August Newsletter 2021

Greetings!

The cruising world continues to expand even beyond all the excitement from last month, as reports from passengers who have already sailed are extraordinarily positive. Already, there are 23 US departure ports scheduled for 2021 and 2022; these ports are located along both East and West coasts and the South. Many more departure ports from all over the world are now also operational. Currently, eighteen cruise lines have itineraries available for 2021 and 2022.
 
Yes, restrictions to and from some areas are a reality; it is also true that we continue to receive mixed messages regarding Covid-19 in general and the Delta variant in particular. In addition, safety protocols for vaccinated and unvaccinated passengers vary among cruise lines; however, we are here to help you navigate through the maze regardless of which cruise line and location. You will most likely be required to provide evidence of a negative Covid test prior to re-entering the US. Many all-inclusives throughout Mexico and the Dominican Republic provide testing on-site with no cost to the traveler. Wherever you travel, we can assist you in arranging for those tests.
 
We will be testing the US-Canadian protocols ourselves in September-October when we escort our group on the Rocky Mountaineer. NOTE: We might still be able to add you to this incredible adventure! Call quickly!!!
 
In addition to the cruise world, every land operator is back in full swing. Land tour packages are offered at very attractive rates and are available on 6 continents. Of course, you can also sail by or tour the 7th Continent, Antarctica. We have a group going in January, 2023 for those of you who have this amazing place on your bucket list.
 
Take a look at the 7 day cruise on the NCL Epic on June 21, 2022, round trip from Rome! Visit 7 beautiful ports, including Florence (Livorno), Cannes and Barcelona. This is an NCL CruiseFirst opportunity - buy a $150 CruiseFirst certificate and get a $300 cruise credit. Ask us for full details!
 
Finally, if you are holding onto a Future Cruise Credit (FCC), keep in mind that they do expire at some point. We will help you take advantage of any FCC; just give us a call.
 
So, where in the world do you want to go?

Betty & Frank Villani

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11 Nights - Ultimate Caribbean
January 24 - February 4, 2022
Roundtrip Tampa
Sail away on the newly refurbished Celebrity Constellation. Ports include Grand Cayman; Colon, Panama; Puerto Limon, Costa Rica; and Cozumel, Mexico. This cruise incudes an overnight stay in Cartagena, Colombia!
12 Night Ultimate Southern Caribbean Cruise
March 13 -25, 2022
or
April 3 - 15, 2022
Aboard Celebrity Equinox
Round trip - Ft Lauderdale
Visit these beautiful ports:
St Croix,
St Kitts,
Barbados,
St Lucia,
Grenada,
Dominica,
Antigua
Join Us!
April 19, 2022
16 Days
Classic South Africa with Victoria Falls & Botswana Tour
  • All intra-flights: Cape Town-Durban, Johannesburg-Victoria Falls & Kasane-Johannesburg
  • 14 nights accommodations: 4 in Cape Town, 1 each in Hluhuwe and Swatini, 2 each in Hazyview, Johannesburg, Victoria Falls and Chobe
  • Hotel taxes, fees & service charges
  • Hotel porterage
Special Features
  • Enjoy a tour of Cape Town, view the Castle of Good Hope, the Grande Parade and visit Table Mountain
  • Tour historic Robben Island*, a World Heritage Site and view the former prison cell of Nelson Mandela
  • During the Cape Peninsula Tour, visit the Cape of Good Hope reserve and view the penguin colonies at Boulders Beach
  • Game Viewing Cruise on the St Lucia Estuary, a uniquely diverse ecosystem

