Collette Peck

Ocean cruising and in particular, river cruising has become more popular with travelers by offering a plethora of new and exciting ships, high quality amenities, and added value for your dollar.  The newly-designed river ships are taking a quantum leap in engineering, design and quality. With all the new designs and innovative …

Have you ever thought about taking your management team on a corporate travel retreat? If your immediate response was no, let me explain why you might want to consider using this innovative idea for your company. Let’s face it, executives can become over-worked, stressed out, and even bored with their …

Have you ever thought about a health and wellness vacation? I recently returned from a weekend to the Canyon Ranch Resort in Tucson, Arizona. This is a world-class destination health resort and day spa, offering wellness programs and all-inclusive fitness vacations for more than 30 years. When I told friends …

What do you get the guy who turns sixty and has more ball caps and tee shirts than he knows what to do with? How about a special trip to a fun sandy beach destination. Of all the destinations around the world that we have visited, my husband’s favorite place …

I specialize in rail travel in Europe, but on my recent trip to Germany and Austria it was nice to see the improvements and changes that have been made.  When I book European rail tickets or passes for clients I often have to remind them that rail tickets are like …

  Wein in Wien!  (Wine in Vienna) Vienna is the only European capital with wineries within its city limits. I’m guessing you thought that Austrian wines consisted of only Grüner Veltliner??!  Guess again. On this Austrian Study Tour put on by the Austrian Tourist board, they were out to prove …

The Goldener Hirsch, or golden stag in Salzburg, Austria Location, Location, Location. This hotel is on the main street (Getreidegasse), due to the fact that it’s been around since 1407! But don’t let the date of  this traditional inn style hotel fool you, this is a deluxe property in Salzburg. …

I recently returned from an Austria Study Tour that was sponsored by Virtuoso. The Austrian Tourist Board went all out to showcase two of the iconic cities of Austria; Vienna and Salzburg. Although I have traveled to Europe many times, this was my first trip to Austria.   My first …

Have you ever heard of a “babymoon”? Wikipedia defines it as “a vacation taken by a couple that is expecting a baby in order to allow the couple to enjoy a final trip together before the many sleepless nights that usually accompany a newborn baby. Babymoons usually take place at …

As a Virtuoso luxury travel advisor, I just returned from a week in Las Vegas attending Virtuoso Travel Week and meeting with close to 400 partners in the travel business.  As I look back on the week, one travel supplier in particular stood out to me:  Elysian Golf Limited. I …