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August Newsletter 2022
Greetings!

The Travel Rebound
 
Over two years ago, the travel industry, and our lives, came to a halt. A year ago, we began to see glimmers of hope when the CDC and the cruise industry agreed on protocols which would allow cruises to once again be operational—the Conditional Sailing Order. Late last year, limited cruise and land travel began again. Now, the industry is quite robust as all who have wanted to travel are boarding ships and taking tours. The rebound is in full swing!
 
Oh yes, and that Conditional Sailing Order? Gone! The CDC issued the following statement: “Cruise ships have access to guidance and tools to manage their own Covid-19 mitigation programs.” Cruise lines are now able to impose their own health protocols, taking into consideration guidance from the CDC. Some cruise lines and tour operators are announcing plans to eliminate pre-cruise or pre-tour testing completely. Look for that trend to continue. We’ll report next month on the protocols for our group’s Iceland-Greenland cruise.

As the industry rebounds, land and cruise companies are offering wonderful incentives to travel. For example, Pleasant Holidays and its luxury brand, Journese, today announced the launch of their Savings Beyond Summer Sale, with exclusive savings up to $400 per booking and the best available offers in multiple destinations throughout the world. The offers are valid on new bookings made by Aug. 14, 2022 for select travel Aug. 15, 2022 through Dec. 15, 2022.
 
Princess offer: “A cruise with Princess is all about making connections, and for a limited time we're making it easier to connect with loved ones on a 2023 vacation with savings of Up to 25% off1 and kids sail free2. Relax on some of the top-rated beaches in the world. Marvel at towering glaciers in Alaska. See history come alive in Europe and more. Get ready because this offer only runs for one month (Jul 15 to Aug 15) and applies to select cruises and cruisetours.”
 
Seabourn competes with this enticement: “Take off on a Seabourn voyage and you’ll wake up to a whole new view. Because when you book by August 31, 2022, you’ll receive a Complimentary Two-Category Veranda Suite Upgrade with a Reduced Deposit from $500.* For departures in Fall 2022 through Summer 2023. This is your moment.”
 
A fascinating development throughout the cruise industry is the move to LNG-powered ships. Royal Caribbean, for example, “recently celebrated a construction milestone for our upcoming ship, Utopia of the SeasSM arriving Spring 2024. On June 1, a keel-laying ceremony for the first LNG-powered Oasis Class ship took place at the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France. 
 
Your favorite tour company and/or cruise line has responded to the rebound dangling an array of offers to us all. Let us help you sort through them!

So, Where in the World Do You Want to Go?

Betty & Frank Villani


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10 Day Baltic Cruise:
German, Sweden & Denmark
September 3 - 13, 2022
NEW! NCL Prima
7 PORTS OF CALL
  • Amsterdam,Netherlands
  • Hamburg, Germany
  • Berlin (Warnemünde),Germany
  • Gdansk, Poland
  • Tallinn,Estonia
  • Stockholm,Sweden
  • Copenhagen,Denmark
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7 Day Cruise
Bermuda
Roundtrip - New York City
October 22 - 29, 2022
Join Us! on this beautiful cruise to one of our favorite destinations - Bermuda! We'll sail on the magnificent NCL JOY and have 2 overnights and 3 full days in port.
Book with us now to get:
  • Free Open Bar
  • Free Excursions
  • Free Specialty Dining
  • Free WiFi
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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 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
10 Night Caribbean Cruise
Roundtrip - New York
NCL Gem
March 21 - 31, 2023
Sail away to some of the Caribbean's most breathtaking destinations, including Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, San Juan, Puerto Rico, Antigua, St Maarten, Grand Turk and the British Virgin Islands!
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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
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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.
Pharaohs & Pyramids
Nile River Cruise
Roundtrip - Cairo
September 25 - October 6, 2023
Uncover the secrets of Egypt and see the pyramids, explore the Temple of Karnak's 136 soaring pillars, Visit Queen Nefertari's tomb in the Valley of the Kings. All with expert Egyptologists on this amazing cruisetour aboard a magnificent Viking ship.
Other dates are available for this wonderful cruisetour, but they sell out quickly. Contact us today to book yours!
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