Last week, I shared some thoughts about why you shouldn’t book a trip yourself. I shared that most people are motivated by the fact that they want to have the trip they truly want. They tend to focus on all the details of decisions – the time and effort to decide how to travel, when to […]
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If we’ve worked together on a trip before, you hopefully know the value of working with me. The biggest question I address with prospective clients to working with a travel advisor is: “Why Wouldn’t I Do It Myself?” Most people are motivated by the fact that they want to have the trip they truly want.
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I like to make sure all new clients know how I work, and what I do to help you organize, book, and ensure you enjoy the holiday as much as possible. Please let me share some info with you. As owner of Lush Life Travel (an affiliate of Vision/ Direct Travel, and a top partner
If you’d like to chat about a vacation, please know that our first discovery call is key to having a successful trip. The 1st step of my process is to get to know you. I delve into your travel preferences , interests, and must-haves. https://lushlife.ca/our-process/ I learn about your past travel experiences (what went well,
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I was answering a prospective client’s question about why she should use a travel advisor to book her river cruise. I shared this info with her, and thought I should pass along to you. Travel during CoVid is complicated: The amount of work required by a travel advisor is at least 3 times what it
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When you work with Sheila at Lush Life Travel, you get access to our in-depth knowledge, honed over 15 years experience in travel (with another 20 years in financial services) . Malcolm Gladwell’s Outliers states “ten thousand hours is the magic number of greatness.” We have invested that time (and money) to master our travel skills. Atop our foundation of financial
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Are you watching the Olympics from Tokyo this past week? It’s inspiring, isn’t it? The Canadian women are rocking it – and we have the most decorated Canadian Olympian just getting her 7th medal in the pool last night. Go, Penny Oleksiak https://www.cbc.ca/sports/olympics/summer/aquatics/swimming/penny-oleksiak-womens-medley-relay-olympics-swimming-day-9-heroux-1.6125843 It’s so amazing to watch the years of training, and dedication, get called
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Review/ Validation Service If you have decided on a DIY trip but you want a professional to review it, I offer this service billed out on an hourly basis. This service includes: Are you spending the right time in all the right places? Are you using the best most reliable travel companies? Have you reviewed
My Virtuoso Profile – “A Travel Advisor on Why Sustainable Tourism Matters” Expert insight on how to travel with a purpose. “Instead of Fly and Flop, my travel mantra is Stop and Sop,” says Virtuoso advisor Sheila Gallant-Halloran. “Sop up the culture and experience, immersing yourself wherever you are.” Gallant-Halloran, a travel advisor for
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Thinking of all of the connections I have made in the world of travel, as I continue to continuously improve my knowledge and skills during this quieter time. It was great to meet Peter Greenberg at Virtuoso Travel Week a few years ago. I always have attended in-person trainings and events around the world.
