Sunday, September 12, 2021
School is back. And it feels like routines are returning, !
Time to plan a vacation?! This week's newsletter will focus on:
1. New Zealand- overview (& Travel Tues Sept.14th)
2. Oceania Cruises Vista - virtual event & on sale Sept.15th
3. Four Seasons Toronto - resched. Travel Tues Sept. 21st
4. Travel Tuesdays - what's ahead
5. Hotel of Week-Fairmont Tremblant (+info Virtuoso hotels)
6. Group Trips being considered
7. Work with me at Lush Life & schedule consultation
Enjoy! And let me know if I can help you plan a getaway!
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Kia Ora!
Is New Zealand on your bucket list?
Here are some basic facts about NZ geography and population to whet your appetite. Did you know?
*New Zealand is made up of two main islands: the North Island and the South Island, plus Stewart Island and the Chatham Islands.
*With an area of approximately 270,500 square km, New Zealand is roughly the size of Japan, Britain, or Colorado.
*Only 4.5 million people live in NZ, so there's plenty of wide open space to roam and explore.
*Three quarters of the population live on the North Island.
*New Zealand has mild temperatures and many hours of sunshine. The average NZ temperature decreases as you travel south.
*January and February are the warmest months, and July is the coldest month.
*In summer, the average maximum temperatures range from 20-30 C, and in winter, between 10-15 C.
See the link for the Travel Tuesday this week Sept.14th at 5 pm edt below when I'll welcome my partners from Abercrombie & Kent New Zealand - and click this link so you can find out more about New Zealand, including touring maps, marquee golf course, &wine regions.
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Oceania - Introducing the Vista
Oceania is announcing the Vista!
And my partnership with Vision / Direct Travel means that you can get an inside look at the ship on the day it goes on sale!
I invite you to join this joint presentation with Lush Life, and discover a dramatic new way of seeing the world. Join Lush Life, Vision and Direct Travel, and our partner Oceania Cruises for a Live Virtual Event to discover Vista, designed to deliver small ship luxury with a fresh new perspective on cruising. From dramatic new signature spaces, imaginative new dining experiences, and all- veranda residential-style luxury, let us reveal why Oceania's new ship,
Vista is a marvel in the making and should be your next cruise vacation.
But note of caution - if this interests you, please make sure you let me know in advance. Our virtual event is at 6 pm edt on Sept.15th - but - sales open at 9 am on Sept.15.21. And sales are expected to be brisk.
So, if this is of interest to you, let me know before the 15th, and I can try to work with an Oceania partner to get you a courtesy hold. (The lines are going to be jammed!)
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Join me on Tuesday, Sept.21st at 5 pm edt for a rescheduled Travel Tuesday.
Lush Life & Four Seasons Toronto - join Sheila and Sophia Bikas of the Four Seasons Toronto to learn about getaways to this fantastic hotel.
Nervous about travelling far this year? Then, why not plan a wonderful staycation in Canada this fall, that's close to home.
"A warm welcome framed by spacious, modern design awaits you in the heart of Toronto's historic Yorkville quarter. Enjoy authentic French cuisine paired with one of our 350 wine labels at Café Boulud, and specialty craft cocktails at our spirited lobby lounge and bar. Enjoy the serenity of the only Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star rated Spa in Toronto, or step out and explore the vibrant character of Toronto's most glamorous shopping and restaurant district."
Join us to learn more.
Make sure you mark your calendars (and you can even sign up here) for my Lush Life Travel Tuesdays. These are special client presentations I host on zoom on Tuesdays, and regularly invite travel supplier partners to join me to help give you travel inspiration, and even start planning some travel. My Travel Tuesdays take place almost every Tuesday at 5pm (that's edt now that we're in daylight hours).
This coming Tuesday, there'll be a break (given the AMA even on Wednesday), but here are some upcoming Travel Tuesdays.
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Abercrombie & Kent - New Zealand -Tues., Sept.14th at 5 pm edt. - Lush Life & Abercrombie & Kent New Zealand - Sheila welcomes Chris Hall, New Zealand Country Manager for Abercrombie & Kent.
Chris and Sheila will give a detailed update on NZ as a destination, plus what A&K can offer clients when booking a trip with Sheila in terms of unique experiences and touring options. We will also touch on the border situation and current reopening frame work for 2022. Join us!
Four Seasons Toronto - Tues., Sept.21st at 5 pm edt.
Lush Life & Four Seasons Toronto - join Sheila and Sophia Bikas of the Four Seasons Toronto to learn about getaways to this fantastic hotel.
Upcoming - mark your calendars:
Travel Trivia Sept.28.21
Travel Solo, Not Alone Oct.05.21
& Beyond - Africa Sheila welcomes Wayne Nupen, Regional Touring Director of & Beyond Africa on Oct.26.21
Hotel of the Week - Fairmont Tremblant
and - Virtuoso "Best of the Best" Hotel Catalog
This week's hotel of the week is Fairmont Tremblant – A prime destination for outdoor adventures, Tremblant’s landmark ski-in/ski-out hotel provides the perfect alpine getaway.
Set at the foot of the Tremblant peaks, Fairmont Tremblant has alpine glamour, French flair, and personalized services. Tremblant’s finest resort hotel offers exceptional culinary experiences; an abundance of activities that include alpine skiing, golfing, hiking, and mountain biking; and a five-star spa. The 314 guest rooms offer high-end amenities, many with
views over Mont-Tremblant or Tremblant Lake. Enjoy the pedestrian village or the Laurentian playground – recognized as Québec’s largest national park!
https://www.virtuoso.com/advisor/sheilagallanthalloran/travel/luxury-hotels/15394714/fairmont-tremblant
Valid for Travel Now Through 19 Sep 2021
Book a 4 nights stay or more and get the 4th night free
Stay by September 19, 2021
Offer is subject to availability at time of reservation and blackout may apply
Virtuoso travelers receive For 2021:
- Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
- Complimentary Full Breakfast daily for two guests per bedroom
- $100 USD equivalent Food & Beverage credit to be utilized during stay (not combinable, no cash value if not redeemed in full)
- Early check-in/late check-out
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
Many of these perks and amenities are only available when you book your stay through a Virtuoso travel advisor, like me. Please contact me if you'd like to go.
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Virtuoso hotels are the world’s best places to stay. Intimate retreats, sustainable safari camps, gorgeous beach resorts … and so much more. There’s a world of dream stays to discover within Virtuoso’s curated collection of more than 1,400 hotels, resorts, lodges, villas, camps, and private islands. Ready to go? Your next getaway starts here.
And remember - book through me, and as a Virtuoso travel advisor, I can negotiate special perks on your behalf!
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Group Trips Being Considered
I'll catch up with all who'd expressed an interest in 2023 trips Southeast Asia and Newfoundland this week (as I hadn't realized some of my partners would be on vacation this past week), as well as share details a long stay to Portugal (with rates for solo travelers too) in January & February.
I also will be working on an AMA Waterways group to France. Let me know if you're interested.
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When You Work with Lush Life
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). Atop our foundation of financial risk management skills; we have layered the bricks to build a wall of travel knowledge and relationships. We leverage all of our expertise to help you live your lush life through travel.
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