March Newsletter 2022

Greetings! Spring is blossoming all around and so is Travel!!!  Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the global cruise industry's trade group, said in a press statement about the CDC change: “The decision by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to lower the Travel Health Notice threat level for cruise ships is a step in the right direction and recognizes the leadership and effectiveness of the cruise sector’s health and safety protocols that are unmatched by virtually any other commercial setting. “Cruise ships have medical, isolation and quarantine facilities on site, implement extensive response plans using private shoreside resources, and have created an environment where almost every single person is fully vaccinated. “As a result, cases of COVID-19 are very low with the vast majority mild or asymptomatic—making cruise unequaled in its multi-layered approach to effectively mitigating COVID-19." Mask and vaccination requirements continue to be re-evaluated as shown in the following notice from Princess Cruises with similar modifications with other cruise lines.  “Effective with cruises departing Mar 1: Masks on board will be recommended but not required. There may, however, be certain venues and events where masks will be required.  We're now pleased to welcome children under 5 (who are not yet eligible for vaccination). They will be excluded from the 95% calculation for operating vaccinated cruises as defined by the CDC for voyages departing from the U.S. All existing protocols for unvaccinated guests will continue to apply.” In the spate of all the good news attendant with the travel industry, we must comment on the horrific events unravelling in Ukraine. The impacts to the people of that country cannot be underestimated as they suffer the atrocities of war. Our hearts go out to those proud citizens who are fighting for some semblance of democracy.    Clearly, there are also impacts to the travel industry—longer flight times to avoid Russian airspace and cancelled/revised port destinations to name a couple. These inconveniences, however, pale in comparison to the suffering of the Ukrainian people. We hope you join us in prayers for their safety and survival.   While travel to some parts of the world is either not possible or not recommend, the rest of the planet is opening at a rapid pace. Restrictions are being modified or lifted completely. So, where in the world do you want to go? Betty & Frank Villani (909) 980-6040 Visit our website ‌ ‌ Like us on Facebook and LinkedIn!

12 Night Ultimate Southern Caribbean Cruise 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

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

Visit these stunning ports: Athens (Piraeus), Greece | Santorini, Greece | Kotor, Montenegro | Sicily (Messina), Italy | Naples, Italy (for Capri & Pompeii) | Barcelona, Spain | Gibraltar | Marseille (Provence), France | Genoa, Italy | Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy | Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy

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

Join Us! 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 Helsinki,Finland Stockholm,Sweden Copenhagen,Denmark I

Join Us! 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 trip around 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

Join Us! April 18 - May 1, 2023 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

Join Us! Western Mediterranean Cruise Celebrity Reflection Barcelona to Rome July 8 -17, 2023

Join Us! on this 9 night cruise aboard the beautiful Celebrity Reflection! We'll visit some of our favorite ports, including Provence and NIce, France as well as an overnight in fabulous Florence.

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