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 [...]
Collette’s tour managers log thousands of miles yearly taking guests to all 7 continents. Check out their basic necessities/first aid list to ensure a stress-free trip.
Warning: this list is as longwinded as my Uncle Erwin, but when traveling it’s all about preparation! You most likely will not need any of these things, but if you do need just [...]
There’s nothing like a string of nice spring days to make us itchy to get outside, get moving, and, for many of us, get traveling.
My children recently had a school vacation break in mid-April and so we decided a family vacation to Southern California would be a nice change from Orlando’s Disney World.
One place we [...]
When it comes to packing for a trip, experience tells us that most people over do it. They ignore common sense and pack for winter, spring, summer and fall.
South America in December… do I need a sweater? Better take one (or 6) – just in case.
Me? I under pack. I often drastically miscalculate the key [...]
Now that the travel world seems to be getting back to normal, here are 3 tips for today’s active traveler. Whether embarking on an Italian vacation or a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the Oberammergau Passion Play, these tips will help keep you on the go.
Keep hydrated! This is important at home, but even more so on the [...]
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