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Greetings!
From Betty Villani at Exclusive Global Travel:
It is with a heavy heart that I must inform you of the loss of my husband and partner in our business, Frank Villani. After spending 108 days in the hospital, Frank passed away on February 3rd. He fought a hard battle with MDS but developed Sepsis and his body was just not strong enough to continue the fight. I am continuing to assist our valued clients with their travel needs and look forward to helping you book your next adventure.
Cruise News
Royal Caribbean's has cancelled all stops to Labadee, Haiti through the end of 2026. The cruise line made the decision due to safety concerns and ongoing monitoring by its security team.
A deadly outbreak of the Andes strain of hantavirus on the Dutch cruise ship M/V Hondius, originating from Ushuaia, Argentina, has resulted in seven cases and three deaths, prompting a global containment effort. While the World Health Organization (WHO) currently assesses the global risk as low, the virus, typically transmitted via rodent excreta but capable of rare human transmission, carries a high fatality rate of up to 50% in the Americas. For the Andes strain, the agency recommended travelers to South America avoid areas infested with rodents, and avoiding kissing, sexual contact, and sharing drinks, cigarettes, hookah, vapes, and eating utensils with anyone who may have the virus.
Holland America Line has unveiled two early-2028 Grand Voyages, featuring a 129-day global circumnavigation on the Volendam and a Pacific odyssey sailing roundtrip from San Diego. These voyages emphasize rare "Mariners’ Collection" ports, including Antarctic cruising, South Africa's Cape of Good Hope, and unique stops like Null Island and Rapa Nui (Easter Island)according to Travel + Leisure.
Please note that the Steps of Paul cruise with Celestyal Cruises is cancelled for 2026 and will be reinstated in a subsequent year. Stay tuned!
So, where in the world do you want to go?
Betty Villani
909-980-6040
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