1. Regent Seven Seas Cruises

You might realize that I don't tend to promote Black Friday sales for travel. As my focus is not to sell what suppliers are putting out, but to help you, as my client, to buy the product and customize the trip that is right for you, I start with your needs and interests - not the sales. 

But, very occasionally, a travel supplier has an offer that is really extraordinary. And I then try to share that news more broadly. 

This week, I have such news. It's with Regent Seven Seas. And as I know you like wonderful value and a luxurious experience where you're feted and celebrated, I thought this might interest you.

Regent has just extended their Black Friday sale until December 15th. Let me know if you'd like to explore one of their fantastic offers. You can enjoy up to 30% Savings, plus a $1,000 Shipboard Credit per suite with their  Black Friday Bonus on select voyages to the Caribbean, Europe, and beyond. 

Regent has up To 30% Savings, with a $1,000 Shipboard Credit per suite, on select 2024 and 2025 voyages as part of their recently extended Black Friday Bonus offer. There’s never been a better time to fully experience all-inclusive luxury aboard Regent Seven Seas Cruises.

Reserve your suite today to take advantage of the richest Black Friday offer of any luxury cruise line.

• Up To 30% Savings
• $1,000 Shipboard Credit
• Select 2024 and 2025 Voyages
• Sailings to Alaska, Asia, Australia & New Zealand, Caribbean, Mediterranean, Northern Europe, and South America
• Limited-Time Extension Ends December 15, 2023

There are 81 sailings included. See https://www.rssc.com/specials/2023-gift-of-travel?insider=GWA-sheila-gallant-halloran

I'll highlight just a couple of the ones I've already booked for clients. Let me know if you'd like to book one over the next 12 days to take advantage of these offers.  (Note -some dates are already completely sold out.)

Australia

https://www.rssc.com/cruises/NAV240304/summary?source=specials&sp=2023-gift-of-travel&displaytext=BLACK+FRIDAY+BONUS+OFFER+EXTENDED&insider=GWA-sheila-gallant-halloran

2. River Cruise Corner - Paris and Normandy with AMA Waterways

My friend and National business development manager with AMA Waterways, Neil Dudley, recorded some videos about AMA's itineraries that I can share with you.

Here's a five minute feature about AMA Waterway's Paris and Normandy cruise.

Give it a watch, and let me know if you'd like to take a Seine river cruise. Paris is going to be inordinately popular next year - and what better way to travel there than on a moving boutique hotel room on your river cruise ship.

Let me know if you'd like to learn more! 

5. Woman Focused River Cruise - Info & Daytime Ottawa 

Did you miss my Info session on Thursday's Oct.26th zoom meeting about my women focused river cruise? You can watch the presentation here: 

This river cruise is designed for “self-care and healing” and will be a “wellness on water” experience. It offers a perfect gathering for mothers, daughters, sisters, and friends. Women are invited to come travel with someone; or travel alone, together; from Budapest to Prague on this soothing luxury adventure.  

(Kindly note, husbands and partners are welcomed, and normal shore excursions and dining will be available for them. But they may wish to sit out any special onboard cruise programming with a definite woman theme!)  

And I was also on Daytime Ottawa on October 27th. Watch the segment here. 

Let me know if you'd like to secure your spot. This will be a 7-night Danube River cruise, that sets sail from Budapest on Oct. 4, 2024, and heads to Nuremberg, before finishing its voyage with 2 nights in Prague on Oct. 13, 2024. See all the details about when and where, and pricing, along with details on the Travel With, and Travel Alone (with options for solo cabins & solo share program): https://tinyulr.com/LushWellCruise

See recent press articles: https://tinyurl.com/LushPaxN and

https://tinyurl.com/LushTwk. As well as my appearance on Shepherd's Fashions "We’re Talking Travel Style" reel : https://tinyurl.com/LushShep . 

Let me know if you'd like to go. sheila@lushlife.ca .

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 if you're wondering, here are some blog posts 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

Note: There is a stop gap measure if you are planning a last minute trip, and you only need a hotel stay. If you do not require my assistance, or VIP'ing, or add ons like transfers, concierge service, etc., you can self-book luxury properties on my Virtuoso website.  You can now browse and book hotels online https://www.virtuoso.com/advisor/sheilagallanthalloran/travel/luxury-hotels  at your convenience.  (If you self-book hotels, I will waive normal booking and management fees. But if you need additional assistance after the booking, VIP'ing, transfers, concierge assistance, etc., and/or the hotel stay is part of a larger holiday, normal professional fees will apply.) 

8.  Special Offers from Lush Life, Vision/ Direct, Virtuoso