John Geysen

Website | http://www.collettevacations.travel

Bio | As a copywriter at Collette Vacations I’ve found the perfect place to put my eclectic background to use. Before Collette, I worked in the advertising and public relations biz as an art director, producing ads for motion pictures. My freelance work as a journalist has appeared in newspapers, websites, and national magazines. I have a BA in English for the University of Massachusetts, Amherst where I focused on creative writing. Some of my other interests include (not in any order) the Red Sox, golf, politics, history, and spending time with family. All-time favorite destination? Has to be San Francisco where I spent my honeymoon. It might be the most beautiful city in North America. Everything just came together on that trip, from Tony Bennett making a surprise appearance at the Giants game we attended and singing “I left My Heart in SF” to catching the perfect sunset behind the Golden Gate Bridge on our last night there.

Bird Lovers Can Blog Too

You can call it  green, eco or just spectacular – regardless Costa Rica is an amazing destination.
But don’t take our word for it. I encourage Traveling Well readers to head over to the Delaware Nature Society blog and read about Joe Sebastiani’s trip.
You’ll love his photos and wonderful first-hand account.
Joe, the Society’s Seasonal Programs Team [...]

Tour Video: Peru, Ancient Land of Mysteries

Lima, the Sacred Valley, Cuzco… this tour has many cool elements but for me it’s got to be Machu Picchu, the “Lost City of the Incas.”

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Collette Honors Pearl Harbor Day

Today marks the 70th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Please take a moment to reflect on the service of our World War II veterans and the people who lost their lives on that fateful day.
“With confidence in our armed forces – with the unbounding determination of our people – we will gain [...]

Tour Video: Avenue of the Volcanoes

Adventure, culture, culinary delights, antiquities, natural wonders … this tour has it all.
Plus, it has the coolest name of all our tours.

Join us as we:

Journey down the famed “Avenue of the Volcanoes,” exploring the culture and beauty of Ecuador’s most fabled towns.
Enjoy a stay in charming Riobamba at Hacienda Abraspungo, beautifully decorated in antique colonial [...]

Collette Earns Coveted Group Travel Recognition

First we at Collette are thrilled to have earned the Platinum award in the Tour Operator category from the readers of Leisure Group Travel. To mark the occasion here’s a quick Q&A with Jeff Gayduk, publisher of Leisure Group Travel and one of the leading voices in the world of escorted group travel.
What is the [...]

Tour Video: Beijing City Stay

From the Great Wall to the Forbidden City, join us on a video tour of Beijing. Let’s see what it’s like to enjoy one of the world’s great cities.

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Vote Now: Travel Weekly Reader’s Choice Awards

Let your voice be heard. But do it now – voting ends November 18th.
Collette Vacations has been selected as a finalist in 7 categories in the  2011 Travel Weekly Reader’s Choice awards:

Tour Operator: Domestic Escorted
Tour Operator: International
Tour Operator: Africa (new category for Collette)
Tour Operator: Asia/Pacific (new category for Collette)
Tour Operator: Canada
Tour Operator: Europe
Tour Operator: Sales [...]

Tour Video: Experience an Alpine Adventure

Quick post today. Check out this brand new tour video for Discover Switzerland, Austria & Bavaria.

This is a great chance to see how Collette immerses you in the destination while taking care of all the details.

Read All About It: New Family Travel Brochure

Our latest brochure is out. Now travelers of all ages can experience the world’s greatest destinations…

Order Your Free Brochure Today!

Going Batty in Product Operations

Traveling Well readers know that Halloween is a big deal at Collette.
Check out these pumpkins carved in honor of the 7 Wonders of the World. Amazing work.

Come back next week. All our departments are hard at work decorating and getting ready for the kids from local schools who visit each year – bags in hand.