Last week, I'd shared a week in Provence https://lushlife.ca/a-week-in-provence/ .  And this week, I thought I'd share part deux.

Last week, I shared about visiting Lyon, as well as wine tasting in Beaujolais, a visit to Vienne, and a train trip to Tournon sur Rhone, and put in a lot of pictures at the link (see https://lushlife.ca/a-week-in-provence/).

This week, I'll share more, including Avignon, Pont du Gare, Arles, and Paris.

Next week, I'll share about the work the AMA cruise manager who was with us onboard did, and all the additional things she was doing in the background to ensure the guests who were impacted by the France labour strikes were well cared for.  And - we did a ship swap too, when the protesters drained one lock on the Rhone, and blocked traffic on another. Still had a wonderful cruise experience, and I'd highly recommend it.

Have a look at the second instalment - pictures and descriptions. 

My boutique agency is called Lush Life Travel. I am an affiliate of Vision Travel. Vision Travel has recently rebranded to Direct Travel. 

As a client Lush Life Travel, this change won't really impact you. You will begin to see some logo differences on invoices you receive from me for travel (as per our regulators), and you'll see Vision Travel now be referred to as Direct Travel Company.

Just wanted you to know. And - if you click some of the marketing links I have in the offers section below, you'll notice the migration over to a Direct Travel link as well.

Uncover the enchanted beauty and breathtaking history of Venice and Northern Italy.

This ultimate Venetian vacation is perfected by one unique quality: your stay onboard our floating boutique hotel. 

Not only will you benefit from an enviable location in Venice, you’ll also find that your hotel transports you to hidden gem towns nearby. Explore the waterfront shops, colorful facades and peaceful canals unique to Burano, Mazzorbo and Torcello. Farther south, discover Chioggia—a charming southern port loved by fishermen. And savor the spectacular wine and cuisines of this region every step of the way.

Venice roundtrip. 7 night river cruise/ boutique hotel with motorcoach touring.

Pricing starts at $2,900/p cad, before air, transfers, pre and post.

Now through May 31, save big on BOGO deals to Antarctica, Alaska, the Canary Islands, the Galápagos Islands, Greenland, Iceland, and West Africa! When you buy one, you can bring a friend and they cruise for free. Traveling solo? Receive a single supplement waiver of 50% off.* 

Get ready for your next adventure. Let the wind rule your hair a bit. Aboard small, specially designed ships, you’ll not only sail to far flung locales but also learn, interact with, and understand the planet from fresh perspectives and through the lenses of science, education, active exploration, and sustainability.

Sailing with fewer than 500 guests, the onboard experience feels less like a cruise and more like a true expedition. From once-in-a-lifetime wildlife sightings to locally sourced cuisine, an expedition cruise will bring you closer to the natural world in the most sustainable way possible. You’ll learn about local cultures and the environment and return home as an ambassador for the places, people, wildlife, and ecosystems that you experience – and you’ll have some great stories to tell.

Don’t miss this limited time offer. Get ready for your next adventure. Let the wind rule your hair a bit. Aboard small, specially designed ships, you’ll not only sail to far flung locales but also learn, interact with, and understand the planet from fresh perspectives and through the lenses of science, education, active exploration, and sustainability.

Save big on BOGO deals to Antarctica, Alaska, the Canary Islands, the Galápagos Islands, Greenland, Iceland, and West Africa! Single supplement waiver of 50%.  

Available on select 2023/24 sailings.  Such as:

• Ring of Fire and Ice – Summer Circumnavigation of Iceland 7/10/2023
• East Greenland and Svalbard – A True Arctic Expedition 9/3/2023
• Galápagos Islands Expedition Cruise - Iconic Wildlife & Sublime Scenery 8/10/2023
• In-depth Antarctica, Falklands & South Georgia Expedition 11/2/2023
• West African Archipelago Expedition Cruise - Cape Verde & Bissagos Island Cruise 11/16/2023
• Alaska and British Columbia - Wilderness, Glaciers and Culture (Southbound) 6/20/2023
• Madeira & Canary Islands 10/21/2023

Let me know if you'd like to go. 

