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If you’ve ever said “cruising’s not my thing,” you’re not alone—and you might be exactly who expedition cruising was made for. Forget what you think you know about cruises. These aren’t floating cities filled with slot machines and deck-chair scrambles. Expedition cruises are built for the curious, not the conventional. These small ships—often carrying fewer […]

From spreadsheets to safaris… and I’ve never looked back. I’m Sheila Gallant-Halloran, founder of Lush Life Travel. Before I started designing once-in-a-lifetime adventures for my clients, I worked as an actuary—calculating mortality rates and managing financial risk. In 2006, I had a moment of clarity. I didn’t want to spend my life forecasting loss. I

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 of the

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 of the

  There’s something magical about starting a river cruise in Paris. Before even stepping aboard the beautiful AmaDante, we soaked up every sparkling moment of the City of Light—and every buttery croissant. At Hotel Le Bristol Paris, we were welcomed like royalty. A junior suite connecting to a second room gave us ample space to

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 of the

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 of the

❄️ Antarctica Surprised Me I went to Antarctica to see it. To witness the white. The wildlife. The wonder of reaching the end of the earth. But what I didn’t expect… was how it would make me feel. In November 2024, I traveled to the White Continent with Lindblad Expeditions. I was prepared for the