Africa

Contemplation in Casablanca

2016-11-29

I discovered the magic of Morocco once immersed in the heart of its culture during my stay in Casablanca. I’m still in awe over my experiences and here’s why: La Corniche This beach district attracts many people with its luxury hotels, restaurants, beach clubs, surf & sun. If you’re looking to enjoy a day at […]

The 5 Marrakesh Musts

2016-10-26

The Medina, or old city, comprised of winding streets with local markets, and the new city, host to modern features, both share present day Marrakesh and demonstrate how its culture evolved. Maximize your Marrakesh adventure by embracing its heritage at these 5 destinations: Jemaa el-Fnaa Experience Marrakesh as a local by visiting its main square […]

5 Tips To Travel Through Tangier

2016-10-24

Known as “the door of Africa” and situated on the northwestern-most point of the continent, Tangier, Morocco, has a rich international history as a trading center and haven for spies, diplomats, and businessmen. The city offers so much, therefore, here’s 5 must see sites when traveling through Tangier. 1. Spartel Lighthouse At the entrance of […]

Exotic Destinations!

2016-08-29

From Morocco to Dubai, let Collette be your guide to some of the most exotic locations the world has to offer. Dubai, Oman and Abu Dhabi | 11-12 Days| $3,699* pp From immeasurable opulence to ancient cultures, uncover the treasures of the fascinating countries of the United Arab Emirates and Oman. In Abu Dhabi, explore […]

Your Trip of a Lifetime Awaits

2016-04-25

Step into the world’s most dramatic landscapes In the distance, an elephant emerges from a stand of trees, backlit by the setting sun. There’s no time for a photograph, but this is a moment you will carry with you forever. From encounters with the “Big 5” amid an unspoiled wilderness to the dynamic blend of […]

Safari Anyone?

2016-02-02

Embark on one of Collette’s African safari tours to catch your own glimpse of the “Big 5” (lions elephants, buffalo, leopards and rhinos). Traveling with a small group, bask in the rich culture of Kenya, Tanzania, or South Africa, while experiencing the thrill of multiple game drives. Tour options include: Exploring South Africa, Victoria Falls […]

Africa’s most luxurious safaris

2014-04-30

Tamara Hinson, CNN We’re not talking about the “Big Five” beasts — lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, buffalo — that people pay top dollar to see. We’re talking about the accommodations. For those with budgets as grand as the sweeping plains of southern and eastern Africa, exploring the wilderness needn’t come at the expense of […]

Adventure Cruises: South America

2013-08-14

For glaciers and ice fields you can explore the fjords along Chile’s coastline, or a cruise to the Galapagos Islands offers the chance to see the world as nature intended it. But it’s the Amazon River that really appeals to the inner adventurer, with its magnificently fading colonial cities thousands of miles from civilisation and a […]

This New Food Tank Hopes to Rehabilitate Our Troubled Global Food System

2013-04-30

There’s no doubt that the food system is broken. More than 1 billion people are obese, nearly 1 billion people go to bed hungry every night, and at least 2 billion people suffer from micronutrient deficiencies. We need solutions—from schools and hospitals to fields and forests and from boardrooms to parliaments. Read more

Best of urban Africa: 10 cities worth going to

2013-03-05

The great African continent has for millennia been a kaleidoscope of wildlife arenas. Desert, jungle, rivers and mountains merge together to create one of the world’s most variegated regions. But there is one modern addition missing from that traditional perspective — its cities.From the warm welcome in Khartoum to the shopping of Maun, African cities […]