Vaccine Passports are Here
Happy Hallowe'en !
This week's newsletter will focus on:
1. Vaccine Passports are Here
2. AC Partners with Switch Health LAMP Kit - a game changer?
3. Travel Tuesdays: andBeyond Africa
4. Hotel of Week- Fairmont Waterfront
5. Updates on Group Trips - Portugal
6. Travel with Sheila to Newfoundland
7. Work with me at Lush Life & Schedule a Consultation
Enjoy! And let me know if I can help you plan a getaway!
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Vaccine Passports are Here
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This Friday, Air Canada sent an update to travel advisors about their partnership with Switch Health. It feels like it could be a game-changer for tests required to return to Canada.
Here's the article:
Air Canada partners with Switch Health to offer industry’s most comprehensive travel testing options
Recently announced, Air Canada introduced new testing products, including portable self-administered COVID-19 molecular and antigen test kits, through a partnership with Switch Health, a Canadian-based health care company. Using the Switch Health COVID-19 RT-LAMP Kit, customers can test themselves while travelling abroad prior to their flight to Canada to meet federal government testing entry requirements without the need to visit a foreign COVID-19 testing clinic. These tests are
conducted under the remote supervision of a Telehealth professional from Switch Health and include an electronic report suitable for travel.
Aeroplan Members have exclusive access to preferred pricing on all Switch Health testing products and the ability to redeem Aeroplan points to cover the cost of the test kits. Preferred pricing starts at $79 plus applicable taxes for the portable antigen test kit (one kit includes two tests) and at $149 plus applicable taxes for the portable RT-LAMP test kit. Members also earn 1,000 Aeroplan points on RT-PCR tests and 500 Aeroplan points on RT-LAMP and antigen test kits. Visit our
testing page to learn more about the Switch Health partnership and COVID-19 RT-LAMP kit, before booking a test or ordering a kit at switchhealth.ca/aeroplan, while redemptions can be made in the Aeroplan eStore.
See Air Canada's news release to learn more.
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Make sure you mark your calendars (and you can even sign up here) for my Lush Life Travel Tuesdays. These are special client presentations I host on zoom on Tuesdays, and regularly invite travel supplier partners to join me to help give you travel inspiration, and even start planning some travel. My Travel Tuesdays take place almost every Tuesday at 5pm (that's edt now that we're in daylight hours) - unless we have
a special accommodation for time zone, like this coming week.
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Upcoming - mark your calendars:
I'm rejigging a couple of dates. More later, but to know that what's ahead is:
Travel Trivia tbc
Travel Solo, Not Alone tbc
andBeyond - Africa Sheila welcomes Wayne Nupen, Regional Touring Director of and Beyond Africa ==> rescheduled==>on November 9,2021 at 11am edt - that's 5 pm in South Africa.
and Beyond designs personalised high-end tours in 15 countries in Africa, five in Asia and four in South America, offering discerning travellers a rare and exclusive experience of the world as it should be. We own and operate 29 extraordinary lodges and camps in iconic safari, scenic and island destinations in Africa and South America. This enables us to positively impact more than 9 million acres of wildlife land and 2 000 kilometres of coastline.
Hotel of the Week - Fairmont Waterfront and - Virtuoso "Best of the Best" Hotel Catalog
Vancouver is a vibrant city blessed with a spectacular harbor, lush city parks, and magnificent coastal mountains. Take it all in with the relaxed luxury and incredible views at the Fairmont Waterfront. Guest rooms overlook the North Shore Mountains, inner harbor, or rooftop garden and sparkling
city skyline. Ideal for pre- and post-cruise stays, the hotel is connected to the Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal and is steps from Stanley Park, the seawall, and historic Gastown. Don’t miss ARC restaurant for fresh, regionally inspired cuisine incorporating herbs from the hotel’s 2,100-square-foot herb garden and rooftop honeybee apiary.
See https://www.virtuoso.com/advisor/sheilagallanthalloran/travel/luxury-hotels/6164113/fairmont-waterfront
Virtuoso travelers receive: For
2021:
- Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
- Full breakfast daily for two guests per bedroom
- $100 USD equivalent Food & Beverage credit to be utilized during stay (not combinable, no cash value if not redeemed in full. Credit may be used in ARC Restaurant, ARC Lounge or In-Room Dining)
- Early check-in/late check-out, subject to availability
- Complimentary Wi-Fi access for duration of stay
Many of these perks and amenities are only available when you book your stay through a Virtuoso travel advisor like Sheila.
Fairmont Waterfront - Stay + Save - Valid for Travel Now Through 31 Aug 2022
- Take advantage of our 4th night free available now for travel to August 31, 2022.
