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Hello, ! Welcome to Lush Life Travel's Sunday morning newsletter. This week's newsletter will focus on: 1. Where are Folks Headed? 2. River Cruise Corner- AMA's Land Program 3. Adventure Corner- Destination Vancouver 4. Wellness Corner -
Bali, Please 5. Virtuoso Life - Some Recent Issues & Newsletters 6. Preferred Hotel Programs-IHG Hotels 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. Where are Folks Headed
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My clients are travelling! It's been a crazy month, but it's been so wonderful to help them travel the world. Where are folks headed? Here are just some of the trips I have had clients recently return from (selecting to show you a variety of trips): - 10 night customized trip to visit and hike the Norwegian Fjords with partners Norwegian Adventures
- 14 night river cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest with partner Avalon,
- 7 night river cruise on Colors of Provence from Arles to Lyon with partner AMA ,
- 8 night customized trip to Egypt with partner Abercrombie & Kent
- 92 night world cruise with partner Cunard on Queen Victoria from New York to Southampton
- 7 night coastal expedition cruise to Alaska with partner Lindblad Expeditions from Sitka to Juneau
- 12 night customized African safari to Kenya and Tanzania with partner Big Five Tours, and another 10 night with & Beyond to Namibia and Uganda
- 11 night with partner Ponant yacht experience from Valetta to Lisbon
- 7 night river cruise Best
of Holland & Belgium with partner AMA
- 4 week customized trip to New Zealand with partner Southern World New Zealand
- 14 night back-to-back Oceania cruises on new Vista from Rome to Trieste, and from Trieste to Athens
- 7 night with partner Rocky Mountaineer train trip with touring from Vancouver to Jasper, and on to Calgary
- 3 weeks customized trip around Australia with partner Southern World Australia
- 7 night river cruise from Flavors of Portugal from Porto to Vega de Terron with AMA
- 7 night trip Castles and Cuisine to Japan with G Adventures
- 7 night cruise Gems Southeast Europe with AMA from Budapest to Giurgui
- 14
night Globus Italian mosaic motorcoach trip roundtrip Rome
- 13 night Globus Newfoundland Iceberg festival motorcoach trip Corner Brook to St. John's
- 9 night trip around Ireland with Royal Irish Tours
- 14 cruise package with AMA that sailed Luxembourg-Nuremburg, visiting Paris, Champagne area, and Prague
- 10 night Regent
cruise from Miami to New York
- 12 night Viking Ocean cruise from Manaus to San Juan
- 10 night Silversea cruise to Alaska
- 14 nights of back-to-back Azamara cruises country intensive cruises around Italy and France
- large multigenerational family reunion with villa rental with butler, maid, and cook in
Jamaica
- 14 nights to Antarctica on expedition cruise Crossing the Antarctic Circle with Quark (earlier travel, but rebooking for 2024)
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Let me know if we can schedule a consultation!
2. River Cruise Corner - Extend Your River CruiseMake the most of your long-awaited vacation by adding one of AmaWaterways’ optional land packages before or after your sailing for an all-encompassing river cruise and land journey. Relax in magnificent 4- or 5-star hotels, delight in complimentary daily breakfasts,
guided tours and included excursions through your destination – all while one of their friendly and knowledgeable Cruise Managers accompanies you throughout every step of your river cruise and land journey. For a limited time, you can enjoy a complimentary land package on select sailings. Reserve your stateroom before June 30, 2023, to take advantage of this incredible offer. read more: https://lushlife.ca/ama-land-program/
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3. Adventure Corner - Destination Vancouver Savor Vancouver’s sights and bites
Whether you want to explore Vancouver’s gastronomic landscape or its forest, sea, and glacier-covered one, this city has something for you. Spend your trip satisfying your inner
foodie, paired of course with British Columbia's best wines and craft beers. Or spend it feeling the rush of flying over the city, speeding down the scenic Sea-to-Sky Highway, or seeing the resident grizzly bears at the top of Grouse Mountain.
Enjoy Exclusive Extras
Make the most of your escape at the Fairmont Pacific Rim with Virtuoso exclusive amenities,
from an upgrade and hotel credit to early check-in and late checkout. Fuel Your Adventure
Eat and drink your way through the city's food festivals, renowned restaurants, and open-air markets, offering seasonal and plant-based options. Plus, enjoy an abundance of
wine and beer tastings.
4. Wellness Corner -Bali, Please
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Where a firefly sanctuary lights up rice paddies, and marine waste gets repurposed as fine art.
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Lights blinked on amid Bali’s tropical dusk, then wavered across the rice paddies facing Buahan, A Banyan Tree Escape, a 16-room hotel that opened near Ubud in 2022. These were not glaring bulbs. Walking downhill from my open-sided villa, I saw instead the glow of tiny fireflies, luminescent among green shoots of
young rice. Buahan recently opened a firefly sanctuary called Lentera Bumi – it means “lantern of the earth” in Bahasa – as a haven for the insects, which are threatened worldwide by habitat loss and light pollution. It’s part of the hotel’s efforts to support biodiversity and resilience in the surrounding landscape, initiatives rooted in the principles of regenerative travel. “A regenerative hotel is really about helping ecosystems to shine, and having a positive
impact,” says Alessandro Inversini, an associate professor at Switzerland’s EHL Hospitality Business School who studies regenerative hospitality. Along with fireflies, Buahan is introducing owls for pest control and building soil health using compost. Chefs at its zero-waste restaurant collaborate with local farmers to source organic ingredients, a community-minded outlook that Inversini says is essential to successful regenerative practices, since “staff know the place; they know the nature;
they know the community.” “We’re working in harmony with nature, and helping the community is part of that process,” adds Puspa Anggareni, Buahan’s resort manager. That philosophy places Buahan among the vanguard of Balinese hotels and resorts whose regenerative practices – which range from environmental rehabilitation to
waste management – make them industry leaders. It’s perhaps unsurprising that the global trend is flourishing in Bali. Renowned for its abundant natural beauty, in recent years the island has faced grave environmental problems, including water shortages and plastic pollution. And because tourism accounts for 68 percent of Bali’s economy, hotels are uniquely positioned to envision a greener, more resilient future.
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Here are some recent Virtuoso Life issues for you to peruse. A Dispatch from the Editors: Rolling into Summer https://e.virtuosoemail.com/a-dispatch-from-the-editors-rolling-into-summer?ecid=ACsprvureY3A8gaODqUEkCGoalWlJo3S6lcO9MmV6IZ-sQ1RyleUOcYPu_dlMnbTZaQKWnD7D-eW VIRTUOSO INSIDER’S GUIDE: Sun & Sand https://e.virtuosoemail.com/virtuoso-insiders-guide-sun-sand-2?ecid=ACsprvutEvNQfMIBxMWk2wZicTyOevcj-rcY-F9XlbaKCZ54A7qAflX1NhNJgXsC8iuGfggu4Jkt A
Dispatch from the Editors: Here’s to the Pros
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6. Preferred Hotel Programs - IHG
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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 Peninsula hotel around the world - see IHG Hotel Program ; 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. Icebergs, Adélie penguins, and 24 hours of sun https://e.virtuosoemail.com/icebergs-adelie-penguins-and-24-hours-of-sun-2?ecid=ACsprvus0quzP0hfR_-Ozp9W1ZDOCJ3fQ8MEqWhl3WESxopzieVBI2YVy9lyj-Wy9WRns0tzZRS9
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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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