More of What You Need to Thrive
Hiya, ! This week's Lush Life Travel newsletter will focus on: 1. More of What You Need to Thrive 2. Wellness - Take Care of You 3. Ready for Renewal 4. River Cruise Corner 5. Come with Me to Newfoundland 6. Come with Me to
Greece 7. Virtuoso Life - Some Recent Issues & Newsletters 8. Preferred Partner Club - The Peninsula Fan Club 9. Special Offers from Lush Life, Vision/ Direct, Virtuoso Let me know if you'd like to schedule a complimentary consultation!
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1. More of What You Need to Thrive
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Happy Thanksgiving! (At least if you're in Canada!) Wow, I'm thankful for so many
things - family, friends, food, and comfort. We've survived (and/or at least are continuing to survive) CoVid and the great resignation. It's been a brutal 2.5 years. We've lost so many. We’re all
burnt out, and I feel we’re all finally coming to a place where we want to reclaim out power - and put ourselves back on the path. Whatever that is, and however that's right for you and your family. For me, the pandemic seemed all about coping and surviving,
but now I want to thrive again. And I'm hearing that message from clients too. It’s like we were all living through Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. We had to meet our physiological and safety needs first , then belonging and love, and now comes esteem etc. I think we
have to give ourselves permission to keep moving up the hierarchy. Maybe practicing gratitude is the best place of all to start. Happy Thanksgiving, indeed! And after giving thanks, we can then think about what it is we need more of to thrive. For me, that's travel. How can you get more of what you need to thrive from travel? There's a lot to be said for being away from our work and responsibilities. Learning new skills. Thinking new thoughts. And immersing yourself in a new part of the world. Maybe it's also a time to incorporate a hotel spa visit along the
way. It could be the first step towards taking care of ourselves more – and taking just a few moments for yourself. Maybe it's time to think about a wellness retreat after that? Who knows, maybe even a fitness camp comes after that? Maybe a spiritual retreat next. If we think of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs as being what we need to do for ourselves and our wellness journey. Now it's time to focus on more of what you need to thrive again. Is it time to HIT REFRESH? I have some other ideas, with even looking at refreshing during a cruise or with a hotel
stay.
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2. Wellness - Take Care of You!
Focusing on well-being has never been more important, and travel offers extraordinary ways to come back to yourself. Go ahead and spend an afternoon at the spa, or an entire cruise in a spa suite. Embark on a guided kayak excursion, play a round of championship-level golf, or tour the very garden that provides ingredients for your
dinner. Travel encompasses a world of wonder and self-discovery, which can place self-care squarely at the heart of any trip, whether it’s to Costa Rica or Morocco. In addition to specializing in river cruising and small ship (especially expedition ships), as well as trips to Australia and New Zealand, did you know that I'm a Virtuoso Wellness Travel specialist, and a member of the Virtuoso Wellness Travel Community? I won an award at Virtuoso Travel Week in August. The Virtuoso Wellness Travel Community focuses on experiences that restore travelers' mind, body, and spirit. This portfolio integrates nutrition, healing,
mind/body fitness and educational components and partners must meet a stringent set of criteria to prove a comprehensive wellness experience. What would feed your soul? Take Care of You! Tell me how I can help!
