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Ever wanted to travel the world but were not sure how? Piecing together a comprehensive journey can be an overwhelming task given all the details with airlines, accommodations, transportation, meals, sightseeing and more. Leave behind the stress of planning and let Collette’s innovative tours make your travel dreams come true.

Your Collette tour includes your sightseeing, entertainment, admissions to museums and other venues, hotels, many meals featuring local specialties, and the services of a professional tour manager. From choosing the right hotels, to finding the perfect blend of must-see’s and off-the-beaten path inclusions, so many pieces come together to create an extraordinary travel experience. We seamlessly handle all the details – all you have to do is enjoy the adventure.

Sure, by using up a lot of your time and effort you would be able to put together what looks like a good trip. But do you really want to return home and discover that you missed something because you didn't know about it ahead of time? We encourage you to treat yourself to the freedom of touring. We plan ahead so you don’t have to worry about the details. 

Throughout its 98 years as a family-run operation, Collette has built a team of experts who are passionate about making travel a part of everyone’s life.

• Creating . Collette’s Product Managers circle the globe, designing every element of your travel experience. They do it all, so you can simply enjoy the adventure.
• Planning . The Collette team is always available to assist you. Whether it’s a request for more information, making a reservation, or finding ways to personalize your trip, we are waiting to help.
• Leading . Part tour guide, part confidant, part concierge, Collette’s Tour Managers are with you throughout your travel experience. It’s like traveling with a trusted friend.

Decisions about travel shouldn’t be taken lightly. So we have put together a short guide to point you in the right direction of experiencing the benefits of touring. Sometimes, it’s just great to be able to ask yourself a few questions in order to arrive at your destination. Of course, feel free to call us anytime with questions.

Start by making a list of factors that might help to weed out certain locations. Here are some questions to get you started:

• What is the first place that pops into your mind?
• Have you ever created a bucket list?
• Are there specific regions you enjoy frequenting because of weather?
• Are architecture and history more important than beaches and sun?
• What types of cuisine do you enjoy?

Have you considered what type of tour you’re looking for? Collette offers a variety of product lines and tour types.

Do you have only a few days, or do you have the opportunity to travel for months at a time? You might consider a trip closer to home if you only have a few days. Traveling to Australia and New Zealand takes a bit longer to get there, so you’ll want to take this into account.

Consider what dates work best in your schedule. Also think about the best time of year to visit a particular location. 

We look forward to showing you the world!

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On a small group Explorations tour, dive deeper. Get to know the pulse of a destination by talking with the people who live there. With an average of 16 travelers , get to really know your fellow travelers, Tour Manager, and local guides.

Access places you’ll never forget – like venues, accommodations, and destinations that larger groups can’t always reach. Stay in culturally reflective accommodations. Learn the family recipe from a local (and cook with them). Dip your toes outside the tour with built-in free time.

The Journey Starts Here

100% of our Explorations tours are carbon neutral… because we 100% love our world and know that you do, too. Plus, all Explorations tours include an Impact Moment – visits to social enterprises, nonprofits, and cultural or environmental conservation groups. These experiences create sustainable economic and social benefits for the community.

Now, that’s travel that’s good.

Explorations Travelers Are:

What Sets Explorations Apart?

Why travel with us, all your logistics are handled. enjoy yourself, while we take care of the transportation and logistics., your accommodations are arranged. stay in 4-star and above accommodations throughout your trip., plenty of meals are included. small group tours include many local, authentic culinary experiences., your travel itinerary is honed to perfection. perfectly balanced between culturally meaningful experiences and free time., plenty of choices you can make. with over 20 small group tours and 160+ tours across five different travel styles, you can pick your ideal travel experience., you're allowed to get creative. it’s your choice, optional experiences, tour extensions, and more., we’re in this together. 24/7 customer support is ready to guide you on your perfect tour., explorations experiences that immerse you.

Lose yourself just a little… …in England’s legendary Lake District, tracing the footsteps of William Wordsworth or on a guided hike through valleys and trails.

Explore the tastes in Türkiye… …as you walk through Istanbul’s Golden Horn district and famous Spice Market.

Be welcomed into a Nubian home in Egypt… …as your host, Fatouma, presents a tasting of flaky bread, homemade cheese, and tea.

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The Scoop: What to Know About Collette

This award-winning tour company has been leading trips for more than a century..

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Collette offered its first guided travel tour in 1918, a three-week trip aboard a jitney bus from Boston to Florida that cost just $68.50. Today the third-generation family-owned business leads more than 170 tours in a variety of styles to all seven continents.

