When I was looking for a travel tip for our Tuesday post I wanted something simple. I wanted a bit of wisdom that could save countless vacations. And I found it!
Leave Early
Do away with all the stress by  allowing yourself plenty of time to get to the airport, check in, and get through security.
I know [...]
A few months ago I wrote about a trip I’d recently taken to China. It truly was an unbelievable experience and one I would recommend for anyone. China is transforming right before our eyes. The country is rich with ancient history and full of experiences that shouldn’t be missed.
Yet, China’s location remains both challenging and [...]
I don’t know about you but whenever I fly somewhere, whether just a 50 minute flight to NYC, a red-eye to California, or a long haul flight to Santiago, Chile, or even London, I arrive looking less than pretty. My hair is flat, my skin feels oily, my mascara is smudged, and my clothes a [...]
Fresh from my experience on the Historic Trains of California tour, I’ve got five travel tips I picked up on the road.
Call ahead. Wherever you are going, whether it’s a museum, a nice restaurant or a landmark that offers tours, it can’t hurt to give them a ring just to make sure they are open [...]
Why Journal?
I never used to keep a journal or diary when I’d travel, and when I got home, I could recite everything to my friends and family because it was all fresh in my mind. The good thing is that I have a good memory, but the little details that happened in my travels years [...]
At Collette Vacations we take care of nearly everything. Every tour is packed with value and includes:
Quality accommodations
Must-see sights
Many meals featuring local cuisine Â
Enriching cultural experiences
A professional Tour Manager
On-tour Transportation
But before you leave home, here are a few  keys to getting ready
for the trip of a lifetime:
Exercise – Take walks and stretch
Healthy diet – Some [...]
Sometimes it’s easy (even for us at Collette Vacations)  to over think packing. Here are six straightforward packing tips:
Don’t rush. Schedule plenty of time to think of your needs.
Pack a full suitcase. Your clothes will be in better condition upon arrival
Keep a list of items you’ve packed to keep track on tour
Last items to pack [...]
I guess you could twirl a globe and point your finger, but then you might end up in the middle of a jungle or on top of Mt. Everest. I think there are two clear ways to approach the matter:
Do a little research, checking your budget and travel wishlist.
Listen to your family and friends and [...]
One airline recently made headlines when they announced that they will charge $8 for a pillow and blanket set in coach class for domestic trips and select international flights. The travel pack includes a fleece blanket and an inflatable neck pillow, among other items. This airline is not the only one taking such steps; its [...]
With summer just days away, the next few months will find plenty of Collette passengers on escorted tours around the world. And while tour managers try to keep guests shaded from direct sun as much as possible, there are times when a few tips for protecting yourself from the sun and heat this summer might [...]
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