1. Happy Father's Day

Happy Father’s Day

 

Wishing a beautiful day to all the dads, stepdads, grandfathers, father figures, and those who fill that role in quiet, powerful ways.

Virtuoso Cruise Icon | River & Small Ship Cruise Specialist
www.lushlife.ca

Note: this newsletter refers to private sales again. (This offer is not shared on social media) 

2. River Cruise Corner - Travel with Sheila: Ready to Unlock the Secrets of Egypt? Travel With Sheila in 2026! 🏺🌍

✨ Journey Back in Time Along the Nile – Now Departing November 21, 2026

I’m excited to share that my hosted journey to Egypt is confirmed—new dates, limited space, and even better perks!

🌟 Travel With Sheila: Secrets of Egypt & the Nile
📅 New Dates: November 21–28, 2026
🚢 Aboard the elegant AmaDahlia
📍 7-night Nile cruise (Luxor to Luxor) + 4 nights in Cairo at the Nile Ritz-Carlton

This luxurious 11-night land and river journey includes bucket-list sites like the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, Temple of Karnak, Valley of the Kings, and even a private lunch at the Abdeen Presidential Palace—all guided by a professional Egyptologist.

🛬 Complimentary Airfare
This sailing includes roundtrip economy airfare, but you can also choose to upgrade to business class for added comfort.

📆 Itinerary & Details
View the full day-by-day itinerary here:
🔗 Secrets of Egypt & the Nile – 2026 Itinerary

🚨 Availability Alert
I’m currently holding just a few Category CA cabins (French balcony) this week—these will go fast. Once gone, there’s no guarantee I can secure more at the group rate.

💸 Sample Pricing (Per Person, Double Occupancy):
• Category CA: C$12,134
• Intra-Egypt Air: C$699
(Solo traveler options available)

✨ Group Inclusions
• 7-night cruise aboard AmaDahlia
• 4 nights luxury hotel stay in Cairo
• Private Egyptologist throughout
• Airport transfers when traveling with the group
• Complimentary roundtrip economy airfare (or optional upgrade)
• Hosted extras from Lush Life Travel

🧳 Optional Add-Ons & Extensions

Want to extend the adventure or enhance your experience? Here are some exciting options to customize your journey:

🏛️ Abu Simbel Excursion 

Fly to southern Egypt for a guided tour of the magnificent twin temples of Abu Simbel, carved into the cliffs by Ramses II. A breathtaking add-on that many say is a highlight of their entire trip.

🍰 High Tea at the Old Cataract Hotel – 

Step back in time with an indulgent high tea at Aswan’s iconic Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Hotel, famously frequented by Agatha Christie. A refined and elegant optional afternoon.

🌍 4-Night Jordan Pre-Cruise Extension – 

Includes guided visits to Petra, Wadi Rum, and Amman with upscale accommodations and transfers. Perfect for adventurers and history lovers alike.

🏙️ 3-Night Dubai Pre- or Post-Cruise Extension – 

Add a luxurious stopover in Dubai—explore futuristic skyscrapers, vibrant souks, desert dunes, and more.

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📩 Let’s Make It Happen
This journey is one for the history books—and I’d love for you to be part of it. Ready to reserve? Let’s chat today to hold your cabin.

3. Adventure Travel Corner-🌍 Ready for Your Next Great Adventure?

(This offer is not shared on social media)

If you've been dreaming of discovering the world in style—this is your moment.

I’m thrilled to bring you an exclusive Private Sale with Oceania Cruises, available only through Lush Life Travel and Direct Travel—and only for a limited time. This offer isn’t open to the public, so I’m sharing it here first, just for my community of curious, passionate explorers.

🚢 Why This Sale Is Different

Once a year, we partner with Oceania Cruises to unlock savings across all currently available sailings—not just a handful. Whether you're craving the Mediterranean sun, Alaskan wilderness, or the spice-scented markets of Southeast Asia, your next great voyage awaits.

Book by June 30, 2025, and enjoy:

✨ Save up to US $1,900 per stateroom
✨ Reduced deposit: only CA $325 per person
✨ US $250 shipboard credit

🌟 Plus, on Select Sailings:

🇨🇦 Canadian dollars at par
🍷 Free beverage package
🛍️ Up to US $500 in additional shipboard credit

🌐 Your World Included™

With Oceania’s Your World Included™ promise, your cruise fare covers far more than you'd expect. You’ll enjoy a value of up to US $300 per day with all of this included:

🍽️ Gourmet specialty dining

☕ Specialty coffees, teas & juices

🧼 Laundry services

💪 Group fitness classes

📶 Unlimited Starlink® WiFi

💧 Vero Water® (still & sparkling)

💵 Shipboard gratuities

🛎️ In-suite dining & more

No nickel-and-diming. Just seamless, elevated adventure.

