weekly ezine

Explore Canada Like Never Before — Right in Your Own Backyard! 🇨🇦🚢

I had a fantastic time on CTV Ottawa Morning recently chatting about how Canadians don’t need to leave the country to have world-class travel experiences. From icy adventures to urban luxury, our own backyard is full of unforgettable escapes. ❄️ Cruise Your Way Across Canada Whether you’re after rugged expedition vibes or scenic river cruising,

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January 18 – Some Offers from my Travel Partners

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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Set Your 2026 Travel Goals — Real Places, Real Magic

𝑺𝒆𝒕 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒓 2026 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒗𝒆𝒍 𝑮𝒐𝒂𝒍𝒔 — 𝑹𝒆𝒂𝒍 𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒄𝒆𝒔, 𝑹𝒆𝒂𝒍 𝑴𝒂𝒈𝒊𝒄 Dear Lush Lifers, Travel goals aren’t just itineraries — they’re intentions.   They help you: * Break the everyday routine * Reclaim a sense of wonder * Grow through experience, not just escape * Connect with culture, nature, and yourself Whether you’re craving a sunset

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Sleep Better—At Home and While You Travel

Sleep is one of those things we think we’re managing… until we realize we’re not. And as someone who works with busy, high-performing clients—and travels frequently myself—I’m always interested in small, practical ways to improve sleep quality.   Over the holidays, my daughter encouraged me to try mouth taping—a wellness trend that’s been gaining traction

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January 4 – Some Offers from my Travel Partners

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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From Shattered to Stunning: The Travel Story That Might Reshape Your 2026

Some places stay with you—not because of what they are, but because of what they overcame. Back in early December, I boarded the Hawke’s Bay Express (off a Silversea cruise), and arrived in Napier, New Zealand—a small coastal city with one of the most extraordinary comeback stories I’ve ever encountered.  In 1931, Napier was struck

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December 28 – Some Offers from my Partners

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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What Gehry’s Legacy Teaches Us About Leaving a Mark — and What Really Matters

What Gehry’s Legacy Teaches Us About Leaving a Mark — and What Really Matters   There’s been a quiet moment of reflection across the world of design and travel. With the passing of Frank Gehry — the Toronto‑born, world‑renowned architect who forever changed skylines from Toronto to Bilbao to Los Angeles — I’m reminded that

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