Sheila Gallant-Halloran

🌿 Wellness on the Water: AmaWaterways’ Celebration Cruises

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Experience the harmony of travel, fitness, and well-being with AmaWaterways’ new Celebration of Wellness River Cruises—designed to nurture both body and soul as you sail. See https://www.amawaterways.ca/agent/lushlife/explore/wellness-cruises and https://www.amawaterways.ca/agent/lushlife/wellness What Awaits You: Two dedicated Wellness Hosts aboard – see https://www.amawaterways.ca/agent/lushlife/wellness/hosts At least six daily fitness classes—from Champagne Yoga and core strengthening to dance, resistance-band stretching, […]

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🌟 Client Spotlight: “Organized & Knowledgeable Cruise Planner”

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From: A Grateful AMA Guest, German Girl   There’s nothing better than hearing how a dream trip came together beautifully.   This week’s client spotlight comes from a recent AMA Waterways guest who was referred directly to me—and who set sail on a memorable river cruise.   “Sheila was referred to us by AMA Waterways.

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✨ Paris to Normandy: A Lush Life Journey Begins

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  There’s something magical about starting a river cruise in Paris. Before even stepping aboard the beautiful AmaDante, we soaked up every sparkling moment of the City of Light—and every buttery croissant. At Hotel Le Bristol Paris, we were welcomed like royalty. A junior suite connecting to a second room gave us ample space to

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July 13 – Some Travel Offers From My Partners

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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 of the

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🌍 Lush Life Adventure Corner: Sail in Style with Silversea

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Embark on an unforgettable journey aboard the ultra‑luxurious Silver Ray, the shining new member of Silversea’s Nova‑class fleet, delivered in May 2024 (Silversea, Wikipedia). With its bold asymmetrical design, panoramic glass walls, and 270‑degree‑view suites, Silver Ray redefines ocean‑going elegance (Silversea). And now, with La Dame freshly honored with the 2025 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, your journey blends

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Colombia

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  Embark with Lush Life River Cruise Corner on a captivating journey to Colombia, where AmaWaterways has charted new waters along the majestic Magdalena River. As the first major river cruise line to do so, AmaWaterways partnered closely with the Colombian government, ProColombia and local communities to build essential docking infrastructure and ensure authentic, sustainable

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Singapore

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Singapore   Offering luxury, convenience, and culture in one destination, Singapore is the ideal starting point for your clients’ Asia cruises. Over 70 weekly direct flights from North America make arriving easy, and both centrally located cruise terminals are less than 20 minutes from Changi Airport. Download this digital brochure for tour ideas to elevate

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💆‍♀️ Wellness Travel Corner: Ignite Your Curiosity with PONANT & Smithsonian

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Are you ready to reset both body and mind on a journey that marries wellness, culture, and refined luxury? PONANT’s boutique yachts invite you to unwind in intimate French-style elegance—think serene spa treatments, well-appointed suites, and all-day wellness programming—while a multilingual crew delivers délicatesse à la française at every moment (Ponant, Ponant). In partnership with

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🍽️ A dinner worthy of legends… Shackleton would’ve approved.

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One unforgettable night aboard the National Geographic Endurance: Bill and I sat down to a six-course feast at Charlie’s Table, tucked inside C. Green’s—named after Shackleton’s expedition cook. 👨‍🍳❄️ This wasn’t just any meal. It was a culinary tribute to the farewell dinner served before the 1914 Antarctic expedition. Storytelling, history, and modern flair—all served

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😴 Travel Better, Sleep Better: Time to Rest (for Real)

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  😴 Travel Better, Sleep Better: Time to Rest (for Real) By Sheila Gallant-Halloran | Lush Life Travel | Virtuoso Wellness Award Winner Good sleep is transformative—and yes, I do mean truly restorative, deep rest. And one Virtuoso-recommended retreat is designed specifically around that goal: 🌿 Highlighted Retreat: Ananda in the Himalayas Located in Uttarakhand,

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