weekly ezine

🌟When a Caricature Captures More Than a Face 🌟

A fun reflection on travel, identity, and what really shapes the journeys we design   Recently, I joined the latest trend — creating a caricature version of myself. What started as a bit of fun quickly became something more meaningful. Because when I looked at it, I didn’t just see a cartoon face… I saw […]

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February 8 – 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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February 1 – 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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Why Classical Music Hits Different When You’re Grieving… or Glowing

When words fall short, music speaks. Neuroscientists have found that classical music engages entirely different brain regions depending on whether you’re in grief or joy. One piece of music—say, a Rachmaninoff concerto—can feel like a lifeline in sorrow or an exaltation in happiness. That’s not just magic. That’s neurology. And now, more than ever, travellers

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Confirmed — and Counting Down! ✨🚢

I’m officially booked to attend the 2026 ASTA River Cruise Expo in Amsterdam this March — and I couldn’t be more excited to return!   Last year in Vienna, I was honoured to be the only Canadian travel advisor invited to this world-class event. đź“° Read the Travel Courier feature: đź”— How a Canadian Travel

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January 25 – 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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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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