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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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Festivals in Japan: A Journey Through Tradition and Celebration

Discover Japan’s vibrant festivals, traditions, and seasonal celebrations on an expertly guided journey through Japan. Travel from iconic cities to cultural heartlands alongside a group of like-minded travelers.

Jan 12, 2026

Festivals in Japan: A Journey Through Tradition and Celebration

Discover Japan’s vibrant festivals, traditions, and seasonal celebrations on an expertly guided journey through Japan. Travel from iconic cities to cultural heartlands alongside a group of like-minded travelers.

Jan 12, 2026

Best Cities to Visit in the U.S.: Top American Destinations to Explore

Discover the best cities to visit in the U.S., from coast to coast. Learn what makes these destinations special and find Collette tours that bring them to life.

Dec 18, 2025

Best Cities to Visit in the U.S.: Top American Destinations to Explore

Discover the best cities to visit in the U.S., from coast to coast. Learn what makes these destinations special and find Collette tours that bring them to life.

Dec 18, 2025

Best Places to Visit in the US: A Seasonal Guide

Find the best places to visit in the US month by month. From winter escapes to summer adventures, explore top destinations for every season and travel style.

Dec 01, 2025

Best Places to Visit in the US: A Seasonal Guide

Find the best places to visit in the US month by month. From winter escapes to summer adventures, explore top destinations for every season and travel style.

Dec 01, 2025

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Solo Travel and Safety: What Every Traveler Should Know

Learn how today’s tools and travel know-how can help you navigate the world boldly and safely on your own terms.

Dec 23, 2025

Solo Travel and Safety: What Every Traveler Should Know

Learn how today’s tools and travel know-how can help you navigate the world boldly and safely on your own terms.

Dec 23, 2025

Best Cities to Visit in the U.S.: Top American Destinations to Explore

Discover the best cities to visit in the U.S., from coast to coast. Learn what makes these destinations special and find Collette tours that bring them to life.

Dec 18, 2025

Best Cities to Visit in the U.S.: Top American Destinations to Explore

Discover the best cities to visit in the U.S., from coast to coast. Learn what makes these destinations special and find Collette tours that bring them to life.

Dec 18, 2025

How Technology Empowers Women to Travel Solo

The world is in the palm of your hand – literally.

Dec 17, 2025

How Technology Empowers Women to Travel Solo

The world is in the palm of your hand – literally.

Dec 17, 2025

The Best Time to Visit South Africa (Weather, Seasons & More)

Discover the best time to visit South Africa. Learn about the country’s weather, seasons, and top experiences throughout the year with Collette.

Dec 17, 2025

The Best Time to Visit South Africa (Weather, Seasons & More)

Discover the best time to visit South Africa. Learn about the country’s weather, seasons, and top experiences throughout the year with Collette.

Dec 17, 2025

Destination Highlights

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

Festivals in Japan: A Journey Through Tradition and Celebration

Discover Japan’s vibrant festivals, traditions, and seasonal celebrations on an expertly guided journey through Japan. Travel from iconic cities to cultural heartlands alongside a group of like-minded travelers.

Jan 12, 2026

Festivals in Japan: A Journey Through Tradition and Celebration

Discover Japan’s vibrant festivals, traditions, and seasonal celebrations on an expertly guided journey through Japan. Travel from iconic cities to cultural heartlands alongside a group of like-minded travelers.

Jan 12, 2026

Best Cities to Visit in the U.S.: Top American Destinations to Explore

Discover the best cities to visit in the U.S., from coast to coast. Learn what makes these destinations special and find Collette tours that bring them to life.

Dec 18, 2025

Best Cities to Visit in the U.S.: Top American Destinations to Explore

Discover the best cities to visit in the U.S., from coast to coast. Learn what makes these destinations special and find Collette tours that bring them to life.

Dec 18, 2025

Best Places to Visit in the US: A Seasonal Guide

Find the best places to visit in the US month by month. From winter escapes to summer adventures, explore top destinations for every season and travel style.

Dec 01, 2025

Best Places to Visit in the US: A Seasonal Guide

Find the best places to visit in the US month by month. From winter escapes to summer adventures, explore top destinations for every season and travel style.

Dec 01, 2025

A Solo Traveler’s Journey Through Normandy

Discover Normandy’s WWII sites through the eyes of a solo traveler on a guided tour, from Omaha Beach to Caen, Sainte-Mère-Église, and beyond.

Dec 01, 2025

A Solo Traveler’s Journey Through Normandy

Discover Normandy’s WWII sites through the eyes of a solo traveler on a guided tour, from Omaha Beach to Caen, Sainte-Mère-Église, and beyond.

Dec 01, 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

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

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

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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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