Collette launches new worldwide brochure in celebration of its 107th anniversary

Pawtucket, RI (October 2, 2024) – Collette launches its 2025 worldwide brochure, which features more than 170 tours in celebration of 107 years of operation. It includes a slate of 13 new tours to destinations in North America, South America, Europe, and Africa. These journeys are designed and led by destination experts who share the love of exploration and curiosity with Collette travelers.

Advisors or travelers can find an online version of the brochure on Collette's website.

Collette’s 2025 guide debuts journeys to these destinations:

• Namibia & South Africa: Epic Landscapes & Wildlife featuring Etosha and Kruger National Parks & Cape Town (small group Explorations)
  • Namibia’s vast desert scenery and rugged landscape make it a unique destination for travelers curious about lesser-known southwest Africa.
    • The 16-day itinerary features game drives in each country, a journey through the Namib Desert, home to the world’s largest sand dunes, a drive along the Skeleton Coast, an area where shipwrecks are plentiful, and a home-hosted dinner with a Capetonian family.

• Portugal’s Old World Charms featuring Douro Valley, Alentejo & Lisbon (small group Explorations)
  • Portugal is a consistent hot spot for travel - beautiful beaches, hillside towns, food, wine, culture and more. Because of its popularity, Collette has added an additional offering to this country for 2025 that visits three top destinations: Douro Valley, Alentejo, and Lisbon.
    • The 10-day itinerary features a cruise through the most scenic route of the Douro River Valley where travelers will stop at the vineyards to learn about the wine harvesting process. Other highlights include a guided walking tour of Evora, a visit to an Olive Grove in Alentejo for a farm to table lunch, and much more.
• Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks featuring San Diego & California's Central Coast
  • Collette is adding yet another national park destination to its brochure: Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks.
    • The 10-day itinerary features a walk-through Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, where some of the world’s largest trees stand tall, a day to explore the bright lights of Hollywood in Los Angeles, and a wine tasting followed by lunch at Paso Robles vineyard.

“We have seen increased demand in tours to Southern and Eastern Africa,” said Ana Rooney, vice president of product design at Collette. “Collette has been designing inclusive African safari tours for more than three decades, immersing travelers in wildlife, nature, culture, and landscapes that make Africa a must on so many bucket lists. Our new ‘Namibia & South Africa: Epic Landscapes & Wildlife’ tour brings travelers to a less explored part of Africa for a more sustainable approach.” Rooney added, “Travelers that love exploring Europe will enjoy our new ‘Portugal’s Old World Charms’ tour featuring the Douro Valley, Alentejo, and Lisbon;. we tailored this experience specifically for travelers who want to explore all of these trending spots. Also, California is often at the top of North American destinations and in taking a more regional focus, we added our new ‘Sequioa & Kings Canyon National Parks’ tour to offer a new perspective of these national treasures, becoming immersed in the state’s natural beauty through these two parks. Every new tour is handcrafted by destination experts – like all of our tours. There’s no middleman between our brand promise and our travelers’ experience.”

The following tours will be available for booking in 2025:

• Gems of Greece: Athens, Naxos, Crete (small group Explorations)
  • Greece is a destination where crowds have been booming and on this new tour travelers will experience two quieter islands: Crete and Naxos.
• The Balkans: from Coastal Croatia to Legendary Greece (small group Explorations)
  • Collette’s The Balkans: from Coastal Croatia to Legendary Greece Tour will span across 5 different Balkan countries, including Albania. Albania has seen a major rise in traveler interest over the past few years and Collette is excited to lead our travelers there.
• Europe: The Grand Tour
  • Visiting eight countries in 13 days, “Europe: The Grand Tour” is perfect for travelers interested in Eastern European culture, history, and food.
• Essential South America featuring Chile, Mendoza Wine Region & Buenos Aires (small group Explorations)
  • Mendoza, the heart of Argentina's wine country, is a popular destination for wine lovers but this desert region allure is also its natural beauty. Collette's new tour "Essential South America featuring Chile, Mendoza Wine Region & Buenos Aires is available for booking starting October 9, 2025.
• Canadian Rockies and Alaska's Inside Passage featuring Rocky Mountaineer and a 7-night Alaska Cruise (Cruising)
  • Collette is combining the breathtaking views of the Western Canadian Rockies with the beautiful landscapes of Alaska’s inside passage. This tour is perfect for travelers who love cruising and journeying via the railways.
• Shades of The English Countryside featuring London, Cornwall, & Cotswolds
  • Collette’s “Shades of The English Countryside” tour explores some of England’s prettiest places. Travelers will head off of the beaten path to southern England and experience quaint villages and vibrant market towns of the English Countryside.
• Utah's Mighty Five and The Rockies featuring 2 days onboard Rocky Mountaineer
  • After an amazing train trip on Rocky Mountaineer from Denver to Moab, travelers will journey across the Southwest as they take in the sienna-colored canyons, towering spires, and desert landscapes found in Utah’s five national parks.

“Collette offers travelers an unparalleled experience,” said Jaclyn Leibl-Cote, president & CEO of Collette. “No two days are the same on our tours. From experiencing local modes of transportation and culturally reflective accommodation, to cooking with locals and dining in truly unique ways, travelers shatter the stereotypes of guided touring. Our team of expert tour designers and managers gets it because we are travelers, too.”

About Collette:
As the longest-running tour operator in North America, operating globally in the US, Canada, and Australia, Collette is the company travelers can trust. Leading with integrity, Collette’s comprehensive travel protection plan, flexible tour pacing, and strong relationships within the travel space set it apart. The happiness of its travelers has been its roadmap since 1918 and today Collette offers over 170 tours to all seven continents and five distinct travel styles, including small group touring and river cruises. This third-generation family-owned business is dedicated to giving back in both local and global communities through its social responsibility platform. For more information, visit www.gocollette.com or call 1(800) 340-5158.

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