Travel Solo, Never Alone - Sheila's Travel Ideas for Your Lush Life

Published: Sun, 05/26/19

Vision Travel/ Lush Life Sunday Ezine

May 26, 2019

Travel Solo, Never Alone

SHEILA

GALLANT-HALLORAN

Executive Producer, and Luxury Travel Advisor

Contact me to arrange your complimentary consultation. www.lushlife.ca

sheila.gh@visiontravel.ca

613-837-0699

Travel Solo, Never Alone

Tomorrow, I'm hosting On the Go Tours to share what's new with their solo traveler program - travel solo, never alone.

On the Go has always had a roommate program, as well as a 'your own room' option. But now they are also offering your own room at no extra charge on specific tours and dates.

Solo travelers come in all shapes, sizes, and from all walks of life. Some have no travel partner - either because of divorce, death, or life circumstances or choices. Some have a travel partner who cannot/ will no travel - we don't always have the same money, time, and ability to take a break from responsibilities at the same time. Some have a partner but want a break and/or explore their own interests, before coming back together. And there's something for everyone.

But traveling solo is far from traveling alone.

Travelling by yourself can sometimes be a daunting prospect. Especially in non-English-speaking countries and places with a high culture shock factor. That's where group tours are a saviour. Being part of an organised group provides security and peace of mind when traveling. And with On the Go's award-winning group tours, you have the perfect choice if you're traveling solo.

Join us to learn more! (And yes - solo and couples/ friends are welcomed to learn about On the Go in general!)

Cruises I'm Working on this Week

I work on many cruises each week. I thought it'd be interesting to share with you where some of my clients are going - maybe it might inspire you to plan a trip. Lemme know if you'd like to chat.

Here are 7 examples:

1.) Lindblad Expeditions - an expedition cruise of Patagonia leaving this October

2.) U by Uniworld - The Danube Flow river cruise sailing from Budapest to Regensburg this September

3.) Silversea Expeditions - Lisbon to London (Tower Bridge) with visits to Bordeaux, Saint Malo, and more sailing next May

4.) Regent Cruises - Pink Sands and Crystal Seas sailing from New York to Miami, visiting Bermuda, St Kitts, Grenada and more sailing this November

5.) AMA Waterways - Enticing Douro river cruise with 3 nights in Lisbon sailing next November

6.) Adventure Canada - Wild Labrador and Greenland - a fab expedition cruise with kayaking options too sailing this September

7.) Goway Travel - a 10 day tour of Egypt, including a 5 night river cruise of the Nile - traveling currently

Let me know if either of these interest you, and you'd like to go!

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sheila@lushlife.ca
613-837-0699

Land Tours I'm Working on this Week

I work on many land tours each week too. I thought it'd be interesting to share with you where some of my clients are going - maybe it might inspire you to plan a trip. Lemme know if you wanna go.

Here are 4 examples:

1.) Hawaii at Christmas - a family getaway to Oahu and Maui, with suggestions for luaus, whale tours, as well as "bike the crater" sunset tours and "Road to Hana" drive too

2.) Disney family getaway - a July holiday getaway for a family to Disney

3.) Tauck Castles & Kings - mom and daughter getaway to London and Paris this summer

4.) Australia customized trip - with snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef, and hiking through the rain forest

Let me know if either of these interest you, and you'd like to go!

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sheila@lushlife.ca
613-837-0699

WAIT LIST, ANYONE?

Dashing through the Danube River Cruise for 2019 Christmas Markets

We are SOLD OUT on our allotment for our December 6, 2019 river cruise -Dashing through the Danube with Shepherd's Fashions, CityLine's Lynn Spence, Live Smart's Kathy Smart, and Inspiration in Action's Kathie Donovan.

BUT...... There's a possibility one or two cabins might get released. There were a couple of cabins that were sold to "outsiders" (before we took over the ship with our large group), and Uniworld is reaching out to those folks.

If you want to be on the wait list in case these already confirmed folks decide to move to another date, please email me straight away. Full details on the website. See

Check out the updated link

Upcoming Travel Chats

We've planned some Travel Chats.

First, some river cruise info sessions.

Scenic River Cruises - info session

Tue, 28 May 2019

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT

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Emerald River Cruises - info session

Wed, 29 May 2019

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM EDT

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Secondly, some solo travel gatherings.

"Travel as a Solo, but not Alone" - coffee and confab gatherings - as well as some adventure travel evenings.

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I've had some interest in returning to the morning gatherings in the east end of Ottawa at Cafe Latte Cino.

There's free parking, and accessible entry - plus the coffee and food is yummy. And I love supporting independent coffee houses. And - they've just been named Ottawa's favourite breakfast and brunch place by "Ottawa Life."

Join us at a solo traveler coffee & confab gathering. These are really informal gatherings without a formal presentation. It's a chance to meet and greet, and share some travel tips and travel ideas.

Mon., Jun 17

9:30 am - 11:00 am

Cafe Latte Cino

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Tues., Jul 02

9:30 am - 11:00 am

Cafe Latte Cino

details to follow

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Other events coming up at Ale will have adventure travel evenings, focusing on the solo traveler. Perhaps you'd like to go to Egypt or Morocco, or maybe Africa? I've sent some groups to Morocco, as well as Vietnam and Cambodia, with On the Go Tours.

On the Go has always been solo-friendly - on all their tours, they offer a 'share' program where they will match you up with another solo traveler of the same sex. They also have low solo supplements if you want your own room. But they've just introduced a new iteration too where they'll offer special solo traveler dates on select tours on select dates where they'll only have solo travelers, and each solo traveler can have their own room at no extra charge.

Hope you can join us.

Mon., May 27th with

On the Go Tours at

Ale - Amberwood Lounge & Eatery

6 pm - 8 pm

Solo Traveler Evening

get ticket

Mon., Sept.9th with

On the Go Tours at

Ale - Amberwood Lounge & Eatery

6 pm- 8 pm

Solo Traveler Evening

details to follow

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sheila@lushlife.ca

613-837-0699.

See more info on events

Upcoming Group Trips

Explore Machu Picchu -July 6.2019 - Travel to Peru, and Explore Machu Picchu by Scenic Train - with a one day hike option. See here https://www.lushlife.ca/explore-machu-picchu/ See Machu Picchu by scenic train. What a terrific way to travel and explore. If you're interested in joining us on this group trip, please advise asap as we are already ordering the one-day optional hike permits for the Inca Trail (you can get a taste of hiking if you wish, but it's optional - however, the option does require an Inca Trail permit, and they are going fast this year.)

Rocky Mountaineer - September 22, 2019 - Join us for the gold leaf ! See here https://www.lushlife.ca/touring-rocky-mountaineer/

Dashing through the Danube - December 6, 2019 - Join us for Christmas markets cruise with the folks from Shepherds' Fashions. https://www.lushlife.ca/beauty-inside-out/

Contact Sheila at sheila.gh@visiontravel.ca or 613-837-0699.

Verified Virtuoso Client Testimonials

I love getting client reviews. Such as this one. (Thanks, Gabbie!)

Italy food and wine tour

By: Gabbie

Reviewed on: 27 Sep 2018

Sheila gives it her best. I am a solo traveler and she made sure all the details were taken care of. She is very well versed in the different programs available as well as discount for solos

Travel end date: 21 Sep 2018

Kindly see more verified testimonials here from my clients:

On The Go Tours | Travel - What A Feeling!

Sincerely,

Sheila Gallant-Halloran
Vision Travel/ Lush Life
sheila.gh@visiontravel.ca
613-837-0699