Travelweek Asked Advisors About Discovery Calls. Here’s What I Told Them. [PHOTO: Sheila aboard a river ship at dusk, Pont Saint-Bénézet and the Palais des Papes in Avignon behind her] Travelweek recently asked advisors across the country the same question: what actually happens on a Discovery Call with a new client? I was one […]
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A Virtuoso Cruise Icon and former actuary explains what a river and expedition cruise travel advisor actually does behind the scenes — from monitoring water levels to negotiating supplier disruptions in real time.
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Former actuary turned three-time Virtuoso Cruise Icon Sheila Gallant-Halloran has sailed the ships, met the founders, and toured the icebreakers she recommends. Here’s why that firsthand experience — not a search engine — is what actually protects your next big trip.
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Sheila Gallant-Halloran earned her Tauck certification on one of Tauck’s own river cruises — not a webinar. Years later, after sailing with Arthur and Ronni Tauck themselves, she recently re-certified. Here’s why that still matters when she recommends a trip to you.
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There’s something wonderfully nostalgic about Etch A Sketch Day. For many of us, it brings back memories of twisting those little white knobs, trying to create something beautiful on a blank screen. Sometimes the lines went exactly where we wanted. Sometimes they didn’t. But every masterpiece started the same way—with an empty canvas and
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“Excellent arrangements as always!” Discover why thoughtful planning—from the perfect hotel in the Azores to an unforgettable National Geographic-Lindblad expedition—creates travel experiences clients remember long after they return home.
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This past Thursday, I had the pleasure of participating in not one, but two Cruise Mastery panels focused on helping newer travel advisors become more confident selling cruise travel. Somewhere between the morning session and the evening discussion, I found myself returning to one of the most powerful lessons I discuss with clients planning meaningful
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Antarctica or the Arctic? Both are extraordinary, remote, and life-changing — but they offer very different experiences. This guide compares the two polar regions, explains why choosing the right expedition cruise matters, and reveals why South Georgia often becomes the highlight of the journey.
Client Spotlight: Antarctica Expedition Cruise on National Geographic Resolution ❄️🐧❤️ “A great trip.” There’s nothing better than hearing that a journey delivered exactly what it should. Sam recently returned from an Antarctica expedition cruise aboard National Geographic Resolution — one of the world’s most advanced luxury expedition ships — and shared these kind words: “Great
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Tobi looked at me this morning like, “What are you doing… and where are we going next?” Honestly… fair question. Sundays are for slowing down, recharging, and giving yourself permission to dream a little bigger. While you rest today, take a moment to think about your next adventure. Because the best trips don’t start at
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