Expedition Cruising: Awe, Wonder, and Why It Might Be Your Next Journey On Thursday this week, I had the honour of being invited to speak at the ACTA Canadian Travel Summit on a panel called “Mastering Adventure Cruising: How to Identify and Attract Your Ideal Clients.” This wasn’t about me learning the ropes. […]
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What REALLY Happens on an Antarctica Cruise? (It’s Not What You Think…) Think an Antarctica cruise is just floating past icebergs? ❄️ Think again. Here’s what it’s actually like to explore the White Continent on a Lindblad Expeditions | National Geographic journey—based on my own experience aboard the Endurance: 🎓 Sit in the “Circle of
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Ever wondered what it’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 — leaving a wood ledge at eye level so you can rest a drink,
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When most travellers think of expedition cruising, their minds immediately go to Antarctica, the Arctic, or the Galápagos. But did you know you can enjoy the same small-ship luxury and immersive exploration — right here in North America’s Great Lakes? I recently toured Ponant’s Le Champlain, one of their sleek Explorers-class vessels. Currently chartered by
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Champagne and caviar in the middle of the Arctic? 🥂🐧❄️ That’s the magic of Ponant, just named Top Expedition Cruise Line at the Virtuoso Gala. I recently sailed aboard Le Commandant Charcot, Ponant’s world-class luxury icebreaker — and the experience was unlike anything else. ✨ Here’s what makes Ponant extraordinary: •
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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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