Collette Vacations Extended Trips
Collette Vacations has been providing tours since 1918. Their team of experts handles the details for you, from booking transportation and lodging to arranging exciting guided tours, to ensure that you have an amazing stress-free experience.
Attend an informative slide presentation to learn more about the upcoming Collette trips and to get a sneak peek at exciting future destinations!
Simpkins Swim Center (979 17th Ave.)
Monday, September 14, 2015 at 2:00 p.m.
Slide presentations are held upstairs
at the Simpkins Family Swim Center, 979
17th Avenue in Live Oak.
Call Jessica Beebe at (831) 454-7929
for more details or to book a trip.
Scroll down for a list of the upcoming trips. Click on links for each trip to discover exciting details about what could be your next adventure!
October 7-14, 2015 – Colors of New England
Be charmed by the colors of New England on this 8-day tour that brings you from the heart of historic Boston to the farms, coast and mountains of the north. Tour historic Boston during a two-night stay. Learn about the maple sugaring industry of New England on a farm tour of the Rocks Estate. Relax as you cruise along Lake Winnipesaukee, admiring the splendid views. Dig in at a traditional New England lobster dinner.
https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/631918
December 3-11, 2015 – Christmas on the Danube
Welcome
the winter season with a timeless trip down the Danube River. Each
day features an opportunity to disembark your lovely cruise ship,
explore a new region and experience festive holiday cheer. Trip highlights include: Wurzburg,
Rothenburg, Nuremberg, Regensburg, Passau, Wachau Valley, Vienna,
Hofburg Palace, Vienna Opera House, Christmas Markets
http://cf.gocollette.com/link/632353
February 28-March 11, 2016 - Chile & Argentina: Mountains, Lakes & Vineyards
From sophisticated culture to epic scenery, this is South America at its finest. Enjoy sweeping views of the continent’s famous Andean peaks. Embark upon the famed Lake Crossing between Chile and Argentina. Spend time in the serene city of Mendoza, sample Argentina’s great wines and savor lunch at a winery in the countryside. Indulge in Bariloche’s decadent chocolate.
Experience one of Santiago’s bustling markets and ride the cable car up Cerro San Cristobal. Visit a fishing village and stop by a cathedral built entirely of redwood en route to spectacular Puerto Varas. Soak in the beauty of Chile’s Osorno Volcano from your lakefront hotel. Learn to dance the Tango in Buenos Aires, the "Paris of South America."
https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/674789
April 7-15, 2016 – Canyon Country
A journey through Canyon Country brings you into a colorful world of stunning southwestern vistas and the unique topography of three national parks: Zion, Bryce and the Grand Canyon. Roll up your sleeves for a good old-fashioned Chili Cook-Off. Take time to shop in Sedona's marketplace and travel through Kaibab National Forest. Luxuriate at the Lake Powell Resort for two nights. Enjoy the stark beauty of Monument Valley during a jeep ride narrated by a Navajo tribal member. Then it’s off to the neon-lit spectacle of Las Vegas for a two-night stay.
https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/674524#.VRl_0blASig
April 27 - May 6, 2016 – Shades of Ireland
From vibrant and history-filled Dublin, across rolling green hills to the dramatic coast and onwards to Belfast, experience all of the charms of Ireland on this 13-day tour of the Emerald Isle.
Live like royalty during an overnight stay on the grounds of a castle. Visit the House of Waterford Crystal factory. See the Atlantic from the stunning 700-foot Cliffs of Moher. Stand on the awe-inspiring Giant’s Causeway. Tour the walled city of Derry. Experience the world-famous beauty of the Ring of Kerry. Have tea and scones at a working farm. See beautiful Killarney from your seat on an Irish jaunting car. Journey to historic Blarney Castle, lean back and kiss its famous stone!
https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/674492#.VRl_WrlASig
September 2016 – Reflections of Italy
Revel in the magic of Italy on this 10-day tour that explores the cities of Rome, Florence, Siena, Venice, Assisi, Perugia and Milan. Travel the Tuscan and Umbrian countryside, exploring medieval hill towns and visiting the birthplace of St. Francis, Assisi. Discover the masterpieces of the Renaissance in Florence and see hot glass transformed into exquisite art on Murano Island. Linger in Venice for two nights before ending your journey in Milan.
October 2016 – Spotlight on New Orleans
Get to know the “birthplace of jazz” during your extended stay in the heart of the French Quarter in New Orleans. Discover its unique flavors during a cooking class featuring the popular dishes of the city, as well as a dinner at the famous Court of Two Sisters. Head out to the swamp to enjoy a cruise tour of the bayous to learn about the history and ecology of this fascinating ecosystem. Learn the secrets of the city’s famous French Quarter on a walking tour featuring St. Louis Cathedral and the French Marketplace. Come to know its music, when taking in a spirited jazz revue at Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Play house. You will be taken on a delightful discovery through the sights, sounds and tastes of the eclectic city of New Orleans.
December 2016/January 2017 - California’s New Year’s Getaway
Ring in the New Year with an exciting trip to southern California. Find Pasadena abuzz with preparations for the famous Tournament of Roses Parade and get a sneak-peek as final touches are put on the massive floats. Listen as select Parade Bands perform at a special Bandfest presentation. Celebrate the season with a New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner Dance, with live entertainment and a champagne toast to the New Year. Enjoy prime viewing with reserved seating at the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade.