Sheila Gallant-Halloran

What REALLY Happens on an Antarctica Cruise? (It’s Not What You Think…)

What REALLY Happens on an Antarctica Cruise? (It’s Not What You Think…) Think an Antarctica cruise is just floating past icebergs? ❄️ Think again. Here’s what it’s actually like to explore the White Continent on a Lindblad Expeditions | National Geographic journey—based on my own experience aboard the Endurance: 🎓 Sit in the “Circle of […]

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Scenic Amber River Cruise | Sun Lounge Balcony Overview & Luxury Highlights

  Ever wondered what it’s really like to have a sun lounge balcony on a river cruise? Step inside Scenic Amber, where the design blends indoor comfort with open-air views. https://youtube.com/shorts/yQcxm6X_A28?si=cC4cX3QCzOUzuJiL With the push of a button, the floor-to-ceiling window lowers — leaving a wood ledge at eye level so you can rest a drink,

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September 14, 2025 – Some Offers from my 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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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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