guided by travel
Planner
2017-18 group travel
CHOSEN #1 PLANNING TOOL BY TRAVEL PROFESSIONALS
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We’ll learn every secret, turn every stone, til there’s no place we’ve been to that we can’t call home "
– The Alternate Routes
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it’s easy to
PLAN YOUR YEAR This Group Travel Planner 2017 Edition has been designed with you in mind. We care about you and want to provide you with the tools you need to succeed. This is the perfect tool to balance your group travel schedule for the upcoming travel season. From marketing ideas to key travel information, this Group Travel Planner (16-month calendar) has everything you need to plan ahead and be organized through all the stages of travel.
Happy Travels! The Collette Group Team
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T R AV E L P R O T E C T I O N
HOMETOWN PICKUP
Giving Peace Of Mind.
Making It Easy.
Our revolutionary travel protection plan offers travellers
We take the hassle out of getting to the airport with our
a full refund if cancelling for any reason right up to the
included hometown pickup for all air-inclusive tours (for
day prior to departure. Travellers can book their tour
groups of 10 or more). No more worrying about
and be worry-free.
traffic, parking, or finding a ride. You can simply relax and let the trip begin in your hometown. (Restrictions apply; call for details.)
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Come away with me til you’ve seen for yourself every mystery "
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MARKETING SUPPORT
L O YA LT Y P R O G R A M
Being There For You.
Thanking Our Travellers.
Our dedicated group travel experts and our proven
Our Travel Loyalty by Collette Program allows
group marketing plan make your experience easy. We
travellers to earn credit every time they travel. Guests
create free personalized marketing materials and
will receive $150 in travel credits towards their next
multimedia presentations that are designed to help
Collette adventure.
you succeed.
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SPREAD THE
word
With Free Marketing Materials
Free personalized pieces will enhance your professional image, help you build awareness, and in turn, earn more! Mail your free personalized trip flyers to your travellers Email your free personalized e-flyer to your email list and post it on your Facebook page Request your free postcards to invite travellers to your travel night Post the free mini-posters with your trip information Announce in church bulletins or group newsletters Advertise on local cable channel and radio stations AND THAT’S NOT ALL We pay for half the postage costs (up to $250) if you mail your personalized itinerary to your mailing list. Simply label, mail and send us your postage receipt and we will reimburse you.
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Friends we never knew we had and some we’ve known and loved for years ”"
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A
personal
TOUCH
Goes a Long Way in Gaining Travellers
Take advantage of proven marketing methods that will help you retain your existing customers and acquire new ones. • Follow up with past travellers with a personal phone call.
Share your personalized web link with your connections on social media.
• Schedule a live online presentation for those who are unable to attend or live outside your area.
Post tour updates and travel stories regularly on social media to generate excitement.
• Host a travel night with your District Sales Manager who will introduce your travellers to the tour and all the advantages of travelling with Collette. • Host a post-trip party so your group can share their stories. This is also an excellent opportunity to announce your next tour!
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From the inspiring rainforests and majestic volcanoes to fine sandy beaches and lovely resorts, discover the wonders of a tropical paradise teeming with an endless variety of life when travelling to Costa Rica. From the moment you arrive, you will understand why this has become the world’s most popular eco-destination.
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Costa Rica can be experienced on the following tours:
Tropical Costa Rica Costa Rica: A World of Nature
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Surround yourself in a land of medieval castles, baroque palaces, quaint villages, sprawling farmland and fascinating museums. This is a country where the romance and tranquility of the countryside blended with the energy and excitement of its cities has inspired some of the greatest classical composers of all time.
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Germany can be experienced on the following tours:
Exploring the Alpine Countries Magical Rhine and Moselle Rivers On the Trail of Martin Luther and more! 17 - 18 Group Planner_CALENDAR PAGES_CAD.indd 11
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Travel to the Emerald Isle and find yourself surrounded by its “forty shades of green.” Soak in the landscapes of rolling hills and feel the warmth of an Irish welcome. It is time to discover Ireland’s natural beauty, rich history and most importantly, its hospitable culture.