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With stellar service, glistening pools, and the world’s best spa treatments, these extraordinary wellness-minded retreats set the stage for
renewal. Yearning for vigorous hikes in the desert or yoga at sunrise? Looking for personalized exercise and nutrition plans? Dreaming of sublime facials, massages, wraps,
pedicures, and more? Connect with me for exclusive perks and insider savings. Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons Resort Lanai, Hawaii Refresh your whole self with this sensei-guided, personalized wellness extravaganza, including a US$500 wellness credit for two guests. Carillon Miami Wellness Resort Miami, Florida Surround yourself with waves and serenity and receive your fourth
night free, plus Virtuoso exclusive amenities during your stay. Miraval Austin Austin, Texas Experience Miraval magic this summer, with curated experiences
ranging from Body Mindfulness Center activities to outdoor adventures like sunrise
kayaking. Lefay Resort & SPA Lago di Garda Lake Garda, Italy Experience the new Sky
Suite, the adults-only wellness area, and incredible new dining options in an enchanting oasis on Lake Garda. Hacienda AltaGracia, Auberge Resorts Collection Costa Rica Your sixth night is free, plus enjoy
personally designed services, complimentary activities, meals, airport transfers, and more. Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa Tucson, Arizona Celebrate the summer solstice with
exclusive spa activities that allow you to soak up the
energy-filled moonlight. The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada Receive an
upgrade and maximize your relaxation time at this majestic lakeside hotel within Alberta’s glorious Banff National Park.
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With a focus on wellness, I thought I'd share about AMA Waterway's Wellness program onboard. The little video above is from AMA. You can be inspired by this animated video to make a holistic lifestyle change that impacts your wellness, reconnects you
with the world and gets you moving! https://youtu.be/WgYxpGVlIEo When you're onboard a river cruise experience with
AmaWaterways, they strive to ensure every guest is able to enhance their best self on board. They are proud to offer a variety of guided hikes, biking excursions, engaging fitness classes led by professionally trained Wellness Hosts* as well as heated sun-deck pools, whirlpools, fitness rooms and massage services. The wellness program is overseen fleetwide by their Corporate Wellness Host and Ironman event participant, Selina Wank, so their wellness activities are an enriching way to nourish
your mind, body and spirit during your river cruise. *Wellness Hosts available on all ships except AmaVida, AmaDouro, AmaDahlia and Zambezi Queen.' Let me know if you'd like to explore wellness on a river cruise.
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If you'd like to try some of those wonderful restaurants in St. John's, also also have some of the best fresh cod all around the island (and shrimp and scallops, and, depending on season, lobster), you really should come to Newfoundland with me next May. I'll be returning to Newfoundland in May 2023 with another group of clients. This time, we'll add a day for the iceberg festival. I have 3 rooms left. Newfoundland & Labrador with Iceberg Festival May 2023 The tour dates are: MAY 29 – JUNE 10, 2023 per person rate,
based on double occupancy:
$4,637.71/p CAD (This excludes prepaid gratuities, air, transfers, and insurance.)
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I’m headed to Greece with my family next July, and I'm inviting my clients to come along. My husband and I will act as the Azamara Virtuoso Voyages host for the July 8, 2023 sailing onboard the Azamara Quest, roundtrip Piraeus for a Greece Intensive
Voyage, for 7 days. Wanna join us? I've already booked several clients to come along. There's room for you too! Besides me being the Virtuoso voyage host, and able to provide you some very special perks -like an onboard reception, a special perk that's at least an onboard credit (but could be a special hosted excursion as well) - there's also right now a really special 2 category upgrade
right now. Which means you can get a balcony cabin for the price of an interior cabin. I've confirmed several V1 balcony cabins for $6634.00 CAD for 2 adults. (excluding air, transfers, and insurance). Want to join us? It's a Greece Intensive Voyage - July 8-15, 2023
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Here are some recent Virtuoso Life issues for you to peruse.
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8. Preferred Hotel Programs - The Peninsula Pen Club
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9. Some Special Travel Offers
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I run my boutique travel agency, Lush Life Travel, as an affiliate of Vision Travel. Vision Travel is a Direct Travel company, and one of the largest Virtuoso luxury travel network partners. Here are some offers from partners of Lush/ Vision/ Direct travel as well
as the Virtuoso luxury travel network. Here are some offers from a few of our favourite travel supplier partners. This Way to the Fairmont
Austin Tourism Whistler Visit Finland Intro Regent Seven Seas Cruises 2024-2025 Voyage Collection Up to 30% Off with Princess
Cruises Let me know if you are interested in taking advantage of any of these special offers.
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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 17 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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Live a Lush Life - Travel!
Lush regards,
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