Fewer than 1% of travellers on Earth will ever set foot in Antarctica. But how much of it you actually experience comes down to one number: how many passengers are on your ship. A Virtuoso Cruise Icon breaks down IAATO’s ship categories — and what each one really means once you’re onboard.
Some evenings remind you why you love what you do. Last week, I had the privilege of celebrating my wonderful Lush Life Travel clients alongside the incredible AmaWaterways Team Canada at the beautiful Ottawa Hunt & Golf Club. The evening was all about saying thank you to past AmaWaterways guests, while learning about exciting new
Celebrating Loyalty, Friendship & River Cruising Read More »
The Sailor’s Grip takes just seconds to learn, but it’s one of the most important skills on an expedition cruise. Discover why every traveler heading to Antarctica, the Arctic, or the Galápagos should understand it before they book.
A Paris Christmas river cruise offers a different way to experience the City of Light. After sailing Europe’s rivers myself, here’s why Uniworld’s S.S. Joie de Vivre stands out—and why expert planning makes all the difference.
Exclusive Offers 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
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Twenty years as an actuary taught me to read fine print. As a three-time Virtuoso Cruise Icon, I use that same instinct to evaluate river cruise lines — and Uniworld’s Magical Parisian Holiday is one I recommend without hesitation. Here’s why, ship by ship, detail by detail.
Paris at Christmas, By River: Inside Uniworld’s Magical Parisian Holiday Read More »
From focused Arctic voyages to the legendary Northwest Passage — an expedition specialist’s guide to choosing the right Greenland cruise, and why 2027 is the year to book it.
Greenland Expedition Cruises: A 2027 Planning Guide Read More »
I asked my community one simple question: what film inspired you to travel? The answers poured in — Tuscany, Greece, Africa, Iceland — and reminded me that every trip starts long before the airport. It starts with imagination.
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“Should I sail with Tauck or Viking?” It’s one of the questions I’m asked most. As both a Tauck Certified Advisor and a Viking expert, I recently toured ms Grace and Viking Rolf back to back — and the answer isn’t which line is better. It’s which one fits how you travel.
Tauck or Viking? The Better Question Is… Which One Is Right for You? Read More »
I’ll admit it. I’m not really a soccer (or football!) fan. Unless Ted Lasso counts. But over the past month, something unexpected happened. I found myself cheering. First for Team Canada. Then, somehow, wholeheartedly for Norway. Because the FIFA World Cup isn’t really just about football. It’s about something every traveller
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