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Ireland can be experienced on the following tours:
Shades of Ireland Elegant Ireland Spirit of the Emerald Isle... and more! 17 - 18 Group Planner_CALENDAR PAGES_CAD.indd 13
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In the western Canadian province of Alberta, you will find charming villages, spectacular scenery and an abundance of wildlife. You’ll be awestruck by the peaceful, stunning Moraine Lake; the dramatic vistas of the Icefields Parkway; the 1,000 foot thick Athabasca Glacier; and the turquoise blue Lake Louise. 17 - 18 Group Planner_CALENDAR PAGES_CAD.indd 14
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Alberta can be experienced on the following tours:
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Hidden cultural and natural wonders abound. Discover a blend of natural beauty, quaint villages, stunning ocean views and friendly people on your exploration. From spectacular lighthouses to some of the best seafood in the world, this incredible region has endless treasures to uncover. 17 - 18 Group Planner_CALENDAR PAGES_CAD.indd 16
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Atlantic Canada can be experienced on the following tours:
Maritimes Coastal Wonders Newfoundland & Labrador Discovery
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Surround yourself in more than one thousand years of history in Croatia. This land of medieval cities, tranquil lakes, and charming local villages is sure to amaze you while the hospitality of the Croatian people will delight your spirit. Be sure to behold its renowned scenic coastline, home to its picturesque, harbour town of Dubrovnik. 17 - 18 Group Planner_CALENDAR PAGES_CAD.indd 18
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Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia
Croatia can be experienced on the following tour:
Discover Croatia
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Behold Switzerland’s spectacular scenery, including majestic mountains and pristine lakes. Discover a melting pot of cultures in its fascinating cities – Bern, the country’s historic capital city; Geneva, the stunning city with an international flare; Lucerne, the “Swiss Paradise on the Lake”; and Zurich, its lively hub. 17 - 18 Group Planner_CALENDAR PAGES_CAD.indd 20
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Switzerland can be experienced on the following tours:
Discover Switzerland, Austria & Bavaria Exploring the Alpine Countries Alpine Lakes & Scenic Trains and more! 17 - 18 Group Planner_CALENDAR PAGES_CAD.indd 21
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Embrace Scandinavia, situated in the ‘Land of the Midnight Sun.’ Comprised of Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden, it is brimming with natural and cultural wonders. This rugged region of mountains, fjords, and glaciers is a place where travellers become inspired not only by the landscape but by the passion of the people.
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Scandinavia can be experienced on the following tours:
Spectacular Scandinavia Norwegian Coastal Voyage & Scandinavian Capitals
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Feel the charm of colourful New England. Get to know its deep history that brings to life its unique traditions and rich culture. You’ll find yourself surrounded by a diverse landscape of rugged coastlines, rolling farmland, majestic mountains, sandy beaches and quintessential New England villages. 17 - 18 Group Planner_CALENDAR PAGES_CAD.indd 24
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New England can be experienced on the following tours:
Islands of New England Colours of New England New England Charm
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Venture to a land with a blend of quaint villages, stunning ocean views and friendly people on your exploration of Newfoundland. From its tranquil lighthouses, to the rugged beauty of Iceberg Alley and breathtaking Gros Morne National Park – a rare freshwater fjord – you’ll discover that Newfoundland is truly one of nature’s masterpieces. 17 - 18 Group Planner_CALENDAR PAGES_CAD.indd 26
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Cape Spear Lighthouse, Newfoundland
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Newfoundland can be experienced on the following tour:
Newfoundland & Labrador Discovery
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Embark on an unforgettable 7-night Hawaiian cruise on NCL’s Pride of America that takes you to three breathtaking islands – Kauai, Maui and the Big Island. You’ll be treated to your own corner of paradise when your ships docks for two days on each island. Along the way, choose from an array of optional excursions and activities to enjoy. 17 - 18 Group Planner_CALENDAR PAGES_CAD.indd 28
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Maui, Hawaii
Norwegian Cruise Line can be experienced on the following tours:
Hawaii by Land & Sea Italian Lakes, Greek Islands & Venice
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Discover Dubai, truly one of the world’s most vibrant destinations. This dynamic and cosmopolitan city – one of the seven emirates of the United Arab Emirates – is home to many modern, world-famous structures and an unimaginable opulence that will take your breath away. 17 - 18 Group Planner_CALENDAR PAGES_CAD.indd 30
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Kwanzaa begins Boxing Day Dubai
Dubai can be experienced on the following tour:
Arabian Peninsula
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Beginning our travel adventures in 1918 with a trip from Rhode Island to Florida, we have grown to have 160 tours to all 7 continents. As our traveller’s needs grow, we have too. Join us as we celebrate this unique milestone in 2018. Watch for surprises that we have in store for you in the coming years culminating in our big 100th Anniversary year. 17 - 18 Group Planner_CALENDAR PAGES_CAD.indd 32
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Fiji – simply beautiful! This island paradise can be visited at the end of all of our South Pacific tours. Fiji retains all the primitive cultural fascination of the South Pacific and boasts expansive sandy beaches and clear ocean waters. Relaxing, fun, and adventurous, it is a great way to refresh after your tour. 17 - 18 Group Planner_CALENDAR PAGES_CAD.indd 34
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Fiji Beach
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Fiji can be experienced as an extension on all of our South Pacific tours!