🧭 Explore With Purpose

Let your passion for the world reignite.

Learn to cook Mediterranean-inspired, plant-forward dishes with world-class chefs

Fuel your body and soul with fresh, local ingredients

Unwind in luxurious staterooms after days filled with discovery

📩 Let’s Secure Your Voyage

This Private Sale ends June 30, and Oceania’s prices rise July 1.
This offer is not published online—it’s available only through advisors like me.

📬 Message me directly or email sheila@lushlife.ca to explore available itineraries, perks, and pricing.

Let adventure be your luxury.
#AskSheila #OceaniaCruises #PrivateSale #LuxuryTravel #CruiseIcon #LushLifeTravel #ReturnOnLife #SmallShipCruising

Warmly,
Sheila
Lush Life Travel | Virtuoso Cruise Icon
📞 [Phone Number] | ✉️ sheila@lushlife.ca | 🌐 www.lushlife.ca

4. Wellness Travel Corner-🌍 The Rise of Restorative Travel: Why Wellness Is the New Luxury

In a world that moves fast and demands more, travel has become more than just escape—it's become essential self-care.

More and more, my clients are choosing journeys that not only enrich their minds but restore their bodies and souls. Welcome to the new era of restorative travel—where the destination is part of the healing, and luxury means not having to worry about a thing.

Whether it's a wellness retreat in the foothills of the Andes, a river cruise with sunrise yoga on deck, or an Australian escape where spa rituals blend seamlessly with nature, today's travelers are craving space to pause, breathe, and reset.

At Lush Life Travel, I work with properties and cruise lines that prioritize this new definition of luxury. Think:

Gourmet but clean, locally sourced cuisine

Nature-based excursions and mindfulness practices

Holistic spa treatments

Unplugged moments with curated comfort

And always, that deep sense of ease that defines a true luxury experience

You don’t have to choose between indulgence and wellness anymore—you can have both. Wellness travel today is for food lovers, culture seekers, solo travelers, couples, and groups who want to feel better than when they left.

Whether you're recovering from burnout, marking a milestone, or simply craving a deeper connection with yourself and the world, a restorative journey may be just what you need.

See more: restorative journeys

✨ Ready to create space for what matters most?

Let’s talk about your next wellness escape—crafted just for you.

📩 sheila@lushlife.ca
#AskSheila #WellnessTravel #RestorativeJourneys #LushLifeTravel #VirtuosoWellness

5.   💬 Client Spotlight: A Stress-Free Cruise for Traveller

Each week, we shine a light on one of the incredible travelers who entrusted Lush Life Travel with their journey—and share their reflections in their own words.

This week’s featured review comes from Traveller, a returning client who recently enjoyed her third cruise with us:

“Working with Sheila is always a pleasure. She is on top of everything. Thanks to her planning, our 3rd cruise was stress free. Attention to detail is appreciated.”
– Traveller, returned May 17, 2025

 

✨ At Lush Life Travel, we believe luxury is what you don’t have to worry about. That means anticipating your needs, smoothing out the bumps before you even feel them, and crafting a journey that lets you fully relax and enjoy the moment.

These testimonials aren’t just kind words—they reflect the care and connection we aim to build with every client. When you travel with us, you’re not just booking a trip—you’re gaining a trusted partner.

If you’ve recently returned from your own adventure and haven’t yet shared your experience, we’d love to hear from you. Your story helps guide and inspire future travelers.

📣 Read more verified reviews here.

📬 Or send your feedback directly to sheila@lushlife.ca

So… where will your Lush Life take you next?

#ClientSpotlight #TravellerSaidItBest #AskSheila #LushLifeTravel #LuxuryIsEffortless #VirtuosoAdvisor #CruiseConfidence

Where will your Lush Life take you next?

8.  Special Offers from Lush Life Travel, a Direct Travel affiliate & top Virtuoso partner

As the owner of Lush Life Travel, a boutique travel agency affiliated with Direct Travel, I’m delighted to bring you access to exclusive offers through Direct Travel’s status as one of the largest Virtuoso luxury travel network partners.

Here are some fantastic opportunities from a few of our favorite travel supplier partners:  

DESTINATION of the week: Europe's Winter Getaways

SMALL OCEAN CRUISE Partner of the week: Windstar & Oceania

RIVER CRUISE Partner of the week: Avalon

EXPEDITION CRUISE Partner of the week: Ponant

TOUR PARTNER of the Week: G adventures

HOTEL of the week:  Conrad Punta Mita

LUXURY experience of the week: Rocky Mountaineer

I have some offers and information on all these weekly partners. Click the button to see more.