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Join Collette for a truly once-in-a-lifetime Antarctic adventure.  This 18 day tour explores the wonders of Antarctica – the last great wilderness stretching across ice-covered desert and mountains for over five million square miles.  The ethereal beauty and immense scale of the continent is like nowhere else on the planet. Follow in the footsteps of great explorers and enjoy the privilege of witnessing this fragile, remote environment.  

My sister and I love adventure.  When we were given an opportunity to go “caving” we both jumped at the prospect and that is how we ended up outside the Tim Hortons in Thornbury Ontario meeting Carlin.  Carlin is the caving expert and our guide on this adventure tour. 

Arizona has been a popular retirement destination for decades and continues to be in demand. Active adults and retirees have been drawn to this lovely state for its warm climate, picturesque desert scenery and diverse living options. The Tucson area, specifically, offers many options, from large resort-style communities with nearly 6,000 homes to more quaint neighborhoods with less than 100 homes. Regardless of your desired living options, you’re sure to find a home that suits your taste.

Whenever a trip is being planned, there are usually many “wishes” to be fulfilled. One thing for sure is the desire to taste the most fantastic food in the most luxurious settings. Of course, there is fabulous street food, but we’re all about making reservations, dressing up, and enjoying a dining experience for a true foodie!

We’ll journey to many great restaurants in these travels, but let’s start with a couple of my favorites, in my ultimately most favorite place – the French Riviera.  And, we’ll start at the top of a mountain. COLUMBE D’OR in St. Paul de Vence is arguably one of the most famous restaurants in the world. It has appeared in numerous movies, and attracts Royalty, Presidents, Movie stars, and the global uber-rich out for an amazing experience. 

When’s the last time you got lost? I mean truly let go from the day-to-day grind and unable to be located from the contemporary chaos? In the never-ending, take-no-prisoners, 24/7 plugged in, forever-online world we live in, when is the last time you stopped to enjoy the actual world around you? Honestly?  When was the last time you appreciated life’s simple outdoor pleasures like jumping in a lake in the summer heat, inhaling the cool mountain air, feeling the salty ocean mist hit your face, gazing up at the stars on a still night, or feeling the wind hit your face on the Great Plains? It’s time to stop staring down the proverbial barrel of your computer screen and put a few miles in the rear-view. Work will always be there, it's time to make some memories and enjoy what life has to offer outside of the status quo.  

About a 6 hour drive from my Kentuckiana home is one of the largest parks, and most popular wedding destinations in the country… in Gatlinburg Tennessee.  Spring (except for a short week or two during spring break) is a great time to visit the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, and enjoy some wonderful outdoor old fashion excitement.

When I was a boy, my father took my brothers and me to Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming. Coming from England, the wonder of Yellowstone had a profound impact on me – never before had I seen such incredible natural phenomena! 

Traveling whets the taste buds, and when you’re in the most glorious, glamour spots on earth, dining is pure pleasure. A feast for the eyes, the nose, the mouth and the stomach.  Something to be desired, something to be appreciated, so let’s visit a few more wonderful places in great towns.

The Canadian Rockies and Alaska tour takes you through some of the world’s most breathtaking scenery in all of northern North America! Here, you’ll soak up the breathtaking views of Banff’s Sulphur Mountain on a gondola ride to the summit. You’ll travel aboard VIA Rail’s The Canadian to discover the majestic Canadian Rockies from a truly unique perspective – a domed car giving you a 360-degree view of your surroundings. Some things just have to be seen to be believed! Explore Vancouver’s Stanley Park, stroll Granville Island’s fascinating markets and have a unique breakfast at the Vancouver Aquarium. Also included on this tour is a seven-night cruise aboard the upscale Celebrity Infinity. Here you will be discovering the gorgeous Alaskan wilderness including Icy Strait Point, Ketchikan, Hubbard Glacier, Juneau and the famed Inside Passage with spectacular scenery at every turn.  

For the past 90 years the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC has been teaching the lost art of folk crafts in the picturesque mountains of western North Carolina. If you can make it by hand, you can make it here! 

