Greetings!
The Holidays are Here!
As we enter this Holiday Season, we wish all our wonderful clients a Happy Thanksgiving. We have many reasons to be grateful for the friendships we have developed resulting from our passion for travel and to serve you.
Speaking of traveling with you, we implore you to contact us as soon as possible to JOIN US! on the Rocky Mountaineer adventure. Space is extremely limited, so please contact us as soon as possible to secure your reservation for this incredible adventure.
In the past few newsletters, we have commented on the situation in Maui #MauiStrong. One of our vendors, Pleasant Holidays, and its sister brand, Journese, have announced the launch of the Maui Strong Vacation Sale to support West Maui’s economic recovery. The sale has credits up to 40% off hotel rates and many other incentives at more than 15 participating hotels, including the Fairmont Kea Lani, Kapalua Villas, and Marriott’s Wailea Beach Resort, among others. The sale is valid on new bookings through December 31, 2023, for travel through December 31, 2024. Call us for more details.
Of course, the ongoing strife in the Middle East has all cruise and land tour companies scrambling to revise their itineraries. Those of us wishing to visit that part of the world will have to put our plans on hold for the foreseeable future. We rue these awful events!
Now, on to more pleasant information. We have written about a few little-known places to visit in Italy, and here is another. Did you know that Italy has a royal palace that rivals Versailles in size and splendor? Located about 40 minutes north of Naples, the Reggia di Caserta was built in the 18th century by King Charles III (known as Charles of Bourbon), who looked to the famous French palace for inspiration. Designed by Luigi Vanvitelli, the Reggia di Caserta has 1,200 rooms, a 123-hectare royal park, and English gardens with more than 200 species of plants and 24 sculptures. It is also reported that the best pizza in Italy is available nearby. Interested? We can help you plan a visit!
In great news for single travelers, Norwegian Cruise Line is set to add over 1,000 dedicated solo staterooms across its fleet of 19 ships. The Inside, Oceanview, and Balcony staterooms are scheduled to be available starting on January 2, 2024.
Interested in visiting Cuba? We ventured there a few years ago and had a fascinating experience. A visit to Cuba offers a unique and enchanting experience. Its vibrant culture beckons travelers to explore its streets and engage with friendly locals. Most importantly, a trip to Cuba allows you to connect with its steadfast people, making it a truly unforgettable destination. Call us for details.
The oft-delayed European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETAIS) has been delayed yet again with a new rollout date of May 2025. As before, we will inform you when the program is implemented and let you know what you’ll need to do to acquire a visa.
We will be escorting two cruises in January. JOIN US! for one, or JOIN US! for both. We would look forward to traveling with you. Or, for another Caribbean Adventure, consider the just announced NCL cruise on the incredible Prima. This adventure sails from February 9-16 and is round-trip Galveston with ports in Costa Maya, Harvest Caye (Belize), Roatan, and Cozumel.
So, Where in the World Do You Want to Go?
Betty & Frank Villani
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5 Day Cruise - Riviera Maya
Scarlett Lady
Roundtrip - Miami
January 14 - 19, 2024
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Join Us! on our first-ever Virgin Voyages cruise from Miami to Cozumel, Playa del Carmen, and the Beach Club at Bimini! Continue with us on the Celebrity cruise below!
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7 Day Western Caribbean
Celebrity Apex
Roundtrip - Ft. Lauderdale
January 20 - 27, 2024
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Join Us! as we sail on the beautiful Celebrity Apex from Ft. Lauderdale to Key West, Belize, Cozumel, and the Cayman Islands.
Combine with the above cruise from Miami on Virgin Cruises for a longer Caribbean getaway with us. Choose one or both!
