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What to Pack for a Trip to Europe: The Ultimate Packing List

Plan smarter with a Europe packing list for every season — clothes, shoes, toiletries, documents, and travel essentials to pack light and stay ready.

Feb 16, 2026

What to Pack for a Trip to Europe: The Ultimate Packing List

Plan smarter with a Europe packing list for every season — clothes, shoes, toiletries, documents, and travel essentials to pack light and stay ready.

Feb 16, 2026

Journey to the Edge of the Earth: A Guided Adventure to Patagonia & Antarctica With Collette

Discover what it’s like to travel to Patagonia and Antarctica on a guided tour with Collette. Get answers to FAQs, packing tips, wildlife highlights, and expedition cruise details.

Feb 11, 2026

Journey to the Edge of the Earth: A Guided Adventure to Patagonia & Antarctica With Collette

Discover what it’s like to travel to Patagonia and Antarctica on a guided tour with Collette. Get answers to FAQs, packing tips, wildlife highlights, and expedition cruise details.

Feb 11, 2026

Best Time to Visit Europe: A Month-by-Month Guide

Find the best time to visit Europe with our month-by-month guide —what to expect each month, top destinations, and Collette tours for every season to help you plan the perfect trip.

Feb 05, 2026

Best Time to Visit Europe: A Month-by-Month Guide

Find the best time to visit Europe with our month-by-month guide —what to expect each month, top destinations, and Collette tours for every season to help you plan the perfect trip.

Feb 05, 2026

What Are the “Big 5” Animals?

Learn what the “Big 5” safari animals are — lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and Cape buffalo — and discover where to see them on an African safari with Collette.

Feb 03, 2026

What Are the “Big 5” Animals?

Learn what the “Big 5” safari animals are — lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and Cape buffalo — and discover where to see them on an African safari with Collette.

Feb 03, 2026

Destination Highlights

Discover the most beautiful and interesting places to visit around the globe.

Step Back in Time: Europe's Best Tours for History Lovers

Explore Europe's past with our guide to the best historic destinations and guided tours. Discover top European history tours in Italy, Britain, and more.

Mar 10, 2026

Step Back in Time: Europe's Best Tours for History Lovers

Explore Europe's past with our guide to the best historic destinations and guided tours. Discover top European history tours in Italy, Britain, and more.

Mar 10, 2026

Best National Parks to Visit in the U.S.

Discover the best national parks to visit in the U.S., where to go by season, what to see, and how Collette’s expert guided national park tours make your visit effortless and unforgettable.

Feb 24, 2026

Best National Parks to Visit in the U.S.

Discover the best national parks to visit in the U.S., where to go by season, what to see, and how Collette’s expert guided national park tours make your visit effortless and unforgettable.

Feb 24, 2026

Gems of Greece: A Journey Beyond the Postcard

Go beyond the guidebook on Collette's Gems of Greece small group tour. Experience Naxos distilleries, Cretan cooking classes, and authentic island life.

Feb 23, 2026

Gems of Greece: A Journey Beyond the Postcard

Go beyond the guidebook on Collette's Gems of Greece small group tour. Experience Naxos distilleries, Cretan cooking classes, and authentic island life.

Feb 23, 2026

A Seamless Journey Through Utah’s Mighty Five to Remember

Explore Utah’s Mighty Five and enjoy a two-day luxury ride on the Canyon Spirit train, complete with red carpet service and epic Western views.

Feb 10, 2026

A Seamless Journey Through Utah’s Mighty Five to Remember

Explore Utah’s Mighty Five and enjoy a two-day luxury ride on the Canyon Spirit train, complete with red carpet service and epic Western views.

Feb 10, 2026

Culture and Cuisine

Explore the rich cultural heritage and delicious food from different countries.

Cheese, Tradition, and Tuscan Hills: A Day With Giuseppe

Discover the heart of the Tuscan & Umbrian Countryside on Collette’s small group tour. Visit Giuseppe’s farm, learn the art of pecorino, taste eight varieties of cheese, and savor an unforgettable Italian countryside experience.

Mar 05, 2026

Cheese, Tradition, and Tuscan Hills: A Day With Giuseppe

Mar 05, 2026

Best European Destinations & Tours for Food and Wine Lovers

Discover the best European destinations for food and wine lovers. From Tuscany's vineyards to Spain's tapas culture, explore curated tours with authentic culinary experiences.

Feb 17, 2026

Best European Destinations & Tours for Food and Wine Lovers

Discover the best European destinations for food and wine lovers. From Tuscany's vineyards to Spain's tapas culture, explore curated tours with authentic culinary experiences.

Feb 17, 2026

Founding Feasts: The Flavors of Colonial-Era Christmas Holidays

Discover what Christmas tasted like in colonial America. From roasted birds to plum pudding, explore some of the festive foods that shaped early American holiday traditions.

