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The Top 7 Travel Trends of 2024 You Need to Know

This is the year of the culturally curious traveler.

May 31, 2024
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Best Places to Visit in the US

Looking for the top places to visit in the US? From coastal charm to wild frontiers, discover America’s most unforgettable destinations with Collette.

Nov 26, 2025

Best Places to Visit in the US

Looking for the top places to visit in the US? From coastal charm to wild frontiers, discover America’s most unforgettable destinations with Collette.

Nov 26, 2025

Shaping Copper: Inside the Albert Gilles Copper Art Museum

Discover the last workshop in North America handcrafting repoussé copper art. Meet the Gilles family and explore a timeless Québec tradition.

Nov 20, 2025

Shaping Copper: Inside the Albert Gilles Copper Art Museum

Discover the last workshop in North America handcrafting repoussé copper art. Meet the Gilles family and explore a timeless Québec tradition.

Nov 20, 2025

What Is a Safari?

Learn what happens on safari, what to expect day and night, and how Collette connects you with Africa’s wildlife, landscapes, and cultures.

Nov 14, 2025

What Is a Safari?

Learn what happens on safari, what to expect day and night, and how Collette connects you with Africa’s wildlife, landscapes, and cultures.

Nov 14, 2025

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Know Before You Go

Sharing personal experiences, tips, and stories from journeys around the world.

Safari Packing List: What to Pack (and What to Leave Behind)

Wondering what to pack for a safari? Explore tips on clothing, gear, and essentials to stay comfortable and travel light on your African adventure.

Nov 19, 2025

Safari Packing List: What to Pack (and What to Leave Behind)

Wondering what to pack for a safari? Explore tips on clothing, gear, and essentials to stay comfortable and travel light on your African adventure.

Nov 19, 2025

What Is a Safari?

Learn what happens on safari, what to expect day and night, and how Collette connects you with Africa’s wildlife, landscapes, and cultures.

Nov 14, 2025

What Is a Safari?

Learn what happens on safari, what to expect day and night, and how Collette connects you with Africa’s wildlife, landscapes, and cultures.

Nov 14, 2025

Finding Your Pace & Preparing for Adventure

From leisurely strolls to active adventures, get tips on how to physically prepare for your guided tour.

Oct 29, 2025

Finding Your Pace & Preparing for Adventure

From leisurely strolls to active adventures, get tips on how to physically prepare for your guided tour.

Oct 29, 2025

The Best Souvenirs for the Italy Aficionado

These are the souvenirs our local Italy experts would buy for their own friends and loved ones.

Oct 22, 2025

The Best Souvenirs for the Italy Aficionado

These are the souvenirs our local Italy experts would buy for their own friends and loved ones.

Oct 22, 2025

Destination Highlights

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

Best Places to Visit in the US

Looking for the top places to visit in the US? From coastal charm to wild frontiers, discover America’s most unforgettable destinations with Collette.

Nov 26, 2025

Best Places to Visit in the US

Looking for the top places to visit in the US? From coastal charm to wild frontiers, discover America’s most unforgettable destinations with Collette.

Nov 26, 2025

Shaping Copper: Inside the Albert Gilles Copper Art Museum

Discover the last workshop in North America handcrafting repoussé copper art. Meet the Gilles family and explore a timeless Québec tradition.

Nov 20, 2025

Shaping Copper: Inside the Albert Gilles Copper Art Museum

Discover the last workshop in North America handcrafting repoussé copper art. Meet the Gilles family and explore a timeless Québec tradition.

Nov 20, 2025

What Is a Safari?

Learn what happens on safari, what to expect day and night, and how Collette connects you with Africa’s wildlife, landscapes, and cultures.

Nov 14, 2025

What Is a Safari?

Learn what happens on safari, what to expect day and night, and how Collette connects you with Africa’s wildlife, landscapes, and cultures.

Nov 14, 2025

The Yukon & Whitehorse: A Magical Winter Adventure

For nature lovers, cold-weather adventurers, and anyone captivated by the ethereal dance of the northern lights…

Oct 29, 2025

The Yukon & Whitehorse: A Magical Winter Adventure

For nature lovers, cold-weather adventurers, and anyone captivated by the ethereal dance of the northern lights…

Oct 29, 2025

Culture and Cuisine

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

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

The Best Wine Regions to Visit in Italy

Explore Italy’s best wine regions, from Tuscany to Sicily. Discover local traditions, flavors, and travel tips for an unforgettable wine journey.

Oct 22, 2025

The Best Wine Regions to Visit in Italy

Explore Italy’s best wine regions, from Tuscany to Sicily. Discover local traditions, flavors, and travel tips for an unforgettable wine journey.

Oct 22, 2025

Must-Try Food and Drink in Italy: A Food Lover’s Guide

What to eat and drink in Italy—top dishes, wine regions, and seasonal tips. See where to try them on Collette’s guided Italy tours.

Oct 22, 2025

Must-Try Food and Drink in Italy: A Food Lover’s Guide

What to eat and drink in Italy—top dishes, wine regions, and seasonal tips. See where to try them on Collette’s guided Italy tours.

Oct 22, 2025

Social Responsibility

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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
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