🎼 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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When you hear the word “expedition”, do you picture rugged explorers with ice axes, scaling mountain peaks and eating freeze-dried meals? You’re not alone. The word can sound a bit intimidating. But here’s the truth:Expedition cruising isn’t about being extreme. It’s about being curious. Yes, these journeys take you to places big ships can’t go—like
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When was the last time you came home from a trip feeling deeply rested? Not just with a phone full of photos—but with a clearer mind, a lighter body, and a sense that you truly paused? That’s the power of wellness travel—and it’s becoming one of the most meaningful ways to explore the world. Clients
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This week brought a fun surprise—my Instagram reel was featured in a brand-new virtual training hosted by ASTA (the American Society of Travel Advisors), focused entirely on expedition cruising. This was the first time ASTA—America’s much larger counterpart to ACTA here in Canada—offered a dedicated training on expedition travel, bringing together over 500 travel
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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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Experience the harmony of travel, fitness, and well-being with AmaWaterways’ new Celebration of Wellness River Cruises—designed to nurture both body and soul as you sail. See https://www.amawaterways.ca/agent/lushlife/explore/wellness-cruises and https://www.amawaterways.ca/agent/lushlife/wellness What Awaits You: Two dedicated Wellness Hosts aboard – see https://www.amawaterways.ca/agent/lushlife/wellness/hosts At least six daily fitness classes—from Champagne Yoga and core strengthening to dance, resistance-band stretching,
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