When Plans Go Sideways: Travel Lessons From Move-In Day

๐ŸŽ’๐Ÿššย Move-in day for my daughter Ceili at TMU was supposed to be exciting, emotional, and maybe even a little nostalgic. Instead, it turned into a masterclass in handling the unexpected. Hereโ€™s what we walked into: A squatter still in the apartment when we arrived (plunger, broken chairs, and all). Our freight elevator โ€” booked a

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Expedition Cruising: Awe, Wonder, and Why It Might Be Your Next Journey

ย  Expedition Cruising: Awe, Wonder, and Why It Might Be Your Next Journey ย  On Thursday this week, I had the honour of being invited to speak at the ACTA Canadian Travel Summit on a panel called โ€œMastering Adventure Cruising: How to Identify and Attract Your Ideal Clients.โ€ This wasnโ€™t about me learning the ropes.

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๐‘ช๐’“๐’๐’‚๐’•๐’Š๐’‚ โ€“ ๐‘ญ๐’“๐’๐’Ž ๐‘ช๐’๐’‚๐’”๐’•๐’๐’Š๐’๐’†๐’” ๐’•๐’ ๐‘ช๐’‚๐’”๐’•๐’๐’†๐’”ย 

Few destinations combine history, adventure, and natural beauty like Croatia. From medieval walls and island-speckled coastlines to vineyards, olive groves, and bike trails, Croatia invites travellers to go deeper โ€” whether by land or by sea. Itโ€™s a place where you can sip fine wine, cycle past Roman ruins, wander UNESCO sites, and then step

๐‘ช๐’“๐’๐’‚๐’•๐’Š๐’‚ โ€“ ๐‘ญ๐’“๐’๐’Ž ๐‘ช๐’๐’‚๐’”๐’•๐’๐’Š๐’๐’†๐’” ๐’•๐’ ๐‘ช๐’‚๐’”๐’•๐’๐’†๐’”ย  Read More ยป

What REALLY Happens on an Antarctica Cruise? (Itโ€™s Not What You Thinkโ€ฆ)

What REALLY Happens on an Antarctica Cruise? (Itโ€™s Not What You Thinkโ€ฆ) Think an Antarctica cruise is just floating past icebergs? โ„๏ธ Think again. Hereโ€™s what itโ€™s actually like to explore the White Continent on a Lindblad Expeditions | National Geographic journeyโ€”based on my own experience aboard the Endurance: ๐ŸŽ“ Sit in the โ€œCircle of

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

  Ever wondered what itโ€™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 โ€” 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, Iโ€™m delighted to bring you access to exclusive offers through Direct Travelโ€™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 Galรกpagos. But did you know you can enjoy the same small-ship luxury and immersive exploration โ€” right here in North Americaโ€™s Great Lakes? I recently toured Ponantโ€™s Le Champlain, one of their sleek Explorers-class vessels. Currently chartered by

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World-Class Icebreaker, French Elegance

Champagne and caviar in the middle of the Arctic? ๐Ÿฅ‚๐Ÿงโ„๏ธ   Thatโ€™s the magic of Ponant, just named Top Expedition Cruise Line at the Virtuoso Gala.   I recently sailed aboard Le Commandant Charcot, Ponantโ€™s world-class luxury icebreaker โ€” and the experience was unlike anything else.   โœจ Hereโ€™s what makes Ponant extraordinary: โ€ข  

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