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Egypt’s fascinating story waits to be discovered. Experience the grandeur of the ancient pharaohs and their queens when you journey to a land rich with unforgettable treasures. Uncover the mysteries and riches of Egypt as you stand in awe of its ancient pyramids and temples, the Nile River, Tutankhamen’s tomb, the Sphinx and more. 17 - 18 Group Planner_CALENDAR PAGES_CAD.indd 36
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Karnak Temple, Egypt
Egypt can be experienced on the following tour:
Treasures of Egypt
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In the heart of Central Europe lies a culturally rich country with a thousand years of history – the Czech Republic. Bask in the splendour and romance of Prague, its splendid capital city. Take a walk along the city’s medieval Golden Lane and you’ll find out why it is called the “Golden City” or “The City of 100 Spires.” 17 - 18 Group Planner_CALENDAR PAGES_CAD.indd 38
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Czech Republic can be experienced on the following tours:
Imperial Cities Magnificent Cities of Central & Eastern Europe 17 - 18 Group Planner_CALENDAR PAGES_CAD.indd 39
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4 39 5 4 2 36 5 3 4 39 4 3 -3 27 6 1 1 34 6 1 10 50 4 4
9 48 5 4 11 52 6 3 12 54 6 3 9 48 8 1 10 50 7 1 13 55 6 3
14 57 18 64 18 64 18 64 16 61 16 61
6 7 7 9 8 8
4 3 3 2 2 2
29 84 29 84 30 86 26 79 28 82 28 82 21 70 22 72 32 90
29 84 30 86 29 84 27 81 29 84 29 84 23 73 22 72 33 91
0 4 5 4 0 1 0 5 3
27 81 29 84 26 79 26 79 30 86 31 88 25 77 22 72 34 93
9 6 7 7 9 6 7 4 7
0 4 5 3 1 1 1 5 4
23 73 28 82 23 73 25 77 30 86 33 91 27 81 21 70 33 91
6 5 7 7 8 6 7 5 8
1 5 4 2 3 1 1 4 3
18 64 26 79 19 66 22 72 29 84 33 91 27 81 21 70 32 90
4 6 6 4 6 7 6 5 8
2 3 3 1 11 3 3 4 1
21 70 7 1 31 88 9 0 32 90 9 0 29 84 9 0 2 36 6 0 7 45 8 0 19 66 5 1 10 50 6 2 30 86 6 8 20 68 1 1 32 90 5 1
24 75 8 1 32 90 9 0 33 91 8 1 32 90 9 0 4 39 6 0 9 48 8 0 19 66 4 2 10 50 5 2 31 88 6 6 21 70 1 1 33 91 6 0
29 84 34 93 34 93 35 95 11 52 12 54 21 70 13 55 31 88 23 73 34 93
8 9 9 9 8 8 3 5 6 1 5
1 2 1 1 0 0 3 4 7 1 1
36 97 35 95 35 95 36 97 20 68 16 61 25 77 18 64 32 90 28 82 35 95
9 8 8 9 8 8 4 5 6 2 6
1 3 3 2 21 0 6 5 6 3 2
40 104 8 34 93 7 34 93 7 34 93 9 26 79 9 19 66 9 29 84 5 23 73 6 32 90 6 32 90 4 33 91 4
1 5 9 6 1 1 12 5 6 8 9
Sydney Cairns Melbourne Darwin Auckland Christchurch Nadi
26 79 32 90 26 79 32 90 23 73 23 73 32 90
8 7 9 6 7 7 7
26 79 31 88 26 79 31 88 24 75 22 72 21 70
7 6 8 6 7 7 6
25 77 30 86 24 75 32 90 26 79 20 68 31 88
7 6 7 7 6 5 6
6 16 2 13 3 1 13
23 73 29 84 21 70 33 91 20 68 18 64 31 88
6 6 6 9 5 5 6
5 7 2 3 4 1 7
20 68 28 82 17 63 32 90 17 63 14 57 30 86
Cape Town Nairobi Dar es Salaam Cairo Luxor Amman
26 79 26 79 31 88 19 66 23 73 12 54
11 1 9 2 8 2 7 0 10 0 6 2
26 79 27 81 32 90 21 70 25 77 14 57
10 1 10 2 7 3 8 0 11 0 7 2
25 77 27 81 32 90 23 73 27 81 17 63
9 1 9 4 7 4 9 0 10 0 7 2
23 73 25 77 31 88 29 84 35 95 23 73
8 2 7 10 5 11 10 0 11 0 9 1
Budapest Prague Dubrovnik Vienna Moscow Copenhagen Oslo Stockholm Berlin Rome Reykjavik St. Moritz
1 34 2 1 0 32 2 0 12 54 4 5 1 34 2 1 -9 16 1 1 2 36 1 2 -2 28 1 2 -1 30 1 2 2 36 1 2 13 55 4 2 2 36 1 3 -1 30 4 2
USA
New York State New York Massachusetts Boston Dist. of Columbia Washington, D.C. Georgia Atlanta Tennessee Memphis Colorado Denver Arizona Phoenix Nevada Las Vegas California Los Angeles California San Francisco Alaska Anchorage
CANADA Nova Scotia Quebec Ontario Manitoba Alberta British Columbia
Halifax Montreal Toronto Winnipeg Calgary Vancouver
