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We hear from happy customers all the time at Collette Vacations.
In fact, every letter or email that comes in eventually makes its way to me so I read a lot of testimonials. Many of these customer letters mention the tour manager…how professional and knowledgeable he or she is about the destination and how they seem to [...]
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 just read recently that industry experts warn that TripAdvisor, the popular travel information site, has a problem with fake reviews. And while the vast majority of the reviews and opinions are authentic, unbiased and from real users, it isn’t hard to see how one might post fraudulent information.
Personally, IÂ consider sites like TripAdvisor a valuable [...]
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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I recently sat down with Manny Paulo, Collette’s product manager for Greece/Turkey/Egypt/Jordan/Scandinavia/Russia, to talk about land/cruise programs for 2011 and why they are definitely worth taking a look at when planning your next vacation.
  Q. Why does Collette combine land and cruise components into some of its itineraries?
Manny:Â Cruising has experienced 10 – 15% growth year over [...]
I was at a wedding this weekend and when chatting with some acquaintances about what I do – and the kind of company Collette is (“it’s NOT a travel agency!”) – I inevitably answered for them the age-old question all tour operators face: Why would I want to travel on an escorted tour when I [...]
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 [...]
There are many lists of the Wonders of the World, new and old. I define a wonder as a one of a kind place that’s either unqiue in nature or that required an amazing feet of engineering – plus both have to have historic significance.
As a history buff, I can really get into this stuff. [...]
If the answer is yes, then be sure to check out the Reality Tour: South America. This series, which launched Traveling Well in December 2009, traces the adventures of our own Sublime Muse (aka Melissa McKee) on Collette’s Wines & Wonders of South America tour.
Follow along with Melissa and find out what an escorted tour is [...]
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