  • 26 meals: 14 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 7 dinners
  • Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach
  • Game drives in modern 10-seater safari vehicles
  • Services of English-speaking tour guide throughout
  • Entrance Fees per itinerary
  • Game drive through Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve
  • A thrilling game drive in an open-vehicle through Kruger National Park
  • In Soweto, the most metropolitan township, visit Nelson Mandela’s former home
  • Visit spectacular Victoria Falls, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Enjoy a sunset cruise on the mighty Zambezi River
  • Game drive through Chobe National Park, in northern Botswana
  • Sunset game viewing cruise on the Chobe River
7 Day Bermuda Cruise
Roundtrip from New York
NCL Getaway
April 17 - 24, 2022
Enjoy Bermuda in all its springtime glory on this 7-day round-trip sailing from New York. Discover a vibrant underwater world on a glass-bottom boat tour. Climb to the top of Gibb’s Hill Lighthouse, one of the oldest cast-iron lighthouses in the world, for incredible views. Build your first-ever pink sandcastle. And be sure to sip traditional afternoon tea with sandwiches and scones.
Includes 2 overnights in Bermuda!
14 Day Western Mediterranean & Adriatic Medley
Athens to Rome
aboard the Regal Princess
June 4 - 18, 2022
7 Day Mediterranean Cruise
Round trip - Rome
Italy, France & Spain
NCL Epic
June 21 - 29, 2022
7 PORTS OF CALL
  • Rome (Civitavecchia),Italy
  • Naples,Italy
  • Florence/Pisa (Livorno),Italy
  • Cannes,France
  • Palma,Majorca
  • Barcelona,Spain
  • Ajaccio,Corsica
  • Rome (Civitavecchia),Italy
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10 Days - 6 Ports
Iceland & Greenland
Round trip Reykjavik
NCL Norwegian Star
July 25 - August 4, 2022
Space is filling up quickly for this amazing itinerary!
  • Reykjavik Iceland
  • Qaqortoq Greenland
  • Nanortalik Greenland
  • Seydisfjordur Iceland
  • Akureyri Iceland
  • Isafjordur Iceland
  • Reykjavik Iceland
12 Day Alaska Cruisetour
August 6 - 17, 2022 
Vancouver to Fairbanks
The cruisetour includes the ports of Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, and Whittier with scenic cruising in Glacier Bay and College Fjord aboard the Sapphire Princess. Also included are the train from Whittier to Talkeekna, 2 nights at the McKinley Lodge, 2 nights at the Denali Lodge, and 1 night in Fairbanks.
7 Day Alaska Cruise
Round trip - Seattle
NCL Encore
August 28 - September 4, 2022
Visit these beautiful ports:
  • Seattle, Washington
  • Juneau, Alaska
  • Skagway, Alaska
  • Ketchikan, Alaska
  • Victoria, British Columbia
  • Seattle, Washington
10 Day Baltic Cruise:
Germany, Russia & Sweden
September 3 - 13, 2022
NEW! NCL Prima
7 PORTS OF CALL
  • Amsterdam,Netherlands
  • Berlin (Warnemünde),Germany
  • Tallinn,Estonia
  • St. Petersburg,Russia
  • Helsinki,Finland
  • Stockholm,Sweden
  • Copenhagen,Denmark

Includes an overnight in St Petersburg
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8 Day California Coastal
October 15-22, 2022
Roundtrip Los Angeles
This cruise will be on the newest Princess ship, the Discovery Princess. Ports include San Francisco, Santa Barbara, San Diego, and Ensenada.

Check out the video below of this magnificent ship!
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14 Nights Cruise
South America /Antarctica
Roundtrip - Buenos Aires
January 14 - 28, 2023
We will sail on the Celebrity Infinity which received a total refurbishment (revolutionized) in 2020. Ports include Ushuaia, Argentina; Port Stanley, Falkland Islands; Puerto Madryn, Argentina; and Montevideo, Uruguay.
The cruise includes a
circumnavigation of Cape Horn and the following destinations in Antarctica: Schallat Channel, Paradise Bay, Gerlache Strait, and Elephant Island. We will be planning a pre-cruise trip to Iguazu Falls visiting both the Argentinian and Brazilian sides of the falls.
7 Night Caribbean Cruise
On the New Celebrity Apex
January 21 - 28, 2023
Round trip - Ft Lauderdale
Visit these ports aboard Celebrity's newest ship and experience The Magic Carpet!

Key West
Cozumel
Belize
Grand Cayman
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