LATIN AMERICA
Chile Brazil Argentina Peru Costa Rica Mexico Mexico Ecuador Galapagos
Santiago Rio de Janeiro Buenos Aires Lima San Jose Cancun Mexico City Quito San Cristobel
ASIA
India Cambodia Thailand Thailand China Tibet China Japan Singapore Vietnam Vietnam
Delhi Phnom Penh Bangkok Chiang Mai Beijing Lhasa Hong Kong Tokyo Singapore Hanoi Ho Chi Minh City
SOUTH PACIFIC
Australia Australia Australia Australia New Zealand New Zealand Fiji
AFRICA
South Africa Kenya Tanzania Egypt Egypt Jordan
EUROPE
Hungary Czech Republic Croatia Austria Russia Denmark Norway Sweden Germany Italy Iceland Switzerland
11 0 6 4 9 5 6 0 9 0 5 1 7 0 5 3 6 3
5 15 2 17 3 2 12
9 7 8 7 9 5 8 5 7
4 17 2 13 3 1 12
4 39 3 1 3 37 3 0 13 55 5 5 3 37 3 1 -6 21 3 1 2 36 2 2 -1 30 3 1 -1 30 3 1 4 39 3 2 14 57 4 2 3 37 2 2 0 32 5 2
10 50 5 1 8 46 4 0 14 57 5 4 8 46 4 1 -8 18 4 1 5 41 4 1 4 39 4 2 3 37 4 1 8 46 4 1 15 59 6 2 3 37 4 2 2 36 5 3
C˚/F˚ = Average maximum daily temperature for the given month
17 63 7 1 13 55 6 1 17 63 6 4 15 59 6 1 10 50 6 1 10 50 6 1 10 50 6 2 9 48 6 1 13 55 5 2 18 64 7 2 6 43 5 2 10 50 6 2
6 3 6 3 4 2 10 1 4 4 4 2 7 3
20 68 7 3 24 75 6 7 30 86 7 7 32 90 10 0 39 102 11 0 27 81 11 0 22 72 8 2 18 64 7 2 21 70 8 3 19 66 7 2 19 66 9 2 15 59 8 2 16 61 7 2 16 61 9 1 19 66 7 4 22 72 8 1 9 48 6 1 10 50 6 3
j = Average daily sunshine hours for the given month
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Essential Travel Information C˚
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F˚
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C˚
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S
C˚
F˚
j
S
October
C˚
F˚
j
S
C˚
F˚
j
S
December
November
June
July
August
26 79 9 3 25 77 10 4 29 84 9 3 31 88 10 4 31 88 11 4 27 81 11 1 40 104 14 0 38 100 13 0 22 72 9 0 18 64 10 0 16 61 9 1
28 82 9 4 28 82 10 3 31 88 9 4 31 88 9 5 32 90 11 4 31 88 10 2 41 106 12 1 41 106 13 0 24 75 12 0 18 64 10 0 18 64 8 1
27 81 9 5 27 81 9 4 30 86 8 5 31 88 8 4 32 90 10 3 30 86 10 1 40 104 12 1 40 104 12 0 25 77 11 0 19 66 9 0 17 63 7 2
24 75 23 73 26 79 28 82 29 84 25 77 37 99 35 95 25 77 20 68 13 55
7 4 8 4 8 4 8 3 8 3 9 1 11 1 11 0 9 0 8 1 5 2
18 64 7 3 17 63 7 3 20 68 7 3 23 73 8 2 23 73 8 3 19 66 8 1 31 88 10 1 28 82 10 0 24 75 8 0 20 68 8 1 5 41 4 2
12 54 11 52 14 57 17 63 16 61 11 52 24 75 20 68 21 70 17 63 -3 27
19 66 23 73 24 75 22 72 19 66 19 66
7 4 8 4 9 2 10 3 10 3 8 2
23 73 26 79 27 81 26 79 24 75 22 72
8 4 9 4 9 3 10 3 10 2 10 1
23 73 25 77 26 79 25 77 22 72 22 72
7 8 8 9 9 9
4 3 2 3 2 1
20 68 20 68 22 72 19 66 17 63 18 64
6 6 7 6 7 6
5 4 3 2 1 3
14 57 13 55 15 59 12 54 12 54 14 57
5 5 5 5 6 4
5 3 2 1 1 5
9 48 3 6 5 41 3 4 7 45 3 2 -1 30 3 1 3 37 4 1 9 48 2 7
3 37 3 5 -3 27 3 4 1 34 2 2 -9 16 3 1 -1 30 3 1 6 43 2 7
14 57 25 77 16 61 20 68 28 82 33 91 25 77 22 72 31 88
3 5 4 1 5 6 5 6 8
3 3 2 0 11 5 6 2 1
15 59 25 77 15 59 19 66 28 82 33 91 23 73 22 72 31 88
3 6 5 1 5 6 5 7 6
2 2 3 0 7 5 7 1 1
17 63 26 79 17 63 19 66 28 82 33 91 33 91 23 73 30 86
4 6 6 1 5 6 6 7 6
2 2 3 0 11 6 6 1 0
19 66 25 77 19 66 19 66 27 81 32 90 23 73 23 73 30 86
5 4 6 1 5 5 5 8 5
1 3 3 0 15 7 6 3 0
22 72 26 79 22 72 20 68 27 81 30 86 23 73 22 72 29 84
6 5 7 3 5 5 6 5 5
1 3 5 2 13 4 3 4 0
26 79 27 81 25 77 22 72 27 81 29 84 22 72 22 72 30 86
9 5 8 4 6 5 7 6 5
0 4 4 2 5 1 0 3 0
28 82 29 84 28 82 24 75 28 82 28 82 21 70 22 72 30 86
39 102 7 33 91 6 33 91 6 32 90 6 30 86 9 23 73 9 30 86 5 25 77 4 31 88 6 33 91 5 32 90 4
3 6 6 5 3 2 15 7 6 9 13
35 95 32 90 33 91 32 90 31 88 22 72 32 90 29 84 31 88 33 91 31 88
5 6 6 5 7 7 7 4 6 5 4
9 7 6 6 7 5 13 5 6 13 12
34 93 32 90 33 91 31 88 30 86 21 70 31 88 31 88 31 88 32 90 31 88
