Eliza Myers, writer and editor for Group Travel Leader, was on a Collette tour with group leaders from across the U.S., as they explored the Canadian Rockies by train. Here is an excerpt of a write-up on her adventure.
I woke up in an unfamiliar room thoroughly confused. I had gone to sleep in Vancouver, and it [...]
Israel: A Journey to the Holy Land is a 10 day guided tour that visits historic sites and cities such as the Mt. of Beatitudes, Masada, the Dead Sea, Jaffa, Caesaria, Nazareth, Cana, Qumran, Bethlehem, Tel Aviv, Tiberias, and Haifa. Also, Collette clients will visit Acre, the ancient crusader city and UNESCO World Heritage site; [...]
The Peking Opera of China is a national treasure with a history of 200 years. It is a synthesis of stylized action, singing, dialogue and mime, acrobatic fighting and dancing to represent a story or depict different characters and their feelings.
In Peking opera there are four main types of roles: male, young female, painted face [...]
If you’r reading this blog post perhaps you have always wanted to travel to Southeast Asia and the beautiful country of Thailand. Or maybe you have already visited and are looking to return.
Collette Vacations’ new tour Flavors of Thailand is but one of the 15 new tours the company has unveiled for 2012.
“We wanted to introduce a new escorted tour to [...]
With Collette Vacations introduction of a new Washington D.C. tour, Exploring America’s Capital makes perfect sense for the traveler looking for a longer tour with more inclusions.
The extra days means that day trips outside the nation’s capital are now possible such as guided tours of both Baltimore and the US Naval Academy in Annapolis as well [...]
Gardeners and history buffs will find something to “delight” in new Dutch & Belgium tour.
In a recent press release, Collette announced the launch of another new Europe tour featuring Floriade 2012, a major world horticultural expo which only occurs every 10 years. Collette’s 11-day Dutch & Belgium Delights joins Netherlands, Belgium, and Paris tour giving itinerary options [...]
On Collette’s England’s Treasures tour you too can return to a time when chivalry and heroic deeds carried the day.
Once a powerful monastery, today Glastonbury Abbey attracts tourists and pilgrims alike. Dating to at least the 7th century, this was a site of importance to Britons, Saxons, and Normans. Already a religious center, it rose [...]
Collette is introducing a new concept called modular touring and is launching it with their new Wonders of South America cornerstone itinerary which is on sale now with departures starting in May 2012.
Personally, I think the idea is a good one.
Cornerstone Itinerary
Essentially, travelers can purchase this 11-day South America highlights tour that will feature Rio, Iguazu Falls, Mendoza [...]
It’s not even Labor Day but my kids are already back in school.
Another summer comes and goes all to quickly and I realize that many of the things I had on our family travel list just didn’t happen. Which is why I am already thinking ahead to next summer and a family vacation experience that [...]
Thanks to Marci Dewolf and the Palm Beach Daily News for showcasing our Explorations’ small group tour, Italy’s Treasures: Art, Food & Wine of Italy in this article posted on August 13, 2011.
Uncover Italy’s hidden gems via small-group tour
Romantic Italy is steeped in history and blessed by beauty. Travelers can create their own Italian Renaissance experience [...]
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