At Collette Vacations we take care of nearly everything. Every tour is packed with value and includes:
Quality accommodations
Must-see sights
Many meals featuring local cuisine Â
Enriching cultural experiences
A professional Tour Manager
On-tour Transportation
But before you leave home, here are a few  keys to getting ready
for the trip of a lifetime:
Exercise – Take walks and stretch
Healthy diet – Some [...]
Sometimes it’s easy (even for us at Collette Vacations)  to over think packing. Here are six straightforward packing tips:
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
Keep a list of items you’ve packed to keep track on tour
Last items to pack [...]
I guess you could twirl a globe and point your finger, but then you might end up in the middle of a jungle or on top of Mt. Everest. I think there are two clear ways to approach the matter:
Do a little research, checking your budget and travel wishlist.
Listen to your family and friends and [...]
One airline recently made headlines when they announced that they will charge $8 for a pillow and blanket set in coach class for domestic trips and select international flights. The travel pack includes a fleece blanket and an inflatable neck pillow, among other items. This airline is not the only one taking such steps; its [...]
With summer just days away, the next few months will find plenty of Collette passengers on escorted tours around the world. And while tour managers try to keep guests shaded from direct sun as much as possible, there are times when a few tips for protecting yourself from the sun and heat this summer might [...]
Well I guess they can’t be the “top” if they are random, but here you go:
Divide your valuables. Keep credit cards and cash in separate places.
Make a list. I confess I am a “to-do” fanatic. But in this case it’s really useful.
Review the “Tips for Traveling Abroad” at the U.S Department of State site.
Plan your [...]
Last week I was at Logan International in Boston bound for Denver for a PRSA conference when an agent affiliated with United Airlines stopped me just prior to the security checkpoint. Apparently her sole job is to monitor carry-on luggage.
I was told I would need to return to the ticket counter to check my back. [...]
At Collette Vacations we naturally always have travel on the brain. Here are three things to keep in mind when planning a vacation.
Book early –You have a better chance at the travel dates you want and possibly a better rate. And it gives you more time to anticipate your vacation – one of the best parts [...]
Just heard from our Regional Destination Manager of the Alpine region of Europe, Jeff Scott. His job has just gotten busier since the curtain’s officially up on the Oberammergau Passion Play in Germany. Maybe you’ve heard of it.
The nusthell: 400 years of tradition is back from now through October of this year… and it won’t be [...]
Make sure you call your credit card company before you head out on that vacation. Recently, my card stopped working at an inopportune time while I was away from home.
A hold was put on my account when what seemed like strange purchases started showing up. Charges far from home or for big ticket items can [...]
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