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 By GERRY BARKER
Splash Magazines Worldwide When Roberto "Pasta" Pantaleo, Italian-born and Brooklyn-raised, persuaded his family to move to Florida, he thought he was coming for the sun, sea and sand. Little did he know it was a decision that would change his life, taking him from pinstriping cars to owning his own art gallery in the Florida Keys. From a young age, his heavy Italian accent earned him the nickname of "Pasta Fazul," and he's been known as "Pasta" ever since. "I think the New York to Florida connection is in the Italian handbook," he said on a recent visit to his art gallery in Islamorada, located halfway between Miami and Key West in the Florida Keys. READ MORE ON SPLASH MAGAZINES
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 Shannon Bard Credit: Flavors and Frontiers (Press Release) MÉRIDA, MEXICO (December 29, 2025)--“You haven’t really traveled a place until you’ve tasted it.”
Michelin-trained chef, Food Network champion, and critically acclaimed cookbook author Shannon Bard today announced the launch of Flavors and Frontiers, a luxury culinary travel company that will allow travelers to experience new countries and cultures through their cuisine. On March 24–29, 2026, Bard will personally lead 12 travelers into the heart of Yucatecan cuisine—not through restaurants and tourist attractions, but through fire pits, daily markets, and the hands of abuelas who’ve been rolling masa for fifty years.  Credit: Aman at Sea (Press Release) December 22, 2025 – Heralding a significant milestone, the hull of Amangati, Aman at Sea’s inaugural vessel, arrived in the Port of Genoa on December 17, 2025, following an almost week-long voyage from San Giorgio di Nogaro, Italy. The vessel has been moored at the quay of T. Mariotti shipyard, where it will undergo outfitting over the coming months, ahead of its delivery scheduled in 2027.
A joint venture between Aman Group and Cruise Saudi, Aman at Sea will begin taking reservations for its curated Mediterranean itineraries on Amangati in early 2026. Launching from the Mediterranean for the 2027 summer season, Amangati – meaning ‘peaceful motion’ in Sanskrit - will accommodate 47 spacious suites, each with a private balcony. The 183 metre (600ft) vessel will also be home to an array of best-in-class facilities including four dining concepts, a Jazz Club, a spacious Aman Spa – complete with Japanese garden – plus an expansive Beach Club and marina, and two helipads, setting a new standard in waterborne voyages.  Yacht Club Restaurant (MSC) (Press Release) Geneva, Switzerland – December 22, 2025 – MSC Cruises has completed a major refurbishment of MSC Magnifica at the Palumbo Malta Shipyard, marking the start of her winter sailings in the Mediterranean ahead of the 2026 MSC World Cruise.
Guests can now enjoy a range of brand-new, state-of-the-art facilities, including two new specialty dining venues — Butcher’s Cut and Kaito Sushi Bar — along with a redesigned MSC Aurea Spa and Technogym® Fitness Centre featuring a Gentleman’s Barber, new workout studios, and an expanded outdoor Aurea area.  Credit: Carnival Cruises (Press Release) MIAMI, Dec. 18, 2025 – Carnival Cruise Line marked a major milestone today as it welcomed its one-millionth guest to Celebration Key just five months after the destination opened. The milestone highlights the destination’s popularity among Carnival guests, the accelerating momentum behind Carnival’s growing presence in The Bahamas and the positive economic impact on the Grand Bahama community.
 Credit: Windstar Cruises (Press Release) MIAMI, FL, December 18, 2025 – Windstar Cruises is elevating the 2026 Wave Season with its most valuable offer to date. The new “Beyond Inclusive” promotion is available December 18, 2025–March 31, 2026 on select voyages through March 31, 2027, giving guests compelling reasons to book their next small-ship cruise journey.
 Credit: Windstar Cruises (Press Release) MIAMI, FL, December 15, 2025 – Windstar Cruises has officially taken ownership of its newest all-suite yacht, Star Seeker, following a handover ceremony on December 15 at the WestSEA Shipyard in Viana do Castelo, Portugal. The 224-guest yacht is the first new build in Windstar’s Star Class and marks a major milestone in the small ship cruise line’s ongoing fleet expansion.
 Credit: American Cruise Lines (Press Release) Guilford, CT—December 15, 2025—American Cruise Lines is pleased to announce that 2025 was a record-breaking year for the company, winning 23 awards—cementing the company’s place as The Most Awarded U.S. Cruise Line—and furthering America’s prominence as the hottest destination for river cruising around the world.
(Press Release) Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – December 15, 2025 – Drew Barrymore and Orlando Bloom are returning to the high seas in a new commercial for MSC Cruises’ “Let’s Holiday” campaign. The company unveiled its full lineup of ships and itineraries for the winter 2027-2028 season on Monday, along with a look behind the scenes of the new ad which is scheduled to begin airing next year—just in time for Wave Season and its famously good deals on cruises.
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