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 SHEILA
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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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A Taste of Bordeaux & San Sebastian
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Did you know that new research shows that trip planning can in fact lift our spirits?
97% of people feel that having a trip planned actually makes them happier!
While 71 percent report having more energy when they have a trip planned for within the next six months Article
Why not lift your spirits - Plan Now, Travel Later?
And speaking of spirits - you can learn about wine too, onboard a wine cruise I'm hosting with AMA Waterways in November 2021.
I have some terrific group pricing - and the price goes up Sept.30.20 by $900/p, so if you're tempted to put something on the books to raise your spirits now, give me a call. I feel it is my duty to make your happier, and give you more energy now!
And a river cruise that gives you a Taste of Bordeaux is just the ticket. Plus, we have a great pre-cruise add on to Bilbao and San Sebastian, Spain. Are you an art fan - perhaps a trip to Bilbao's Guggenheim museum would nurture your soul? Are you a foodie? Then San Sebastian is for you!
Although Anthony Bourdain didn't want you to go to San Sebastian. Bourdain wanted "to keep San Sebastian for himself — he jokes to viewers, “Don’t come here” — travelers can follow in the vein of Parts Unknown and sample the Basque cuisine for themselves." He said San Sebastian was the "most awesome food scene in all Europe."
I still watch Anthony on my pvr, and have a little visit with him now and again. I miss his joy. And his San Sebastian show is pure and full of love. So, it seems fitting to go visit San Sebastian in his honour now. See more details about the Anthony Bourdain show here Article
Of course the food is magnificent onboard the ship too. AmaWaterways is the only river cruise line to be inducted into the prestigious La Chaine des Rotisseurs - an exclusive international culinary society.
For more details on the AMA Waterways cruise with me, you can
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Dashing through the Danube - Zoom Reunion
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Have you ever set out on a trip with a bunch of strangers, and just connected so you returned home with a new group of friends?
I have.
Part of the joy in my work is putting together small groups to travel together.
Last December (before the world stopped moving), I hosted a group of 70 ladies to go Dashing through the Danube with @shepherdsfashions and @kathie_donovan . We travelled from Budapest to Regensburg with @u_rivercruises , and ventured on to Prague. It was a wonderful adventure together.
Yesterday, I hosted a zoom reunion call with this group. It was a great opportunity to reconnect, check in how everyone was doing during this global pandemic, and discover how we all have learned to pivot our businesses and our lives. We also reminisced about our wonderful Christmas markets experience. The connections are still there, and strengthened by the memories of our time together.
While this virus thing has interfered with out plans to travel in early 2021, we are planning another trip in 2022. Can’t wait!
Wanna join us on next venture? Let me know you're interested!
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I love getting client reviews. Such as this wonderful one.(Thanks, Peggy!)
As I start my second decade with @visiontravel_ca as @sheila_lushlife , and my 14th year in this wacky world of travel, I am indebted to my fabulous clients.
Sometimes their kind words make this virus mess, and the current state of the travel industry, a little easier to take.
Thank you, Peggy, for your wonderful testimonial!
I know we will all travel again. We just have a long runway.
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“Flexible and approachable
I had trips booked for Galapagos and Antarctica through Sheila before Covid hit. Sheila not only took care of all the details of rebooking these trips and the insurance but was able to use her vast connections to secure us a better cabin and saved us money. I would not have been able to secure anything like this on my own. She is always enjoyable to talk to and has so many great ideas for trips to help you find that perfect
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Peggy Wright”
Let me know if I can help you travel the world!
sheila@lushlife.ca
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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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Special Christmas Markets - Canadians Only
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Special Inclusive Offer with Avalon Waterways - Travel with Canadians
If you are ready to start travelling again in a safe way, then this is for you. Vision Travel has an exclusive deal with Avalon Waterways to do a Christmas markets river cruise - for Canadians only.
December 2-8, Nuremburg to Vienna. Pre-cruise stay possible in Prague. Even post-cruise in Vienna.
Extremely terrific pricing - air inclusive from major Canadian gateways, with gratuities and a complimentary upgrade to Panaorama suite.
Email sheila@lushlife.ca for details.
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Is Iceland on your Bucket List?
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I’m going to travel with Lindblad Expeditions to Iceland next July on a Wild Iceland Escape.
Six nights to escape to the “land of fire and ice” – I want to immerse myself in the land of fjords and volcanoes. And I want to go with the best-of-the-best expedition cruise partners.
Wanna join me?
And having just walked Zac Efron’s “Down to Earth” about Iceland, I’m more pumped than ever. Did you know that the country of Iceland can power itself 100% renewable sources?
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Is Antarctica on your Bucket List?
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I’m going to travel with Quark Expeditions to Antarctica to Cross the Circle.
If you have always dreamed of walking on the seventh continent, you should be planning now.
How about you join me in February 2022?
And I have a really sweet deal for February 22, 2022 on a group I’m hosting onboard Quark’s Ocean Diamond. I’ll spend 11 days Crossing the Circle.
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I invite you to download this Virtuoso Life publication
The new issue of Virtuoso Life is a The Open Road. Classic drives, inspired outings, and more!
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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