One of America's most experienced tour operators, Collete Vacations, is offering a free monthly newsletter of its promotions and regular packages. It features such deals as Super Saver options, which include London, Paris or Rome for six days/four nights, with five meals, from $799 per person.
That's what you'll pay to visit London, departing from Boston's Logan Airport, on February 27, 2003. Out of New York's JFK, the price on February 15, 2003, would be $899, while the price from Miami on March 18, 2003, is $999. The price includes breakfast daily and one dinner.
The first full day in London, the day of arrival, has you checking into your hotel and having the afternoon at leisure. In the evening, join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner. On the second full day, you start off with a sightseeing tour of London, hosted by a local guide. Included are Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and the changing of the guard (if one is held on this date).
On the third full day in London, you are at leisure. There is an optional excursion to Stratford-upon-Avon to brush up your Shakespeare. On your fourth day, there's an optional excursion to Windsor Castle and the town of Windsor. In the evening, your tour price includes a theater performance, the company's choice. The next day, you leave for home.
Similar packages are on offer for Paris, priced at $999 from either San Francisco, JFK or Los Angeles, on, respectively, January 23, February 15 or February 27, all in 2003. Included are a dinner inside the Eiffel Tower and a cruise along the Seine.
For more information or to make reservations, contact Collette Vacations at 800/528-1923. The Web site is www.collettevacations.com. This is also where you sign up for the free monthly e-mail newsletter.