IN PERSON EVENTS
Coming up:
River Cruising 101 with Sheila Gallant-Halloran
Shenkman Arts Centre Ottawa, ON – Sunday, Feb 22 from 2:30 pm to 4 pm EST
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Discover the joy of river cruising with expert Sheila Gallant-Halloran. Insights, tips & 2026–27 group sailings. Feb 22 at Shenkman!
🌊 River Cruising 101 with Sheila Gallant-Halloran
Thursday, February 22 • 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Shenkman Arts Centre, Orleans
Emmy & Victor Abboud Music Studio
Curious about river cruising but not sure where to start? Whether you’re dreaming of drifting through Europe’s storybook towns or discovering ancient wonders along the Nile, this exclusive afternoon session is your chance to dive into the world of river cruising — hosted by Canadian river cruise expert Sheila Gallant-Halloran of Lush Life Travel.
Join Sheila for an intimate and informative talk covering the essentials of river cruising — from what to expect on board, to how to choose the right cruise line, ship, and itinerary for you.
🌍 What to Expect:
🔹 River Cruising 101: Sheila will walk you through what makes river cruising so unique — including the differences between the Rhine, Danube, Seine, Mekong, Nile, and more.
🔹 Insider Advice: Drawing from her years of experience — and hundreds of clients she’s guided on the rivers — Sheila will help you understand what style of river cruise best fits your travel personality.
🔹 Expert Perspective: As the only Canadian travel advisor invited to last year’s ASTA River Cruise Expo in Vienna, Sheila gained behind-the-scenes access to the world’s top river cruise brands. She’s heading to Amsterdam in March for the 2026 edition — ready to bring even more insight back to you.
📰 Read more: How a Canadian Travel Advisor gained major insights at ASTA’s River Cruise Expo in Vienna
🔹 Hosted Group Cruises: Sheila will also share details about some of her personally escorted group sailings, including:
• Egypt – November 2026 (Nile River with land extensions)
• Festive Rhine – November 2027 (Europe’s magical Christmas markets)
• Additional 2026–2027 departures in planning for the Danube, Douro, and beyond
🔹 Q&A Time: Bring your questions! Sheila will offer personal recommendations and travel planning tips to help you map out your next unforgettable journey.
✨ Why Attend:
✔️ Learn how to choose the perfect river cruise for your interests and travel style
✔️ Get real, firsthand insight — not just brochures and buzzwords
✔️ Hear about upcoming group departures you can join
✔️ Connect with fellow travelers and start dreaming about 2026–2027
✔️ Leave with inspiration, clarity, and a better understanding of the value and joy of river cruising
📍 Presentations begin at 2:30 PM — arrive a few minutes early to grab your seat and say hello!
📩 Want to reserve your spot? Email sheila@lushlife.ca or register online here.
From Wild Horses to Icebergs: Exploring Canada’s Remote Edges
Join us for an inspiring evening of expedition travel with Adventure Canada, a proudly Canadian company specializing in small-ship journeys to the wildest and most remote corners of our country — and beyond.
Hosted by Sheila Gallant-Halloran of Lush Life Travel at Café Amore, this Travel Talk Social invites you to discover Canada’s rugged coastlines, rich cultures, and extraordinary wildlife through the lens of true expedition cruising with Nathan Bowler of Adventure Canada.
Together, we’ll journey to places few travellers ever reach, including:
🐎 Sable Island and its legendary wild horses
🦭 Newfoundland & Labrador
🛶 Haida Gwaii, home to ancient culture and dramatic coastal wilderness
🏔 Torngat Mountains National Park
🧊 Greenland, where towering icebergs meet Arctic traditions
Learn what makes expedition cruising with a Canadian-owned company so distinctive — from expert guides and meaningful cultural connections to wildlife encounters and access only small ships can provide.
This evening is perfect for curious explorers, nature lovers, photographers, and anyone who thinks cruising isn’t for them — until they hear these stories.
Come for the coffee and pastries, stay for the inspiration, and leave dreaming about Canada’s most remote edges.
RECENT PAST EVENTS
Feb.5, 2026 with Lindblad Expeditions
Feb.4, 2026 with Windstar Cruises and AMA Waterways
Watch these recent virtual presentations from LUSH LIFE TRAVEL and her travel supplier friends.
Australia, New Zealand, and South Pacific
Australia- Southern World Sheila is joined by Peter Askin of Southern World. recorded June 09, 2020
Live Australia-Southern World Watch here
New Zealand-Southern World Sheila is joined by Peter Askin of Southern World . recorded July 14, 2020
Live New Zealand-Southern World watch
Live Brando Resort – Watch
Watch these recent virtual presentations from LUSH LIFE TRAVEL and her adventure travel supplier friends.
Lindblad Expeditions – Iceland – Sheila is joined by Lesa Bain of Lindblad – recorded August 04, 2020 Watch Here
Lindblad Expeditions – Galapagos & Alaska – Sheila is joined by Lesa Bain of Lindblad – recorded May 19, 2020 – Watch here
Quark Expeditions – Antarctica – Sheila is joined by Cara Matthew of Quark – recorded July 21, 2020 Watch here
Quark Expeditions – Greenland – Sheila is joined by Cara Matthew of Quark – recorded June 02, 2020 Watch here
Big Five Tours – Northern Peru & Morocco & Kenya – Sheila is joined by Ashish Sanghrajka of Big Five – recorded May 12, 2020 – Watch here
Hurtigruten Expeditions Watch here
Shamwari Game Reserve – Vision/ Direct Travel and African Travel visit Shamwari – recorded July 08, 2020 Live from Safari
Silversea Cruises – Sheila is joined by Karl of Silversea – recorded June 16, 2020 Watch here
Intrepid Travel – Sheila is joined by Kazundra Brown of Intrepid – recorded June 23, 2020 Watch here
Great Canadian Trails – recorded Feb.16.21
Watch these recent virtual presentations from LUSH LIFE TRAVEL and her cruising travel supplier friends.
Oceania Cruises – Sheila is joined by Katherine of Oceania – recorded June 25, 2020 Watch here
AMA Waterways – A Taste of Bordeaux
Beginner’s Guide to River Cruising – Sheila presents her beginner’s guide – recorded June 30, 2020 Watch here
Springtime in Paris – Sheila presents ways to visit Paris in springtime – recorded May 26, 2020 Watch here
Silversea Cruises Watch here
Silversea Cruises – Vietnam – Watch here
Watch these recent virtual presentations from LUSH LIFE TRAVEL and her tour & hotel travel supplier friends.
Can Link -Hotels, Villas, Long Term Stays
PAST EVENTS
Do you want to travel as a solo, but not alone? Not sure where to go, or how to go when you’re alone? Maybe you’re looking for travel ideas, and/or maybe travel partners? Then please join this week’s informal coffee gathering at Cafe Latte Cino: Travel as a Solo, But Not Alone – Coffee & Confab.
Sheila will be on hand to help with some travel ideas, and share possible group trip ideas. She’ll also help guide attendees on queries they should ask/ investigate with perspective travel partners – whether you are looking to share a room, or have a solo room.
Join us for this informal coffee gathering.
Cafe Latte Cino