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What USTOA means to Collette travelers
This guest post comes from Paula Twidale, executive vice president, Collette Vacations; and active Board Member of the United States Tour Operator Asscociation (USTOA). USTOA is a professional association representing the tour operator industry, composed of companies whose tours and packages encompass the entire globe and who conduct business in the U.S.
I just returned from [...]
From the Road: Temples of Cambodia Uncovered
April Smith, one of our seasoned Tour Managers, a native of Minneapolis, who also speaks Mandarin and French, spends half her year guiding tours in Scotland, China, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Ireland and the USA. And she wants to take you on a virtual tour of her favorite highlights in Cambodia – a special destination in [...]
Unlocking the Mysteries of India
This guest post is courtesy of Krystle Ang, Collette Vacations product manager for Asia and Hawaii, who last week taught us about Taming the Temple Tiger! Today, you will learn the answers to the MYSTERIES OF INDIA.
Why do I want to go to India?
I want to go to India and explore a world of dreams [...]
Taming the Tiger Temple
This guest post comes from Krystle Ang, our intrepid Product Manager – Asia & Hawaii
I had the opportunity to visit Tiger Temple (Wat Pha Luang Ta Bua) in Kanchanaburi a few months ago on a trip to Thailand. It was definitely a unique experience that merits further reflection on how tourism impacts wildlife, religion, [...]
Incredible India – a dream realized
This guest post comes from Christine Alestra, our Director of Partnership Marketing.
I finally made it to India!
Seeing the Taj Mahal had been on my wish list for years and now having traveled there, I can say that India is one of those destinations you have to experience for yourself to even begin to understand how a [...]
Renewing the Travel Bucket List
Recently, my husband and I spent a cozy evening at home. It’s not often we get to have a “date night,” with work, school, chores, our pets, and a million other to-dos on our list. But this one particular evening, we decided to settle in with pizza and a movie. The film of choice: The Bucket [...]
The Big 3 Down Under!
We’ve all heard of the Big 5 in Africa – but only some know about the Big 3 you find in Australia:
The Great Barrier Reef
The Sydney Opera House
The Outback
The reason that From the Outback to the Glaciers has been the company’s #1 tour for years running is that we do all 3 of these experiences. [...]
Collette Group Leader and Granddaughter Experience London & Paris
As a group travel leader for 18 years, I escorted many Collette Vacations tours, but this one was more special for many reasons:
It was a high school gradation gift to my first grandchild, Lauren. I had the unique pleasure of seeing my two favorite cities through her eyes.
With Collette’s new “door to door” service, we felt [...]
