Talk about a gift that keeps on giving.
A 1912 gift of friendship from the city of Tokyo brings about half a million visitors to our nation’s capital in late March and early April. That’s when these out-of-towners join with locals to enjoy the cherry blossoms that open and spread like a canopy over Washington, DC. [...]
Congratulations to Istanbul! The Turkish city has been designated the 2010 European Capital of Culture, a title bestowed by the European Union, which designates a European Capital of Culture to recognize a city’s cultural development and history.
It’s no surprise that Istanbul was recognized with this esteemed acclaim. With a number of must-see sites like the [...]
Born in Salzburg, Austria, on this day in 1756, he spent most of his adult life in Vienna. A child prodigy, he could perform difficult pieces on both piano and violin and when he was a teenager he wrote and composed some of the most popular operas of all time, including The Marriage of Figaro [...]
It’s no secret that one of the most appealing themes in touring is exploring gastronomic creations in the world’s most fascinating destinations. After all, we like to eat. Culinary tourism is a growing niche as we travel-lovers seek out opportunities to integrate food and drink into our vacation plans. My husband for one would rate food [...]
Two days ago my home state of Massachusetts held a special Senate election to fill the seat left vacant by Ted Kennedy. Regardless of my thoughts on the outcome or what it means for the nation, it’s always great to see democracy in action. It was a hard fought campaign (at least on one side) [...]
Days ago I arrived home from work, turned on the TV and was immediately struck by the news of an earthquake in Haiti that registered an incredible 7.0 on the Richter scale. The epicenter only a few miles off the coast of Port au Prince. By now, we’re all very much aware the earthquake has decimated [...]
So, here at Collette we have these round, rather large buttons, emblazoned with the Collette logo and the statement, “My Dream Destination is”. There is an area for you to write your personal must-see vacation spot in Sharpie marker. These pins are typically handed out at trade shows and other presentations but many Collette employees [...]
January 15th marked the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He would have been 81 years old. An activist, clergyman, and leader defined by his passion for equal rights, human rights, justice for all Americans – he left quite the legacy behind, which is perhaps why since 1986 his birthday has been celebrated as [...]
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