Cruising

💆‍♀️ Wellness Travel Corner: Ignite Your Curiosity with PONANT & Smithsonian

Are you ready to reset both body and mind on a journey that marries wellness, culture, and refined luxury? PONANT’s boutique yachts invite you to unwind in intimate French-style elegance—think serene spa treatments, well-appointed suites, and all-day wellness programming—while a multilingual crew delivers dĂ©licatesse Ă  la française at every moment (Ponant, Ponant). In partnership with […]

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🍽️ A dinner worthy of legends… Shackleton would’ve approved.

One unforgettable night aboard the National Geographic Endurance: Bill and I sat down to a six-course feast at Charlie’s Table, tucked inside C. Green’s—named after Shackleton’s expedition cook. 👨‍🍳❄️ This wasn’t just any meal. It was a culinary tribute to the farewell dinner served before the 1914 Antarctic expedition. Storytelling, history, and modern flair—all served

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🛳 What’s New in River Cruising? More Meaning, More Fun, More You

🛳 What’s New in River Cruising? More Meaning, More Fun, More You By Sheila Gallant-Halloran | Lush Life Travel | Virtuoso Cruise Icon River cruising has always been about gliding through postcard scenery without a care in the world. But lately? It’s about so much more. Today’s river cruises are getting personal. Whether you’re craving

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Come Travel with Me Corner -✨Along the Nile

🌟 Travel With Sheila: Secrets of Egypt & the Nile đź“… Nile Cruise Dates: November 21–28, 2026 🚢 Aboard the elegant AmaDahlia 📍 7-night Nile cruise (Luxor to Luxor) + 4 nights in Cairo Nile Ritz-Carlton   🛬 Complimentary Airfare – This sailing includes roundtrip economy airfare, but you can also choose to upgrade to

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Celebrate 60 Years of The Sound of Music on the Danube …and follow every rainbow to Salzburg in 2025

Celebrate 60 Years of The Sound of Music on the Danube …and follow every rainbow to Salzburg in 2025 It’s a milestone year for musical lovers and European adventurers alike: 2025 marks the 60th anniversary of The Sound of Music. And if the hills have ever called to you, this is the year to answer.

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Travel with Sheila: Ready to Unlock the Secrets of Egypt? Travel With Sheila in 2026! 🏺🌍

✨ Journey Back in Time Along the Nile – Now Departing November 21, 2026 I’m excited to share that my hosted journey to Egypt is confirmed—new dates, limited space, and even better perks! 🌟 Travel With Sheila: Secrets of Egypt & the Nile 📅 New Dates: November 21–28, 2026 🚢 Aboard the elegant AmaDahlia 📍

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River Cruise Corner – 🚢 River Cruising Revealed: From Paris with Sheila to Practical Tips (Part 3)

Missed the boat on my last newsletter? Don’t worry—we’re still sailing strong on the River Cruising Revealed series. Over the past few weeks, I’ve been sharing highlights from my River Cruising Revealed series—a deep dive into everything you really need to know before booking a river cruise. We’ve busted myths, decoded itineraries, and matched traveler

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What Expedition Cruising Really Looks Like 🚢 The Journey That Changes You—Not Just Your Location

What Expedition Cruising Really Looks Like 🚢 The Journey That Changes You—Not Just Your Location When most people think “cruise,” they imagine deck chairs and daiquiris. But expedition cruising? That’s something else entirely. Expedition cruises aren’t about escaping the world. They’re about getting closer to it—kayaking beside humpback whales in Antarctica, hiking volcanic trails in

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🚢 River Cruising Revealed: The Journey Continues Part 2

Last week, I shared the highlights from the first half of my special River Cruising Revealed Facebook event—and wow, what a response! So many of you reached out with questions, ideas, and excitement about future journeys. I promised more… and here it is. In the second half of the series, we went even deeper—unpacking the

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Wellness Travel Corner- 🌊 Wellness Meets Exploration: A Visit Aboard the Viking Octantis -May25.25

Last week, I boarded a 4:00 AM train bound for Toronto—because when you’re invited to tour the stunning Viking Oct antis and meet with my trusted reps Hilary Brown and Barry Johnson, you say yes (even if the coffee hasn’t quite kicked in yet). This beautiful ship, now about three years old, was docked and

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