1. Indulge in Self-Care

You're invited! To a luxury, connection & rejuvenation gathering.

Monday, March 25,2024 5-7pm 

236 Richmond Rd, Ottawa, ON K1Z 6W6

Luxury, Connection & Rejuvenation: 

That's the theme for this late afternoon gathering with Sheila of Lush Life Travel, and Leslie-Anne of LA by Bru Makeup.

Sheila will talk about her Women's Wellness Cruise! 

Imagine a getaway that's all about you! Sheila's Women's Wellness Cruise is not just a trip; it's a radical act of self-care amidst the beaty of Europe, from Budapest to Prague in October 2024. 

Dive into a world of luxury, connection, and rejuvenation with award-winning Virtuoso luxury wellness travel advisor, Sheila Gallant-Halloran of Lush Life Travel.

Leslie-Anne will share some makeup tips ! 

L.A. by Bru has 5 minute "zhu xing" sessions. Get a prescription for her easy peasy skin-care regime, or gather some general makeup tips. Maybe book a future consultation with this Leslie-Anne Barrett, master makeup artist, for a post-Covid makeup update, or maybe a makeup update to go with a new hair style or coloring.

Some other makeup and styling experts from Bruno Racine Salon will be on hand.

Savour, sip, and self-care! Join us for a little Monday pick-me-up with light nosh & bevvy.  

Register below to save your spot. 

Monday, March25, 2024 5-7pm 236 Richmond Rd, Ottawa, ON K1Z 6W6

Questions: Contact sheila@lushlife.ca 613-837-0699 

2. Women's River Cruise - Wellness on Water

Check out this ad appearing in PostMedia newspapers across Canada.

And check out this Daytime Ottawa TV appearance. Here's my interview talking with Derek Fage .

Just remember, there are three steps to Embrace “Your Grace”:

STEP 1.) STEP ON UP - savour, sip, self-care

STEP 2.) STEP ONBOARD your moving boutique hotel room

STEP 3.) STEP ONSHORE to cities and towns along the Danube River

Let me know if you'd like to secure your spot.   (And yes, there are some husbands coming. At least 3 are booked thus far!)

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 : https://tinyulr.com/LushWellCruise 

3. River Cruise Corner - Unleash your inner foodie in Budapest

Fill your heart (and your plate) with culture 

Budapest is an anchor city for many Danube river cruises - both upper and lower Danube. Many river cruises will start or end in Budapest. But don't be in such a hurry to get onboard (or off) your ship, and ignore Budapest!

In Budapest, every bite tells a story – a delicious one at that. As you indulge in the culinary wonderland of this capital city, you’ll discover bustling markets brimming with fresh, seasonal produce, Michelin-starred restaurants such as Onyx and Stand, and Hungarian favorites including lángos, a savory deep-fried flatbread. Book your gastronomic getaway through me, as your Virtuoso travel advisor and enjoy exclusive amenities to enhance your stay.  

4. Adventure Travel Corner - Foodie in Australia

Get ready to say G'day to Australia’s diverse food and wine. 

As part of my continued training as an Aussie Specialist, I always keep up with what is new and developing in the foodie world.

And Aussies do food right! In the video above, we visit:: Melbourne, VIC Kangaroo Island, SA Yarra Valley, VIC Flinders Rangers, SA Coles Bay, TAS So, what are you waiting for? Come and say G'day.

Did you know you can indulge in global cuisines with an Aussie twist at exquisite restaurants in Sydney and Melbourne, savor fresh seafood in Tasmania, and discover the farm-to-table movement's emphasis on local produce in Queensland. Additionally, you can explore acclaimed wine from the Barossa Valley and Margaret River or experience the flavors of indigenous ingredients under the Northern Territory's starry Outback sky

Here’s a little video on the best Thai restaurant in Sydney for my Australia bound clients! Best Thai in the world ? - Thai Pothong Newtown!!! ❤️ From my Aussie friends at Lindblad, who were just in Sydney, and kindly sent me this recommendation to pass along. (Thanks, Lesa and Cam!!!)

Besides food and wine, coffee is also big in Australia too. Did you know that Starbucks didn't really take off in Australia? Probably one of the only places in the planet where that's true. Aussies have their own style of coffee, and their own culture. Flat whites, and beyond.

Here's a link that shows a little about the history about Australia coffee culture. https://www.beanpoet.com/australian-coffee-culture/

Let me know if you'd like to #seeAustralia !

5. Wellness Travel Corner - Go ahead, put yourself first

Wellness works from the inside out. These specially curated vacations cover every detail of your well-being, from health-conscious meals to body scrubs that bring back your glow. 

Embrace the cooling benefits of Miami’s only igloo, treat yourself to a diamond facial, or move your body on hiking trails, a bike, or a yoga mat. As your Virtuoso travel advisor, I have the connections that put you first.

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, a Direct affiliate & Virtuoso partner