Finding “Your Grace” on the River Duchess, Lush Life Travel Ideas
Published: Sun, 09/24/23
Live Your Lush Life
Travel Newsletter
Sunday, September 24, 2023
Finding “Your Grace” on the River Duchess
Hello, !
Welcome to Lush Life Travel's Sunday morning newsletter.
This week's newsletter will focus on:
1.Finding "Your Grace" on the River Duchess
2. River Cruise Corner -Exclusive AMA Magna Offer
3. Adventure Corner- Lindblad 2023 25% Off
4. Wellness Corner - Enchantment & Mii Amo
5. Virtuoso Life - Some Recent Issues & Newsletters
6. Preferred Hotel Programs- Hilton Impresario
7. Special
Offers from Lush Life, Vision/ Direct, Virtuoso
Let me know if you'd like to schedule a complimentary consultation!
1. Finding “Your Grace” River Cruise on the River Duchess
I've mentioned my women's themed river cruise in the last couple of newsletters, and now I'm happy to share that it's here!
I'm thrilled to announce the launch. And - while an in- person client event will follow, readers of this newsletter have a chance to book their cabin on this sailing now!
Here's the press release that will go out this week.
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Lush
Life, an affiliate of Direct Travel, launches a “Your Grace” river cruise for women travellers on Uniworld’s “River Duchess” ship. This 7-night Danube River cruise ventures from Budapest on October 4, 2024, sails to Nuremberg, and ends in Prague on October 13, 2024. This cruise experience invites women travellers to Be/ Find/ and Embrace “Your Grace” on this “Wellness on Water”. The cruise will also cater to solo female travellers.
Sheila Gallant-Halloran, Owner of Lush Life Travel, and winner of Virtuoso Luminaries, Legends, and Leaders Award for Wellness Travel in 2022, invites women to travel with her on this “Wellness on Water.” Gallant-Halloran noted that, “After emerging from the isolation of the
pandemic, many of my clients now want to regenerate, and reclaim their power. So why note come travel with me, leave your normal work and responsibilities behind, and travel with other Duchesses. It’s time to focus on your healthy living and self-care.”
Gallant-Halloran said, “This experience is a perfect gathering for mothers and daughters, sisters, and friends. Solo travellers are also welcomed – come travel alone, together. I have several solo cabins with reduced solo supplement. But I’m also putting together a solo share program.”
She noted in partnering with Uniworld, winner of Virtuoso’s top river cruise company in 2023, women can have a “wellness on water” experience that benefits from the company’s history of hospitality, as well as their commitment to
sustainability. Onboard the “River Duchess,” women can choose to get up, get going and stay
fit, both onboard and onshore: enjoy an onboard fitness center and wellness classes with a certified wellness
instructor, as well as “let’s go” excursions, and a “travelling lite menu.” Or women can choose to relax in their handcrafted Savoir® beds as they sail along the Danube River in their moving boutique hotel room: enjoy a carefree and effortless all–included experience with unlimited premium spirits and wines, five-star farm-to-table cuisine, and carefully curated excursions. The choice is yours.
Come BE “your grace” on the River Duchess; FIND your grace with a community of women lifting each other up; and EMBRACE your grace with “wellness on water.”
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Please email me if you want the pricing. I have a very special group pricing discount of $400/p for everyone booked
through me, as well as a 7% early booking discount at deposit before Jan.3.24, and a 10% early booking discount if you pay in full.
See the picture above that I'd shared with PaxNews article above - From left: Michelle Palma, EVP, sales, North America, Uniworld; Sheila Gallant-Halloran, owner, Lush Life Travel; Ellen Bettridge, president & CEO, Uniworld.
The sailing will include a Captain’s Special Thanksgiving Meal (for my American friends) on November 23, 2023.
This is an exclusive offer to clients of Direct Travel (so, if you're reading this, you access this offer through me sheila@lushlife.ca since I'm an affiliate of Direct Travel). And I can book in CAD or USD. It is not available directly through AMA or any other agency.
This is the CAD pricing currently available (before port fees of 285/p) - but - rates and availability subject to change without notice.
Even once I add the port fees of $285/p (excluded in the Direct pricing above), you can see that the savings is at least $1000/p for fixed window. And for the outside balconies of AB and AA, over $2000/p.
For the SA and SB also over $2200/p off.
3. Adventure Travel Corner - Lindblad 2023 25% Off
It's not too late for your
clients to end their year with a new perspective on a transformative small-ship expedition. My terrific partners at Lindblad Expeditions has their end-of-year savings are available for one more week.
If you'd like to book a 2023 departure by September 29,
2023, you can benefit with 25% off any Category 1 cabin.*
Availability is limited so act fast to take advantage of this rare opportunity, while space remains. End the year with a new perspective. There’s still time to take advantage of rare savings on a variety of Lindblad
Expeditions' transformative expeditions.
Choose from an array of transformative expeditions below in Antarctica, Patagonia, Galapagos, Central America, and Baja California.
Availability is limited, but if you book a 2023 departure now, we'll reward your spontaneity with 25% off any Category 1 cabin*. Book by September 29, 2023, while space remains.
4. Wellness Travel Corner - Enchantment and Mii Amo
Begin your stay at Enchantment Resort followed by a Journey within at Mii amo. From hiking adventures to mindful
renewal, immerse yourself in the beauty of Boynton Canyon. A blend of outdoor adventure and connection within, experience the best of Enchantment and the award-winning Mii amo spa.
Embark on a customized stay at both resorts and ground yourself in the rare energy of Boynton Canyon.
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 Hilton Impresario partner around the world - seeHilton Impresario
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 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, of old) 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
Ireland - Historic castles, dramatic landscapes, and fine dininghttps://e.virtuosoemail.com/historic-castles-dramatic-landscapes-and-fine-dining?ecid=ACsprvtjAMuNQGm9FWRY1UMTzSUUasOuDcAWxs631_8LbGccp4UHCdKv89gU7vuCJWgyt4lDAf4i
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.
End the year with a new perspective. There’s still time to take advantage of rare savings on a variety of Lindblad
Expeditions' transformative expeditions. 
