Hiya, !
Hope you're having a good long weekend. Happy Canada Day. Happy July 4th.
This week's Lush Life Travel newsletter will focus on:
1. Packing Light
2. The Rolling Method of Packing
3. Packing Cubes
4. Extended to July 31st - Uniworld River Cruises- 2 for 1
5. The Body Holiday, St. Lucia - Jan.8-15.23
6. Hotel Programs - Dorchester Diamond Club
7. Special Offers from Lush Life, Vision/ Direct, Virtuoso
Let me know if you'd like to schedule a complimentary consultation!
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If you're travelling this summer, you will experience hiccups. It can feel like all the airline pilot and staff shortages, cancelled and delayed flights, rail and labour disputes, bad weather, and skyrocketing fuel costs are conspiring against you when all you want to do is hit the
road.
But, if you're determined to go anyway, pack light. Prepare for delays and long lines, pack your patience, and pack only a carry on.
I know almost everyone has their own style and method of packing. I often tell clients to lay out all their clothes before they pack - and - take only half (but twice the money).
I know there are those that swear by the rolling method. And others swear that packing cubes are the way to go. But this is what I use. The layer pack.
I find it's easy and instructive demonstration terrific - and - it works. I use this method of packing whenever I travel.
This video by PackingLightDotCom gives a great visual teaching session on how to pack a carry-on size bag for months of travel. As the video text details:
- after decades of conducting packing demonstrations, PackingLight.com teaches travelers how to pack the maximum amount of clothing into a 22-inch carry-on.
- The age-old method works in larger suitcases and leaves clothing wrinkle free upon arrival.
- Pack approximately fifteen garments and mix and match for dozens of outfits in a carry-on bag.
- Learn how to pack a suitcase efficiently and without the stress of wondering whether you have it all.
Try it. It works!
Of course, I have some other tips too. Check it out.
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2. The Rolling Method of Packing
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I know there are those that swear by the rolling method.
Do you like it?
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I know others swear that packing cubes are the way to go.
Do you use it?
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4. Extended to July 31st
Uniworld River Cruises - 2 for 1
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If you're interested in sailing on the rivers, there is also a terrific offer from Uniworld with their friends and family sale.
2022 FRIENDS AND FAMILY SALE
Two-for-One for a limited time!
Share your passion for travel with the people you care about during our Friends & Family Sale. With fares on select 2022 sailings reduced by half for a short while only, you can book two guests for the price of one on our all-inclusive, luxury river cruises!
Offer expires July 31, 2022.
See https://www.uniworld.com/ca/current-offers/2022-friends-and-family-sale
Let me know if you'd like to go! There are 3 Christmas markets sailings included in this sale!
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5. The Body Holiday in St. Lucia
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I now have group rates for clients from Ottawa or Toronto to go to The Body Holiday in St. Lucia for one week, January 8-15, 2023.
I have rates for solo, and double rooms.
Let me know if you'd like the detail.
Previously, I'd been joined by Randall Jackson of The Body Holiday St. Lucia to talk all about visiting St. Lucia, and this fantastic wellness getaway at The Body Holiday on a recent Travel Tuesday, and I have some solo ladies asking me to put together a getaway for January or February.
I'm working on getting details for a group from Air Canada Vacations with air - as well as just a land program with The Body Holiday directly.
Wanna focus on your self-care and healthy living? Lemme know if you'd like to go!
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6. Hotel Programs - Dorchester Diamond Club
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One of the things we love most about what we do is matching our clients tastes' with the greatest hotels in the world. And with our preferred status with these industry leading hotel brands it means our clients are instant VIP's with
upgrades and special perks that you only get working with an elite partner. So, not only do we have the best rates, but more importantly you get an exceptional experience over and above what you would booking direct or with a credit card.
Today, I'll share a little about the Dorchester Diamond Club.
Enjoy exclusive status at some of the most outstanding properties, in the greatest cities of the world from Paris to London, Beverly Hills to Milan, and coming soon the Hotel Eden in Rome undergoing an unprecedented renovation to redefine the authentic Italian experience in the Eternal City.
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VIP Status. Hotel management is made aware of your stay and will personally escort you to your room on arrival.
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24/7 Diamond Club Ambassador Team ready to assist you anytime throughout your stay.
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Complimentary breakfast for 2, daily. Choose to dine in your room or at restaurant.
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Room upgrade at time of booking, based on availability. Suite upgrades at time of booking.
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Daily unlimited internet access for unlimited number of devices
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Credit of 100 unites of local currency that can be applied to your final bill.
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Suites include a daily credit of 100 - local currency applied to bill at time of check out.
*Terms and conditions apply
Let me know if you'd like to discuss a specific hotel stay.
For specific articles about why you should book with an advisor, rather than book by yourself, see here:
Why Wouldn't You Do It Yourself
Booking a Cruise Yourself vs With Advisor
Booking Hawaii Yourself vs Through Advisor
Booking Rocky Mountaineer Yourself vs With Advisor
Hotel Programs - Four Seasons Preferred
Accor Step & Fairmont
Marriott Stars & Luminous
Luminous Hotel Program
Peninsula Fan Club
Rocco Forte Knights Program
The Belmond Bellini Club Program
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7. Some Special Travel Offers
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I run my boutique travel agency, Lush Life Travel, as an affiliate of Vision Travel. Vision Travel is a Direct Travel company, and one of the largest Virtuoso luxury travel network partners.
Here are some offers from partners of Lush/ Vision/ Direct travel as well as the Virtuoso luxury travel network. Here are some offers from a few of our favourite travel supplier partners.
Let me know if you are interested in taking advantage of any of these special offers.
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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 17 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.
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Live a Lush Life - Travel!
Lush regards,
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