Last week, Alaska was in the news due to the devastating plane crash that took the life of former Senator Ted Stevens, R-Alaska, and four others including one of his former congressional aides. In reporting the story, the news outlets have also inadvertently highlighted the vast and undisturbed beauty of our 49th state. And while [...]
I live in the Ocean State.
Luckily for me in under an hour I can enjoy beautiful coastal vistas in Westerly or Warwick; Block Island or Little Compton – all beautiful Rhode Island destinations.
Today marks my 20-year wedding anniversary and that summer in 1990 my reception was set in picturesque Bristol, Rhode Island, under a tent [...]
Perhaps you read a few months back that due to the huge increases in tourism to Antarctica, new restrictions on large cruise ship visits have been implemented. Essentially what that means is that many of the large cruise ships will no longer be able to sail through Antarctic waters.Â
I spoke with Allison Flint, Collette’s product manager [...]
I’m a little tired this morning. It happens when you make a habit of late nights and early mornings. You see, this past week I have found myself reading the novel, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, into the wee hours. I know the book has been out for awhile and that there is even [...]
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Travel to Mexico should not be overlooked!Â
While the media makes it difficult to overcome perceptions, it is important to remember that  Mexico is a huge country with many diverse regions and cultures.  Â
 Mexico is the 14th largest country in the world;
 It covers almost 2 million square kilometers;
 Mexico’s population of approximately 103 million makes it the 11th  most populous country in the [...]
Collette Vacations recently announced the return of optional helicopter tours available on all of its Canadian Rockies itineraries.
Helicopter tour options have always been a top seller in the Rockies, according to Bethany Manchester, product manager for Canada. Adds Manchester, “They provide passengers with an opportunity to see the Rockies in a new light and showcase sections [...]
With summer around the corner, more Americans are banishing last year’s staycation from their vocabulary and yielding to their pent up demand for travel. We’re already seeing clues about a tour that is going to be a top seller this summer season.
What’s your guess? Hints: It’s in North America. And it’s perfect for those looking [...]
We’ve all heard it; drinking a glass of red wine daily promotes good health. Though I’ve never needed an excuse to enjoy a glass of wine, having it validated makes it taste even better!
Travelers continue to search for tours with a wine component. There are many places to learn about wine making and its subtle [...]
Experiencing local cuisine is one of the best ways to immerse yourself in a destination. We hear from Collette passengers all the time who tell us that exploring the gastronomy of different countries were some of the highlights they remembered most fondly about their trip.
Cuisine rooted in history  Food and wine shared among loved ones [...]
In my last post on my recent family vacation that included Palm Springs, CA, I promised to let you in on a few things that surprised me about this desert city.
Architecture Â
Palm Springs Home
Perhaps it’s because their dad owns a construction company, but my kids love to drive by houses while on vacation. We all [...]
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