Pack your bags and grab your passport because Collette has just dropped its latest touring brochure and we’re just chomping at the bits because of all the goodies inside!
Now in their 107th season, Collette has truly mastered the art of creating memorable travel experiences to all corners of the world, with each journey designed to showcase hidden gems, local flavours, and so much more!
And going by their new brochure, which is out now, they’ve outdone themselves – yet again!
With 13 new tours up for grabs in 2025, the tours on offer next year are looking pretty epic… Indeed, this isn’t just any brochure: it’s your golden ticket to new experiences, filled with exciting destinations and crafted by travellers for travellers.
And to celebrate all of this, Collette is offering a fab 10 per cent off all 2025 tours worldwide (excluding Antarctica) for bookings made between August 15 and September 30, 2024 – how amazing is that?
Caught in all this new brochure excitement, we thought we’d reach out to the friendly folks over at Collette to hear their top picks for the 2025 season and why…
Not only will it put a face to their names, but we think they do an excellent job at showcasing the diversity and depth of the Collette travel experience.
Let’s meet the team, shall we!
David Farrar: Head of Sales
The reason why David absolutely adores this beautifully-paced tour (two-night stays per destination) is because it delivers on everything you’d want to experience in the English countryside. Wanders around historic and quaint towns? Check! A visit to the gorgeous Cotswolds? Check! A two-night stay in Bovey Castle, Cornwall? Double check!
Another reason why this is his top pick is because it’s also an ideal getaway to do add-on some Europe spotlight extensions, too – such as a London, Paris Spotlight, or another Collette UK tour or a European one!
Jenni Carey: Business Development Manager, Victoria
The best thing Jenni loves about this tour? The memorable mix of wildlife safari experiences and cultural interactions with local tribes! Just imagine: seeing animals in their natural habitat in the wilds of Africa – like hippos frolicking in a river – whilst taking it all in with a sundowner in hand… There are simply no words to describe it!
She’s also a meg-fan of Collette’s Impact Moments program, where travellers can give back to the local communities they visit. Oh, and according to Jenni, Africa is selling like hot cakes at the moment, especially their small group Explorations tours – so get on it!
Darren Sinclair: Business Development Manager, NSW South & ACT
Oh, Iceland… There’s simply no place on the planet like it! Its ethereal landscapes, geo-thermal activity, cute puffins… It definitely feels like another planet from Australia. That’s why Darren loves this tour where you can chase the aurora borealis, gape at spectacular waterfalls and sink your toes in its black sand beaches…
Luckily for you, Collette has a range of classic and small group Explorations tours to Iceland (next year and beyond), all showcasing its natural wonders for you and your clients to jump onboard!
Amanda McCann Wilson: Director of Commercial Partnerships
Predicting this tour to be Collette’s top seller for 2025, Amanda wants to go to Japan! And you should join her, because starting from May 2025 there will be a small change to the itinerary to include a stop in Seoul, which means the tour will cover two massively trending destinations for Aussies! Yay!
Ever the diligent investigative traveller, Amanda spent time recently connecting with Collette’s Japan-based Product Designer and was sold on the unique inclusions like the wonderful traditional tea ceremonies, and connecting with Japan’s wonderful ama pearl divers – where travellers can both watch these incredible women dive for their work and then have a meal with them!
Samantha Tamba: Business Development Manager QLD & Northern NSW
According to Sam, the Greek Islands are the most romantic destination on earth. And seriously, we can’t really argue with her on this! Ever the romantic, Sam has picked Collette’s Gems of Greece tour as her top-tiered favourite for next year – not only because it is her motherland – but because visiting the islands when the thousands of shore excursioners have left is just the best way to experience the country.
After all, it’s when the sun goes down that the islands really come to life, where you’ll dine al fresco, lit by the sparkling lights and moon, and then wake up the next day to enjoy a frappe with the locals whilst watching the world go by…
On Sam’s top pick, you’ll experience the culture and history of Athens, the fascinating history of Zeus, the King of all Gods at Iraklion, the beautiful coastline of Hania and Crete (which has some of the most delicious cuisine in all of Greece) plus loads more! Sam says that she could go on and on… but she’ll leave it to you to explore and experience in person!
Kjirsten Trundle: Business Development Manager, Queensland North
As a fan of the Mediterranean, Kjirsten was surprised with just how much she loved visiting Switzerland and Austria on her recent holiday. Surprised at the stunning scenery, its history and contrasts – not to mention the wine!
She loved it so much that she’s chosen the brand new Europe: The Grand Tour as her top pick for next year! This magical journey visits the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Switzerland, Germany and Austria, and what she loves most about it is, again, the contrasts, as well as all the tasty Bavarian and Viennese food, the wines, the history and those beautiful mountains!
So what are you waiting for?
Download the new brochure here and give the friendly team a call on 1300 792 195 for phone retail bookings or contact their Business Development Team here and give your clients the Collette experience next year and beyond!
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