Estate Winery in New Zealand, shares the pro method for opening sparkling wine safely and with respect. He uses the méthode traditionnelle (just like
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Spoiler alert: polar bears and penguins live on opposite ends of the Earth. But there is one ship that connects their worlds… Earlier this year, I sailed aboard Le Commandant Charcot — the world’s most advanced polar vessel, capable of reaching places almost no other ship can. We’re talking multi-year Antarctic ice, PC2 ice
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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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