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Influencer alleges fake booking in MSC Seascape dispute

Vanessa Phillips said she filed an internet fraud complaint after discovering she had no reservation for an August 30 cruise from Galveston.

The Miami roundtrip is expected to combine Caribbean calls, scenic river navigation and an overnight stay in Manaus.

A new roundup focuses on high-end accommodations offering amenities such as balcony whirlpools, private elevators and marble bathrooms.

Authorities and media reports said three other people became ill following the suspected outbreak.