Canada's Award-Winning River & Expedition Cruise Specialist

Maximize your Return on Life™ with expertly planned river and expedition cruises.

Work with Sheila Gallant-Halloran, Founder of Lush Life Travel, Virtuoso Cruise Icon (Top 1% Worldwide), and one of Canada’s leading specialists in river and expedition cruising.

She personally experiences many of the ships, cruise lines, and destinations she recommends, giving you firsthand advice, personalized planning, and an advocate before, during, and after every journey.

Why Work with a River & Expedition Cruise Specialist?

Meet Sheila Gallant-Halloran

River Cruise & Expedition Cruise Specialist

Lush Life Travel was founded on a simple belief: travel should deliver a true Return on Life™. The best journeys don't simply take you somewhere new—they enrich your life, broaden your perspective, and create memories that last a lifetime.

Founder Sheila Gallant-Halloran combines more than 20 years as a luxury travel advisor with a previous career in financial risk management as an actuary, bringing uncommon strategic thinking, attention to detail, and personalized care to every itinerary.

Today, Sheila is recognized as one of Canada's leading specialists in river cruises and expedition cruising, drawing on firsthand experience aboard many of the world's premier cruise lines and in extraordinary destinations, including:

Europe's Rhine, Danube, Seine, Rhône, Douro, Moselle, and more
The Nile, Mekong, Magdalena, and Amazon
Antarctica, the Arctic, Iceland, Greenland, the Galápagos, Tahiti, Australia, and beyond

She also creates bespoke Australian itineraries and extraordinary safari experiences for travellers seeking exceptional, immersive journeys.

Working with clients across Canada and internationally, Sheila combines insider knowledge, trusted global relationships, and personalized service to design travel experiences that are seamless, meaningful, and unforgettable.

Sheila Gallant-Halloran – Owner & Founder of Lush Life Travel

Why Work with Sheila?

Sheila regularly sails the ships, visits the destinations, interviews expedition teams, and inspects the hotels she recommends, giving clients insights that simply can’t be found in brochures or online reviews.

Sheila Gallant-Halloran is a Virtuoso Cruise Icon, placing her among the top 1% of luxury cruise advisors worldwide — an elite distinction earned through exceptional expertise, trusted global partnerships, and consistently delivering extraordinary client experiences.

This recognition unlocks rare advantages for Lush Life Travel clients, including:

• Preferred access and priority waitlists
• Exclusive Virtuoso amenities and upgrades
• Invitations to private events and experiences
• Behind-the-scenes opportunities unavailable to the general public

Through longstanding relationships with world-class partners such as AmaWaterways, Lindblad Expeditions, and premier safari outfitters, Sheila designs journeys that go far beyond the brochure.

Every itinerary reflects Lush Life Travel’s core philosophy: travel should be intentional, meaningful, and transformative.

Whether celebrating a milestone, embarking on a once-in-a-lifetime expedition, or simply choosing to explore the world more deeply, Sheila ensures every journey is seamless, thoughtful, and extraordinary.

Begin your next extraordinary journey. #AskSheila sheila@lushlife.ca

Travel Expertise Featured in the Media

Sheila is regularly invited to share travel insights, cruise expertise, and destination advice with Canadian audiences.

Featured in the Canadian Business Media

Sheila is also regularly invited to share travel insights, cruise expertise, and destination advice with Canadian business audiences.

Maximize Your Return on Life™

Expertly planned river cruises, expedition voyages, and extraordinary journeys.

Let's plan your next unforgettable adventure.

Book your consultation today.