Ridin' the Rocky Mountaineer
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Hello, ! Welcome to Lush Life Travel's Sunday morning newsletter. This week's newsletter will focus on: A. Event this Week: Lush Life & AMAWaterways- Thurs Apr.27 5pm 1. Ridin' the Rocky Mountaineer 2. Rebranding Vision Travel to Direct Travel 3. River Cruise Corner- AMA Waterways Air Plus 4. Adventure Corner- Adventure-mode, on 5. Wellness Corner - The Benefits of Gardening 6. Come with Me to Greece Jul.8.23 7. Virtuoso Life - Some Recent Issues & Newsletters 8. Preferred Hotel Programs 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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A. Event this Week - Lush Life & AMA Waterways (including some Exclusive Promos)
Lush Life & AMA Exclusive Promos Thursday, Apr 27, 2023 05:00 PM eastern Join Sheila of Lush Life Travel as she shares her recent experiences on AMA Waterways Captivating Rhine in November 2022, and Colors of Provence in March 2023 -
and - show attendees will get access to some of Sheila's exclusive promos with AMA Waterways.
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1. Ridin' the Rocky Mountaineer
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I have friends on the Rocky Mountaineer today, and they are loving it.
I’m reminded of my last group trip I’d escorted on the Rocky Mountaineer - is there any more exciting sound than a train whistle, followed by a hearty “all
aboard?”
Is the #rockymountaineer on your #bucketlist ?
Lemme know - I can turn your bucket list from TO DO to TA DA !
And - vip you at some of my favourite @fairmonthotel partners along the way. I've already shared with you why you shouldn't book a trip yourself. I shared that most people are motivated by the fact that they want to
have the trip they truly want. They tend to focus on all the details of decisions - the time and effort to decide how to travel, when to travel, where to stay, and want activities. They don't tend to focus on the decision-making process. That's where I come in. I know all the
pieces - and can help you plan the whole experience of it. I can anticipate what might be going on. I can think of possibilities, and identify options for you. And I can help you decide between the options in an informed way. And once the decisions are made, I monitor how each decision impact later decisions, and how effective they will be and how well that is working for you. Most people agree that it is easer to BORROW EXPERTISE than to BUILD IT YOURSELF. So, the solution to you having the trip you truly want is to partner with an expert in the decision-making process of
travel. I have the connections and expertise that you do not, and cannot easily build. I can deliver not only the desired trip you wish, but add some wonderful extras like new experiences, and help you make your decision-making easier. An example someone asked me this week is why they wouldn't just book a Rocky Mountaineer trip directly with Rocky Mountaineer. Of course, you
could. Rocky Mountaineer is a great Virtuoso travel partner of mine - as are all the other cruise lines like Oceania, Regent, Tauck, Uniworld., etc. They take excellent care of you in selling you their product. But that's what they do. I represent you. And I work with the various partners to provide additional insight, customization, and value to you. So, if Rocky
Mountaineer is the trip of a lifetime that you're choosing to take, I can still provide excellent value as your advisor in ensuring the trip is the perfect trip for you. For example, I work with you before you decide which route on the Rocky Mountaineer is right for you - did you know you can
travel through the Spiral Tunnels on only one route? And then we step through whether the Silver Leaf or the Gold Leaf is right for you. I work with you as my client to help you step through all the decisions, and the ramifications of one decision on another piece of the trip. And then
it's all the other various bits and pieces that we can arrange. Flights, transfers, and insurance are a couple of examples that things most people don't book through Rocky Mountaineer. I can help with the flights (or you can book your own on points, etc.). I provide additional value, like a Virtuoso perk of a complimentary luxury sedan transfer from the Vancouver airport. And ensure you are considering train departure times when you arrive in Vancouver (or Calgary) to
start your iconic experience. (Flight schedules and times are still constantly changing in this emerging-from-CoVid world.) The train trip itself is often only 2 days (unless we help you decide you'd like to do a circle route, or another longer option) - for example, you might want to travel
from Vancouver to Banff on the train, with an overnight in Kamloops. But it's all the other bits and pieces that can be added and customized, whether through Rocky Mountaineer or through one of my other travel partners, that the fun really starts - whether it's a weekend excursion in Vancouver before the train trip, a Columbia icefields trip or a Banff gondola ride in the middle, some Jasper hiking after the train, or an Alaska cruise before or after the train, I work with you to make all
the decisions and help you pick the right travel partner for you. And I can work with you to book the hotels that are right for you - either inside the Rocky Mountaineer inventory as part of one of their packages (using hotelier partners that they've negotiated inventory with), or by booking
the train pieces with Rocky, and booking the hotel experience separately with my preferred hotelier partners like the Fairmonts Waterfront, Pan Pacific, Banff Springs, Jasper Park Lodge; as well as a host of Virtuoso hotelier partners in Vancouver.
