Thank you, Kathryn Folliott and Travelweek for your wonderful profile of me in this week’s edition, and sharing some of my memories in the world of travel. There’s more to come, I’m sure – but it’s been a wild and great adventure thus far. And – happy 50th anniversary to your publication! […]
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Adventure Calls We all love a good vacation. But sometimes we crave an adventure. Imagine delving below the frigid waters of eastern Greenland in a custom-built submarine, touring the Pyramids with an Egyptologist guide, or hiking through friendly Sherpa villages in the Himalayas. Ready to take the road less traveled? As your Virtuoso advisor, Sheila
It was great to be at Virtuoso Travel on Tour at the Four Seasons Hotel Toronto this week , and reconnect with friends who just happen to be colleagues and preferred partners. Being in Toronto at Virtuoso Travel on Tour allowed me to meet with Virtuoso partners from around the world – the best of
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AMA’s land program includes the hotel with breakfast, a city tour, and transfer to ship. It also has the services of the cruise manager. For AMA’s pre or post cruise stay, they note: *Our land packages include * overnight stays at 4- and 5-star hotels conveniently located near the major sites; * daily breakfast at
Last week, I’d shared a week in Provence https://lushlife.ca/a-week-in-provence/ . A Week in Provence And this week, I thought I’d share part deux. Last week, I shared about visiting Lyon, as well as wine tasting in Beaujolais, a visit to Vienne, and a train trip to Tournon sur Rhone, and put in a lot
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I’m just back from a week in Provence. And I must say, in spite of the France labour strikes, we had a marvelous time. We sailed from Lyon to Arles, with a pre-cruise night in Lyon at the superb International hotel. And we boarded the AMA Kristina in Lyon to sail southbound. We had a
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Spring is coming (I hope – it’s snowing outside my window as I write this), but one thing is certain – Amsterdam is planning for the tulips. Do you want to go see them? You can discover the vibrant colors and lively atmosphere of tulip season in the Netherlands from March 23 to
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This week, I attended a trade presentation with my Business Development Managers from Viking Cruises, as well as Royal Irish (& Scottish) Tours. It’s a trend to have non-competing travel partners double-up for cross country presentations of what’s new to travel advisors like myself. My BDMs from Viking, Jordana Botting, and Royal Irish
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In 2023, we’re all for chasing the thrill that comes with discovering a new place or revisiting a favorite destination in an unexpected way. My colleagues at Virtuoso asked some of my friends and travel advisors and industry pros to share about the locales that have them packing their bags. So, I thought
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Have an Awe Venture What kind of world explorer will you be? Whether you choose to navigate icebergs by Zodiac in the Arctic, discover a whole new side of Puerto Rico, or spot koalas on Kangaroo Island, these epic adventures are tailor-made for the voyager within. While you’re rediscovering awe this year, Sheila and
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