6 6 5 5 7 7 7 6 6 4 5
9 6 8 9 7 5 15 6 6 14 11
34 93 31 88 32 90 31 88 26 79 20 68 30 86 27 81 31 88 31 88 31 88
7 5 5 6 8 8 6 4 5 4 5
4 9 14 9 2 3 12 7 7 10 13
33 91 30 86 32 90 31 88 19 66 16 61 28 82 21 70 31 88 29 84 31 88
9 7 6 7 7 9 6 4 5 4 4
1 10 10 5 1 0 6 6 7 4 11
28 82 30 86 32 90 30 86 10 50 11 52 24 75 17 63 31 88 26 79 31 88
8 8 8 8 6 9 6 4 4 3 4
0 5 2 2 0 0 1 4 10 2 4
23 73 7 0 30 86 9 2 31 88 8 0 28 82 8 1 3 37 6 0 8 46 8 0 21 70 6 1 12 54 5 2 31 88 4 12 22 72 2 1 31 88 4 2
17 63 26 79 14 57 31 88 14 57 11 52 29 84
7 2 7 1 4 1 10 0 4 5 4 2 7 2
18 64 27 81 15 59 31 88 15 59 13 55 29 84
8 4 8 1 5 2 10 0 5 4 5 1 7 2
20 68 28 82 17 63 33 91 16 61 15 59 29 84
8 2 8 1 6 2 10 0 5 4 5 1 7 3
22 72 29 84 20 68 33 91 18 64 18 64 30 86
8 3 9 1 7 2 10 2 5 3 6 1 7 4
24 75 31 88 22 72 33 91 20 68 19 66 31 88
8 8 7 9 7 7 7
4 3 2 5 3 1 5
26 79 32 90 24 75 33 91 22 72 21 70 31 88
8 8 8 7 7 7 7
9 1 7 2 6 2 9 0 11 0 9 0
24 75 24 75 31 88 25 77 29 84 20 68
10 1 7 6 8 4 8 0 10 0 8 1
25 77 24 75 31 88 20 68 24 75 14 57
11 1 8 4 8 4 6 0 10 0 6 2
17 63 26 79 14 57 31 88 15 59 12 54 29 84
6 5 8 2 4 2 10 0 4 2 4 2 7 2
September
18 64 6 4 23 73 5 2 29 84 7 1 34 93 12 0 41 106 12 0 31 88 12 0
17 63 6 3 22 72 4 1 29 84 7 1 34 93 12 0 41 106 12 0 32 90 13 0
18 64 7 3 23 73 4 1 29 84 9 1 34 93 11 0 40 104 11 0 32 90 12 0
19 66 7 2 25 77 6 1 30 86 9 1 33 91 10 0 39 102 11 0 31 88 10 0
21 70 26 79 31 88 30 86 35 95 27 81
26 79 21 70 25 77 23 73 21 70 19 66 20 68 21 70 22 72 26 79 12 54 23 73
28 82 23 73 29 84 25 77 23 73 21 70 22 72 22 72 23 73 29 84 13 55 25 77
27 81 23 73 28 82 24 75 22 72 20 68 21 70 20 68 23 73 29 84 13 55 15 59
23 73 19 66 25 77 20 68 16 61 17 63 16 61 15 59 19 66 26 79 10 50 13 55
16 61 5 2 13 55 4 1 21 70 7 6 14 57 4 2 9 48 2 1 12 54 3 2 9 48 3 3 10 50 3 2 13 55 4 2 22 72 6 3 7 45 3 3 9 48 5 6
9 2 7 2 10 2 7 2 9 2 8 2 8 3 10 2 7 4 9 1 5 1 7 3
10 2 7 3 12 1 8 3 9 3 8 3 8 3 8 3 7 5 11 0 6 1 8 5
9 1 7 2 11 1 7 3 8 2 8 3 7 4 7 3 7 4 10 0 5 2 6 4
7 5 9 6 5 5 5 5 5 8 4 6
1 1 4 1 2 2 4 2 3 2 2 3
5 5 5 6 6 6 9 8 7 6 3
4 4 3 3 4 11 1 0 2 3 1
8 46 2 2 6 43 2 1 17 63 4 8 7 45 2 2 2 36 1 1 7 45 2 2 3 37 2 3 5 41 2 2 7 45 2 2 17 63 4 5 3 37 1 3 4 39 3 3
6 43 3 3 5 41 5 4 8 46 4 3 12 54 5 4 11 52 5 5 7 45 6 1 19 66 8 1 14 57 8 0 19 66 7 2 14 57 5 3 -5 23 2 1
10 0 5 7 9 4 5 4 8 1 5 1 6 0 6 3 6 1
3 4 2 9 4 2 6
4 39 1 1 2 36 2 1 14 57 3 7 3 37 2 1 -5 23 0 2 4 39 1 2 0 32 1 2 1 34 1 2 3 37 1 1 14 57 4 3 2 36 0 3 0 32 3 2
S = Average rainfall in inches (above 0.5”) for the given month
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PHONE
DEPOSIT FINAL
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800-474-7424 888-247-2262 800-237-2747 800-262-1234 800-252-7522 800-223-5730 800-433-7300 800-247-9297 800-233-2742 800-221-1212 800-777-3999 800-227-4446 800-772-4642 800-223-5500 800-538-2583 866-435-9526 800-645-3880 800-227-4500 800-722-9675 800-435-9792 877-359-7947 800-864-8331 800-862-8621
Important Websites Climate – www.theweathernetwork.com Currency conversion – www.xe.com Electricity – www.voltagevalet.com Passports, Visas, Travel Alerts – www.travel.gc.ca/travelling Airport security – www.catsa.gc.ca Airport regulations – www.catsa.gc.ca Travel tips – www.travel.gc.ca _____________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________
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Planning Calendar JANUARY 2017 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
2017
MAY 2017 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
SEPTEMBER 2017 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
