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 […]

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.

One of my favorite things to do is attend the theater, both at home and abroad. And without a doubt, London is one of my favorite destinations for a theater-themed vacation. If you love the theater as much as I do, this four-day London theater itinerary combines performances with some of the city’s fascinating theatrical […]

Passport questions often come up when you’re getting ready for international travel. From choosing between a passport book and card to knowing when to apply, here are answers to some of the questions travelers ask most often. Should I get a Passport Book or Passport Card? This is an excellent question. There is most definitely […]

I’ve been trying to find ways to reduce jet lag ever since my first overseas trip in 1975. When we arrived in Amsterdam that first morning, the first thing we did was head to the hotel and take a nap. At the time, that seemed like exactly the right thing to do. After more than […]

What do I need to travel internationally? It’s a question worth asking before every trip, whether you’re traveling abroad for the first time or you’ve done it many times before. International travel requirements change. Passport and entry requirements can be updated, new travel authorizations can be introduced, and health requirements may vary depending on where […]