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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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Yes, we're all still at home - although some of my clients are beginning to travel. Many, though, are booking for 2021 and 2022. Once quarantine limits are lifted, the pent up demand will continue to curb the limited supply for 2021 (as the 2020 suspended-trip folks have mostly rebooked already for next year) , and pricing will go up. So - we're in a Plan Today, Travel Tomorrow window.
I thought we'd do a Quaran-Tour to Africa in this week's newsletter.
FIrstly, I have a presentation with Micato Safaris this coming Tuesday. Make sure you register for Tuesday, October 20th at 5 pm est. Micato Registration
Secondly, I had a presentation with Natural Habitat this past Tuesday, and we talked about a host of trips - including Botswana and Rwanda. Give that a watch. Natural Habitat
Thirdly, I had a presentation with African Travel and Shamwari Game Reserve in South Africa. And you can watch Live from Safari
Fourthly, I had a presentation with Big Five Tours where we talked about Morocco & Kenya - Watch here
Movies to watch
Books to Read
Music
Recipes
Language lessons
Virtual Views
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Lush Life Travel & Micato Safaris
Join me online Tuesday, October 20th at 5 pm for a Travel Tuesday zoom call - if you could take only ONE more trip.
I'm thrilled to be joined by my partners at Micato Safaris.
We'll be giving a general overview of who Micato Safaris is, what they do better than anyone, who their typical client is, their health & safety protocols, their financial stability, as well as their sustainability/ community well-being focus. We'll highlight how they can customize private safaris to be exactly what interests you, and also offer classic small group African safari experiences on scheduled dates. (And they now offer India too).
My partner, Pamela Foster, of Micato Safaris will give a Travel Tuesday zoom presentation on October 20th at 5 pm est.
Join us if you can!
Email Sheila at sheila@lushlife.ca for zoom invite.
If you missed my presentation with Natural Habitat Adventures this past Tuesday, you can watch the replay here. Enjoy. Let me know if any questions.
SILVERSEA CRUISES - PRIVATE SALE
SPECIAL OFFERS FOR ALL _ ESPECIALLY SOLO TRAVELLERS!
I have a total of 30 sailings with Silversea Cruises that have 0% solo supplement. This is a VIsion Travel Private Sale, so I cannot put the list in this email.
Call me if you're interested.
I can tell you that there are 16 classic sailings, and 14 expedition sailings. 9 of the expedition sailings are for the Galapagos.
Interested! Let me know.
In case you missed the Virtual Sale presentation it or if you wanted to review any of the details, you can find a recording of the event here.
Special Offer Exclusive to Vision Travel:
Plan your next Silversea Vacation now and Save CAD$600 per suite + Receive
CAD $1250 reduced deposit and USD$1000 shipboard credit per suite.
Prefer to Travel Solo?
Save CAD$300 per Suite + 0% Single Supplement on select voyages.
Book by October 31, 2020
Watch recording below.
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I love getting client reviews. Such as this wonderful one.(Thanks, Gail!)
Dashing down the Danube
By: Gail
Reviewed on: 30 Dec 2019
Sheila was the best and for 11 days kept the group informed and updated on what was happening every step of our tour. Engaged with everyone of the large group, miraculously learning all of our names and faces and acting as official photographer. I’m a senior travelling alone and it was comforting to me that if I had a concern/ question I could go to
her.
Travel end date: 15 Dec 2019
Let me know if I can help you travel the world!
sheila@lushlife.ca
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Catching up with Natural Habitat Adventures
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We had a great zoom call with Natural Habitat Adventures on Tuesday. Don Martinson and Aly Jacobson joined me for a call that went half an hour over the scheduled hour - we had a great chat, talking about everything from their trips to Churchill to Rwanda to Botswana to Bhutan - and talked about their Northern Lights, as well as trips like Australia and New Zealand.
Want to learn more about Nat Hab? Here is some additional info from my colleague, Aly.
• Why Travel With Us: https://www.nathab.com/why-us/
o My Top 5 Favorites (from the list of 12):
We Specialize Exclusively in Nature Travel
Great Guides Make All the Difference
The Smallest Groups in the Industry—Averaging Just 9 Guests
We Won’t Cancel
Natural Habitat Adventures is WWF’s Conservation Travel Partner
• Our Quality & Value Guarantee: https://www.nathab.com/why-us/quality-guarantee/ (side note: the picture on the header for this one is actually me looking for brown bears on the Katmai coast 😊)
• Our Definition of Luxury: https://www.nathab.com/why-us/definition-of-luxury/
o “Luxury” is staying at a mobile lodge positioned on the remote tundra in the heart of wild polar bear habitat, flying by small chartered plane to go deeper into the Alaskan bush, or putting on a pair of night-vision goggles to view wildlife after sunset.
o “Luxury” is venturing off the beaten path in the company of the most knowledgeable and experienced Expedition Leaders in the world.
And - if you missed the "live" presentation on zoom, you can watch the recorded replay here.
Watch Presentation
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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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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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WHAT'S ON YOUR BUCKET LIST?
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Here are the planned group trips. Let me know if you'd like to join me.
ICELAND - July 6, 2021
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?
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BORDEAUX & SAN SEBASTIAN - November 7, 2021
I’m going to travel with AMA Waterways to Bordeaux and Spain in November 2021. Want to join me? I just got my partners at AMA to extend my discount (suppose to expire Sept.30.20) to the end of the year. Read More
VIETNAM - December, 2021
I’m going to travel with Silversea Cruises to Vietnam in December 2021. Want to go? We'll travel from Singapore to Hong Kong. Read More
ANTARCTICA - February 22, 2022
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? 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. Read More
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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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Click to Enjoy Your Digital Copy
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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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