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Hello, ! Welcome to Lush Life Travel's weekly newsletter. In this week's newsletter, we'll focus on: 1. Newfoundland 2. River Cruise Corner - Essence of Burgundy and Provence 3. Adventure Travel Corner- New Year's in
Australia 4. Wellness Travel Corner - Banyan Tree Mayakoba 5. Testimonial of Week- Sheila Listens! 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. Newfoundland Every summer, I travel home to Newfoundland. The visits have changed now that my mom has passed away, but I'm
fortunate that I can still visit my brother and sister-in-law in their gorgeous location in Curling, and soak in their hospitality to get my fix of home. Besides catching up with family and friends, and breathing in the clean salt air, we also drive around the bay. Which generally means a visit to Benoits Cove, Frenchman’s cove, Lark Harbour, York Harbour, and Bottle Cove. If you haven't visited Newfoundland yet, you really have to go. The scenery, music, food, and people are the absolute best - if I do say so myself. Thanks to Don and Carolyn for continuing to welcome us home. And let me know if I can help you get to Newfoundland for your own visit. I've also updated my article about my Nexus application from last week's newsletter, as several clients asked me how I got my interview so quickly. Let me know if you apply for your Nexus! 2. River Cruise Corner - Essence of Burgundy and Provence Here's a five minute feature that highlights AMA Waterways' Five Minute Feature highlights the Essence of Burgundy and Provence itinerary between Dijon and Arles on the Saone and Rhone rivers in France on the beautiful AMA boutique fleet along with pre and post packages available to be added in Geneva and Nice 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/europe-river-cruises/2025/essence-of-burgundy-provence 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 - New Year's in Australia Experience New Year's Eve in style at one of the most iconic locations on Earth: Sydney Harbour. Begin your trip in Brisbane and experience the sights of downtown and the Springbook Rainforest. Relax at the InterContinental Hayman Island Resort in the pristine Whitsundays. Take in the sights of the majestic Blue Mountains. Experience one of the most magical New Year's Eve fireworks displays aboard a luxury cruise on Sydney Harbour. New Year's Eve Adventure
Experience New Year's Eve in style at one of the most iconic locations on Earth: Sydney Harbour. Begin your trip in Brisbane and experience the sights of downtown and the Springbook Rainforest. Relax at the InterContinental Hayman Island Resort in the pristine Whitsundays. Take in the sights of the majestic Blue Mountains. Experience
one of the most magical New Year's Eve fireworks displays aboard a luxury cruise on Sydney Harbour.
Your Itinerary Includes: - Round trip airport transfers
- 3 nights at Emporium Hotel Southbank
- Brisbane walking tour
- Brisbane City River Cruise
- Springbrook Rainforests and Waterfalls tour
- 4 nights at InterContinental Hayman Island Resort
- 5 nights at Capella Sydney
- Half Day Sydney City Tour
- Sydney Harbour Lunch
Cruise
- New Years Eve Luxury Cruise
- Blue Mountains tour
- 11 breakfasts. 3 lunches, 1 dinner
4. Wellness Travel Corner - Banyan Tree Mayakoba Your private oasis awaits at Banyan Tree Mayakoba, an exclusive five-star resort on the Riviera Maya. In your secluded
villa with a private pool, experience a perfect blend of local Mexican traditions and Asian-inspired design. Indulge in unique dining adventures like tapas cruises and Haab-style jungle dinners, and unwind in the Bali-inspired spa.
Enjoy Virtuoso exclusive amenities, including up to a $200 resort credit per villa, breakfast daily for two, and a complimentary upgrade upon arrival (if available). Plus, connect with me as
your Virtuoso travel advisor to take advantage of special, limited-time savings.
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
new client, LA, Travel Wise.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Sheila Listens!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
"Usually, I book all my own travel but I needed assistance for my first solo river cruise. Sheila listen to my needs and was able to locate what I wanted very quickly. I was very happy with her service. I will not hesitate to reach out to Sheila in the future.!"
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Thank you, Travel Wise, 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!
 7. Virtuoso Life Issues
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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 . Special Offer for Canadian Travellers with Windstar
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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