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The Ultimate New England Bucket List

There’s something about New England that makes you feel at home. It could be the simple way of living, the pleasures of the great outdoors, or the fact that there’s a little bit of everything here for everyone. History buff? You’ll love the Old Colony State, Massachusetts. Beach bum? Coastal Maine is calling your name. Nature lover? New Hampshire and Vermont will never disappoint.

From the summit of Mount Washington to the sandy beaches along the coast, New England is truly a classic destin...

Explore South Africa's Cape Winelands

Just an hour outside Cape Town, the Cape Winelands offer a side of South Africa that surprises many travelers. Here, vineyard-covered valleys meet dramatic mountain peaks, historic towns invite leisurely afternoons of exploration, and every meal reflects the region's rich culinary heritage. While Stellenbosch and Franschhoek have earned worldwide recognition for their award-winning wines, they're about so much more than what's in the glass. Together, these neighboring towns reveal another side o...

Why you should travel to South Korea

From centuries-old palaces and traditional neighborhoods to innovative cuisine and global pop culture, South Korea travel has a lot to offer. While many visitors are first drawn by the energy of Seoul, what keeps them talking long after they return home is South Korea's culture, which blends tradition and modernity in a way that feels exciting and authentic.As part of Collette's Explorations tour, Japan & South Korea: From Tokyo to Seoul, travelers have the opportunity to experience South Korea...

Ride the Canyon Spirit Train and Explore Utah’s Mighty Five National Parks

If you’ve dreamt of seeing the American West in a way that feels effortless and unforgettable, Collette’s Utah’s Mighty Five and The Rockies tour is calling your name.This itinerary brings you to some of the most iconic landscapes in the country, but the true standout is a two-day journey aboard the luxurious Canyon Spirit. Expect jaw-dropping views, top-notch service, and a red carpet that rolls out when you board. This isn’t “train travel” the way you might be picturing it. This is luxury rail...

Inside Québec’s Albert Gilles Copper Art Museum

At the Albert Gilles Copper Art Museum, every tap of a hammer feels like part of a much bigger story — a quiet conversation between an artist and a sheet of copper. Tucked away in Château-Richer just outside Québec City, this workshop is the last place in North America still using the traditional repoussé technique (hammering the metal from the back) to create hand-embossed copper art. On the Charms of Québec tour, this stop becomes more than a sightseeing visit as you step into someone’s family...

Discover the Art of Papermaking at Papeterie Saint-Gilles, Québec

There’s a quiet kind of awe that settles over travelers the moment they step inside Papeterie Saint-Gilles. It’s not the grandeur of a cathedral or the thunder of a waterfall; it’s the soft swish of pulp in a vat, the careful lift of a wooden mold, and the human rhythm of a craft that has survived precisely because people chose to keep it alive. On Charms of Québec, this isn’t a quick look through a window. It’s an intimate encounter with artisans, a living tradition, and the stories held in eve...