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Western Carribean Cruise
Roundtrip: Galveston
Febraury 9 - 16, 2024
Norwegian Prima
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5 amazing ports:
- Galveston, Texas
- Costa Maya, Mexico
- Harvest Caye, Belize
- Roatán (Bay Islands), Honduras
- Cozumel, Mexico
- Galveston, Texas
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Antarctica Adventure
10 Days - 5 Ports
Round trip:
Puerto Williams, Chile
Silversea - Silver Wind
February 12 - 22, 2024
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With an erudite team of experts on hand to take you through the fascinating history and wildlife of Antarctica, this is a voyage that is both educational and inspirational. See the astonishing glaciers and icebergs firsthand by kayak and Zodiac and enjoy close encounters of the penguin kind! Visit abandoned whaling stations and imbibe all the experiences possible – nothing will seem the same again. |
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10 Night Cruise
New Zealand / Australia
Celebrity Edge
Auckland to Sydney
February 15 - 25, 2024
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8 Stunning Ports
New Zealand:
Auckland
Tauranga
Napier
Picton
Christchurch
Dunedin
Dusky Sound - Cruising
Doubtful Sound - Cruising
Milford Sound - Cruising
Australia:
Eden
Sydney
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11 Night Australia Cruise
Celebrity Edge
Roundtrip: Sydney
February 25 - March 7, 2024
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Make this a back-to-back cruise with the above cruise from New Zealand, or take one of these cruises!
5 Amazing ports:
Sydney
Airlie Beach
Cairns
Port Douglas
Willis Island - Cruising
Brisbane
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Egypt and Israel
Round trip: Athens
Celebrity Infinity
March 4 - 15, 2024
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Visit 5 ports with three overnights and explore:
Athens, Greece;
Haifa, Israel;
Jerusalem, Israel; and
Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey on this fabulous 11-night cruise.
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Uniworld River Cruise
Burgundy & Provence, France
May 19 - 26, 2024
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Join Us! as we follow in the footsteps of Van Gogh, Cezanne and Gauguin on an exquisite journey of southern France. Cruise the Rhone and Saone rivers from Lyon to Arles, visiting Avignon, Viviers, Tournon and Macon with an extension to Paris.
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Rocky Mountaineer
Vancouver to Jasper
July 4 - 13, 2024
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Enjoy 3 days onboard the Rocky Mountaineer in Gold Leaf Service, nine nights of hotel accommodations, gourmet meals, and unlimited beverages while onboard, lunch at the Columbia Icefields, Ice Explorer and Glacier Skywalk, Banff Gondola, all tours and transfers as specified in the itinerary, luggage handling/porterage at the hotels and train stations, prepaid gratuities for onboard Hosts.
Space is limited, so contact us as soon as possible!
See the video below for Rocky Mountaineer highlights.
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15-Day Off the Beaten Path
Alaska Cruisetour
Vancouver to Anchorage
Grand Princess
August 14 - 29
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Cruise first (7 days), followed by land (8 days)
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North to Alaska
7 Nights
August 18 - 25, 2024
Roundtrip: Seattle
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Cruise the beautiful Majestic Princess to these 5 stunning ports:
Ketchikan, Endicott Arm and Dawes Glacier (scenic cruising), Juneau, Skagway and Victoria, Canada.
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Ancient Mediterranean Treasures Cruise
8 Days: September 18 - 25, 2024
Athens to Istanbul
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Visit 2 countries and 6 ports: Athens, Heraklion, and Rhodes in Greece and Ephesus, Troy, and Istanbul in Turkey, and discover the wonders of these ancient lands. |
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Turning Leaves
October 7 - 17, 2024
Boston to Quebec
Emerald Princess
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Experience the beauty of fall and visit these stunning ports:
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11 Day Japan Explorer
Round trip: Tokyo, Japan
March 25 - April 5, 2025
Diamond Princess
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7 Day Mediterranean Cruise
Athens to Barcelona
June 21 - 28, 2025
Sun Princess
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Aboard the NEW Sun Princess.
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Mediterranean Cruise
Athens to Venice
October 5 - 15, 2025
Seven Seas Grandeur
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Sail aboard the luxurious Seven Seas Grandeur from Athens, Greece to Santorini, Greece; Heraklion (Crete), Greece; Katakolon, Greece; Tirana (Durres), Albania; Kotor, Montenegro; Dubrovnik, Croatia; Zadar, Croatia; Koper, Slovenia and Venice, Italy. |
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