Islands of New England

The Atlantic coast is calling. Explore New England’s majestic seaboards, from Rhode Island to Cape Cod. Visit Providence and the Gilded Age mansions of Newport. Experience the beautiful islands of Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. Complete your local experience as you indulge in a traditional seafood and lobster feast. Explore the local charms, walk along historic cobblestone streets, and feel like a true New Englander. This 8-day trip includes airfare, roundtrip transportation from Redding to the Sacramento airport, breakfast daily and 3 dinners!!

Pack your bags, get your camera ready, and get ready for a guided tour. This classic tour is for those who want to see the sights, taste the cuisine and experience the world. The cultural experiences – delving into local life and cuisine, nurtures that wandering spirit within you. And with guided travel, the most is made of every moment. This trip package is designed to let you experience the magic of travel while all the details are completely covered. Your only job, once the tour starts, is to try to absorb it all. Itineraries are designed to give you more compelling moments. Travel can be about feeding the eyes with beautiful sights, but it can also be about feeding the soul. For that, the itineraries are designed to not only show you the must-sees, but allow you to interact on a deeper level with a locale.

Dates of the Trip: June 7 - 14, 2024, 8-days & 7-nights

Travel Host: Collette Travel

Fee: Base per person Rates: Double $3,799; Single $4,699; Triple $3,769 (includes airfare, travel to and from Redding to Sacramento Airport, breakfast each morning, and some dinners.)

For detailed information and for purchasing this trip, please go to:

https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1186040 

America's Music Cities

8 DAYS - $3,999 pp double INCLUDING air from SACRAMENTO (transportation included)/ $4,899 single.  

Departing: Sunday, September 8, 2024

Deposit Amount: A deposit of $698 per person is due upon reservation.

Final Payment Due: Jul 10, 2024

Departure Gateway: Sacramento Airport

For more information and to book your reservation for this trip, visit:  https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1224225 

Trip Itinerary - 

Day 1: Sunday, September 8, 2024 New Orleans, Louisiana - Tour Begins Step back in time on a cultural getaway that opens in the “Jazz Capital of the World,” New Orleans! This soulful city abounds with rich history, mouthwatering Cajun and Creole cuisine, and of course, an incomparable soundtrack. Take in the sights, flavors, and sounds of New Orleans on your own today before meeting your group in the morning.

Day 2: Monday, September 9, 2024 New Orleans. Explore the many sides of New Orleans and how jazz began and thrives here. Join a local guide for a panoramic city tour, seeing the famous St. Louis Cemetery #3 and Esplanade. Then, it’s on to a walking tour of the French Quarter viewing St. Louis Cathedral, Pirates Alley and more. Tonight, get to know your travel companions at a New Orleans-style dinner before continuing on to Maison Bourbon, a live jazz club in the French Quarter. 

Day 3: Tuesday, September 10, 2024 New Orleans - Oxford, Mississippi Leave New Orleans on a high note and head to the next music landmark. Explore the history of one of the world’s most prestigious awards in music at GRAMMY Museum Mississippi. Later, arrive in the charming college town of Oxford for a laid-back evening. 

Day 4: Wednesday, September 11, 2024 Oxford - Memphis, Tennessee Travel north to Memphis, the birthplace of the Blues, Rock ‘n’ Roll, and Soul. Enjoy Southern hospitality at your hotel before jiving along to “Jailhouse Rock” as you visit Graceland, the stately mansion of the “King” himself, and tour Elvis’s 14-acre estate, including his home, private jets, and Meditation Garden. 

Day 5: Thursday, September 12, 2024 Memphis. This morning, embark on a civil rights history tour via coach and follow the route of Martin Luther King Jr.’s last march, stopping at Mason Temple where he gave his famous “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” speech the night before he was assassinated. Take time to explore the National Civil Rights Museum and grab lunch on your own. Later, get acquainted with the musical history of Memphis with a visit to Sun Studio, perhaps the most famous recording studio in the world before continuing on to the Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum, highlighting the musical journey of this popular city.

Day 6: Friday, September 13, 2024 Memphis - Nashville Roll along Music Highway to Nashville – the “Music Capital of the World.” Arrive in Nashville and tour the historic Ryman Auditorium,* the original home of the Grand Ole Opry. What began as a building where a local radio broadcast show aired once a week in 1925 has grown to become an entertainment complex that attracts music fans from all over the world. This evening, take your reserved seat at the renowned Grand Ole Opry.

