Tag Archives: Food

Amazing food in the UK?

This guest post comes from Cassie Stetkiewicz our Product Specialist for the UK, Ireland and France.
That’s right. I just returned from a British Landscapes tour and I was surprised too. It is not something I thought that would have been a highlight, but it was a wonderful discovery.
The homemade soups were creative, the pastries were [...]

Savor beauty and culture on Flavors of Thailand tour

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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 [...]

See South America in 2 weeks or a month – it’s your choice!

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 [...]

Collette in the News: Travel writer showcases Italy’s Treasures

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 [...]

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 [...]

Make 2011 the year to discover Croatia

Medieval architecture, tranquil lakes and Croatian charm will delight you on Collette’s Discover Croatia tour featuring the Dalmatian Coast and Slovenia. Explore Zagreb’s Old City and Plitvice National Park, where 16 lakes are connected by cascades and waterfalls.  Traveling down the Dalmatian Coast en route to Dubrovnik, walk in the footsteps of Marco Polo on [...]

Collette Family Vacations Debuts!

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 [...]

Portugal’s royal palace houses interesting guests

We traveled north today to the town of Mafra, one of the oldest in Portugal, known for its off-white pottery accented with pale blue designs and, yes, an architectural masterpiece which rivals that of Versailles.
Laura, our step on guide for the day recounted the history of the Portuguese monarchy and she was with us throughout [...]

Portugal: A Walk to Remember

We arrived early morning and once situated at Hotel Estoril Eden (and the view of the ocean from our room was heavenly), we opted to fight the jet lag with a walk along the promenade to Cascais. Sunny and warm – we worried that we had packed too many cold weather clothes.Â
There were many people [...]

5 Places to Sip Vino

More and more, travelers today want a vacation where food and wine is the main attraction. Knowing this, Explorations have included plenty of wine tastings, culinary classes and opportunities to savor local cuisine in each of its small group tours.
To really get to know a destination, there’s arguably no better way to do it than [...]