Lush Life named "Best in Ottawa"
Hope you're having a good start to October. Can you believe it's fall already, ? It's my favourite season. What's yours?
This week's newsletter will focus on:
1. Lush Life Travel named "Best in Ottawa"
2. Travel Tuesdays & Dream-Away Events - what's ahead:
Regent Seven Seas, Newfoundland Tours, &Beyond Africa
3. Hotel of Week- Shangri La Toronto (+info on the
Virtuoso hotel catalog)
4. Follow Up to Azamara - "Live" from Greece
5 Updates on Group Trips - 2 to Newfoundland, & Portugal
6. Work with me at Lush Life & Schedule a Consultation
Enjoy! And let me know if I can help you plan a getaway!
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Lush Life Travel named "Best in Ottawa"
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This week, I was surprised by an honour. I was named "Best in Ottawa" as the "Top Travel Agency in Ottawa." See https://www.bestinottawa.com/top-travel-agency-ottawa/#1_Lush_Life_Travel
The award/ selection process noted:
As an affiliate of Vision Travel Solutions, Lush Life Travel has its own offices in Ottawa instead of Toronto. It’s headed by Sheila Gallant-Halloran whose passion for an organized and satisfying travel itinerary shows in both her client feedback and how she explains her process.
She believes that luxury is “not about what you have, but what you don’t have to worry about”. Her agency’s main objective is for her clients to both explore and travel sustainably.
To truly customize a travel plan, Lush Life Travel first schedules clients for a consultation call to understand their wheres, whys, hows, whens, and whats. After giving recommendations and doing the reservation process, Sheila and her team will continue to work behind the scenes as the client undergoes their travel itinerary.
This kind of collaborative travel process is what adds value to the typical travel agency services we’ve come to expect. It cycles from travel preferences and providing quiet support while the client’s vacation is underway, to getting feedback for an even more improved future travel experience.
And the reviewer quoted several of my client reviews, as well as my expertise in giving:
- Complimentary consultation
- Collaborative travel planning
- Step-by-step travel itinerary support
So, when we plan your next holiday, you'll know that you're working with the best in Ottawa!
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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).
The Dream-Away Events are ones that I jointly host with my partners at Vision Travel/ Direct Travel are usually on Wednesdays. This past week, we hosted one with Azamara cruises (on a Thursday morning, given time change), and we went live from Greece. (Tetails and recording are below).
And this coming week, we're back to Wednesday, and we'll host Regent Seven Seas!
Oct 6, 2021 07:00 PM edt - I invite you to join a joint presentation with Lush Life Travel, Vision and Direct Travel. We'll be sharing insider information from our three guests, all Senior Executives of Regent Seven Seas Cruises.
We'll be talking about Regent's recent successful Return to Sailing cruise, how they have adapted to the new environment, and news of their brand new luxury ship the Seven Seas Grandeur that arrives in 2023. You will hear how Regent continues to enhance the guests’ in-port experiences with their innovative shore excursions and pre and post land offerings that assure in depth exploration and an unrivaled experience! Join us to learn about exclusive Limited-time
Special Offers! REGISTER TODAY to reserve your spot.
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Upcoming - mark your calendars:
Given the Wednesday event this week with Azamara with Greece, I'm rejigging a couple of dates. More later this week, but know that what's ahead is:
Travel Trivia tbc
Travel Solo, Not Alone tbc
Newfoundland Group Trip - presentation date October 19, 2021 -Lush Life & Newfoundland Tours - Join Sheila with her Business Development Manager of Globus Tours, Hilary Brown, along with her fellow ex-pat Newfoundlander, and Director of Business Development for Globus Family of Brands, Carla Brake, as we share details on two
tours Sheila is hosting to her home province. The first tour is September 2022, and the second tour is May 2023 with an iceberg emphasis. Join us to learn more!
& Beyond - Africa Sheila welcomes Wayne Nupen, Regional Touring Director of & Beyond Africa on October 26,2021 at 11am edt - that's 5 pm in South Africa.
Hotel of the Week - Shangri La Toronto
- and - Virtuoso "Best of the Best" Hotel Catalog
Time to visit the Shangri La? My fave Toronto hotel.
Shangri La Toronto – Shangri-La Toronto is a destination designed in the fabric of the city, where arts, entertainment, and business come together in style. The
202-room hotel is in the city center, ideal for both the business and leisure traveler. The beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites are surrounded by downtown views. The Health Club features a fitness center, class studio, and indoor swimming pool; spa treatments offer ultimate indulgence at Miraj Hammam Spa. Chef David Chang's famed Momofuku is also on the property, as is Soho House Toronto. https://www.virtuoso.com/advisor/sheilagallanthalloran/travel/luxury-hotels/9883326/shangri-la-toronto
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VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE OFFER
3rd Night Free and Guaranteed Room Upgrade
Valid for Travel Now Through 18 Apr 2022. Book By 15 Apr 2022
Complimentary 3rd Night and Guaranteed Room Upgrade - Available for stays until April 18, 2022, includes:
- Third night free. Free night will be reflected at time of booking
- Guaranteed room upgrade at time of booking, subject to availability
Pay for 2 nights and receive the 3rd night on a complimentary basis (includes every consecutive 3rd night) on all room types.
