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Hello, ! Happy Easter!
Hoppy Easter! And - happy spring! Welcome to Lush Life Travel's newsletter. This week's newsletter will focus on: 1. Renewing You 2. Women's River Cruise - Wellness on Water 3. River Cruise Corner - The AMA Magna 4. Adventure Travel Corner- Islands of Portugal 5. Wellness Travel Corner - Stay in a Villa Fit for Royalty 6. Virtuoso Life - Some Recent Issues & Newsletters 7. Preferred Hotel Programs- Can You VIP Me? 8. Special Offers from Lush Life~ Direct affiliate & Virtuoso partner Let me know if you'd like to schedule a complimentary consultation!
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Happy spring time! This week, I returned from my river cruise on Sunday night (see note below about the AMA Magna),
and then I had a great evening Monday night at Bruno Racine Salon with Leslie-Anne Barrett, and Bruno’s team of Ghost, Cara, and Sheyenne. Leslie-Anne worked her magic, and shared her expertise with the ladies present, while Bruno was the "host with the most." What a way to kick off the week with me speaking to a very special group of women all things travels, while Leslie-Anne Barrett walked them through her visions for her Spring collection, how to travel light when packing your makeup
essentials. It was a great gathering, focussing on renewing you! If you’re looking for a customized
make-up and skin care consultation call LA to set up your appointment 343-999-6945! Thanks to all those who came out. And shop online here https://brunoracine.ca/collections/make-up Leslie-Anne and Bruno's line is made in Canada, and hypo-allergenic and safe makeup. I don't usually wear makeup, because I tend to break out. But Leslie-Anne's line is perfect for me! 2. Women's River Cruise - Wellness on Water 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. 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
 Self-care is not a luxury. It's a necessity!
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3. River Cruise Corner - The AMA Magna I'm just back from the AMA Magna last Sunday - and boy, I can tell you that this double-wide river cruise ship is truly NEXT LEVEL! The space is incredible - but even as a double-wide river cruise, it still only contains a max of 190 passengers (which is how many Viking normally puts on their river cruises). The double-wide ship is felt in all areas - even the
corridors between cabins is double-wide. All this extra space gives 3 restaurants, a pool, a gym and wellness area, a pickle ball court, a library, a large gift shop area, separate desks and areas for the cruise manager and hotel manager, plus a cinema - and more. We sailed from Budapest to Vilshofen, with a flight out from Munich. It was fantastic. Let me know if you'd like to go! Let me know if you'd like to try this double-wide river cruise ship. 4. Adventure Travel Corner - Islands of Portugal 5. Wellness Travel Corner - Stay in a Villa Fit for Royalty Are you enraptured by history? Venture to Siena and San Gimignano's Villa Le Terme, where you’ll have your fill
of medieval magic, stunning cuisine, and awe-inspiring art. If you hear the Cote d’Azur calling, Le Manoir des Calanques, a former haunt of Woolf and Churchill, boasts an opulent terrace overlooking the beach and a plethora of old-world glamour.
Connect with your Virtuoso travel advisor, Sheila, to book your trip with Abercrombie & Kent Villas and learn about exclusive amenities for Virtuoso guests,
including a $100 credit to enhance your stay with a private chef, excursions, and more.
Le Manoir des Calanques
This glamorous villa in beautiful Cassis, known as the gateway to the Calanques National Park, features panoramic views of the sparkling Mediterranean Sea.
Villa Le Terme
Surround yourself with medieval history, awe-inspiring art, mouthwatering cuisine, and glorious vistas when you book a
luxury villa, 12th-century watchtower, or Baroque house.
Treat your Future Self https://www.virtuoso.com/advisor/sheilagallanthalloran/travel/luxury-hotels/16403539/abercrombie-kent-villas
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Here are some recent Virtuoso Life issues for you to peruse. Virtuoso Insider's Guide- Europe is Calling
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7. Preferred Hotel Programs - Can You VIP Me?
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Travel advisors, like me, often have access to a range of exclusive perks and amenities when booking luxury hotels. Here are some special perks I may be able to provide when you book your hotel stay through me: - Room Upgrades: I often have relationships with hotel management (particularly luxury hotels), allowing me to secure room upgrades at the time of booking, ensuring a better view, larger room, or added amenities.
- Complimentary Breakfast or Credits: I can negotiate special perks like complimentary breakfast, spa credits, dining credits, or
other perks that enhance the overall stay.
- Early Check-In and Late Check-Out: Through my connections, I may be able to negotiate early check-in or late check-out times, providing more flexibility with your schedule.
- Special Amenities: I may be able to arrange for special
amenities in the room upon arrival, such as welcome gifts, champagne, or personalized touches to make the stay more memorable.
- Priority Access and VIP Treatment: I can secure priority access to facilities like spas, restaurants, or events within the hotel, ensuring a more exclusive and VIP-like experience.
- Customized
Experiences: I can arrange unique experiences tailored to your interests, such as private tours, exclusive excursions, or special events within the hotel premises.
- Concierge Services: I can often offer personalized concierge services, ensuring your preferences are noted and catered to throughout your stay, from restaurant
reservations to special requests.
- Flexible Booking and Cancellation Policies: I may be able to negotiate more flexible booking terms or cancellation policies, providing peace of mind in case plans change unexpectedly.
These perks often go beyond what is
available through standard booking channels, adding significant value to the overall luxury hotel experience. I am a Virtuoso luxury advisor, Four Seasons preferred partner, and member of preferred hotel programs like Belmond Bellini, Rosewood Elite, Accor Luxury Step and Fairmont Famous Agent, Leading
Hotels, etc., etc. I rarely book hotel only reservations for clients (I specialize in river and expedition cruises, customized trips to Australia and Africa), I have ways to leverage my relationships to benefit my clients. Hotel only bookings are subject to my normal professional fees. https://lushlife.ca/2022-fee-schedule/
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See some additional detail on these preferred HOTEL PROGRAMS 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: 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 I run my boutique travel agency, Lush Life
Travel, as an affiliate of Direct Travel (formerly called Vision Travel). As Direct is one of the largest Virtuoso luxury travel network partners, I get access to some terrific offers for my clients. 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 AMA Waterways - Complimentary Land Program Discover the World with Star Clippers Holland America - Club Orange Solo savings with Abercrombie & Kent
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 18 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,
Sheila Gallant-Halloran
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