The longest-running tour operator in North America, Collette is known for its comprehensive travel protection plan, flexible tour pacing, and strong relationships in the travel space.

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A sense of social responsibility guides the company’s actions in everything from tour planning to operations on the ground. Through the nonprofit Collette Foundation, it supports hunger and education initiatives around the world, and employees volunteer more than 4,500 hours of their time each year.

TourScoop Takeaways 

• Destinations: More than 170 tours on all seven continents
• Tour Size Average: The average group size for a Classic tour is 32 travelers; for Small Group Explorations, the group size averages 16.
• Tour Type: Small-group tours and cruises

How to Book

Travelers can book through Collette’s website , by calling 800-340-5158, or through a travel agent.

Credibility Check

Collette received golds in two categories (Best Escorted Tour Operator, US; and Best Escorted Tour Operator, Canada) at the 2023 Travvy Awards and won the Feefo Gold Trusted Service Award in 2023. It was also named Best Tour Operator for Domestic Escorted Tours and Best Tour Operator for Canadian Tours by Travel Weekly Reader’s Choice Awards in 2022. Collette has a 4.7/5 rating on TravelStride based on more than 4,100 reviews.

Tour Destinations

Collette tours travel to all seven continents. The company has itineraries in North and South America, Europe, Asia, Australia. Africa, and Antarctica.

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Collette offers tours in five different travel styles. Classic tours, the company’s original group-tour style, take in the sights and explore the cultures of destinations around the world, with an average of 32 people and maximum of 44 travelers. Small Group Explorations immerse travelers even further into a destination and travel with an average of 16 guests.

Spotlights tours feature a single hotel stay and itineraries that help travelers explore a city like a local. Faith tours travel to some of the world’s most historic religious sites and regions, and Cruising tours travel waterways like the Danube, Yangtze, and Nile Rivers. Private tours are also available for groups of 10 or more.

Tour descriptions include activity level rankings, ranging from 1 for leisurely paced experiences to 4 for highly active trips.

Tour Guides

Collette’s Tour Managers tend to make an impression on travelers. The highly trained local experts, some of whom have been with the company for more than 20 years, bring a destination’s history and culture to life and add their own insights and favorite spots to the experience for a more personal touch. 

What’s Included

Collette’s tour pricing includes accommodations, itinerary activities, and the majority of meals during a tour. 

What’s Not Included

Optional excursions, pre- or post-tour extensions, and airfare are not included in the tour price. However, travelers have the option to add those extras when booking a tour. Land prices also do not include transfers, visas, and gratuities.

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Typical Travelers

Collette says its travelers are “typically experienced, yet curious travelers. They’re interested in getting beneath the surface and digging deeper into what a destination has to offer.” Children over the age of five may travel on Collette tours as long as they are accompanied by an adult.

Communication

Collette Tour Managers reach out and introduce themselves to travelers prior to each departure and also provide a means of contact for travelers while they are on tour. A representative from Collette contacts travelers if there are any issues or changes with the departure. Guests can also log in to the Collette mobile app up to 45 days before departure.

Loyalty Program

The Collette Passport Club rewards travelers for every trip they take. After completing one or two tours with the company, travelers receive a 5% Loyalty Credit on their next Collette tour when completed within 12 months of their most recent tour departure date. After three or more completed tours, travelers also get a $100 credit toward the purchase of optional tour components on their next trip.

Sustainability Efforts

All of Collette’s Small Group Explorations tours are carbon neutral and include an “Impact Moment” where travelers might visit a local social enterprise, nonprofit, or cultural or environmental conservation group. Responsible travel is a priority, and Collette ensures its tours take things like animal welfare and the preservation of local communities into consideration.

Health and Safety Practices

Collette’s website provides travelers with information on travel alerts and travel requirements, and has a travel protection plan available for purchase.

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The activity level for this tour:

You’re a leisurely traveler. You typically take it easy and discover the energy of a new place by people-watching or soaking in the atmosphere at a local café. You can climb at least one flight of stairs, board a coach, and walk unassisted at a relaxed pace for up to 60 minutes without difficulty. You can easily handle altitudes up to 5,000 feet.

You like a balanced approach to travel. Walking two to three miles over the course of a day is no problem for you. You can partake in a two-hour leisurely walking tour, covering up to two miles (with included breaks). You can handle a variety of terrains, from cobblestone streets to moderate hills with relative ease and without assistance. You can climb two flights of stairs with ease. There may be 1 to 2 days on this tour when walking tours can cover 3 to 4 miles over uneven terrain. You can handle altitudes up to 6,000 feet.

