Private Flights to Five-Star Sites, Lush Life Travel Ideas
Published: Sun, 09/10/23
Live Your Lush Life
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Sunday, September 10, 2023
Private Flights to Five-Star Sites
Hello, !
Welcome to Lush Life Travel's Sunday morning newsletter.
This week's newsletter will focus on:
1.Private flights to five-star sites
2. River Cruise Corner - First Dibs, Please -Uniworld Women-themed Cruise
3. Adventure Corner- Aqua Expeditions
4. Wellness Corner - Andaz Mayakoba
5. Virtuoso Life - Some Recent Issues &
Newsletters
6. Preferred Hotel Programs- Dorchester Diamond
7. Special Offers from Lush Life, Vision/ Direct, Virtuoso
Let me know if you'd like to schedule a complimentary consultation!
1. Private Flights to Five-Star Sites
Ever wanted to travel by private jet? My partners at Abercrombie & Kent have their Wings Over the World journeys that will help bring exotic destinations to
your doorstep.
From archaeologist-led tours of Petra’s red rock facades to thrilling game drives in India's Ranthambore National Park, you’ll enjoy private chartered flights between destinations, allowing the convenience of visiting remote places with less
time spent getting there.
Experience luxurious accommodations and discover each destination with the expertise of your Resident Tour Director®.
Travel by Private Jet with Abercrombie & Kent offers a more authentic and intimate journey than you have ever experienced.
A&K private charters an Icelandair Boeing 757-200ER with 48 custom-designed Italian leather seats equipped
with a personal massage system, 4-way adjustable headrests and lumbar support, and more than 6.5 feet of legroom (79” pitch).
Additional seating enables each guest to socialize in comfort with their travel companions, while a full privacy screen and
extra-high seat back provide undisturbed rest. A bar stocked with premium wines and spirits provides the finishing touch to an elegant onboard experience.
Leading every expedition is a Tour Director chosen from the ranks of A&K’s international coterie of
professionals, who oversees everything from start to finish, relying on a lifetime’s worth of knowledge to reveal sights only locals know. A team of exceptional Tour Managers provide seamless service, while expert local guides lend additional insight. A&K’s Travelling Bell Boy® service collects luggage from each room when you depart and ensures it is waiting at your next destination. Accommodations are always the best available, selected to reflect the destination’s spirit and style. They
may be historic hotels, intimate boats, lavish resorts or remote bush camps, but all offer a distinctive sense of place, gracious hospitality and inspiring views.
2. River Cruise Corner - First Dibs
Please -Uniworld Women-themed Cruise
I'm thrilled that Uniworld has won top river cruise this year at Virtuoso Travel Week - sharing the gold, as it were, as AMA Waterways won top river cruise 9 years in a row.
Does a women-themed cruise that caters to solo travellers interest you? Pricing is just about set, and there'll be announcements this week!
Some features:
There will be a limited number of solo cabins with the normal solo supplement halved for any ladies who want their own space.
Ladies can bring their own travel partner - maybe share the fun, and ask your sister, daughter/ mother, granddaughter/ mother, girlfriend, or neighbour to share a cabin. (And, important side note - for those who'd travelled with me on the the
last women-themed river cruise in 2019, the ship I'm working with this this time has a large queen bed that physically divides into two twin beds. No privacy partition this time!)
For solo ladies who don't have their own travel partner, there will also an opportunity for solo ladies to share a cabin (to help manage costs).
PLUS - I have some some early booking bonuses, and also a pay-in-full discount too.
Do I have your attention?
If you haven't already contacted me to get on the "first dibs" list, please send me a note today. Those on "first dibs" list will get the information first, and have first rights to cabin selection, etc.
as soon as we launch.
Send me an email, and make the caption - first dibs, please! I'll make sure you're on the list.
Have you ever wanted to snorkel with sharks at a volcanic island?
Discover centuries-old colonial relics?
Or encounter pink dolphins and anacondas in their natural habitat?
Aqua Expeditions makes your wildest dreams possible. Experience Indonesia’s Spice Islands and the Banda Sea or the Peruvian Amazon Rainforest on luxury small-ship expeditions with customized excursions, cuisine curated by renowned chefs, and a 1:1 crew-to-guest ratio.
For a limited time, you’ll enjoy 20% off your next voyage. Plus, a complimentary massage – your Virtuoso exclusive benefit. Connect with Sheila, your Virtuoso travel advisor to reserve your suite by October 31, 2023.
Peruvian
Amazon Rainforest (4, 5 & 8 Days)
Aqua Nera departures from Iquitos, Peru available through December 2025 - Virtuoso Design Suite fares FROM $3,600 USD per person for four days
Indonesia’s Spice Islands and the Banda Sea (8 Days)
Aqua Blu departures from Ambon, Indonesia, available in October & November 2023-2025 - Virtuoso Design Suite fares FROM $8,960 USD per person
Located on the tranquil shores of Mexico's Riviera Maya, in the enchanting gated community of Mayakoba, lies the remarkable Andaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera Maya.
Here, you can bask in the warm sunshine by the stunning outdoor pools, rejuvenate their senses with a Mayan spa journey, and savor the flavors of Latin American cuisine and authentic tequilas.
Book with Sheila by September 30 for travel through December 10, and you will enjoy a complimentary fifth night at this exquisite resort, crowned as the #1 Resort in Eastern Mexico by Condé Nast Traveler's Readers' Choice Awards 2020.
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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 Dorchester Diamond Club hotel partner around the world - see Dorchester Diamond Club
For specific articles about why you should book with an advisor, rather than book by yourself, see
here:
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.
7. Special Offers from Lush Life, Vision/ Direct, Virtuoso
I run my boutique travel agency, Lush Life Travel, as an affiliate of Vision / Direct Travel. As Direct is one of the largest Virtuoso luxury travel network partners, I get access to some terrific offers for my clients.
You'll notice the migration over to a Direct Travel (rather than Vision Travel) as we move forward. (Direct bought Vision.)
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
Lindblad Expeditions - Last Chance to Save: 25% Off 2023 Departures
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.
