Meet your Tour Manager: David Lyle

 

We hear from happy customers all the time at Collette Vacations.

In fact, every letter or email that comes in eventually makes its way to me so I read a lot of testimonials. Many of these customer letters mention the tour manager…how professional and knowledgeable he or she is about the destination and how they seem to work around the clock, and always with a smile on their face.

Our tour managers are true road warriors.

For those of you have never been on an escorted tour, a Collette tour manager is with you from start to finish, often meeting you at the airport upon arrival, and handling your luggage on tour. They can recommend things to do in your free time and where to dine in a particular city. Adding a historical perspective and sharing anecdotes, a tour manager can make a destination come alive.

The wonderful thing about traveling with a tour manager (in addition to the luggage handling and stories!) is that you get to know a little about them and their personality. These are not anonymous, impersonal commentators, at the front of the bus.

David Lyle is one such tour manager who repeatedly is praised by his passengers for his friendly manner and interesting commentary.

So for those of you who may be considering travel to the Canadian Rockies or Turkey in the future (two travel destinations that Dave typically covers), here in his own words is a bit about Dave:

“I’ve been with Collette for over 10 years now. I speak some French and Mandarin; and enjoy hiking, cooking and photography. My advice to travelers is: Embrace cultural differences; allow yourself to see things from a different perspective and you’ll fully experience all of the magic that the world offers. I’ve lived in the Canadian Rockies for almost 20 years – it’s my favorite destination to share with travelers. There’s no place like it and it’s right in my backyard!”

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posted by Melissa McKee

Collette Vacations

Tags: 2010, Canadian Rockies, Collette, Escorted Tours, Tour Manager, Turkey

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