Welcome to Lush
Life Travel's newsletter. This week's newsletter will focus on:
1. Wander Wisely
2. River Cruise Corner - Avalon is Here for the Solo Cruiser Market
3. Adventure Travel Corner- Virtuoso Escapes
4. Wellness
Travel Corner - Los Cabos
5. Women's River Cruise - Wellness on Water
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!
1. Wander Wisely
Travel is powerful. It fills us up and makes our worlds bigger. When you make sustainable travel choices, you act as a force for good, empowering the destinations you visit with responsible tourism. Your choices can help preserve natural habitats, reduce your carbon footprint,
and support businesses committed to ethical practices.
Connect with me, as your Virtuoso travel advisor, to transform the way you travel. I value sustainable tourism, and am a committed member of Virtuoso's sustainability community that focuses on encourages sustainable tourism.
2. River Cruise Corner - Avalon Waterways is Here for the Solo Cruiser Market
According to a recent Avalon Waterways ‘Wish List’ survey, 13% of 16,600 respondents said they’re planning to go solo on their next river cruise.
“Traveling solo doesn’t always mean you’re on your own,” said Pam Hoffee, President, Avalon Waterways. “Providing a balance of solo and ‘nolo’ (on your own but never alone) experiences, we set the stage for the perfect vacation on – and off – our Suite Ships with the bonus of an on-site Cruise Director and expert local guides to ensure an engaging, life-changing cruise.”
Hoffee added that Avalon Waterways’ value proposition for solo travellers on river cruises includes waived single supplements on a select number of staterooms on nearly every departure in Europe and Southeast Asia.
“An average of 10% of our current guests are cruising solo,” said Hoffee. “They know that when they go with us, they can not only save money on their deluxe stateroom (172-square feet) or Panorama Suite (200-square feet), but they’re also invited to explore and engage with the world in the ways that interest them. From small group, passion-packed excursions to on-your-own exploration with the AvalonGO app, our guests are invited to not only uncover new discoveries, but to
learn new things about themselves, every day, along the way.”
Avalon Waterways’ ‘no single supplement’ deal is available on a first-come, first-serve basis; see avalonwaterways.ca.
I am working with my partners at Avalon to get onboard very soon.
Let me know if you'd like to learn more about their
solo offers!
Looking to take your vacation to the next level? Book a stay in the epicenter of London’s social scene to experience a ritzy spa and Michelin-starred dining. Cruisers can opt for 8 days in the Galápagos, complete with butler service, a skilled expedition team, and a plethora of activities on and off shore. At a villa in France, immerse yourself in Corsica’s beautiful bay and delicious Mediterranean cuisine. Contact me, as your Virtuoso travel
advisor, to learn more about these opulent getaways!
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.
Thanks Candace Sampson and "What She Said" for terrific blog post about my Women's Wellness Cruise. And see https://lushlife.ca/what-she-said/
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 ONBOARDyour moving boutique hotel room
STEP 3.) STEP ONSHOREto 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!
6. Virtuoso Life Issues
Here are some recent Virtuoso Life issues for you to peruse.
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/
See some additional detail on these preferred HOTEL PROGRAMS
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
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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