Oct 23, 2025

Founding Feasts: The Flavors of Colonial-Era Christmas Holidays

Discover what Christmas tasted like in colonial America. From roasted birds to plum pudding, explore some of the festive foods that shaped early American holiday traditions.

Oct 23, 2025

Inside Papeterie Saint-Gilles: Charlevoix’s Papermaking Économusée

Step inside Papeterie Saint-Gilles to watch handmade paper crafted from cotton, a timeless Québec tradition brought to life by local artisans.

Oct 23, 2025

Inside Papeterie Saint-Gilles: Charlevoix’s Papermaking Économusée

Step inside Papeterie Saint-Gilles to watch handmade paper crafted from cotton, a timeless Québec tradition brought to life by local artisans.

Oct 23, 2025

Social Responsibility

Explore our collection of travel articles and guides.

Québec’s First Nations: Stories That Shape the Province

Experience the living cultures of Québec’s First Nations — stories of language, art, and connection that make travel more meaningful.

Nov 05, 2025

Québec’s First Nations: Stories That Shape the Province

Experience the living cultures of Québec’s First Nations — stories of language, art, and connection that make travel more meaningful.

Nov 05, 2025

Designed with the Planet in Mind: The Partnership Behind Collette’s New Nordic Tours

Learn how Collette’s two new Nordic tours are supporting sustainability goals

Oct 06, 2025

Designed with the Planet in Mind: The Partnership Behind Collette’s New Nordic Tours

Learn how Collette’s two new Nordic tours are supporting sustainability goals

Oct 06, 2025

Life in Portugal’s Cork Country: Meet Cork Producer and Artisan David Caeiro

Visit a family-owned cork factory in Portugal’s Alentejo region where tradition meets innovation.

Sep 10, 2025

Life in Portugal’s Cork Country: Meet Cork Producer and Artisan David Caeiro

Visit a family-owned cork factory in Portugal’s Alentejo region where tradition meets innovation.

Sep 10, 2025

Local Voices, Global Impact

Celebrating Small Business, Community, and Culture Through the Collette Cares Impact Initiative

Aug 27, 2025

Local Voices, Global Impact

Celebrating Small Business, Community, and Culture Through the Collette Cares Impact Initiative

Aug 27, 2025

New Journeys Across the Globe: By Travelers, For Travelers

Step Back in Time: Europe's Best Tours for History Lovers

Step Back in Time: Europe's Best Tours for History Lovers

Best National Parks to Visit in the U.S.

Best National Parks to Visit in the U.S.

Gems of Greece: A Journey Beyond the Postcard

Gems of Greece: A Journey Beyond the Postcard

Latest Stories

Know Before You Go

What to Pack for a Trip to Europe: The Ultimate Packing List

What to Pack for a Trip to Europe: The Ultimate Packing List

Journey to the Edge of the Earth: A Guided Adventure to Patagonia & Antarctica With Collette

Journey to the Edge of the Earth: A Guided Adventure to Patagonia & Antarctica With Collette

Best Time to Visit Europe: A Month-by-Month Guide

Best Time to Visit Europe: A Month-by-Month Guide

What Are the “Big 5” Animals?

What Are the “Big 5” Animals?

Destination Highlights

Step Back in Time: Europe's Best Tours for History Lovers

Step Back in Time: Europe's Best Tours for History Lovers

Best National Parks to Visit in the U.S.

Best National Parks to Visit in the U.S.

Gems of Greece: A Journey Beyond the Postcard

Gems of Greece: A Journey Beyond the Postcard

A Seamless Journey Through Utah’s Mighty Five to Remember

A Seamless Journey Through Utah’s Mighty Five to Remember

Culture and Cuisine

Cheese, Tradition, and Tuscan Hills: A Day With Giuseppe

Cheese, Tradition, and Tuscan Hills: A Day With Giuseppe

Best European Destinations & Tours for Food and Wine Lovers

Best European Destinations & Tours for Food and Wine Lovers

Founding Feasts: The Flavors of Colonial-Era Christmas Holidays

Founding Feasts: The Flavors of Colonial-Era Christmas Holidays

Inside Papeterie Saint-Gilles: Charlevoix’s Papermaking Économusée

Inside Papeterie Saint-Gilles: Charlevoix’s Papermaking Économusée

Social Responsibility

Québec’s First Nations: Stories That Shape the Province

Québec’s First Nations: Stories That Shape the Province

Designed with the Planet in Mind: The Partnership Behind Collette’s New Nordic Tours

Designed with the Planet in Mind: The Partnership Behind Collette’s New Nordic Tours

Life in Portugal’s Cork Country: Meet Cork Producer and Artisan David Caeiro

Life in Portugal’s Cork Country: Meet Cork Producer and Artisan David Caeiro

Local Voices, Global Impact

Local Voices, Global Impact

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