Day 7: Saturday, September 14, 2024 Nashville. Explore the Country Music Hall of Fame, the world’s largest museum of popular music, and check out the vast collections of memorabilia, costumes, recordings, and instruments. Tour RCA Studio B and gain an insider’s look at Nashville’s oldest remaining recording studio, where Elvis Presley, Dolly Parton, and Charley Pride once recorded classic hits. You may even have the opportunity to record your own hit! After one more lunch together, it’s your choice! Join a hands-on chocolate-making lesson at the iconic Goo Goo Candy Shop -OR- visit the Johnny Cash Museum where you’ll be immersed in the life and legacy of Johnny Cash, a "100 Greatest Artists of All Time" honoree and the biographical inspiration for the blockbuster film, Walk the Line. 

Day 8: Sunday, September 15, 2024 Nashville - Tour Ends Your rockin’ musical journey comes to a close today.

The Shades of Ireland

10 DAYS - Rates - $3,969 pp double INCLUDING air and transportation to the SFO airport (requesting a non-stop flight from SFO)/ $4,469 single.

Departing: Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Deposit Amount: A deposit of $698 per person is due upon reservation.

Final Payment Due: Aug 24, 2024

Departure Gateway: San Francisco Intl Airport

For more information and to book your reservation for this trip, visit: https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1224254 

Travel Itinerary - 

Day 1: Wednesday, October 23, 2024 Overnight Flight Anticipation mounts as you make your way toward the Emerald Isle and its many wonders. Rich history, rolling hills and warm smiles lie ahead in Dublin, Waterford, Killarney and Limerick. With tomorrow comes quintessential Ireland.

Day 2: Thursday, October 24, 2024 Dublin, Ireland - Tour Begins Get a taste of old Dublin. Tonight, you and your fellow travelers revel in a traditional Irish evening, including regional cuisine. 

Day 3: Friday, October 25, 2024 Dublin. Today, it’s your choice! Choose to ride with a local guide to see St. Patrick’s Cathedral, O’Connell Street, the National Gallery, and the historic Phoenix Park -OR- choose a walking tour of the city’s historic center, exploring St. Stephen’s Green, Grafton Street, and the General Post Office. Either way, what follows is an afternoon to discover Dublin’s charms on your own. Later, you may join an optional tour to the Guinness Storehouse, followed by dinner at a contemporary restaurant showcasing Irish cuisine. 

Day 4: Saturday, October 26, 2024 Dublin - Kilkenny - Waterford.  Step back in time and begin the day in the medieval splendor of 12th century Kilkenny on the River Nore. Then, in Waterford, embark on a leisurely paced walking tour of Ireland’s oldest city. It’s your choice! Tour the Waterford Crystal factory and learn how exquisite crystal has been made for centuries -OR- visit the Medieval Museum for a guided tour and a glass of wine in the 15th-century Mayor’s Wine Vault. 

Day 5: Sunday, October 27, 2024 Waterford - Blarney Stone - Killarney The legend goes that those who kiss the Blarney Stone gain the gift of eloquence – give it a try if you wish at historic Blarney Castle. Cross into County Kerry and continue on to charming Killarney. Enjoy a traditional jaunting car ride* through Killarney National Park before boarding a boat* and sailing through the breathtaking lakes in the company of an expert boatman. Tonight, it’s Diner’s Choice... choose your included dinner from a "menu" of Killarney’s great restaurants. 

Day 6: Monday, October 28, 2024 Killarney - Ring of Kerry - Killarney Take in the rugged coastline as you loop your way around the picturesque Ring of Kerry, past pristine beaches, quaint villages and majestic landscapes. At the Gap of Dunloe, shop for local artisan-made crafts. The night is free for reminiscing about the day as you find your own authentic taste of Irish culture. 

Day 7: Tuesday, October 29, 2024 Killarney - Cliffs of Moher - Limerick Today brings you to the dramatic, 700-foot-high Cliffs of Moher for cinematic views of the mighty Atlantic. Continue to Limerick, where a panoramic city tour showcases King John's Castle and the Treaty Stone. Delve into the fascinating history of the "city of the violated treaty." This evening you may join an optional medieval banquet dinner, hosted in a castle. 

Day 8: Wednesday, October 30, 2024 Limerick - Galway - Limerick.  Pass through the windswept, limestone landscape of the Burren, known for its stark beauty and Neolithic tombs. See border collies in action during a traditional sheepdogdemonstration. Continue on to Galway for a brief tour that showcases “The City of Tribes.” Return to Limerick to relax over dinner. 

Day 9: Thursday, October 31, 2024 Limerick - Kilbeggan - Kingscourt.  You don’t have to be a connoisseur to appreciate the old-world heritage of Ireland’s whiskey territory. Your journey brings you to Kilbeggan in the heart of Ireland, where a superb distillery brings whiskey craftsmanship to life and gives you a taste of the final product. Top your day off with an overnight stay on the stately grounds of Cabra Castle, where you toast the end of a memorable trip during an elegant dinner. 

Day 10: Friday, November 1, 2024 Kingscourt - Tour Ends Your journey ends in Kingscourt.