I still can’t believe I said yes. On our recent Windstar Cruises trip through French Polynesia, Ceili looked at me in Huahine and said, “C’mon Mom, let’s go jet skiing!” Now… I was picturing a gentle beach walk, maybe a fruity drink. But instead?I found myself flying across the bluest water I’ve ever seen, […]
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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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If you’ve ever said “cruising’s not my thing,” you’re not alone—and you might be exactly who expedition cruising was made for. Forget what you think you know about cruises. These aren’t floating cities filled with slot machines and deck-chair scrambles. Expedition cruises are built for the curious, not the conventional. These small ships—often carrying fewer
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🏁 Adventure Corner: Live Monaco Grand Prix Like the Inner Circle Luxury. Velocity. VIP access. This is the Monaco Grand Prix—Explora style. If you’ve binged Drive to Survive, here’s your chance to live it. Explora Journeys has officially opened space for its ultra-exclusive F1 Grand Prix de Monaco sailing, and there’s very limited availability.
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Rainforest air. Warm Caribbean waters. Sloths in the canopy, toucans overhead, and coral reefs below. This isn’t a beach vacation—it’s a soulful immersion into the wild beauty of Panama and Colombia with Lindblad-National Geographic. And with 35% off for Canadians, there’s never been a better time to go.🌿 Wellness Corner: Let Nature Do the Reset
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🎼 Discover AMA’s Best of Danube – Celebration of Music Cruise Immerse yourself in a symphony on the water aboard AMA Waterways’ Best of the Danube – Celebration of Music river cruise. This 7-night roundtrip from Budapest is specially curated for music lovers, with live performances, immersive walking tours, and stunning scenery inspired by the
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From spreadsheets to safaris… and I’ve never looked back. I’m Sheila Gallant-Halloran, founder of Lush Life Travel. Before I started designing once-in-a-lifetime adventures for my clients, I worked as an actuary—calculating mortality rates and managing financial risk. In 2006, I had a moment of clarity. I didn’t want to spend my life forecasting loss. I
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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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When most people think of European river cruising, the Danube or Rhine usually top the list. But if you’re looking for something more intimate, more storybook, and filled with charm around every bend—let me introduce you to a hidden gem: ✨ The Moselle River Flowing through France, Luxembourg, and Germany, the Moselle is a peaceful,
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If you think river cruising is all about European castles and canals, it’s time to set your compass toward Vietnam and the Mekong River. 🌟 Why the Mekong Is Magic Unlike ocean voyages along the coast, a Mekong cruise plunges you deep into the heart of Southeast Asia—through floating markets, stilted villages, verdant rice paddies,
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