PAWTUCKET, RI — Collette is reporting its best year ever in 2024, surpassing 2023.
Demand surged for destinations including Africa, Greece and Argentina, with a marked increase in requests for small-group travel, according to the company.
Small-group Explorations tours are Collette’s most popular travel style, with a maximum group size of 24.
“Small group Explorations tours have seen incredible growth over the past four years,” said Jaclyn Leibl-Cote, President & CEO of Collette.
She added: “Not only do we want to support this growth, but we want to propel it to an entirely new level. We’ve been designing these small group journeys since 2008, allowing travellers to experience destinations in ways that aren’t always possible with larger groups. These aren’t just our Classic tours with a limit on group size. All Explorations itineraries are tailored specifically to take advantage of the lower number of travellers.”
That means more intimate excursions, unique accommodations, and a variety of local transportation modes reflection of each region, said Leibl-Cote.
One of the fastest growing new tours is the 16-day ‘Namibia and South Africa: Epic Landscapes and Wildlife.’ Departures as early as May 16 are available for booking with prices starting at US$8,009 per person.
Another offering, ‘Gems of Greece’, showcases the islands of Naxos and Crete. Departures are available as early as June 7 with prices from US$5,249 per person.
Also notable, Collette is heading to Albania for the first time ever in 2025 with its new ‘The Balkans: From Coastal Croatia to Legendary Greece’ tour. Clients can book seats on ‘The Balkans: From Coastal Croatia to Legendary Greece’ for departures as early as June 9 with prices from US$5,399.