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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😴 Travel Better, Sleep Better: Time to Rest (for Real) By Sheila Gallant-Halloran | Lush Life Travel | Virtuoso Wellness Award Winner Good sleep is transformative—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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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 Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) is required. The ETA grants permission to enter the UK for short term
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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. They’re not all great, but
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I had a lot of positive reaction to the travel etiquette newsletter, so I thought I’d build on that. As your trusted travel advisor, I’ve compiled 13 essential travel tips to enhance your holiday experience: 1. Ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your next trip and has available
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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We were in Paris overnight on Thursday, March 23rd. The day of the national strike. The news made it sound like all of Paris is burning. It wasn’t. The picture above was my husband, daughter, and I about 6 pm on March 23rd. In front of the Eiffel Tower. We were with a bunch
I have an 8 week package Jan.25.22-Mar.23.22 available for Faro, Portugal – with air for Toronto (we can do addons from Ottawa). This will give you an overview, but pricing and availability would have to be confirmed. So let me know if you’d like to go. Albufeira is a coastal city in the southern Algarve region
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I love getting client reviews. Such as this wonderful one.(Thanks, Elaine!) Sheila makes travelling a breeze! By: Elaine C Reviewed on: 12 Feb 2020 Sheila’s expertise and kind and calm demeanour make the perfect combination for travel. She puts everyone at ease, and she can solve any little hiccup in a flash. I would highly recommend
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Movement on insurance for CoVid-19 Air Canada unrolls no-cost COVID-19 coverage for international travellers news.paxeditions.com/news/airline/air-canada-make-complimentary-covid-19-insurance-coverage-available-international-travellers/ Sunwing Offers Manulife’s COVID-19 Travel Insurance On Air, Vacations www.openjaw.com/newsroom/article/14897/sunwing-offers-manulifes-covid-19-travel-insurance-on-air-vacations WestJet Includes COVID-19 Coverage For Flights & Vacations To Select Destinations www.openjaw.com/newsroom/article/14873/westjet-includes-covid-19-coverage-for-flights-vacations-to-select-destinations COVID-19 medical coverage now available even though Canadians advised to avoid international travel www.cbc.ca/news/business/covid-19-coverage-travel-insurance-air-canada-westjet-manulife-1.5728580
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