By Sienna Gardner
If you have ever planned a holiday, you would know how overwhelming it can be!
There are hundreds of questions and decisions to be made- from where to go, how to get there, what to prioritise, putting all together, and on and on!
Travelling with Collette is a perfect way to not only eliminate the hassle of planning a trip, but it’s also a great way to take advantage of the expertise, industry relationships and strong buying power that they have built over the past 100 years.
Collette’s story began in 1918, with a first tour made up of a jitney bus of travellers that left Boston and set out for Florida on a three-week adventure.
From humble beginnings, Collette expanded their operations, team, destinations and range of offerings and now, over 100 years later, that same company is taking guests to all seven continents.
With such a long history, it should be no surprise they have emerged in our current times as truly excellent operators.
Their Tour Designers craft exceptional itineraries, designed to help travellers become absorbed into their destinations.
Whether through specially curated activities – like a cooking class in the rolling Tuscan hills, or an exclusive meeting with park rangers in the Rockies – to expert local guides giving you the inside edge, to longer destination stays, to the thousand other extra touches- the trips take you below the surface.
Collete also understands that your accommodation can be every bit as important as the destination itself.
For this reason, their four-star and above hotels are hand-selected to reflect your inclusive itinerary whilst providing you with comfort, convenience and a few extra perks.
Collette appreciate that the needs of every traveller are unique- and for this reason offer a range of travel styles from classic trips to small group explorations, to spotlight tours where you unpack once and can really sink your teeth into a smaller region.
They also partner with cruise lines to offer cruise/tour itineraries from Europe to Canada and Alaska and even all the way to Antarctica!
There is something to suit every taste!
I travelled with Collette myself on a Spotlight tour of Tuscany- and it remains a cherished memory to this day!
This Black Friday, you can save up to 25 per cent* on any of Collette’s 170 or more guided tours worldwide for bookings made before December 4, 2025.
Enquire with Travelling Places in store or phone 07 5545 1600.
