Travel Tips & Advice

Beating Jet Lag: The Smart Traveler’s Sleep Strategy ✈️😴

Jet lag doesn’t have to derail the first few days of your trip. With the right habits β€” starting before you even board β€” you can arrive feeling rested, aligned, and ready to explore. Here are the wellness strategies I share with my clients (and use myself!) to make long-haul flights feel smoother, easier, and […]

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𝑻𝒉𝒆 π‘―π’†π’‚π’π’Šπ’π’ˆ π‘·π’π’˜π’†π’“ 𝒐𝒇 π‘³π’‚π’–π’ˆπ’‰π’•π’†π’“ & π‘©π’†π’π’π’π’ˆπ’Šπ’π’ˆ

I was reminded of just how restorative laughter and community connection can be last week. Β  After a cozy dinner at 1 Elgin, I headed to the National Arts Centre for Rick Mercer’s Stand-Up for Canada. Β  From the moment he stormed the stage to Trooper’s β€œRaise a Little Hell,” Rick delivered exactly what we

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20 Feet of Memories, and Why the Details Matter in Travel

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 β€” pieces she would have loved knowing her granddaughters will now enjoy. It was an epic journey:Β  πŸš› My

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😴 Travel Better, Sleep Better: Time to Rest (for Real)

  😴 Travel Better, Sleep Better: Time to Rest (for Real) By Sheila Gallant-Halloran | Lush Life Travel | Virtuoso Wellness Award Winner Good sleep is transformativeβ€”and yes, I do mean truly restorative, deep rest. And one Virtuoso-recommended retreat is designed specifically around that goal: 🌿 Highlighted Retreat: Ananda in the Himalayas Located in Uttarakhand,

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New Electronic Authorization Needed UK Travel Effective January 8th 2025

Please be aware that for arrivals after January 7, 2025, the UK has expanded its digital travel system and will require a new authorization called Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA).   United Kingdom – Effective January 8th , 2025 Β Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) is required. The ETA grants permission to enter the UK for short term

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Airport Hacks to Ease Stress

I’m always about finding ways to reduce stress when you travel. And that is the best way to ensure your self-care and healthy living is to reduce stress.   Here’s a very good article called “30 Airport Hacks to Change the Way You Travel” https://za.investing.com/magazine/save-money-at-the-airport-with-these-thrifty-budget-ideas/   Give it a read. Β They’re not all great, but

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The Importance of Stretching

  On my Scenic Amber cruise last week, I took part in morning stretching classes.   It was awesome.   Do you know about the power of stretching already?   See https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/the-importance-of-stretching which notes: It’s not enough to build muscle and achieve aerobic fitness. You need to think about flexibility, too. Stretching can help. You

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