More than anyplace else in Cuba I’d like to check out Finca VigÃa (Lookout Farm) – Ernest Hemingway’s home 12 miles outside of Havana. It was here that he wrote For Whom The Bell Tolls and conceived his final masterpiece, The Old Man and the Sea. Even his famous boat (the Pillar) resides at the [...]
Want to be part of the experience of the decade? If you miss it in 2012 – you will have to wait another 10 years! No, I’m not talking about Oberammergau’s Passion Play which just ended last fall but rather, Floriade 2012, designed for travelers passionate about culture in some of Europe’s most breathtaking cities.
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Some things are just quintessentially Portugal – like pretty fishing villages or painted ceramic tiles (azulejos).
Fado is yet another experience that most travelers to picturesque country enjoy during their visit. Like the blues, Fado which means “fate”, is an expression of longing and sorrow. Though I can’t understand a word of it, you get the sense from its [...]
It’s an exciting day for me!
Collette Vacations just announced the launch of Collette Family Vacations, complete with new logo, brochure and micro-site.
Collette Family Vacations are kid friendly travel options for parents and grandparents. On the roster of Family Vacations are nine new, specially-crafted itineraries that bring travelers of all ages together to experience destinations ranging from U.S. National Parks and Canada [...]
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Travel to Mexico should not be overlooked!Â
While the media makes it difficult to overcome perceptions, it is important to remember that  Mexico is a huge country with many diverse regions and cultures.  Â
 Mexico is the 14th largest country in the world;
 It covers almost 2 million square kilometers;
 Mexico’s population of approximately 103 million makes it the 11th  most populous country in the [...]
Experiencing local cuisine is one of the best ways to immerse yourself in a destination. We hear from Collette passengers all the time who tell us that exploring the gastronomy of different countries were some of the highlights they remembered most fondly about their trip.
Cuisine rooted in history  Food and wine shared among loved ones [...]
There’s nothing like a string of nice spring days to make us itchy to get outside, get moving, and, for many of us, get traveling.
My children recently had a school vacation break in mid-April and so we decided a family vacation to Southern California would be a nice change from Orlando’s Disney World.
One place we [...]
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A digital clock in Hanoi’s center counts down the seconds to year 1,000.
2010 is the year of Hanoi’s 1,000th birthday, an event that will be marked by a series of celebrations in this vibrant metropolis – and intriguing travel destination.
Do you remember how you celebrated our country’s bicentennial in 1976? That 4th of July I [...]
Author Elizabeth Gilbert’s memoir Eat, Pray, Love, one woman’s tale of global travels that led to profound self-discovery following divorce and depression, has inspired millions of readers throughout the world to see and experience new places. A feature film version of the New York Times best seller, where Gilbert experiences Italy through taste (eat), explores her [...]
Many Americans who dream of traveling to Australia and New Zealand have shied away because of the high cost of airfare. But there’s good news…flights to Australia have become more affordable since the economic downturn. However, many travel experts are predicting a surge in airfares in the near future. …the time to go is now.
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