Alumni Travel Program

 

Collette’s Rediscover Cuba

A Cultural Exploration

March 17 – 24, 2017

9 days, 17 meals

Highlights:  Che Guevara Memorial & Museum, Cayo Santa Maria Island, Sugar Museum, Remedios, Cienfuegos, Botanical Gardens, Havana, Literacy Museum, Finca Vigia – Ernest Hemingway Home, Salsa Dancing, Cuban Cigar Factory, Cuban Fine Arts Museum, Casa Fuster

Collette Experiences

• Visit a working cigar factory and meet some of their world-renowned rollers.
• Delve into the world of classic cars as you meet the owners of these restored vehicles.
• Learn about the Cuban national dance – Salsa.

Must-See Inclusions

• Spend 3 nights at Cuba’s pristine beaches of Cayo Santa Maria.
• Savor a 4-night stay in lively and historic Havana.
• Get an insider’s look at the work and life of Cuban artist Jose Fuster.

Culinary Inclusions

• Meet the owners of a paladar, a small specialty restaurant with its own organic farm.
• Be immersed in Cuban culture during lunch at a traditional restaurant in Old Havana.

Southern Charm Tour by Collette

Featuring Charleston, Savannah & Jekyll Island

May 14 – May 20, 2017

7 days, 9 meals

Highlights:  Historic Charleston, Boone Hall Plantation or Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum, Savannah, Andrew Low House, Jekyll Island, St. Simons Island, St. Augustine

 

Collette Experiences

• Explore the 19th-century Andrew Low House and Gardens.
• Visit Savannah’s famous Bonaventure Cemetery.
• Spend time at quaint St. Simons Island with a 106’ tall lighthouse.

Must-See Inclusions

• Get to know Charleston’s cobblestone streets, historic homes and restored buildings.
• Choose your tour of Savannah’s sprawling Historic District.
• Step back in time during your 2-night stay at the luxurious Jekyll Island Club.

Culinary Inclusions

Enjoy a local specialty — the famous She-crab soup — at dinner!

Tropical Costa Rica

October 21 – 29, 2017

9 days, 13 meals

Highlights:  San Jose, Coffee Plantation, Guanacaste, Monteverde Cloud Forest, Hanging Bridges Tour, Arenal Volcano, Lake Arenal Cruise, Cooking Demonstration, Cano Negro Refuge, Zarcero, National Theatre

 

Collette Experiences

• Climb high into the trees for a “Hanging Bridges” tour in the cloud forest.
• Discover the charming town of Zarcero and its whimsical topiary garden.
• Get to know Costa Rican culture in the picturesque town of Grecia.

Must-See Inclusions

• Enjoy the breathtaking scenery surrounding Arenal Volcano.
• Spot indigenous wildlife while on a Cano Negro riverboat cruise.
• Learn about Costa Rica’s vegetation on a guided walk in the cloud forest.

Culinary Inclusions

• A cooking demonstration reveals the unique flavors of Costa Rican cuisine.
• Discover the history of coffee in Costa Rica at the Doka Coffee Estate.