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With just a day and a half in Buenos Aires, we packed in as much as possible while savoring the charm of this vibrant city. Our early arrival allowed us to explore beyond our riverside hotel in Puerto Madero and venture into the lively Palermo neighborhood. At CasSur Palermo, we witnessed a touching tribute to […]

I had a lot of fun sharing my perspectives about trends in the travel industry with Travel Courier. See the article here: https://travelcourier.ca/four-notable-trends-shaping-the-travel-industry/ “Fresh from attending Virtuoso Travel Week, Sheila Gallant-Halloran of Lush Life Travel reveals some of the top trends that are shaping the luxury travel industry from safari spots that go far beyond

I’m still recovering from the marathon that is Virtuoso Travel Week. This annual event in Las Vegas is a whirlwind, and I’m here to tell you that what happens in Vegas most definitely doesn’t stay in Vegas (shoutout to comedian Dane Cook for that one)! The connections, updates, and innovations I absorbed are already being

What Happens in Vegas…   Did you miss my newsletter last Sunday? Sorry I wasn’t able to send. I’ve just completed the week long marathon that is Virtuoso Travel Week, and I’m here to tell you that what happens in Vegas doesn’t stay in Vegas – and I’m telling everyone (a la comic, Dane Cook.)

Last week, I took the plunge and applied for my Nexus card, and had my first interview at Ottawa International Airport (@flyyow). Have you applied for yours yet? If not, the process is quite straightforward so far. Here’s how to do it: Start Online: Begin by visiting the U.S. government page via the Canadian government’s

Miraval resorts are known for their equine experiences. I’m not a horse rider at all, but felt I had to learn more about what Miraval offers. And yes, they do offer both riding and non-riding equine experiences, and they are all open to non-riders, beginners, or experienced riders.   The experience I chose to do

I’m just back from a glorious 4 days at Miraval Austin Wellness Resort. And I’ve learned a little about self-care for dummies! The dummy in this situation is me. Maybe you might see yourself in that characterization too, but, read this as a self-schooling.                      

Besides my wonderful acknowledgement as a Virtuoso Cruise Icon last month, and the reward trip to Tahiti (see more below), I’ve also been honoured to be nominated for top Virtuoso advisor in sustainable tourism.   See press coverage here https://www.paxnews.com/news/people/two-canadian-direct-travel-advisors-nominated-virtuoso-travel-awards   So, I thought it would be good to share some info with you about