It's all about wide open spaces and in Vancouver, we've got plenty. From Jericho Beach to Deep Cove, VanDusen Gardens and beyond. Visiting the Canadian Rockies or Whistler? Book now and save on an extended stay at
Fairmont Waterfront!
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- Unparalleled harbour + mountain views
- Heated rooftop pool
- Eco-friendly and authentically Vancouver
- Offering relaxed west coast luxury
- Connecting you to the community + nature
Blackout dates apply, promotions may not be combined.
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Do you know about the Virtuoso hotel catalog? Virtuoso hotels are the world’s best places to stay. Intimate retreats, sustainable safari camps, gorgeous beach resorts … and so much more. There’s a world of dream stays to discover within Virtuoso’s curated collection of more than 1,400 hotels, resorts, lodges, villas, camps, and private islands. Ready to go? Your next getaway starts here. And remember - if you book through me, as your Virtuoso travel advisor, I can negotiate special perks on your behalf!
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Group Trips Being Developed
The AMA Waterways group to France is leaving next week - Nov.6.21.
And, for Portugal.
LONG STAY IN PORTUGAL
I have an 8 week package Jan.25.22-Mar.23.22 available for Faro, Portugal - with air for Toronto (we can do addons from Ottawa). This will give you an overview, but pricing and availability would have to be confirmed. So let me know if you'd like to go.
Albufeira is a coastal city in the southern Algarve region of Portugal. It’s a former fishing village that has become a major holiday destination, with sandy beaches and a busy nightlife strip. Local fishermen now use the modern marina, also a base for diving, dolphin-watching, and boat trips. It's surrounded by candy-colored apartments, with a waterfront promenade.
price per person (min 2 pax):
Staying at Villa Petra in studio apartment
Single occupancy CAD$ 6800.00 + $ 599.00 taxes
Double occupancy CAD$ 4000.00 + $ 599.00 taxes
Add cost for 1 pax transfer airport – hotel (one way) CAD$ 60.00
price per person (min 2 pax):
Staying at Jardim do Vau in one bedroom apartment
Single occupancy CAD$ 6950.00 + $ 599.00 taxes
Double occupancy CAD$ 4050.00 + $ 599.00 taxes
Add cost for 1 pax transfer airport – hotel (one way) CAD$ 80.00
The package includes:
International flight from Toronto to Faro with Air Transat in economy class including 1 piece of luggage without fee.
Private transfers as per the itinerary with English speaking assistance
56 nights’ accommodation in first class hotel with no meals
Service charges
The package does not include:
Additional excursions and meals other than those indicated
Airport and hotel porterage
Telephone calls, laundry, and other items of a personal nature
Gratuities to driver, guides, and restaurant staff
Any travel insurance including Covid-19 tests and quarantine expenses.
Items not mentioned above
Pricing and availability would have to be confirmed - so if this interests you, please let me know right away.
Still coming - a 2023 trip to Southeast Asia. I'm working with my partners at Abercrombie and Kent to build a trip to Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos for October 2023. This will be an opportunity to travel alone, together. All rooms for solo travelers. Details to come over the next week or so.
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Travel with Sheila to Newfoundland
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Did you miss my presentation?
We had a terrific discussion about my two groups to Newfoundland. It made me so excited to be bringing people to my home province of Newfoundland. And fellow Newfoundlander, Carla Brake, the Director of Globus business development, helped me share the enthusiasm and love of our home.
The excitement was contagious with my clients too. I have a couple of dozen people confirmed. There are several friend groups, husbands and wives, moms and daughters, sister groups, and solo travelers all coming along.
It's going to be so much fun. Wanna come?
If you’re looking to travel to Newfoundland, and visit my home province with me, come “Travel with Sheila” from Corner Brook to St. John’s, Newfoundland. Spots are limited though, so if this interests you, please let me know. This will sell out.
I will be escorting two tours to my home province on:
* September 7-18, 2022 Newfoundland & Labrador, and
* May29-Jun.10, 2023 Newfoundland & Labrador w Iceberg Festival.
Here are the full details details and flyers
Watch the video - and - let me know if you'd like a remaining spot!
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When You Work with Lush Life
When you work with Sheila at Lush Life Travel, you get access to our in-depth knowledge, honed over 16 years experience in travel (with another 20 years in financial services). Atop our foundation of financial risk management skills; we have layered the bricks to build a wall of travel knowledge and relationships. We leverage all of our expertise to help you live your lush life through travel.
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Live a Lush Life - Travel!
Lush regards,
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