You’re an on-the-go traveler. You don’t want to miss a thing, so walking and standing for longer periods of time (2-3 hours) isn’t a big deal. A moderately paced two-and-a-half-hour walking tour, covering several miles, hills, and uneven surfaces, is no problem for you. Walking four miles over the course of a day is very doable, as is climbing into and out of various modes of transportation (tuk-tuk, cable car, zodiac, etc.). You can climb three flights of stairs easily and handle altitudes between 6,000 and 9,000 feet. Expect some longer days balanced with free time to recharge or set out on your own adventure. This level is not a fit for travelers who require mobility assistance devices.

You’re ready to seize the day, whatever it may bring. You lead an active life at home (walking, biking, and half or full day hikes are things you may enjoy) and 10,000 steps a day is normal for you. You can handle longer walking tours (more than 3 hours covering 3+ miles at a steady clip) and activities that involve traversing uneven terrain, steep slopes, standing for periods of time, and varying altitudes and temperatures. You don’t mind being on the go with some early starts, late-nights, and full days. You can handle altitudes of 9,000 feet or higher with little to no issue. This level is not appropriate for travelers who use wheelchairs, walkers, and other mobility assistance devices.

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You’re accompanied by a Tour Manager throughout the extension, except for any time that’s set aside for independent discovery.

You’re accompanied by a Tour Manager part of the time, for some guided excursions. The rest of the time, you’re at leisure to explore the destination your own way.

You’re not accompanied by a Tour Manager during your extension stay. You’ll access locales you wish to visit on your own, and are free to create your own adventure.

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Magnificent Trip to Alaska!

Great vacation, absolutely beautiful scenery..

Thank you for traveling with Collette on our Alaska Discovery tour. We're very sorry that you were unhappy with your airline arrangements. Your feedback will be reviewed by the Director of Air so that the overall touring experience for our guests can be improved.

Too long & too much waiting at airports

Thank you for traveling with Collette on our Alaska Discovery tour. We're very sorry to hear about the issues you experienced on tour with us. Your feedback will be reviewed by our internal department managers so that the overall touring experience for our guests can be improved.

Long long flight layover practically ruined the trip. Too much down time.

Thank you for traveling with Collette on our Alaska Discovery tour. We're happy to hear you enjoyed Alaska but are sorry to hear you were disappointed with your group's outbound flight schedule. We will share your feedback with the airline and the Air Coordinators for this tour to prevent future problems of this nature.

Alaska is great, but give us more time to enjoy it!

Stress free, well organized travel experience., saw very little of fairbanks and anchorage. too much time on the ship., good until the last day.

Thank you for traveling with Collette on our Alaska Discovery tour. We're sorry to hear you were disappointed with the logistics of the final day. Your feedback will be reviewed by the Product Design Team in order to improve the overall touring experience for our guests.

I would recommend Collette to anyone wanting a first class traveling experi

Wonderful trip, no worry travel, alaska vacation a trip of a lifetime, collette is the best.

Thank you for traveling with Collette to Alaska. We're sorry to hear you were disappointed with some aspects of the tour. Your comments will be reviewed by the Product Design Team in order to improve the overall touring experience for our guests.

had an outstanding experience the tour manager, Kathleen Fil was great

Great customer service, excellent tour manager, janice burnett was vey helpful whenever we asked her anything, collette made this trip very enjoyable especially the tour guide., very good lodges, meals and cruise. some logistic issues..

Thank you for traveling with Collette on our Alaska Discovery tour. We do not have any reports of people with the flu or E Coli who were on board your Princess Cruise ship. If you have additional information regarding this, please contact our Guest Relations Team.

Great trip because of wonderful advice.

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No customer service. After 3 trips will never travel with Collette again

Thank you for traveling with Collette to Alaska. Please accept our sincere apology for the issues you experienced after your luggage was left on the plane in Seattle. Your feedback will be reviewed by the Tour Management and Guest Relations Teams.

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Great time, collette helped make our first land tour/cruise first rate.

The trip was amazing as well as our guide.

Alaska discovery land and sea, wonderful tour, great tour director, always rates the best., too expensive for what we got., collette is the best, totally would recommend vera, paid way too much for a sub-par trip.

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Fantastic trip

Great guide, mike hepler, exceptional customer service throughout our trip, fantastic,beautiful and fun trip, overall well done., enjoyed alaskan beauty, wonderful vacation, awesome scenery and service, bucket list vacation, alaskan dream vacation, close but no cigar, your tour guide was the best chuck tracy. he made the trip the best kept a..., outstanding trip, if you want to have fun, very happy withe the service and the locations we were taken to., alaska tour experience., superb experience..

