Today, I’m honoured to have my new Vision 2000 colleague, Brenda Farrell, write a guest blog about the foodie tour she has designed and is personally escorting to Portugal this April. Have a read of Brenda’s intro to the glories of slow food. And please contact her if you want to join her on the tour […]
Guest blog by V2K colleague, Brenda Farrell – A Foodie's Tour of Portugal Read More »
A new place for my “must visit” list. I had dinner last week with representatives from several stunning Rosewood hotels. And one of the properties I got to know a little was Caneel Bay in St. John. Caneel Bay is a Rosewood Hotel, and Vision 2000 has a special relationship with them. Not only is
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Yesterday’s blog received a comment by a friend, and former business networking colleague, Aron Brajtman. Aron is a business coach, and one of the messages he stresses is that business owners must focus on their value proposition – what it is that sets them apart. I’ve answered Aron’s question in the comment, but I thought the point worth elevating
Part Deux – Why Hire a Travel Advisor: PITA x 2 Read More »
I’ve had some discussions with new clients lately that has got me tweaking my messaging. It’s definitely true that many consumers have a do-it-yourself mentality (the DIY’ers). They believe they can get all the info they need to plan the perfect vacation just by spending a few hours on the internet searching. To paraphrase my Virtuoso colleague, Anne
Why Hire a Travel Advisor – PITA x 2 ! Read More »
Yes, you read right – 19 times. We’re a little fanatical about Disney, especially Walt Disney World in Orlando. We love carving out special family time, and just enjoying each other’s company – and for my family of 4, a visit to WDW just brings on the laughter and fun. And each visit, we have
After 19 Visits, Chef Mickey's at WDW Never Disappoints Read More »
When I was at Virtuoso’s Travel Mart in Vegas in August, I met some terrific folks from Meadowood Napa Valley. Tamra Waslewski, the Director of Leisure Sales, and I hit it off immediately. She’s a great gal, and a terrific ambassador for her property. I’ve had some clients visit Napa recently, who’d stayed at Auberge
Meadowood Napa Valley – 12 Days of Christmas for the Foodies Read More »
Welcome to my revamped blog! Introducing my new personal brand: Lush Life Travel! Don’t worry – I still run my own business as an independent contractor with the Vision 2000 Travel Group. When I orchestrate your travel dreams, you get me as your personal travel advisor – but you also get the resources and power of Canada’s largest independently owned travel company behind me.
Lush Life Travel: Building Memories, One Travel Dream at a Time Read More »
On February 2, 2011, I was a guest on Rogers’ Daytime Ottawa — talking about the difference between a travel “advisor” and a travel “agent,” and giving travel destination tips both for families and couples. httpv://youtu.be/EOAKmHiyMTM watch?v=EOAKmHiyMTM
My Appearance on Rogers' "Daytime Ottawa" Read More »
with Sheila Gallant-Halloran of Travel Counsellors in Ottawa 25JUN09 http://www.openjaw.com/upfront/upfront.php?id=12 How long have you been in the business? About three years – I was an actuary for 20 years so while the financial background comes in handy, this is a heck of a lot more fun! And now you’re the top selling agent for Travel
My Interview with Open Jaw Read More »
PRESS RELEASE December 28, 2009 travel courier 161710_011410_tc Local travel agent wins top award for her exceptional service Ottawa-based travel specialist Sheila Gallant-Halloran is celebrating after winning the prestigious award for ‘best Canadian travel counsellor’ from award winning travel company […] at its annual conference in Manchester,UK. Sheila joined […] in August 2008
Press Coverage – Winning Canadian Travel Counsellor of the Year Read More »
