Lush Life Travel

Lush Life Travel Virtuoso Travel Advisor✈Bucket List & Adventure Specialist🌎River, Expedition, Small Ship Cruise My creed - Live a LUSH LIFE. Build lasting MEMORIES.

Previously as a consulting actuary, I helped clients maximize their return on investments, and ensured their families were prepared for the rough bumps of life. http://lushlife.ca

Now, as a Virtuoso Travel Advisor, I help families maximize their RETURN ON LIFE while building lasting memories based on experiential and active travel. Time is not refundable, and your leisure time is the most preciou

s and perishable asset you have. I am your "HAPPINESS ACTUARY" and can help you maximize your fragile leisure time asset. Located in Ottawa, Ontario, I am affiliated with Vision in Toronto, and have clients the world over. My expertise in luxury and family vacations, and my black book of connections can serve to open doors for you. I orchestrate travel dreams and can help you live a lush life by crafting beautiful experiences that foster CONNECTION, MAGIC, and WONDER. My specialties include:

Family Travel (especially Disney)
Virtuoso Active & Specialty Travel (VAST)
Adventure Travel
Virtuoso hoteliers/ cruises/ tours & destination specialists;

In the balance of life, don’t risk your leisure hours. I help you to maximize your return on Life.

The Blue Mosque in   is incredible. From the Ottoman era, the Blue Mosque and the twin masterpiece, Hagia Sophia, have b...
09/23/2024

The Blue Mosque in is incredible.

From the Ottoman era, the Blue Mosque and the twin masterpiece, Hagia Sophia, have beautiful domes and minarets.

It was magnificent to them, and learn about the five tenets of Islam.

Four Notable Trends Shaping the Travel Industry,  ~ from Sheila of Lush Life Travel
09/22/2024

Four Notable Trends Shaping the Travel Industry, ~ from Sheila of Lush Life Travel

Live Your Lush Life Travel Newsletter Sunday, September 22, 2024 Four notable trends shaping the travel industry Hello, ! Welcome to Lush Life…

How Do You Define Luxury? I had a wonderful time this Thursday when I served as a panelist for the ACTA - Association of...
09/22/2024

How Do You Define Luxury? I had a wonderful time this Thursday when I served as a panelist for the ACTA - Association of Canadian Travel Agencies and Travel Advisors panel on "Emerging Patterns in Luxury Travel : Exploring Trends & Dynamic Demands of the Luxury Market."

One of the questions was how I define luxury.

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.

[email protected]

09/21/2024
Cheers to the start of another great cruise vacation!
09/19/2024

Cheers to the start of another great cruise vacation!

Wellness Travel Corner - Delicious Healthy DiningEating healthy is growing concern for clients when they travel, and eat...
09/17/2024

Wellness Travel Corner - Delicious Healthy Dining

Eating healthy is growing concern for clients when they travel, and eating healthy aboard Windstar Cruises ships is an experience that balances taste and well-being.

And I had the chance to see this, up close and personal, on my recent cruise with Windstar to Tahiti this June.

As the Official Cruise Line of the National Health Association, Windstar proudly serves a rotating selection of inspiring salt, oil, and sugar-free plant-based dishes. For over seven decades, the National Health Association (NHA) has advocated a whole-foods, plant-based diet emphasizing the importance of minimally processed meals that are prepared without added salt, oil, and sugar.

On Windstar, you can start your day with fruit smoothies or oatmeal and date pancakes, then move to veggie enchiladas, roasted pumpkin risotto gremolata and eggplant cannelloni with pine nut romesco sauce for lunch and dinner. Save room for incredible desserts like chia truffles with date coconut sauce and mango lime tart too. These are guilt-free culinary indulgences that you’ll want another bite of.

At Windstar, they prioritize honoring your health and dietary preferences to ensure you enjoy a delectable culinary experience on your vacation. Their menus boast an array of flavorful alternatives, including nutritious plant-based and gluten-free options thoughtfully crafted to reduce salts, oils, and sugars without compromising on taste. Their innovative program rotates daily and offers plenty of options throughout the day, so it’s not just an afterthought or a substitution, but a focus for their culinary team.

Wherever you sail, whether you’re vegan, vegetarian, or have other specific dietary needs, you can explore distant small ports and little-known destinations without compromising your food choices onboard.

They recently announced a plant-based cruise that quickly sold out, so if you want to learn about the next one they plan to offer!

