Tag Archives: Family Vacations

Collette’s latest worldwide travel brochure available online

Last week, Collette released its 15 new tour itineraries for the 2012 – 2013 season showcased in the latest edition of the company’s comprehensive Worldwide Travel brochure.
The Worldwide Travel brochure or “big book” highlights more than 100 escorted tours through Australia, Asia, Europe, South and Central America, Antarctica, the U.S. and Canada, including holiday tours; [...]

Why Panama should be your next family vacation

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 [...]

The Emerald Isle is Calling You!


I just finished reading Mary Pat Kelly’s book, Galway Bay, that sheds light on the ancestors of today’s forty-four million Irish Americans. It is the story of one family’s struggle with the Great Starvation caused by the potato blight in the 1840’s and how they rose above near death to build a new life in [...]

Take your Grand Kids and Go

In today’s hectic, 24/7 world where over-scheduled kids and constant connectivity compete head on with quality family time, grandparents today must shake their heads at the craziness of it all. My mother, for instance, questions the activities my three children are involved in and feigns exhaustion any time she looks at our family calendar posted [...]

Costa Rica and its Pura Vida

In Costa Rica, this phrase “Pura Vida” is often used. However, instead of being thought of as a phrase, it is more of a way of life. Translated as “pure life,” it suggests a simple way of living and enjoying the moments as they come. Costa Rican locals say this to guests constantly to remind them [...]

Five for Friday: Wimbledon and More

As Wimbledon gets underway, I’m thinking of my last trip to London and wondering if I’ll realize my plan to visit next year during the Summer Olympics.
For those tennis tourists there now or those of you who have planned a trip this summer, here is my top 5 list of attractions or things to do/see in [...]

Five for Friday: Family Travel Made Affordable

Families are always looking for ways to spend quality time together.  I know mine is.
Whether it’s mom and dad with their children, grandparents and their grandchildren, or everyone together; when they do find that time, they want it to be as meaningful as possible.
And what better way to do that then to embark on a [...]

TV Tuesday: Italy Family Discovery

Italy has always been one of my dream destinations.
Now, with my son getting a little older and another one on the way, I think I am going to wait just a little longer. Italy – with cities like Rome, Florence and Venice – makes for the perfect trip to kick off a lifelong love of [...]

Introducing Galapagos Family Adventure!

Wildlife! Folklore! History!  It’s…Galapagos for all Generations!
This new 10-day Collette Family Vacations tour is packed with unique activities for every member of every family.  It’s impossible not to love everything about one of the most beautiful places on this planet!
For the Parents …

Enjoy a two-night stay at an authentic Andean hacienda (with a pool for the [...]

TV Tuesday: Canadian Rockies Family Discovery

Explore the perfect family vacation to the Canadian Rockies.

Learn more.