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Travel News for the Week of April 6

By April 6, 2025Blog

Hi everyone,

If you are thinking about booking a tour with Collette, they are having a spring sale now until the end of April which gives customers 40% off economy air and 25% off premium air for travel now through December 31.  Collette Vacations is my go-to tour company.

Delta Air Lines announced its fleet wide  wi-fi has expanded to include flights to Europe, Israel, and West Africa starting early this month. These rollouts are in addition to the entire domestic fleet.  Flights to South America will add wifi this summer.

If you love new challenges, the Eiffel Tower has added a new attraction: a 40 meter-long suspension bridge 60 meters above ground.  The tower welcomed 6.3 million visitors last year and now tourists have the option to walk between the pillars-AP   I will be in Paris with a group  this year so we’ll see what that looks like.

2025-26  Tours and Sailings                                            

September 5-16, 2025  America’s National Parks. This is a repeat of one we’ve done before but it is one of my favorites.  We will experience  Salt Lake City, the Tetons, Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon, Bryce and Zion Canyons, and Mt. Rushmore among other places. Call or email if interested.          Collette Vacations

September 26-October 8, 2025. Peaks of Europe: The Alps to The Dolomites featuring France, Switzerland, Liechtenstein.     Postcard-perfect vistas and storybook villages. Rolling hills and the crisp scent of fresh mountain air. There is nothing in this world quite like the Alps. You’re on your way to explore Europe’s iconic peaks and valleys on an invigorating journey through France, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria and Italy. , 2025.   This trip is full but if  you would like to get on a wait list, please contact me.  Collette Vacations

April , 2026  Tulips and Windmills River Cruise  From the canals of Amsterdam to the belfry of Bruges, you’ll discover the best of the Netherlands and Belgium. Stroll through colorful acres of tulips at Keukenhof Gardens to get a sense of the Netherlands’ extraordinary connection to these blooms. Wander through the picture-perfect villages of Veere, Hoorn and Enkhuizen, and the enchanting outdoor Zuiderzee Museum and much more.  Deposit now.

 May 20, 2026.  Empires of the Mediterranean. 

Join us on this spectacular cruise with Viking Cruises.  This 10 day, 9 night cruise will cruise the Adriatic and Aegean taking in all the riches of this fabled region.  On an exploration bookended by Venice and Athens, discover the ancient ruins of Olympia, and the Acropolis. Explore the medieval warrens of Zadar, Dubrovnik, and Kotor. Delight in the beauty of Corfu and for the first time, Viking will take us to Koper for an in-depth exploration of picturesque Slovenia.   Deposit now.  Viking sells out early.

September, 2026.  Sicily and Southern Italy.  Not quite ready for booking. Call to be put on an interest list.

Fall, 2026.  Colors of New England. Not quite ready for booking. Call to be put on an interest list.

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