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IDENTIFICATION Passports are required for this tour at your expense. Certain countries require that your passport be valid at least 6 months beyond the dates of your travel. You are strongly urged to contact the appropriate consulate for details. Visit www.travel.state.gov for the U.S. State Department for the latest details about passports and visa requirements.

IMPORTANT: We recommend that travelers take a photocopy of their passport and applicable visas. It should be packed separately from your actual passport and visa. We also recommend leaving a copy at home with your emergency contact.

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Collette – The World’s Oldest Guided Travel Company, Since 1918

Travel is who we are, and what we do.

Every day, we set about enhancing our travelers’ lives through travel. Since 1918, that passion and drive to show you the world has led a small New England bus touring company with a handful of tours to grow into a worldwide endeavor, with our headquarters in Rhode Island, and offices in Australia and Canada.

Collette has over 170 different tours taking travelers to all seven continents. We believe a guided tour is the best way to see the world – must-see sights, cultural experiences, culinary highlights, accommodations, transportation – all this, and more, is built into a perfectly crafted itinerary.

We’ll handle the details. You enjoy your journey.

HISTORY AND SERVICES:

Since 1918, Collette has earned a global reputation as a travel company that offers extraordinary experiences, unsurpassed guest service and a wide appeal. Collette’s diverse travel collection features comprehensive land tours, river cruises, rail journeys, small group tours, city stays and more. Collette seamlessly takes care of the details, making travel simple while providing outstanding quality and value.

Collette’s Travel Protection Plan offers travelers a full refund for the price of the tour, right up to the day prior to departure. To protect our valued travel agency partners, Collette enforces a strict No Discounting Policy that precludes all travel agents, agencies and consortia from advertising a discounted savings off the published tour price. This measure proactively ensures a level playing field for all agent partners, including the traditional, local, brick and mortar agencies that travelers so depend

upon. With more than 170 tours spanning all seven continents, your clients only have to worry about where to go next. There are many ways to experience the world. Among Collette’s worldwide collection of tours, we offer a variety of guided travel choices. 

No matter how you want to see the world, Collette can take you there. Whether you want to travel across an entire country, dive into a local culture, or come to know one of the world’s great cities, Collette has the travel experience that’s right for you.

Classic  - The Collette collection of tours offers an inclusive look at a wealth of amazing destinations. From marveling at the must see’s to becoming a part of new cultures to exploring on your own, these itineraries offer an inspiring and easy way to travel.

Spotlights  – Explore and relax in the world’s most remarkable destinations during a single hotel stay. Pack and unpack once. Immerse yourself in the fanfare of a grand city or unwind in the timeless countryside.

Small Group Explorations  - small group tours with an average of 16 guests, these personal adventures focus on culinary experiences, cultural immersions and unique accommodations that capture the destination. Enjoy a new perspective on the world. 

Cruising  - These itineraries feature small, intimate vessels for travel through a variety of beautiful waterways. Plus, when you step off your ship with a Tour Manager by your side, you’ll truly come to know the people and places along the river. Across all tours, travelers enjoy the inherent value built into every journey. With quality accommodations, many meals, key sightseeing and enriching cultural experiences included, plus exclusive services like roundtrip home to airport sedan service with every worldwide air inclusive tour*, every Collette experiences truly carefree.

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Collette adds 10 new tours for 2025

April 5, 2024

Collette has launched 10 new tours coming in 2025.

The tours will span across four continents with destinations in North America, South America, Europe, and Africa and will also feature three of Collette’s five travel styles, Classic, Cruising, and small group Explorations.

“We value our travellers’ feedback and used that to put together these exciting new experiences in 2025. Collette wants to show travellers more of what they’re looking to see,” said Jaclyn Leibl-Cote, chief executive officer at Collette. “We’re always looking for new ways for our travellers to explore the world. Not only do we do that, but we add variety in our travel styles. Building new Classic, Cruising, and Explorations tours helps keep things fresh for all travellers.”