Identify your personal weight goal and make a plan to reach it.

Canyon Ranch resorts are all-inclusive with many activities and lectures, restaurants with unlimited meals and snacks, dozens of wellness experts and practitioners, and luxury accommodations set in breathtaking, natural environments.

Get Answers from Experts: Consult practitioners, from your integrative physician to an exercise physiologist, to evaluate your health and define your ideal weight.

Discover Your Path: Establish and practice a precision approach to managing weight your way with insights and personalized guidance from specialists.

Live Your Healthy Weight: Leave with innovative tools, a customized approach, and the strategic know-how to sustain your optimal weight for life.

Takeaway List

• Improve well-being at your healthiest weight
• Change your relationship with food
• Understand the mind-body-spirit connection to weight
• Start practicing healthy habits with nourishing Canyon Ranch cuisine

3 Nights - 5 Core Services + 1 Electives

5 Nights - 7 Core Services + 1 Electives

7 Nights - 9 Core Services + 1 Electives

Lemme know if you'd like to go!

  https://www.virtuoso.com/advisor/sheilagallanthalloran/packages/16426288/live-your-healthy-weight 

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. I've already booked several clients to come along. 

One of the things we love most about what we do is matching our clients tastes' with the greatest hotels in the world.  And with our preferred status with these industry leading hotel brands it means our clients are instant VIP's with upgrades and special perks that you only get working with an elite partner.  So, not only do we have the best rates, but more importantly you get an exceptional experience over and above what you would booking direct or with a credit card.

See the special programs I'm affiliated with below, and let me know if you’d like to discuss a specific hotel stay.

For specific articles about why you should book with an advisor, rather than book by yourself, see here:

Why Wouldn't You Do It Yourself

Booking a Cruise Yourself vs With Advisor

Booking Hawaii Yourself vs Through Advisor

Booking Rocky Mountaineer Yourself vs With Advisor

See some additional detail on these preferred HOTEL PROGRAMS

A&K 100 Club ;  Accor Step & Fairmont ,  Belmond Bellini Club Program ;  

Couture by Langham;  Dorchester Diamond Club;  Four Seasons Preferred, 

Hilton Impresario;  Hyatt Privé Program; IHG Hotel Program ;  

Jumeirah’s Passport to Luxury , Kempinski Club 1897; Luminous Hotel Program ,

Mandarin Oriental Fan Club; Marriott Stars & Luminous , Pearl Partner Oetker;  

Peninsula Fan Club , Preferred Hotel Program ; Rocco Forte Knights Program 

Rosewood Elite ; Small Luxury Hotels 

And - I wanted to let you know about a new way for you to book hotels online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week... You can now browse and book hotels online https://www.virtuoso.com/advisor/sheilagallanthalloran/travel/luxury-hotels  at your convenience – and what’s more, you’ll still receive all the usual benefits you get when I book your travel - including full service, preferred rates, and exclusive amenities.  And once you make a booking, the information comes directly to me so I can follow up with you about additional services or whatever else you may need!

It’s perfect for last minute getaways, weekend breaks, or other short trips!

I’m sure once you try it you’ll agree you get the best of both worlds; the ease and convenience of online booking – plus the value and VIP treatment I know you love. As long as you don't need me to provide any additional services or assistance, you can book hotels yourself with my Virtuoso partners, and I will waive normal booking and management fees. (If you need additional assistance after the booking, normal fees will apply.)

One point, though - if you're looking to stay at week at a Four Seasons partner around the world, say, having me book your holiday through my Four Seasons preferred partners directly (rather than you self-booking through the Virtuoso.com booking engine link above) will bestow additional benefits that I can leverage as a preferred Four Seasons partner. So, let me know if you want to book a Four Seasons, but I can get some extra benefits and "love" for you. 

Of course, this Virtuoso.com booking link and the benefits of you booking yourself, if you choose, doesn’t change any of the services I already offer. I’m still available in person to book hotels and take care of your other travel needs. Just know you now have access to this VIP online hotel booking option now, too.

I'm here when you need me.