I shared my admiration for famed travel writer, Pico Iyer, who has said, "Luxury is what you don't have to worry
about."
And for me - luxury comes down to ensuring you consider: *Personalization, *Time, *Access, *Sustainability, and *Wellness.
PERSONALIZATION - Luxury travel is what it means to the client. It's up to
the client what they consider luxury. Is it a secluded villa? A Private tour? Or off the beaten path.
TIME - As a
former actuary, I believe luxury travel is where Return on Investment meets Return on Life. Your time is your biggest non-renewal asset. And I work to ensure you have efficiency and convenience, and make the experience as seamless as possible.
ACCESS - Being a luxury travel advisor means I can leverage my relationships to give you access to things you can't google and find yourself,
and that includes everything from VIP experiences, fast-tracking through airports, after hours tours, visits to remote spots, specially curated experiences with chefs, etc.
SUSTAINABILITY - I like to ensure my clients have a positive impact on communities they visit - that they celebrate the culture, support local economies, and protect the planet. Your travel should make a
place better.
WELLNESS - Wellness travel is really about self-care and healthy living, but sometimes it means the self-care is giving yourself time to rejuvenate. You can have a holiday that is "do less."
2. River Cruise Corner - Christmas Markets on Rhine
Here's a five minute feature that highlights AMA Waterways' Christmas Markets on Rhine.
Friday's Five Minute Feature highlights their Christmas Markets on the Rhine experience between Amsterdam and Basel ... discover this AMAzing itinerary like only Europe can offer
To reserve your spot on this cruise please get in touch with me for available dates and the best promotions.(They're be little, if any, space left for 2024 Christmas markets, but let's get your 2025 holiday sorted! If you are looking for Christmas markets for this year, let's have a chat about France, as there may be more space.)
And, I can extend to you an offer for new bookings only if made this week with me. I can extend a 5% off the voyage fare(for the cruise, before port fees) to either one couple, or one solo passenger. (Kindly note, you have to call me
to get this private sale. You cannot book on my AMA website or through AMA directly.)
My normal cruise booking and management fees would still apply.
Get in touch with me to get on this cruise
and get all of the best prices and promotions.
3. Adventure Travel Corner - Join Me - Journey to Antarctica: The White Continent
You have 4 more days to consider joining me and my husband Bill on the Journey to Antarctica: The White Continent!
That's if you want to take advantage of AMA's 25% off promo that's on only until Sept.19th! We're travelling with the best-of-the-best expedition cruise company, Lindblad Expeditions. I'm so excited!
Come discover the Antarctic Peninsula with me. Sven Lindblad (pictures above here) promises me it will be amazing!
A day on board your Windstar ship is a day of choices, all of them good.
Perhaps you’ll begin with a relaxing massage
in World Spa by Windstar. Or maybe an invigorating workout in the Fitness Center. Even better, why not both?
After a sumptuous lunch in Veranda, make a splash from the Watersports Platform off the ship’s stern. (Last week, I'd mentioned their plant-based dining options.)
Everything you can think of for fun in the water is there — swimming, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding. And it’s all complimentary, of course.
Sun yourself on deck, take a dip in the whirlpool, then catch up on email or order a cheese plate for your stateroom or suite. After dinner, dance to live music in the Lounge.
This is your yacht, so of course you’re welcome on the Bridge, where the Captain and officers are delighted to share charts, routes, and vistas with you.
As you prepare for another amazing Windstar day, enjoy a nightcap anywhere you like — on deck, in the Lounge, or why not let us bring it to your suite or stateroom? Your day ends just as it began, blissfully.
I have an exclusive and private sale she can extend her clients - 10% off for Windstar for the month of September!
5. Testimonial of the Week - Excellent service to her clients!
It’s so rewarding to receive wonderful #ClientTestimonials , such as this one from my
longtime client, BP.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Excellent service to her clients!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
"Sheila is very helpful and able to advise on my trips, which I often need.
I highly recommend working with
her."
🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠
Thank you, BP for taking the time to leave some wonderful and kind comments on my @virtuosoltd verified client feedback site. I truly appreciate it.
6. Women's River Cruise - Wellness on Water
If you were looking for a sign, this is it. AC just averted their planned strike!
There are a couple of cabins left. Want to join us for a last minute getaway?
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
8. Preferred Hotel Programs - VIP Me? & Hotel of Week
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.)
Upgrade at time of booking, subject to availability
Daily Full breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom, served in the
restaurant
$100 USD equivalent Spa Service or Food & Beverage credit to be utilized during stay (not combinable, not valid on room rate, no cash value if not redeemed in full)
Early check-in / Late check-out, subject to availability
9. 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. 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.
Sun yourself on deck, take a dip in the whirlpool, then catch up on email or order a cheese plate for your stateroom or suite. After dinner, dance to live music in the Lounge. 
