Imagine yourself in a bustling European square, the air filled with the aroma of freshly baked pastries and the distant sounds of a violinist playing a timeless melody. This is an experience you can have on your European adventure. How to decide the best way to travel for you is your first decision. Do you join a guided tour or travel on your own? Both options have their own advantages and considerations, and we will look at them here.

Collette Tours offers travelers a way to explore the world through thoughtfully planned itineraries, knowledgeable guides, and experiences that bring destinations to life. If you associate guided tours with long bus rides, rushed sightseeing, and constantly changing hotels, you may be surprised by what Collette offers. Collette offers different tour styles, group sizes, and activity […]

I have been troubled by a growing number of social media posts suggesting that there are special airport accommodations for travelers over 65, simply because of their age. That sounds too good to be true, because it is. Here’s the reality: Despite what these posts suggest about airport accommodations over 65, turning 65 does not […]

Airport assistance can make a real difference when you find it difficult to walk between gates, stand in line, or board an aircraft. As we get older, some aspects of flying may not be as easy as they once were. Fortunately, airlines and airports offer assistance for travelers with disabilities or mobility limitations. These accommodations […]

Traveling with grandchildren without their parents has become known as skip-gen travel, short for skip-generation travel. Unlike a vacation with the whole family, it’s an opportunity for grandparents and grandchildren to spend time together, away from their daily routines. Just the two generations making memories together. A few years back, one of my clients began […]

An unexpected moment at Prague’s Old Town Square Christmas Market, where twinkling lights and beautiful music created one of my most memorable travel experiences.

The journey from Vienna to Vilshofen included Christmas markets, historic towns, the Wachau Valley, Český Krumlov and Christmas traditions both on and off the ship.

Taking a European Christmas Market River Cruise is my favorite way to enter into the Advent season. It’s a magical experience like nothing else, and once you go, you’ll want to go again.

Christmas in Vienna was the perfect beginning to our Christmas Market river cruise. Three extra days gave us time to enjoy the city, adjust to the time change, and experience Vienna beyond its famous Christmas markets.

Getting around London involves more than choosing the fastest route. Compare walking, the Underground, buses, taxis, and payment options to find what works best for each journey.