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 week:
Where to eat and stay in Malta https://e.virtuosoemail.com/where-to-eat-and-stay-in-malta?ecid=ACsprvvK-H6BafGQX_asfURQLBTkkOvZY78mFsYQHYv7Paw9pyEqYSD51l64srzXyYRrLQdeNSAj
SMALL OCEAN CRUISE Partners of the week:
Windstar https://www.windstarcruises.com/reduced-single-supplement/
120% of Double Occupancy Fares
Do you love to travel, but like the privacy of your own sanctuary without paying high single supplements? Do you like guided tours with lots of insightful nuggets? Or do you prefer wandering through off-the-beaten path villages and discovering on your own? Or do you just want to relax on the beach, with mojito in hand?
As a solo traveler, you have the freedom to travel when and how you want. Right now is the time to book an extraordinary journey full of wonder and adventure. Standard single occupancy fares are 175%* of double occupancy fares, but with these fantastic specials, you can book your own room for only 120%* of double occupancy fares.
Like sailing on your own private yacht with just 148 to 342 guests, you’ll traverse picturesque shorelines, stopping at stunning intimate ports with boundless options to take an enriching shore excursion, a private tour, or perhaps choose to spend the day relaxing on sunny teak decks while appreciating genuine, personalized service. And if you choose to participate, there’s even a special dinner on board for solo guests so you can get acquainted with others who share your independent spirit and love of travel.
RIVER CRUISE Partner of the week:
Avalon https://www.avalonwaterways.com/solo-traveler/
River Cruises for Singles & Solo Travelers
Set your adventurous spirit free by sailing solo on an Avalon Waterways river cruise. Avalon Waterways celebrates solo cruisers by waiving the single supplement on most Europe departures and select sailings on the Mekong in Southeast Asia.
Join other solo cruisers, like you*, who choose to travel solo and discover diverse destinations while weaving along the world’s wondrous waterways. When you go solo, Avalon Waterways’ Cruise Directors and expert Local Guides will be on-hand to help you turn big dreams into even bigger (and better) memories. And, speaking of dreams, Avalon reserves staterooms for each departure to accommodate solo travelers, including our award-winning Panorama SuitesSM with unmatched views – unlike other river cruise operators who limit your cabin choices.
EXPEDITION CRUISE Partner of the week:
Lindblad Expeditions – https://www.virtuoso.com/advisor/sheilagallanthalloran/suppliers/2364/national-geographic-lindblad-expeditions
Whether you’re experienced at solo travel or trying it for the first time, our welcoming on-board community and many group activities make traveling on your own a comfortable and rewarding experience.
Travel solo, not alone
All of our voyages are thoughtfully developed to make solo travel easy and engaging—from open seating in the dining room to small exploration groups that inspire mingling.
https://www.expeditions.com/plan/solo-travelers
TOUR PARTNER of the Week:
Intrepid Travel – see https://www.virtuoso.com/advisor/sheilagallanthalloran/suppliers/15796379/intrepid-travel
Got the urge to travel but no one to do it with? You’re not alone – over 50% of our travellers go solo.
There’s nothing like the thrill of setting off for a solo adventure. But we get it – it can be a little nerve-wracking, not to mention the effort of planning everything yourself. That’s why our trips are geared towards solo explorers. With a legendary leader pumped to show you around, a balance between immersive activities and ‘you’ time, and a tight bunch of like-minded travellers to share the journey, you get the best of both worlds: the freedom of going it alone with the support and safety of a group. What are you waiting for?
https://www.virtuoso.com/tours/18121249/premium-sri-lanka
HOTEL of the week:
Body Holiday – See https://www.virtuoso.com/advisor/sheilagallanthalloran/hotels/15268576/bodyholiday
And check out the September Solo program At BodyHoliday Feature Months 2025
LUXURY experience of the week:
Luxury Gold https://www.virtuoso.com/advisor/sheilagallanthalloran/tours/16864665/inspiring-australia
https://www.luxurygold.com/en-ca/tours/inspiring-australia
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