4:13 AM. Ottawa train station. Coffee in hand. One question in my head: am I really doing this? Spoiler: yes. And I’d do it again in a heartbeat. 😄 Some of the most valuable parts of being a luxury travel advisor happen long before a client ever boards a ship, checks into a hotel, or […]
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Exclusive Offers As the owner of Lush Life Travel, a boutique travel agency affiliated with Direct Travel, I’m delighted to bring you access to exclusive offers through Direct Travel’s status as one of the largest Virtuoso luxury travel network partners. Here are some fantastic opportunities from a few of our favorite travel supplier partners: DESTINATION
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If you’ve been running at full speed for months (or years)… this is your invitation to pause. Wellnessing Getaway returns in 2026 as the signature wellness experience from Velas Resorts — an immersive beachfront retreat designed to nurture body, mind, and spirit in settings that feel worlds away from daily life. This isn’t
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If you’re already booked on a fabulous cruise — or still dreaming about your next great escape — I’ve got some exciting opportunities to help spark your wanderlust. This February and March, I’m hosting a series of intimate, in-person travel presentations right here in Ottawa, featuring some of my most trusted travel partners — all
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Exclusive Offers As the owner of Lush Life Travel, a boutique travel agency affiliated with Direct Travel, I’m delighted to bring you access to exclusive offers through Direct Travel’s status as one of the largest Virtuoso luxury travel network partners. Here are some fantastic opportunities from a few of our favorite travel supplier partners: DESTINATION
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Spoiler alert: polar bears and penguins live on opposite ends of the Earth. But there is one ship that connects their worlds… Earlier this year, I sailed aboard Le Commandant Charcot — the world’s most advanced polar vessel, capable of reaching places almost no other ship can. We’re talking multi-year Antarctic ice, PC2 ice
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🌟 Travel in 2026 — A Year to Savor, Discover & Reconnect 2026 isn’t just another year on the calendar — it’s the perfect moment to lean into joy, reconnect with yourself and the world, and travel with deeper meaning. Whether you’re dreaming of gliding through European vineyards on a river cruise, exploring icy
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Exclusive Offers As the owner of Lush Life Travel, a boutique travel agency affiliated with Direct Travel, I’m delighted to bring you access to exclusive offers through Direct Travel’s status as one of the largest Virtuoso luxury travel network partners. Here are some fantastic opportunities from a few of our favorite travel supplier partners: DESTINATION
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They say New Zealand is magical. I say that doesn’t even begin to cover it. I’ve just returned from an unforgettable cruise through Aotearoa, and every moment felt like a scene from a dream — full of stunning landscapes, unexpected wildlife encounters, and soul-stirring experiences. Whether you’re a wildlife lover, a history buff, a wine enthusiast,
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If Mom’s Stocking Is Empty, the Message Is Clear This week, a CNN article struck a chord: while everyone else’s stockings are filled with care, Mom’s is often the last to be stuffed — if it’s filled at all. And it’s not just about the stocking. It’s what that empty space can represent. (See
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