Upgrades are based upon availability into the next room category and are up to Deluxe One Bedroom Suites, not applicable for upgrades into Specialty Suites.
Applicable for any day of week arrival. Some blackout dates apply.
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50% OFF SECOND ROOM ON WEEKENDS
Valid for Travel Now Through 18 Apr 2022
Spend time in Toronto with family and friends, and enjoy the second room at 50% off, including Virtuoso amenities.
Terms and Conditions:
- 50% off 2nd room each night, based on the lower price of the 2 rooms. Repeatable for every 2nd room.
- Includes full Virtuoso amenities for both rooms.
- 3rd night free is applicable to full price room only. Guaranteed upgrade not applicable to half price room.
- Blackout dates apply
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And generally - Virtuoso travelers (so my clients!) receive the following perks at the Shangri La Toronto For 2021:
- Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability (excludes Specialty Suites)
- Daily Breakfast for two guests per bedroom, served via hotel restaurant or in-room dining
- $100 USD equivalent Resort or Hotel credit to be utilized during stay (excluding Momofuku Restaurant, and Miraj Hammam Spa, not combinable, not valid on room rate, no cash value if not redeemed in
full)
- Early check-in/late check-out, subject to availability
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
Many of these perks and amenities are only available when you book your stay through a Virtuoso travel advisor.
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Do you know about the Virtuoso hotel catalog? 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 - if you book through me, as your Virtuoso travel advisor, I can negotiate special perks on your behalf!
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Follow Up - Azamara - Live from Greece
We had a great "live" from Greece presentation with Azamara Cruises this week. We streamed live from Rhodes, Greece. This was a spectacular virtual event with an insider’s perspective on what it’s like to travel to Greece now and Azamara’s amazing onboard experience.
If you missed it, want to review any of the details or share with friends, you can find a recording of the virtual event here.
We also have an Exclusive Cruise Sale with Azamara.
You can save 20% + Receive up to $1,000 Onboard Credit per stateroom + Enjoy an upgrade to a Premium Beverage Package on select sailings. See offer - and let me know if you'd like to book an Azamara cruise!
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Group Trips Being Developed
The AMA Waterways group to France is back on for November 2021, as is the long stay (8 weeks) to Portugal for January & February 2022. Let me know if you'd like info. I have special set ups for solo travelers too.
And I have updates on the two group trips to Newfoundland - one in September 2022, and an iceberg one for May 2023. Here is the info on the September 2022 one. Rates below are based on double occupancy. I did have a couple of solo rooms(with supplement) but they've sold for both Sept.22 and May.23 trips. However, if you're solo and want to request a solo room, please let me know, and I'll see whether I can still request space. (Some solo ladies might have an
interest in sharing rooms too, and I can email introduce them to consider whether they might be good travel mates.)
Still coming - a 2023 trip to Southeast Asia.
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Newfoundland September 2022 - and May 2023 Iceberg
Newfoundland & Labrador September 7-18, 2022 – and – Newfoundland & Labrador with Iceberg Festival May 29-June 10, 2023.
I only announced this in last week’s newsletter, with a zoom presentation now confirmed for Oct.19.21 – but – folks are getting the idea that this is selling quickly. I’ve sold 10 spots already for 2022, and 4 for 2023 – and I’m sharing info and in discussions with at least a dozen more people.
So – if you’re looking to travel to Newfoundland, and visit my home province with me, please let me know. Why not “Travel with Sheila” on Tour from Corner Brook to St. John’s, Newfoundland. Spots are going quickly, and I'd love to have you travel with me.
Here are the September 2022 details
Newfoundland & Labrador September 2022
The tour dates are: September 7 – September 18, 2022 .
The tour will includes ● Breakfast daily, 3 lunches, 6 dinners
There is an early booking discount that I’ve just confirmed (available for ltd # of pax)
$3,843.00 pp Land Price
-$300.00 pp Early Booking Discount
$530.74 pp Accommodation GST/HST (after discount)
Total = $4,073.74/p CAD excluding ppd gratuities .
(This excludes air, insurance, and professional fee.)
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Here are the May 2023 details
Newfoundland & Labrador with Iceberg Festival May 2023
The tour dates are: May 29 – June 10, 2023
CF1 30529 Twin rate:
$4,399.00 pp Land Price
-$439.90 pp 10% Early Booking Discount
$593.86 pp Accommodation GST/HST (after discount)
Total = $4,552.96/p CAD excluding ppd gratuities
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Let me know if you'd like to go! There are a limited number of spots, and this will sell out quickly.
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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