JANUARY 2018
2018
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
MAY 2018 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
SEPTEMBER 2018 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
JANUARY 2019 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
2019
MAY 2019 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
SEPTEMBER 2019 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
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FEBRUARY 2017 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
JUNE 2017 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
OCTOBER 2017 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
FEBRUARY 2018 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
MARCH 2017 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
JULY 2017
APRIL 2017 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
AUGUST 2017
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
NOVEMBER 2017
MARCH 2018
DECEMBER 2017
APRIL 2018
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
JUNE 2018
OCTOBER 2018
FEBRUARY 2019 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
JULY 2018
NOVEMBER 2018
MARCH 2019
AUGUST 2018
DECEMBER 2018 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
APRIL 2019
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
JUNE 2019
OCTOBER 2019
JULY 2019
NOVEMBER 2019
AUGUST 2019
DECEMBER 2019
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
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Important Dates New Year’s Day Chinese New Year Family Day (BC) Ash Wednesday Valentine’s Day Family Day (ON, SK, AB) Daylight Saving Time begins St. Patrick’s Day Palm Sunday Good Friday Easter Easter Monday Passover* Eastern Orthodox Easter Mother’s Day Armed Forces Day Victoria Day First of Ramadan* Father’s Day Canada Day Eid al-Fitr* Civic Holiday Labour Day Eid al-Adha* Rosh Hashanah* Thanksgiving Day Yom Kippur* Diwali United Nations Day Halloween Daylight Saving Time ends Remembrance Day Hanukkah* Christmas Day Boxing Day Kwanzaa begins
2017 January 1 January 28 February 13 March 1 February 14 February 20 March 12 March 17 April 9 April 14 April 16 April 17 April 11 April 16 May 14 May 20 May 22 May 27 June 18 July 1 June 26 August 7 September 4 September 2 September 21 October 9 September 30 October 19 October 24 October 31 November 5 November 11 December 13 December 25 December 26 December 26
*All holidays begin at sundown on the day before they are listed.
2018 2019 January 1 January 1 February 16 February 5 February 12 February 11 February 14 March 6 February 14 February 14 February 19 February 18 March 11 March 10 March 17 March 17 March 25 April 14 March 30 April 19 April 1 April 21 April 2 April 22 March 31 April 19 April 8 April 28 May 13 May 12 May 19 May 18 May 21 May 20 May 16 May 6 June 17 June 16 July 1 July 1 June 15 June 5 August 6 August 5 September 3 September 2 August 22 August 12 September 10 September 30 October 8 October 14 September 19 October 9 November 7 October 27 October 24 October 24 October 31 October 31 November 4 November 3 November 11 November 11 December 3 December 23 December 25 December 25 December 26 December 26 December 26 December 26
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140˚W
120˚W
100˚W
0˚
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ARCTIC OCEAN
Greenland (DENMARK)
Beaufort Sea
NORW
ALASKA (U.S.)
Arctic Circle
NUNAVUT YUKON TERRITORY
Reykjavik
NORTHWEST TERRITORIES
Hudson Bay
C A N A D A
Gulf of Alaska
BRITISH COLUMBIA
SASK.
ALBERTA
MT
WA OR 40°N
ID
NV
WY
UT
CA AZ
ONTARIO
QUEBEC
NE CO
KS
MN
Ottawa WI
Dublin
ATLANTIC
P.E.I.
