Sheila Gallant-Halloran

Singapore

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

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.

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)

  😴 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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July 7th – Some Travel 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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🛳 What’s New in River Cruising? More Meaning, More Fun, More You

🛳 What’s New in River Cruising? More Meaning, More Fun, More You By Sheila Gallant-Halloran | Lush Life Travel | Virtuoso Cruise Icon River cruising has always been about gliding through postcard scenery without a care in the world. But lately? It’s about so much more. Today’s river cruises are getting personal. Whether you’re craving

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When Big Things Align

There are moments in life that feel like an eclipse—rare, powerful, and unforgettable. This past month, our family witnessed one of those moments: my daughter Ciara walked across the stage at the University of Toronto to receive her Juris Doctorate from Canada’s top law school. 💙⚖️ After years of dedication—through late nights, high-pressure exams, and

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June 29th – Some fantastic opportunities from our favorite travel suppliers

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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💬 In the Spotlight – Connecting, Learning & Leading at #TMPToronto

This week, I travelled to Toronto to attend the Travel Market Place Canada conference—an annual gathering of top travel professionals, innovators, and supplier partners from across the industry. It was a terrific day of reconnection and inspiration, packed with forward-thinking conversations, fresh ideas, and face-to-face meetings with some of my most trusted partners in luxury,

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