I just returned from a visit to Orlando, and had a terrific stay at the new Four Seasons Orlando, followed by a stay at the Waldorf Astoria Orlando (with site visits of the Portofino at Universal Studios, and the Ritz Carlton Grande Lakes). All were beautiful properties! Let me know if you’d like to visit. […]
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I’m pleased to report that I am still turning Canadians on to the beauty that is Anguilla in record numbers. I am still the #1 Certified Anguilla Travel Specialist in Canada. See this snippet form the November CATS (Certified Anguilla Travel Specialist) newsletter – and – call me so I can
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Last Thursday, I co-hosted an active travel talk with my active travel partner, Pat Rochon. We had a great and interactive talk, and those in attendance were enraptured by Pat’s enthusiasm for Africa (a continent he’s visited 12 times.). Here are some pictures. Let me know if you’d like to learn more. Of course, the
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I am thrilled to see some of my Virtuoso active & speciality travel (VAST) partners explore the beauty that is my home province, Newfoundland. Lindblad Expeditions has a fantastic circumnavigation expedition cruise of Newfoundland https://www.expeditions.com/destinations/canada/the-canadian-maritimes/ And Butterfield & Robinson has a walking tour of Newfoundland http://www.butterfield.com/custom/newfoundland-bespoke/ Let me know if you’d like to visit! Sheila Gallant-Halloran sheila.gh@vision2000.ca
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My daughter, Ciara, and I visited Cartagena, Colombia this July with Cox and Kings. What a beautiful city, and a beautiful country. We stayed at the beautiful Sofitel Santa Clara, and really enjoyed our pampering! And we enjoyed touring Cartagena and seeing where the Pacific meets the Atlantic. Here is an overview of our couple
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I recently got to break bread with Dale Pusching of the Anguilla Tourism Board. Any time I meeting Dale and talking about Anguilla there’s fun to be had – and – of course, dining at Juniper’s under chef Norm Aitken’s watchful eye was a real treat! (Thanks for pictures, Janet Lavern!) We had a wonderful
This summer, I was fortunate enough to travel to Colombia with my 14 year old daughter, Ciara. I had won a private escorted trip with my Virtuoso partners, Cox and Kings, to go to Bogota, Medellin, and Cartagena. I was excited, but nervous – especially about Medellin. Like most North Americans, my understanding of
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I am just back from a fabulous tour of Colombia with my Virtuoso partners, Cox and Kings. What a wonderful experience for my 14 year old daughter and I. Here is a snippet from our tour documents that outlines the highlights of our tour, and some of my snaps that show some of what we
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What a world cup it’s been! Today’s final between Germany and Argentina should be something to behold! We Are One (Ole Ola) [The Official 2014 FIFA World Cup Song] (Audio) I’ve never played soccer, although my two daughters do, and my husband has coached it. Yet, the travels I’ve been fortunate enough to have this
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Last year at Virtuoso Travel week, I won a private escorted trip for two to Colombia with my Virtuoso Active and Specialty Travel (VAST) partner, Cox and Kings USA. I was excited to do this trip, but with a family of 4, it was tough to know who would accompany me. My husband’s work schedule
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