I have an exclusive and private sale I can extend my clients for Windstar for the month of September! if you want to learn more! [email protected]

Truth bomb!
09/16/2024

Truth bomb!

The National Geographic Endurance - want to sail with me to Antarctica on Nov.12.24?
09/16/2024

The National Geographic Endurance - want to sail with me to Antarctica on Nov.12.24?

Captain Aaron Wood and other members of the onboard staff lead a virtual tour of the newest ship in Lindblad Expeditions' fleet. Visit the bridge, lounge, re...

09/15/2024

Air Canada says it has reached a tentative, four-year collective agreement with the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), representing more than 5,200 pilots at Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge. The new agreement recognizes the contributions and professionalism of Air Canada's pilot group, while provid...

09/14/2024
I had a wonderful time serving as a panelist for the ACTA - Association of Canadian Travel Agencies and Travel Advisors ...
09/13/2024

I had a wonderful time serving as a panelist for the ACTA - Association of Canadian Travel Agencies and Travel Advisors panel on “Emerging Patterns in Luxury Travel : Exploring Trends & Dynamic Demands of the Luxury Market.”

One of the questions was how I define luxury.

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.”

What does luxury travel mean to you?

Lush Life Travel Travel [email protected]

09/13/2024

More than 70 percent of the Earth's surface is covered by water—meaning those who don’t scuba dive are getting only one angle on all of the planet’s best views.

I had great fun being a panelist at 2024 ACTA’s Travel Industry Summit in Toronto talking about Luxury Travel.Thanks Una...
09/12/2024

I had great fun being a panelist at 2024 ACTA’s Travel Industry Summit in Toronto talking about Luxury Travel.

Thanks Una o’ Leary Wendy Davis Diane Cook CTM ACM ATS Corry D. Ticknor Ola Ulewicz Fiona Bowen Wendy Paradis for the opportunity. It was terrific to share my passions, and learn from the other fab advisors as well.

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I’m a panelist at 2024 ACTA’s Travel Industry Summit in Toronto tomorrow at September 12, 2024, talking about Luxury Tra...
09/11/2024

I’m a panelist at 2024 ACTA’s Travel Industry Summit in Toronto tomorrow at September 12, 2024, talking about Luxury Travel.

Let me know if you’ll be there. Come say “hi.” We’ll be at the breakout session before lunch.

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09/10/2024

What a fab evening at at with .ismail.7

Empty Nesters,  ~ from Sheila of Lush Life Travel
09/08/2024

Empty Nesters, ~ from Sheila of Lush Life Travel

Live Your Lush Life Travel Newsletter Sunday, September 8, 2024 Empty Nesters Hello, ! Welcome to Lush Life Travel's weekly newsletter. In this week's…

It’s so rewarding to receive wonderful   , such as this one from my new client, ET, RiverCruise24.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Top Notch!⭐️...
09/08/2024

It’s so rewarding to receive wonderful , such as this one from my new client, ET, RiverCruise24.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Top Notch!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"Sheila was very knowledgeable and helpful.

She made sure we had all the information that we needed from our first contact to the end of our cruise. She was very prompt getting back to us if we had questions or needed more information. She checked in with us while we were on our cruise.

It was a pleasure to work with her and everything that she set up for us was a wonderful experience."

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Thank you, RiverCruise24 for taking the time to leave some wonderful and kind comments on my verified client feedback site. I truly appreciate it.

And - if you are looking to take a river cruise, it's time to [email protected]

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Missing the wee one who is living her best life as a frosh at TMU university. Very odd to be empty nesters after 25 year...
09/07/2024

Missing the wee one who is living her best life as a frosh at TMU university.

Very odd to be empty nesters after 25 years with kiddies under our roof.

But very proud of Ceili, and Ciara before her, for striking out on her own.

Hawaii ,  ~ from Sheila of Lush Life Travel
09/01/2024

Hawaii , ~ from Sheila of Lush Life Travel

Live Your Lush Life Travel Newsletter Sunday, September 1, 2024 Hawaii Hello, ! Welcome to Lush Life Travel's weekly newsletter. In this week's…

08/29/2024

Fresh from attending Virtuoso Travel Week, Sheila Gallant-Halloran of Lush Life Travel reveals some of the top trends that are shaping the luxury travel industry from safari spots that go far beyond the typical South Africa, Kenya, and Tanzania circuits to epic expeditions and cool escapes. #1 Being...

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