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Hello, ! Welcome to Lush Life Travel's weekly newsletter. In this week's newsletter, we'll focus on: 1. Nexus, Anyone? 2. River Cruise Corner - Riches of Mekong 3. Adventure Travel Corner- Virtuoso Escapes: 5 dazzling adventures 4. Wellness Travel Corner - Miraval Austin, Part Deux 5. Testimonial of Week- Very efficient and effective!: Happy Traveler 6. Women's River Cruise - Wellness on Water 7. Virtuoso Life - Some Recent Issues & Newsletters 8. Preferred Hotel Programs- Can You VIP Me? 9. 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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1. Nexus, Anyone? I finally applied for my Nexus card, and had my first interview at @flyyow
this morning. Have you applied for yours already? If not, the process thus far has been pretty simple. Find the proper U.S. government redirect from the government of Canada website . (Third party handlers aren’t needed.) once you fill out the info online, and pay your fee, you can request a first interview . Date and time choices were readily available with the Ottawa airport location. Bill, Ceili and I did interview this morning. It was 5-10 minutes as seemed to only validate our papers. (Ciara will have to do yyz.) I was surprised how quickly we got an interview. (Border applications for land crossings can take a year, according to the dates populating ) Apparently, now that the CDN interview is done, time starts ticking on 5 years for status. I will have to do the US interview part with a connecting flight into the states. After clearing security, and then going to border check, I tell them I want to do second nexus interview, and I should be able to
get done then. (The officer said to make sure to leave at least 4 hrs connx from YOW if going thru YYZ or YUL to do normal security and leave time for interview. YOW has shorter lines, but, sadly, not a lot of direct lift to US.) Looking forward to my 2nd
interview when I go to Vegas next month. 2. River Cruise Corner - Riches of Mekong Here's a five
minute feature that highlights AMA Waterways' Five Minute Feature highlights the beautiful and exotic Riches of the Mekong from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy the cruise and tour! Contact your preferred travel advisor for dates and the best promotions available!!! To reserve your spot on this cruise please get in touch with me for available dates and the best promotions. See details of the itinerary here -https://www.amawaterways.ca/agent/lushlife/destination/vietnam-cambodia-river-cruises/2025/riches-of-the-mekong 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. #AskSheila sheila@lushlife.ca 3. Adventure Travel Corner - Virtuoso Escapes: 5 dazzling adventures Embark on an Australis expedition and sail through the narrow fjords of Tierra del Fuego. Board a culture-focused river cruise with one of Tauck’s European adventures, or sail on an intimate Windstar yacht to the Mediterranean, Tahiti, or Greece. Connect with your Virtuoso travel advisor to learn more about these sumptuous itineraries. 4. Wellness Travel Corner - Miraval Austin, Part Deux Experience the ultimate day of relaxation and adventure at Miraval Austin Resort & Spa! Begin with an invigorating archery lesson, followed by a thought-provoking seminar on life, loss, and living. Enjoy a private equine session and a delicious lunch. Then, show off
your moves in a country line dancing seminar and unwind with journey meditation and a 'Rollin' with It' exercise class. Plan your lunar interpretation and tarot card reading sessions for a truly unforgettable day. Miraval Austin Resort & Spa Lush Life Travel Virtuoso
Travel Last morning at the magical Miraval Austin Resort & Spa, I squeezed in a morning swim, and a restorative yoga class, before a gift shop
visit and shuttle to airport.
5. Testimonial of the Week - Very efficient and effective!: Happy Traveler
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It’s so rewarding to receive wonderful #ClientTestimonials , such as this one from my
long-time client, A&P, Happy Traveler.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Very efficient and effective!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
"Sheila is a pleasure to work with- she responds quickly to emails and gets answers and results. We have been very happy with the trips
she has arranged for us, most recently 5 weeks in Australia where she worked with an Australian company, very competent, and everything went smoothly!"
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Thank you, Happy Traveler, for always taking the time to leave some wonderful and kind comments on my @virtuosoltd verified client feedback site. I truly
appreciate it.
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6. 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!
8. 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.) 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 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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