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SHEILA
GALLANT-HALLORAN
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Executive Producer, and Luxury Travel Advisor
Contact me to arrange your complimentary consultation. www.lushlife.ca
sheila.gh@visiontravel.ca
613-837-0699
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Even in these uncertain times, we still believe in the allure of travel.
We need things to dream about - to hope, and yes to plan. Because as wild as these days currently are with CoVid-19, this too shall pass. We will get through this.
We hope this photo inspires you to keep dreaming, and when you're ready to plan again, we'll be here. We have special offers with Lindblad Expeditions to visit Galapagos, and other bucket list destinations! (See special offer with Lindblad at the end of this article.) Please let me know if you might be tempted to travel later in 2020.
Throughout everything going on in the world right now, we're still talking about travel. As my friends at Virtuoso remind all of us,
Even in the midst of pandemic, we still believe that travel makes life richer, no matter where you are.
It’s true, we don’t know what’s going to happen tomorrow. We’re taking this pandemic seriously: Virtuoso travel advisors [like SHEILA and LUSH LIFE], Virtuoso’s partners at hotels, cruise lines, and tour operators around the world, and many of our own staff members are revising travel plans and weathering social distancing, school cancellations, and other upheavals directly related to the COVID-19 outbreak. Like you, we’re worried about our families, friends, and colleagues. And we’re
washing our hands like crazy.
But amid the uncertainty, this is our constant: We’re going to keep talking about travel, because this too shall pass. ...We’re going to keep talking about travel because it gives us hope – and we want it to give you hope too. And, honestly, it’s surprising how refreshing just a ten-minute diversion for wanderlust feels.
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Updates on CoVid-19, Coronavirus
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In all the chaos of the CoVid-19 panic, there is one small mercy. Mother Earth is healing during this time of less cars, less planes, and less pollution. This chaos too shall pass! And when it does, there will be pent up demand to travel.
Of course, I will continue to be supporting and recommending responsible and sustainable travel partners, like the ones that I emphasize with my clients - Lindblad Expeditions, Big Five Tours, Uniworld River Cruises, Intrepid Travel, etc., etc - ask me if you'd like more info on those partners.
The travel industry (and the world at large) has seen its share of viruses/ scares/ events (and this list excludes additional things like MERS, H1N1, Chikungunya - as well as terrorist events, weather events like Iceland volcanic ash clouds, Snowpocalypse, worst floods in 100 years, Caribbean hurricanes, Australia bushfires, Thailand tsunami, etc, etc.)
Work with your trust travel advisor. Follow the facts from places like the CDC, WHO, Canadian government, Johns Hopkins, etc etc - and work with a trusted travel advisor! Book your trip for 2021. (And wash your hands!)
Canadian government
https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/advisories
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection.html
https://www.covid-19canada.com/
CDC COVID-19 Latest Updates
World Health Organization Outbreak
Updates
Coronavirus Disease 2019 v Flu (Johns Hopkins)
COVID-19 Coronavirus Outbreak Count
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Virtuoso Adventure Download
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I invite you to download this Virtuoso publication
This issue - Adventure Travel!
Virtuoso Traveler focuses on welcoming new travelers to the world of Virtuoso. It offers a mix of special travel opportunities, insider tips, and expert advice readers can only get from Virtuoso, and Virtuoso advisors like Sheila.
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Click to Enjoy Your Digital Copy
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I love getting client reviews. Such as this wonderful one.(Thanks, Judy!)
Hawaiian Cruise
By: Judy
Reviewed on: 18 Nov 2019
Sheila, as always, provided very useful information on the cruise we took in Hawaii. We were very well prepared and really enjoyed our first time in Hawaii. Thank you Sheila.
Travel end date: 10 Nov 2019
Let me know if I can help you travel the world!
sheila@lushlife.ca
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Read More Verified Testimonials on Virtuoso
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Beginner's Guide to River Cruising
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I had a small gathering on Wednesday to give my "River Cruising 101" presentation. I love sharing my knowledge with clients.
Download my complimentary "Beginner's Guide to River Cruising" here - and - let me know if you'd like to schedule a complimentary consultation to go over your needs and interests, so I can help you pick and book the right river cruise for you.
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Download here
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SOLO TRAVEL - Portugal - Sept. 7, 2020
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Portugal - September 2020 - details below. Putting together a small group of solo travelers from Ottawa, each in their own solo room, to visit Portugal
This is a great option for adult mothers and daughters, or sisters and brothers, to travel together, and have their own room - or perhaps a spouse taking a trip alone. Details below.
Portugal on Sept 7th, 2020. Guaranteed departure.
Discover charming towns, golden sands and tempting local delicacies on this wonderful tour, which includes a scenic cruise along the Douro River and visits to Oporto and Lisbon.
Pricing $2,449/p CDN (before int'l air). All breakfasts. 2 dinners.
Would you like to join this solo traveler group? Only requirements - you have to be 18+. Normal trip demographics - 80% female, 20% are married (solo travelers, not necessarily single), average age is 55.
There were at least 6 interested in our meeting last night. I'm holding 10 spots. So, kindly do advise if you would like to join. (I will waive normal engagement fee. You can book your own air either on points or independently. Or seek assistance.)
Contact Sheila at sheila@lushlife.ca call 613-837-0699.
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Sincerely,
Sheila Gallant-Halloran Vision Travel/ Lush Life
sheila.gh@visiontravel.ca 613-837-0699
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