Want to Go to Ephesus, Turkey?
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Hello, ! Welcome to Lush Life Travel's Sunday morning newsletter. This week's newsletter will focus on: 1. Want to go to Ephesus, Turkey? 2. River Cruise Corner- AMA Waterway's Chobe River 3. Adventure Corner-
Ready, Set, Go Adventure! 4. Wellness Corner - Tenerife Awakens Emotions 5. Virtuoso Life - Some Recent Issues & Newsletters 6. Preferred Hotel Programs- The Kempinski Club 1897 7. 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. Want to go to Ephesus?
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Hey there! Hope you're well?! Did you miss my Sunday newsletters for the past 2 weeks? I'm just back from a Greece Intensive cruise with Azamara, and back in the grove of the weekly newsletter.
My husband and I were the Virtuoso Voyage hosts, and we escorted a group of 20 clients on a great 7 night cruise around the Greek islands. And yes - it was hot! But we had an amazing time in our moving hotel room, onboard the small ship, Azamara Quest. What a terrific and unique shore excursion I was able to escort as a Virtuoso Voyages host. We visited the famous ruins of the ancient City of Ephesus in
Turkey. Ephesus is definitely worth seeing. We visited one of the best Archaeological collections of the Aegean Region, Ephesus Archaeological Museum, where we found the Artemis statues (the Mother Goddess that has been worshipped by people for thousands of years under different names). The Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, was in Ephesus. A highlight of the visit was a tour inside the “Terrace Houses”, homes to wealthy Romans that afford a rare look into everyday life of a family during the Roman period. We walked over marble streets of Ephesus, adorned on both sides with temples, theaters, fountains, and baths, among other ancient structures, and had the opportunity to visit the Grand Theater (mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles) that had accommodated over 24,000
people, the ancient marble public toilets, and the first advertisement - carved on the side the marble street - giving directions to the “house of ill-repute”! And we were transported past the Grotto of the Seven Sleepers, which is connected to a very
interesting story, mentioned both in the Bible and in the Quran.
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2. River Cruise - AMA Waterway's Chobe River
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Ever want to do a safari and a river cruise? You
can. Watch this sampler of AMA's Chobe river cruise experience. And email Sheila for more info.
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3. Adventure Corner - Ready, Set, Go Adventure! Go ahead, use your outdoor voice. These active, immersive, heart-pumping adventures from the world’s leaders in active travel will have you trekking on Antarctic
glaciers, hiking to Machu Picchu, and ziplining past curious monkeys in Costa Rica. Go from excellent to epic with private experiences and curated amenities. Connect with your Virtuoso travel advisor, Sheila, today. Ready to go? Explore these offers and trip ideas. |
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4. Wellness - Tenerife Awakens Emotions You're encouraged to discover the stunning wonders of Tenerife with this captivating four-night tour. From soaring volcanic landscapes to picturesque coastal
villages, this immersive experience in Spain’s Canary Islands will wow you. Expertise and impeccable service – and the enchanting colors, flavors, and essence of Tenerife, which boasts a nearly perfect climate of around 73 degrees all year long. Tenerife Highlights: 4 Nights in Tenerife High above Tenerife stands the towering Mount Teide, a skyline fixture across all the Canary Islands whose spectacular summit views draws travelers far and wide. Witness the incredible natural panoramas of the gorgeous land on this 4 night experience that
spans the entire island, from the Teide National Park to Garachico, the former main trading port of the island, and neighboring Icod de los Vinos. Experience the charming culture of the island and learn of its proud heritage, with an incredible history that includes volcanic eruptions, rebuilt cities, and UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Inclusions: - Private Teide National Park Tour (5 Hours)
- Private Arrival and Departure Transfers
- Private Garachico and Icod de los Vinos Tour (5 Hours)
- Daily Breakfast
As the largest of Spain's Canary Islands, Tenerife boasts a perfect mix of striking natural beauty, vibrant culture, and some of the most impressive resorts and exquisite cuisine of the archipelago. Known as the 'island of eternal spring', Tenerife flaunts colorful vegetation and idyllic weather conditions in any season Day 1 ARRIVE TENERIFE: You arrive today in Tenerife. Transfer from the airport to one of our recommended
Handpicked Hotels. Situated off the coast of Western Sahara significantly closer to the African continent than to the rest of mainland Europe Spain's Canary islands naturally offer slightly different variations to the Iberian country's concoction of sand, sea, sunshine and sangria. Tenerife - Royal Hideaway Corales Suites - Standard 4 Nights Style: Luxury Location: La Caleta Nearby Attractions: Enramada Beach, El Varadero Beach, Los Morteros Beach, El Duque Beach, El Duque Castle Tucked into the enclave of Tenerife, close to La Caleta, we find the Royal Hideaway Corales Suites, considered one of the 25 best hotels in
Spain, according to TripAdvisor, and awarded on a global level in 2021 by the World Luxury Hotel Awards in the Luxury Architecture Design Hotel category. Day 2 TENERIFE: After breakfast, enjoy a private tour to Teide National Park, the largest and oldest national park in the Canary Islands and home to Spain's highest peak Mount Teide one of the top attractions on Tenerife. Day 3 TENERIFE: After today's breakfast, explore some of the treasures of the northern part of the island. Wander the small streets of charming and picturesque Garachico and view the island's prized thousand year old Dragon tree in nearby Icod de los Vinos. Day 4 TENERIFE: After enjoying breakfast, you have your day at leisure. Spend your day relaxing on one of Tenerife's gorgeous beaches or add an excursion on a catamaran to admire the area's dolphins and whales
that call this lovely area home.
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Here are some recent Virtuoso Life issues for you to peruse.
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6. Preferred Hotel Programs - The Kempinski Club 1897
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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. Such as at a Kempinski Club 1897 hotel partner around the world - see Kempinski Club 1897 ; 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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7. 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 Best of the Best hotel offers: Mexico, Switzerland, and more
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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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