Sheila Gallant-Halloran

French Luxury Meets the Great Lakes: On Board Le Champlain

When most travellers think of expedition cruising, their minds immediately go to Antarctica, the Arctic, or the Galápagos. But did you know you can enjoy the same small-ship luxury and immersive exploration — right here in North America’s Great Lakes? I recently toured Ponant’s Le Champlain, one of their sleek Explorers-class vessels. Currently chartered by […]

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September 7 – Some Offers from my Travel Partners

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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20 Feet of Memories, and Why the Details Matter in Travel

20 Feet of Memories. 5 Provinces. 1,800 Kilometres. This week, my daughter, Ceili, and I drove a 20-foot U-Haul from my brother’s house in Corner Brook to Ottawa, packed with treasures from my late mother’s home — pieces she would have loved knowing her granddaughters will now enjoy. It was an epic journey:  🚛 My

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August 31st – Some Offers from my Travel Partners

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

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River Cruising with a Side of Hops: Beer-Themed Cruises

Beer tasting on a river cruise? Yes, please. Imagine sailing Europe’s legendary rivers on your own moving boutique hotel, while sampling some of the world’s most iconic beers. River cruises aren’t just about castles, vineyards, and museums (though you get plenty of those). For beer lovers, there are lots of opps for hops — with

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