I wanted to kick off June with a few more great travel songs.
When one of my all-time favorite songs, Long As I Can See The Light by Creedence Clearwater Revival, came on the radio last week, it got me thinking about my Top 10 Travel Songs post. That’s a good list, but maybe it’s a [...]
Many of these “things to do” are included in Collette’s tours that feature San Francisco. Others are the perfect way to spend your leisure time in one of America’s great cities.
Ride the famous cable cars – You can’t visit the “City by the Bay” and not ride the iconic cable cars, the only transportation system [...]
Before I go anywhere I like to read up on the destination ahead of time. Brochures today do a great job of pointing out the must-see’s but I turn to novels and memoirs to get a feel for a place. Here are my top 5:
The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway – Perhaps my favorite [...]
Here’s a useful article from itworld.com which details 10 Must-Have travel Apps for the Blackberry. I am an iPhone man myself, but these are pretty cool.
For the best in travel tech, check out our regular feature: Tech on Tour. Joseph Cromwell, Collette’s Director of Tour Managers, has been all around the world, from Italy to [...]
It seems romance is in the air. It helps that my husband surprised me on Valentine’s Day with the announcement that we would be escaping New England’s winter blahs to frolic in the sun and sand on a 4-night Caribbean getaway in March. My initial response was tepid, “With or without kids?” I asked. Hearing [...]
This msnbc article offers a 10 step guide to planning a trip to Europe. That sounds good right about now, especially with snow coming down here in the Northeast.
I love top 10 lists but I got a little overwhelmed just reading it, and I’m a DIY kind of guy. Most of these steps can be taken [...]
Don’t rush – schedule plenty of time to think of your needs.
Pack a full suitcase – your clothes will be in better condition upon arrival
Think about comfort! If you want to pack light, perhaps choose 1-2 color schemes.
Bring two pairs of black pants. You can dress them up, dress them down, they’re comfy and work [...]
At least four out of ten travelers feel more romantic on vacation.
Many travelers come back feeling reconnected with their family after vacation.
Many travelers feel they become more trusting, open-minded, flexible, confident, and tolerant as a result of their travel experiences.
Many say that the primary benefit of travel is a desire for more travel.
The anticipation of [...]
People have been wanting to spread their wings and see the world since before handy crafts like airplanes were even invented. It’s been voted the #1 Leisure Activity. Business or pleasure, traveling solo or with family/friends – people are packing their bags everyday for some new, exciting place! So why do you travel?
Top reasons include:
To [...]
In these days of iPods and other digital devices (See: Tech on Tour) there’s really no reason to limit yourself when it comes to music. No matter where you go, you can now bring along your personal soundtrack.
Here are my favorite songs to listen to while out in the world:
King of the Road by Roger Miller [...]
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