N.B.
OK
NM
Tropic of Cancer 20°N
MEXICO
FL
PORTUGAL Azores
HAITI
JAMAICA
BELIZE
MAURITANIA
Georgetown Paramaribo Cayenne FRENCH GUIANA (FR.)
SURINAME
GAMBIA GUINEABISSAU
Bamako
GUINEA SIERRA LEONE
LIBERIA
La Paz
GHANA
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T
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LI
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B
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Brasilia
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BURKINA FASO
Prime Meridian
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SLOVENI CRO B &
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W
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Madrid
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Galapagos Islands
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EUROPE
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NAMI
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URUGUAY Buenos Aires
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Black Sea
BULGARIA
TURKEY
Athens
AZERBAIJAN
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GO BENIN
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ME AND RINCIPE
AFRICA NIGERIA
N'Djamena
CAMEROON
ARABIA
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INDIA
OMAN
Arabian Sea
Sanaa
ETHIOPIA
Prime Meridian
CONGO
TANZANIA
Luanda
ZAMBIA
MALAWI
ZIMBABWE BOTSWANA
Gaborone
NAMIBIA
Pretoria
SOUTH AFRICA
Equator
Antananarivo
MADAGASCAR
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PALAU
MICRONESIA
Bandar Seri Begawan
0°
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Moroni
Guam
PHILIPPINES
Borneo Sumatra
COMOROS
Mbabane Maputo Maseru
BRUNEI
MALAYSIA
Kuala Lumpur
(U.S.)
Manila
VIETNAM
CAMBODIA
20°N
Mariana Islands
Vientiane
Colombo
Victoria
Lilongwe
Tropic of Cancer
LAOS
Phnom Penh
Male
PACIFIC OCEAN
TAIWAN
Hanoi
SEYCHELLES
Lusaka MOZAMBIQUE Harare Windhoek
MYANMAR
SRI LANKA MALDIVES
Mogadishu Kampala KENYA RWANDA Kigali Nairobi BURUNDI DEMOCRATIC Bujumbura Dar es Salaam REP. OF THE Dodoma
ANGOLA
Tokyo
Taibei (Taipei)
Dhaka
THAILAND
SOMALIA
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Kinshasa
S. KOREA
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40°N
JAPAN
BHUTAN
Bangkok
UGANDA
CONGO
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A World of Opportunity Europe Ireland & the United Kingdom Shades of Ireland, 10 days Shades of Ireland w/ Northern Ireland, 13 days Irish Splendour, 8 days Elegant Ireland, 9 days Spirit of the Emerald Isle, 12 days Countryside of the Emerald Isle, 11 days Exploring Britain & Ireland, 15 days The Gardens of London, 8 days Spotlight on London, 7 days British Landscapes, 10 days Exploring Scotland & Ireland, 13 days Discover Scotland, 10 days England’s Treasures, 12 days London & Paris, 8 days UK by Rail, 10 days France Spotlight on Paris, 7 days France Magnifique, 12 days Treasures of France, 11 days Journey through Southern France, 13 days Italy Italian Vistas, 13 days Reflections of Italy, 10 days Italy’s Treasures, 12 days Discover Tuscany, 9 days Tuscan & Umbrian Countryside, 11 days Tuscany & the Italian Riviera, 8 days Treasures of Piedmont, 10 days Spotlight on Rome, 7 days Rome & the Amalfi Coast, 10 days Southern Italy & Sicily, 12 days Splendid Sicilia, 10 days Austria, Germany & Switzerland Alpine Lakes & Scenic Trains, 10 days Discover Switzerland, Austria & Bavaria, 10 days Exploring the Alpine Countries, 13 days Spain & Portugal Spain’s Classics, 11 days Spotlight on Barcelona, 8 days Madrid, Seville & Lisbon, 10 days Spain’s Classics and Portugal, 14 days Spain’s Costa del Sol & the Portuguese Riviera, 13 days Northern Spain & Portugal, 14 days Sunny Portugal, 10 days Portugal & Its Islands, 13 days
Central & Eastern Europe Discover Croatia, 12 days Discovering Poland, 12 days Imperial Cities, 11 days Magnificent Cities of Central & Eastern Europe, 14 days River Cruises & Holiday Legendary Waterways of Europe, 16 days Springtime Tulip River Cruise, 9 days Classic Danube, 11 days Magical Rhine & Moselle, 9 days Christmas on the Danube, 9 days Classic Christmas Markets, 9 days Magical Christmas Markets of Austria & Germany, 7 days Iceland & Scandinavian Countries Norwegian Coastal Voyage & Scandinavian Capitals, 15 days Spectacular Scandinavia, 14 days Inspiring Iceland, 9 days Iceland’s Magical Northern Lights, 7 days Eastern Mediterranean Italian Lakes, Greek Islands & Venice, 13 days Exploring Greece and Its Islands, 15 days
Africa
The Plains of Africa, 14 days Spectacular South Africa, 14 days Exploring South Africa, Victoria Falls & Botswana, 14 days Treasures of Egypt, 13 days Highlights of Morocco, 11 days
Israel Israel: A Journey to the Holy Land, 10 days
Asia
China Highlights, 9 days The Wonders of China, 16 days Three Kingdoms of Indochina, 19 days Discovering Myanmar, 12 days Mysteries of India, 15 days Arabian Peninsula, 12 days
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Australia & New Zealand From the Outback to the Glaciers, 21 days The Complete South Pacific, 27 days South Pacific Wonders, 15 days South Pacific Wonders w/ New Zealand’s North Island, 18 days Exploring Australia, 18 days Exploring New Zealand, 21 days
