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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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Oh, Canada!
What a year 2020 has turned out to be. Imagine if someone had told you in January that we'd be living through this wild ride. You'd never have believed them.
Now, we approach a Canada Day without festivities on Parliament Hill, or fireworks. And we all are trying to find a way to celebrate life, and maybe sneak in a little holiday or two.
Since we're not travelling much this year, though - I'm also encouraging clients still to think about taking that bigger trip next year - 2021 will be bucket list time! (See my river cruise article below.) And - you likely will have two year's worth of vacation money to spend. Let's get planning!
This year is the year to visit Canada. And why not? We live in a fantastic country. Did you know that tourists see more of Canada than we typically do? Not many take the time to see their own backyard, and there's nothing like a global pandemic to make us stay close.
Destination Canada is keeping track of where we can visit at home with updates every two weeks on provincial travel restrictions. This coming week's update should have info about the new Atlantic Canada bubble, but here is the June 16th update.
Fairmont hotels across Canada are encouraging clients to visit with a "second night free" promo.
The ShangriLa Toronto has a third night free.
Manoir Hovey in Quebec in the Eastern Townships are welcoming you.
Arctic Kingdom and Weber Arctic are inviting you to come visit.
And I have two special offers with Natural Habitat for visiting Canada too.
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Travel Tuesday - If You Could Take Only ONE More Trip
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This Tuesday, June 30th at 5 pm, we're right ahead of Canada, so I'll defer supplier partner meetings for after the holiday, and host one myself.
So, this Tuesday at 5 pm, I'll offer my "Beginner's Guide to River Cruising" session.
Join Sheila of Lush Life Travel online Tuesday at 5 pm for a Travel Tuesday zoom call - if you could take only ONE more trip.
Join us to learn why river cruising should be one of your first post-pandemic trips, and why river cruising will give you some of the richest travel experiences onboard a small and intimate ship that gets you to the heart of the most iconic cities in Europe.
Sheila will also give an overview of her "Beginner's Guide to River Cruising." Attendees will also receive a complimentary copy of Sheila's e-book.
Join us if you can! Let me know you'd like the zoom link by signing up here.
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I love getting client reviews. Such as this wonderful one.(Thanks, Wanda!)
Dashing
By: Gouch
Reviewed on: 20 Dec 2019
She is the best travel agent I have dealt with . Her attention to detail and pleasant personality winning combination
Travel end date: 13 Dec 2019
Let me know if I can help you travel the world!
sheila@lushlife.ca
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River cruising will become even more popular than it has been in the past. Here's a news article that shows bookings are up 30% in 2021.
River Cruising Sees 30% Year-Over-Year Increase For 2021
And there's no wonder with the largest river cruise ship carrying only 190 people. Why the popularity already in booking? There's already a pent up demand to travel. And folks are looking at 2021 for bookings. So, why not travel on smaller ships, with smaller crowds, have intimate experiences, and get off the ship every day in a small historic port.
AMA Waterways has told me they are already 70% out for 2021. Other cruise lines are seeing similar sales.
So, in this week's river cruise corner, I'll share details about rivers to inspire you. We've already looked at Upper Danube. So, let's look at Lower Danube.
Let me know if you have questions and/or would like to learn more.
LOWER DANUBE RIVER:
At first glance, the countries of Eastern Europe that lie along the Lower Danube might seem like an unusual choice for a vacation. More than 20 years after the fall of communism, the economies have still not stabilized in many former Eastern bloc nations, as evidenced by high unemployment, dwindling population and fluctuating currencies. Scars from internal wars in the now-splintered Yugoslavia can be seen in bullet holes and burned out buildings. Only Budapest boasts the typical
skyline of castles and cathedrals that most tourists come to Europe to see.
Yet life is far from gray in this part of the world. Wander the pedestrian-only areas in Belgrade, and take in the vibrant Serbian cafe culture. Look past the Soviet-style apartment buildings in Bulgaria, and appreciate some of the few pieces of communist sculpture that still stand. Gawk at gorgeous frescoes within Romania's Orthodox churches and monasteries, even as you marvel at the people's resilience. And pencil in several days to explore the beautiful 19th-century architecture and
definitively 21st-century nightlife of Budapest.
Above all, be prepared to learn. After a Lower Danube cruise, you can't help leaving Eastern Europe with increased knowledge of the region's tumultuous past -- and understanding more of its challenges going forward.
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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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I invite you to download this Virtuoso Life publication
IT’S MORE THAN THE TRIP
Travel may be on pause for now. Dreaming is not. This love letter to our favorite pastime is meant to remind you of all the joys a journey brings, whether you’re planning future getaways, out exploring the world, or remembering adventures past.
Dream
Experience
Remember
The world’s finest travel agencies and advisors are Virtuoso®. Just like Sheila at Lush Life Travel!
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When You Work with Lush Life
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When you work with Sheila at Lush Life Travel, you get access to our in-depth knowledge, honed over 15 years experience in travel (with another 20 years in financial services) . Malcolm Gladwell’s Outliers states “ten thousand hours is the magic number of greatness.” We have invested that time (and money) to master our travel skills.
Atop our foundation of financial risk management skills; we have layered the bricks to build a wall of knowledge. We surrounded ourselves with the best in the travel industry. We earned travel industry certifications. We continuously improve our product knowledge, and follow emerging trends. We train. We conduct cruise ship and hotel inspections, and attend Virtuoso Travel Tours. And we travel.
We use that training to help clients like you travel. We’ve been awarded “top producer” status in travel communities (Virtuoso’s Adventure, Voyages, Culinary, and Family). Our success earns us exclusive invites to attend events like International Luxury Travel Mart, and to experience tours, hotels, and cruises first hand. We vet options to help you travel and live your lush life.
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Let's Chat about your Travel Dreams
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I know you're still dreamin' of travel.
Since you might have a bit more time than usual, why don't we schedule a complimentary call to talk about your travel dreams?
Use my online scheduling system to choose a convenient time for your call with LUSH LIFE TRAVEL
I am happy to make myself available for phone calls at selected times throughout the week.
Pick Your Time Here
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Sincerely, 
Sheila Gallant-Halloran
Vision Travel/ Lush Life
sheila.gh@visiontravel.ca
613-837-0699
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