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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20 Feet of Memories. 5 Provinces. 1,800 Kilometres. This week, my daughter, Ceili, and I drove a 20-foot U-Haul from my brother’s house in Corner Brook to Ottawa, packed with treasures from my late mother’s home — pieces she would have loved knowing her granddaughters will now enjoy. It was an epic journey: 🚛 My
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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
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In July 2024, I treated myself to four days at Miraval Austin — and it was exactly what I needed. From start to finish, it was one of the most relaxing getaways I’ve ever had. Everything was perfect: the setting overlooking Lake Travis, the healthy and creative cuisine, the nurturing spa, and the gentle rhythm
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🐾 Dog sledding, champagne, and caviar — all in one cruise. This February, I sailed aboard Ponant’s Le Commandant Charcot on The St. Lawrence River in the Heart of the Boreal Winter. One of the highlights? Dog sledding through Quebec’s snowy boreal forests — huskies pulling us across frozen landscapes by day, luxury icebreaker comforts
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Beer tasting on a river cruise? Yes, please. Imagine sailing Europe’s legendary rivers on your own moving boutique hotel, while sampling some of the world’s most iconic beers. River cruises aren’t just about castles, vineyards, and museums (though you get plenty of those). For beer lovers, there are lots of opps for hops — with
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Wondering which river cruise line is your style? I’ve sailed or toured them all—AmaWaterways, Uniworld, Viking—and I help clients match with the line that fits their personality, preferences, and pace. 💬 Drop a 🌊 if you’re ready to cruise smarter. #RiverCruisingRevealed #AmaWaterways #Uniworld #VikingCruises #LuxuryTravel #RiverCruiseTips #CruiseExpert #VirtuosoCruiseIcon #LushLifeTravel #EuropeByRiver #AskSheila #UnpackOnceRelaxAlways
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Culinary lessons in Rhodes Imagine being in Rhodes on an Explora Journeys cruise, and having a culinary lesson about Greek cooking. To day, we were learning to make a proper Greek salad. Thought I’d share it with you to enjoy as well! https://youtu.be/xg_0SELW70E?si=Wx3xkxylz3Wpm30H
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Two Continents in One Day | Sailing into Istanbul with Explora Journeys Not every port day lets you wake in Europe and dine in Asia. But when you sail into Istanbul aboard Explora Journeys, you can. From the moment the skyline appears on the horizon to the final sunset over the Bosphorus, this
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🎶 Singing Do-Re-Mi in Salzburg! | Sound of Music 60th Anniversary Travel Moment It’s been 60 years since The Sound of Music first captured hearts—and this year, I had the chance to step into the magic in Salzburg. 🌸 Join me at the Mirabell Gardens, where I stood (and yes—sang!) on the very steps
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