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2. Rebranding Vision Travel to Direct Travel
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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. Also - the visiontravel email is migrating over to direct travel. You can always email me at sheila@lushlife.ca If you use the sheila.gh@visiontravel.ca email
- that will still work, and I will still get your email - but - it will get redirected to the new sheila.gh@dt.com I'll still here! Email me either way. Or, of course, you can still call me at 613-837-0699.
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3. River Cruise Corner - AMA Waterways Air Plus
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At AmaWaterways, their wonderful Air Team is dedicated to
ensuring your peace of mind when preparing for your river cruise journey. And, for a limited time, with our AirPlus promotion, they are offering the following for new bookings: - Economy
Air at a fixed rate of $C1,099 per person
Premium Economy Air at $C2,999 per person
Business Class Air for $C4,999 per person
On select 2023 Europe Sailings.
PLUS - This offer expires June 30, 2023 and is combinable on select sailings with other promotions such as their Complimentary Land Package Offer, so you can relax knowing that you are getting the greatest value on your entire journey with AmaWaterways.
- Please let me know if you'd like to see a list of applicable sailings.
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A. Event this Week - Lush Life & AMA Waterways (including some Exclusive Promos)
Lush Life & AMA Exclusive Promos Thursday, Apr 27, 2023 05:00 PM eastern Join Sheila of Lush Life Travel as she shares her recent experiences on AMA Waterways Captivating Rhine in November 2022, and Colors of Provence in March 2023 -
and - show attendees will get access to some of Sheila's exclusive promos with AMA Waterways.
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4. Adventure Travel Corner - Adventure Mode, On
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5. Wellness Corner - The Benefits of Gardening
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6. Come with Me to Greece
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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. I've already 8 cabins of clients to come along with us. 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 (and the special hosted excursions have started again!).
Want to join us? July 8-15, 2023. Click for info There's very little space left!
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Here are some recent Virtuoso Life issues for you to peruse.
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8. Preferred Hotel Programs
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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.
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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 / Direct Travel. As Vision/ Direct is one of the largest Virtuoso luxury travel network partners, I get access to some terrific offers for my clients. And if you click some of the marketing links I have in this offers section,
you'll notice the migration over to a Direct Travel (rather than Vision Travel) link as well. (See section 2 above for the rebranding note.) Here are some offers from a few of our favourite travel supplier partners. Let me know if you'd like to book one of these
holidays. Enhance Your Experience with Silversea Everyone’s talking about this chic rainforest retreat https://e.virtuosoemail.com/everyones-talking-about-this-chic-rainforest-retreat-advconstf?ecid=ACsprvtroStpM_-BW5J7f3OOgBwDRsKJEwgbO71XQ9zqof1US89KVh-yTrzWvXKZi-DH6KX3xR4h Viking Ritz Carlton
Yacht Sea Dream Yacht
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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. So, schedule a consultation - and - don't forget to complete this Pre-consultation Survey The call can't be confirmed without it.
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Live a Lush Life - Travel!
Lush regards,
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