New tours for 2025

The following tours will be available for booking, starting in 2025:

• Greece is a destination where crowds have been booming. Collette has designed a tour where travellers will experience two quieter islands: Crete and Naxos.
• Namibia’s vast desert scenery and rugged landscape make it a unique destination for any traveller looking to explore lesser known southwest Africa. Those who are hungry for adventure will love embarking on big game drives and visiting a shipwreck on the outskirts of the Skeleton Coast.
• Portugal is a consistent hot spot for travel – beautiful beaches, hillside towns, food, wine, culture and more. That’s why Collette is adding a Portugal tour to the lineup for 2025 that visits three top destinations Douro Valley, Alentejo, and Lisbon.
• Collette’s The Balkans: from Coastal Croatia to Legendary Greece Tour will span across 5 different Balkan countries, including Albania. Albania has seen a major rise in traveller interest over the past few years and Collette is excited to head there for the first time.
•  Visiting eight countries in 13 days, “Europe: The Grand Tour” is perfect for travellers who are looking to venture into Eastern European culture, history, and food.
• Mendoza is the heart of Argentina’s wine country and a travel destination. Many people don’t know it’s actually a desert region. Collette has designed a tour that visits Mendoza coming soon in 2025 – Essential South America featuring Chile, Mendoza Wine Region & Buenos Aires.
• Collette is combining the breathtaking views of the Western Canadian Rockies with the beautiful landscapes of Alaska’s inside passage. This tour is perfect for travellers who love cruising and getting around via the railways.
• Collette is adding yet another National Park destination to its catalogue. Travellers can now explore Sequoia National Park with the “Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks” tour.
• Collette’s “Shades of The English Countryside” tour aims to give travellers a taste of some of England’s prettiest places to live. Travellers will head off of the beaten path to southern England and experience some of the British Countryside, quaint villages, and vibrant market towns.
• After an amazing train trip on Rocky Mountaineer from Denver to Moab, travellers will trek across the Southwest as they take in the sienna-colored canyons, towering spires, and desert landscapes found in Utah’s five national parks.

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Hometown Hero: Mary Colette Coyne inspired to fight skin cancer after daughter's death

Mary Colette Coyne founded the Colette Coyne Melanoma Awareness Campaign after her daughter's death. Credit: Thomas H. Coyne

When Mary Colette Coyne’s daughter died less than six months after her diagnosis with melanoma in 1998, she believed there had to be a higher reason.

“I believed there was a purpose; I felt it was not by accident,” Coyne, 88, said of the death of her 30-year-old daughter, Colette.

The New Hyde Park resident found that purpose just four months later, when she created the Colette Coyne Melanoma Awareness Campaign, which strives to increase public awareness of the dangers and causes of skin cancer. Since its inception 25 years ago, the nonprofit has raised more than $200,000 and hosted events ranging from free cancer screenings at local beaches to an annual charity walk called Miles for Melanoma.

Coyne also became a passionate proponent of legislation to prevent minors from using tanning beds, which can increase the risk of developing skin cancer by 75% among those who start using them before age 35, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation. In 2005, her efforts led to Nassau County passing the Colette Coyne Skin Cancer Prevention measure, which prohibited the use of tanning beds by minors without parental consent, Coyne said.

Shortly thereafter, Suffolk County passed the similar Colette Coyne Melanoma Awareness law. State legislators then passed a law in 2012 prohibiting anyone under 17 from using commercial tanning beds, which was followed in 2018 by legislation prohibiting anyone under 18 from using tanning beds.

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“I’ve read about people who say they don’t care about skin cancer; they’d rather be ugly when they’re old and beautiful and tan when they’re young,” Coyne said. “I want to say to them that you may not live to get old if you continue with tanning beds, because they are so detrimental.”

One campaign member who praised Coyne’s efforts is Corey Eisner, whose wife, Mary Ann, died after what he called “a fierce battle” with melanoma more than 20 years ago. Eisner, of Levittown, recalled Coyne showing up at his wife’s wake despite him having never met her before.

“She learned that my wife had passed of melanoma and came to offer her condolences and to talk to me about the disease,” Eisner said. “She is a one-of-a-kind person. She drew me into the organization because of her desire to educate people on Long Island about the dangers of skin cancer, which I was total unaware of until my wife became ill.”

Donald Gleason, of Stewart Manor, survived a diagnosis of Stage 3 melanoma in 2005 and is also a member of Coyne’s organization. He occasionally visits local schools to speak about sun safety.

“She’s extremely determined,” Gleason said of Coyne. “She’s a wonderful person and she’s done a fabulous amount for the community.”

The campaign’s next walk will take place at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow on May 11. Those interested in participating or making a donation can visit the campaign’s website at ccmac.org . Attendees can also receive a free examination from a volunteering dermatologist.

Nominate a Long Islander who goes above and beyond or serves as an inspiration to their community. Send details and photograph to Michael Ebert, [email protected] (photos should be high-resolution). Photos may be used in other publications affiliated with Newsday.

Michael R. Ebert is an education researcher and has worked for Newsday in various capacities since 2003. He was part of an 11-person team named as 2008 Pulitzer Prize finalists for investigative coverage of the LIRR's platform safety issues.

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