Hi Everyone, Several large tour companies are predicting another big summer for travel to Europe. The last couple of years Europe has seen record numbers of tourists and it looks like this year won’t be any different. Travel companies are noticing that, based on travel already booked for the summer, many travelers are gravitating to some of the more northern European countries hoping to avoid a bit of the heat that Europe has experienced in the last few years. Virtuoso said summer bookings to Scandinavia, Iceland, Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden are up 263% year over year.-adapted from TravelWeekly.
In an effort to combat the challenges of overtourism, the Italian city of Florence has issued a mandate requiring removal of self check-in boxes from vacation rental properties by February 25. These boxes allowed guests to check in independently but has drawn criticism for aesthetic and security concerns.-Travel Pulse
With two major US airlines planning to resume service to Israel this spring, tour operators are beginning to arrange their return to the country. United and Delta are planning to resume flights to TelAviv from the New York area in the coming weeks. -TravelWeekly
2025-26 Tours and Sailings
May 30-June 7, 2025 Columbia & Snake Rivers Board your river cruise ship in Portland, Oregon and cruise to Clarkston, Idaho on a 9 day, 8night journey. On your journey you will visit Ft. Clapstop, Mt St. Helens, Cross the “Bridge of the Gods” and admire Nulnomah Falls. You’ll end your cruise in Clarkston to fly home from Lewiston Idaho.- American Cruise Lines 4 spots available due to cancellations. If you are interested, call right away as our deadline is approaching!
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. I have very few seats remaining and if they are not filled by the first of the month, Collette will take back any unsold seats. Email me for a brochure or to get more info.Collette
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. If you would like to get on a wait list, please contact me.
Coming: 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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