Canada Canada - West Canadian Rockies & Glacier National Park, 7 days Canadian Rockies by Train, 9 days Canada’s Winter Wonderland, 7 days Canada - East The Best of Eastern Canada, 8 days The Best of Eastern U.S. and Canada, 14 days Maritimes Coastal Wonders, 11 days Newfoundland & Labrador Discovery, 12 days
USA Alaska Alaska Discovery Land & Cruise, 13 days Alaska & the Yukon, 13 days
Winter in Yellowstone, 7 days The Colorado Rockies, 9 days Spotlight on South Dakota, 7 days Northern National Parks, 8 days America’s Cowboy Country, 8 days California Coast, 9 days California New Year’s Getaway, 5 days Southern California New Year’s Celebration, 6 days Pacific Northwest & California, 8 days The Pacific Northwest’s Coastal Treasures, 9 days Treasures of Northern California, 9 days California & America’s Western Wonders, 14 days Hawaiian Adventure, 10 days Hawaii by Land & Sea, 10 days
South & Central America
The Complete South America, 22 days Peru: Ancient Land of Mysteries, 10 days The Wonders of South America, 12 days The Galapagos Islands & Machu Picchu, 14 days Antarctica, 18 days Tropical Costa Rica, 9 days Costa Rica: A World of Nature, 12 days Discover Panama, 9 days
NEW tours coming for 2017 - 2018
USA - East Colours of New England, 8 days Islands of New England, 8 days Mackinac Island, 8 days Spotlight on New York City, 5 days Spotlight on New York City Holiday, 5 days Heritage of America, 10 days Spotlight on Washington, D.C., 7 days
Portugal, Spain & France
USA - South Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta, 6 days Spotlight on San Antonio, 5 days Spotlight on San Antonio Holiday, 5 days New Orleans & the Deep South, 8 days Spotlight on New Orleans, 5 days America’s Music Cities, 8 days Southern Charm, 7 days Southern Charm Holiday, 6 days
Captivating Europe
Amsterdam & London Irish Adventure Complete UK & Ireland Scotland & Southern Ireland The Complete European Journey
Germany’s Romantic & Fairy Tale Roads Charming French Canada Alaska & the Canadian Rockies India’s Treasures Treasures of Japan
USA - Midwest & West Canyon Country, 9 days National Parks of America, 12 days
Complete list of tours for 2017 - 2018 (all information on this page is tentative and subject to change)
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Great Song Amazing Story Here is your exclusive first look at the story of Collette’s new theme song. While it has been a goal of ours to have a song to capture the essence of guided travel with Collette, we are very excited to announce that it has now come to fruition. The lyrics and energy make it easier to communicate to your travellers the feeling of travelling with you and Collette. This song is a clear representation of our values and what guided travel is all about – shared experiences. This is your sneak peek of the story of its evolution.
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THE STORY
We are thrilled to introduce to you, Show you the World, the new Collette song. In 2015, Dan Sullivan met with the band, The Alternate Routes, who are fellow alumni of his alma mater, Fairfield University. They came together to discuss the creation of a song that shared the story of Collette: our nearly 100year history, family ownership, our values, and travelling the world. The Alternate Routes, an up-and-coming band that was featured at the Sochi Olympics, and their track
Nothing More which was written for Newtown Kindness, were the natural choice. Their inspirational lyrics showed their generous spirit, and their similar outlook on travel made them a perfect fit. As a result, the group has flawlessly captured what guided travel is with Collette. Their rollicking folk rock infused tune will have you and your travellers singing along and getting ready to pack your bags. The song called Show you the World will live at the center of Collette’s marketing and partner support. It captures the essence of what working and travelling with Collette is all about – discovering new places, meeting new people, sharing the journey and seeing the world in a whole new way. Now, as the song lyrics say, you are invited to “come away with me.”
Together we can start sharing the wonders of travel with many more people. Visit youtube.com/gocollette to watch some inspiring videos featuring the song.
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When they book early with you, they save! Your travellers will receive Collette’s most competitive air-inclusive rates and will be treated to additional exclusive savings* when booking before seat reduction date. When you take advantage of these limited-time offers, your groups will be bigger and – most importantly – happier! *Restrictions apply, call for details.
Let me show you the world, Come away with me "
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– The Alternate Routes
guided by travel
Call Collette at 866.358.0333 or contact your District Sales Manager
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