Enjoy the best of both worlds as you explore Hawaii by both land and sea! Start your incredible tour of this paradise with a luxurious stay at a Waikiki Beach hotel, and “Remember Pearl Harbor” as you visit the moving USS Arizona Memorial. Explore historic Honolulu, including the National Historic Landmark, the Iolani Palace. You’ll visit the impressive state Capitol building, Kamehameha’s statue, and the moving National Cemetery of the Pacific, known as the Punchbowl. Now, when it comes to hopping around the Hawaiian Islands, cruising is the best, and most enjoyable, way to get around! Next on your tour, you’ll embark on a 7-night cruise aboard the Pride of America where you will journey to Kauai, Maui and the Big Island. Don’t miss your very own corner of paradise when your ship docks for two days on each island, with spectacular tropical flowers everywhere you look.  Before and after your cruise you’ll enjoy the up-close experiences only guided travel can provide!

We live in a hectic world where the days seem to fly by at warp speed and we tend to miss some of the beauty that surrounds us, but I found a spot where time stands still and nature stands out. Join me as I take you to Mohawk Valley, just outside Eugene, Oregon to the Tipi Village Retreat.

SWITZERLAND is one of the smallest countries in Europe, in the world in fact. SWITZERLAND has, however, one of the most powerful reputations for many things. All well deserved!

“Splendid Sicilia” will allow you to discover the wonderful blend of cultures that converge on this beautiful Mediterranean island! On this grand tour, you’ll see the influences left by ancient Greeks, Romans, Arabs and Normans. 

What you will remember most about Switzerland is how refreshingly clean and clear it is.  It sparkles, even on dull, grey, rainy days; it has a clarity of its own.

If you travel west, take the Highway that’s the best… So go the lyrics of one of the most famous songs of bygone days. Well, that Highway, Route 66 really isn’t one of the most beautiful in the world. HIGHWAY 101, between San Francisco in the north, to Los Angeles in the south, is truly one of the world’s most scenic routes.

Join Collette on a journey through the beauty, history, and culture of Italy on the Rome and the Amalfi Coast tour. This tour is unique because it blends one of the world’s most iconic cities with the colorful and celebrated Italian coastline. Travelers can expect to marvel at Rome’s notable treasures during a panoramic tour featuring the Piazza Venezia, the Roman Forum, the Circus Maximus, the Colosseum and more. Then, explore the breathtaking scenery of the Amalfi Coast. 

The kids are grown and flown the coop. Career established but winding down. Parents healthy and living a good life. You have some money put by, so it’s your turn to look at the Bucket List. Hopefully you revised it through all the years of waiting?  Now you’re 60+ you have different desires, tastes and physical abilities.

MAKE YOUR CHOICES – but PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE………………

Follow these tips gleaned from being a “traveler” since the age of 4, and sometimes learning the VERY hard way.

We are always on the hunt for new and interesting types of accommodations to share with you. Well, maybe new is not the correct term for this unusual property, but unique would certainly cover it. I’ll bet not many of you have stayed in a Broch, or even know what it is. That’s why we’re here - to keep you in the know! 

Join Collette on an adventure that brings together the best of both land and sea. Relax aboard your luxurious Princess cruise and enjoy 7 nights at sea exploring Alaska’s hidden wonders. Discover the gorgeous Alaskan Wilderness known for its awe-inspiring beauty and abundant wildlife. Cruise through the spectacular Glacier Bay, its rich world of marine life and large concentration of tidewater glaciers is Alaska at its best! Visit some of Alaska’s cities including the thrilling capital city, Juneau, and Ketchikan – the “Salmon Capital of the World.” 

Macau, with its famous “Cotai Strip”, is often considered the Las Vegas of the East. Nevertheless, I went to Macau for five nights; stayed at the Sheraton Macao (3,896 guest rooms) the largest hotel in this entire Special Administrative Region of China, and did not gamble once! Instead, I discovered the destination's cultural side. 

Ludwig II of Bavaria – “the Mad King of Bavaria” of drama and history. He may have been mad, but what he created with Neuschwanstein, and other palaces could only be divine madness. 

There’s nothing better than spending some time in the Adirondack Mountains at the height of the summer season! 

Join Collette on a new tour for 2015 named Spotlight on Dublin that features a five-night stay in “The Fair City,” where travelers are able to take in all the rich history and welcoming culture that Dublin has to offer. From the elegance of its architecture to the fun-loving characters you’ll find around every corner, the possibilities are endless. Discover this city brimming with personality, with the quality, comfort and service of a Collette tour.