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Greetings!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Wishing you and your loved ones all the best this holiday season! We deeply appreciate you choosing us, and we look forward to making your future travels unforgettable.
Brazil: Destination of the Year
In this month's issue of Travel + Leisure magazine, Brazil was named "Destination of the Year". Discover the beauty of this magnificent country through a cruise or a tour that we can help you plan!
Cruise News
Viking announced that over 70% of their 2026 cruise capacity was already booked, as of November 2, 2026, with over $4.9 billion in advanced bookings. Contact us today to book your 2026 cruises to get the best cabins.
The Celebrity Xcel recently welcomed its first guests onboard in Florida, kicking off its maiden season for Celebrity Cruises. The Celebrity Xcel is set to kick off a series of weeklong cruises to a wide range of destinations in the Bahamas and the Caribbean. Departing from Fort Lauderdale every Sunday, seven-night itineraries alternate between Mexico, the Cayman Islands and Puerto Plata, St. Thomas and St. Maarten. In May 2026, the 3,260-guest ship is then set to reposition to Europe for a series of seven- to 11-night cruises in the Mediterranean.
Disney Cruise Line announced that the Disney Destiny, the newest ship in the fleet, arrived in Port Canaveral, marking a milestone before the vessel headed to Fort Lauderdale for its christening on November 10. The company said that Disney Destiny is its first “Heroes and Villains”-themed ship, which will immerse guests in stories from Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Disney Parks through new experiences. The ship embarked on its maiden voyage on November 20, followed by an inaugural season of four- and five-night cruises to The Bahamas and Western Caribbean from Port Everglades.
TSA News
TSA may be charging an $18 fee for passengers without acceptable ID, after the RealID requirement went into effect in May, 2025. Travelers who show up at the airport without a RealID or a passport may have to pay the $18 fee to fly. To avoid extra fees along with potential screening delays, travelers should come prepared with either a Real ID or a passport. You can tell if a driver’s license or other ID is Real ID-compliant by checking for a star marking in the upper portion of the card.
Did you know that you can add your passport to the wallet on your smartphone to present at TSA checkpoints in the United States?
For Apple Wallet (iPhone)
- Open the Wallet app and tap the plus sign (+) in the top-right corner.
- Select Digital ID (or Driver's License or ID Cards and then Digital ID).
- Tap "Continue" to begin the setup.
- Follow the on-screen prompts to scan the photo page of your passport with your camera.
- Place your iPhone on the embedded chip on the back of your passport to authenticate the data.
- Verify your identity by taking a selfie and completing the requested facial movements, such as turning your head or blinking.
For Google Wallet (Android)
- Open the Google Wallet app and tap "Add to Google Wallet" at the bottom.
- Tap "ID" and then "ID Pass".
- Tap "Get Started".
- Scan the information page of your passport with your camera.
- Place your device on the security chip on the back of your passport.
- Record a video of your face to complete the identity verification.
- Tap "Continue" and then "Done" to finish.
Be sure to see the just added 7-day Windstar cruise to several beautiful, secluded, relaxed and uncrowded Caribbean islands that only smaller ships may visit. This will be an amazing cruise!
So, where in the world do you want to go?
Betty & Frank Villani
909-980-6040
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