Shelbee

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Bio | As a recent grad from Roger Williams University, I just received my Bachelor of Arts in Communications. I am a public relations intern here at Collette and love every minute of it! I find it very interesting to learn about different countries and cultures. I have been to Europe three times and have visited England, Ireland, and Italy. I have also traveled a lot in the US. Next on my list of places I need to visit are Greece, Spain, Germany, and Israel, but I plan to travel to a lot more in the future! In my spare time I enjoy reading, running, surfing, being outdoors, volunteering, scrapbooking, and spending time with my family and friends.

When in Rome

Italy was the top destination on my personal “bucket list” and I just recently was able to cross it off!�
Rome was everything I hoped it would be – from the history and sights to the food and wine. Before even making it to any of the sights, I could understand where it got its nickname [...]

Five for Friday: Nature of Ecuador

More and more people are traveling to South America.
It’s an affordable destination and it boasts a dizzying array of spectacular landscapes. Collette Vacations invites you to cross the equator on the Pathway of the Sun for a once in a lifetime journey where you will find yourself immersed in the natural wonders of Ecuador.
Collette’s  Avenue of the Volcanoes tour [...]

Pousadas and Pure Nature Distinguish New Portugal Tours

Portugal is one of those countries that everyone can agree on because it appeals to many different interests. This charming country boasts rich history, entertainment, and exceptional food and wines.
Collette has two new tours to Portugal for 2012 with departures starting in May 2012. Explorations Discover Portugal’s Treasures features historic Pousadas, Porto, Guimarães, Sintra, and [...]

Five for Friday: Shenandoah Celebrates 75 Years

Shenandoah National Park celebrates its 75th anniversary this year after being dedicated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on July 3, 1936. This Virginia Park boasts nearly 200,000 acres and draws in more than 1.2 million visitors a year. Shenandoah is filled with beauty and history but also offers many recreational opportunities to appeal to multiple [...]

First time to Europe?

If you’ve never been to Europe or are itching to get back, why not visit three countries in one trip? Collette’s new, 10-day Treasures of Tuscany & Provence tour with departures starting in May 2012 features Italy, France, and Monaco. Yes, these incredibly popular and beautiful regions are known for their great food and wines but there’s also so [...]

Five for Friday: Experience Beijing

Beijing has always been a city of interest and Collette Product Manager, Krystle Ang, explains why the 9-day Beijing City Stay is a popular tour for 2012:
1.       Value
Starting at only $749 and with most dates at $949 (land only), Beijing City Stay is an unbeatable value for a 7 night stay that includes 7 breakfasts, [...]

Éire

As one of many interns at Collette, I worked part time while I was enrolled in college. During my spring break I was fortunate enough to travel to Ireland and I came back with only positive reviews. Here’s a fast-paced account of my trip.
Immediately upon arriving at the Dublin Airport, I make sure to grab [...]