Presidents Club Newport, 2009. Mainstream Collette Explorations by Collette Smithsonian Journeys...

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President’s Club Newport, 2009

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President’s Club

Newport, 2009

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•Mainstream Collette

•Explorations by Collette

•Smithsonian Journeys Travel Adventure

•Cruise/Land

•Leisure Stays

•Pilgrimage Tours

•Group Only

Types Escorted Tours

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Mainstream Collette•4 star product 4 star product

•Centrally located hotelsCentrally located hotels

•Breakfast Daily, Many dinnersBreakfast Daily, Many dinners

•The key sightseeing you don’t want to missThe key sightseeing you don’t want to miss

•Unique, Discovery ExperiencesUnique, Discovery Experiences

•Offer a balance of leisure time for clients to explore Offer a balance of leisure time for clients to explore according to their personal interests.according to their personal interests.

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Explorations Product Line

•A collection of smaller, more personal travel experiences•Never more than 24 passengers on the tour•More unique experiences only available to small groups•Smaller hotels in many locations•More interaction with local communities•Perfect fit for the Boomer and Zoomer market•Designed after extensive market research•Huge appeal in retail channel

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Explorations Product Line 2010

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• Australia & New Zealand Adventure - Explorations• Colors of Provence – Explorations• Glory & Ruins of the Mayan – Explorations• Wines & Wonders of South America – Collette• New England’s Yuletide • Heart of Texas• Trains & Canyons of the Southwest• Southern California & Las Vegas

New Product Development for 2010

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• Explorations tour, capped at 24

• Overnight on the Sunlander Train and experience amazing scenery.

• Spend two nights at a remarkable resort on Fraser Island, a UNESCO World heritage Site

• Spend the night in Tongariro National Park at the beautiful Bayview Chateau Tongariro.

• Taste the flavors of Napier at a wine tasting and dinner at a winery.

Australia & New Zealand Adventure

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• Explorations tour, capped at 24

• Spend three nights in a “Provençal Mas” – a cozy, restored farmhouse in the “Papal City” Avignon

• Visit the famed vineyards of Provence, where you’ll be treated to a tour and tasting at a local winery

• Learn about local cheeses as you sample them during an informative cheese tasting

Colors of Provence

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•Explorations tour, capped at 24

•Marvel at Tikal’s Pyramids and temples spread out amongst a spectacular jungle canopy.

•Discover the Copan Ruins a UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the “Athens of the Mayan World”.

•Meet the locals at the most colorful outdoor market in Guatemala.

•Learn the secrets of coffee growing during a coffee plantation tour followed by a delightful lunch in a lush rainforest setting.

Glory & Ruins of the Mayan

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• Ride the Tren del Vino, an historic, 1913 steam locomotive that travels through the Chilean wine country

• Indulge in a gourmet lunch with wine pairing at a bodega on the Los Caminos del Vino wine route while in Mendoza.

• Experience the flavor and history of Argentina’s most famous wine, Malbec, during visits to three bodegas.

• Move to the beat of the tango during a private lesson, then thrill to a stunning tango performance in the city where the dance was born.

Wines & Wonders of South America

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• 2 nights Newport!

• Glittering white lights, evergreens and thousands of poinsettia plants welcome you at three historic mansions: the Breakers, the Marble House and the Elms

• Attend a dramatic reading of A Christmas Carol performed by a local actor

• Step back in time for an old-fashioned horse-drawn wagon ride on a Christmas Tree Farm

New England Yuletide Treasures

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•Discover the energy and spectacle that is the Texas Rodeo, complete with bull riding, roping, barrel racing and more!

•Travel back in time aboard the Grapevine Vintage Railroad – dating back to the 1800’s.

•Experience the flavors of true Tex-Mex cuisine as you learn the art of cooking and making the “perfect margarita” during your private cooking class.

•Spend the day at an authentic Texas Dude Ranch experiencing life out in the hill country!

Heart of Texas

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• Dinner at the Santa Fe School of Cooking includes a festive dinner and a cooking demonstration.

• A three night stay in Sedona allows plenty of time to experience its’ sheer, exuberant beauty.

• View stunning scenery accessible only by rail on the Verde Canyon Railroad.

• Behold amazing views of the most famous canyon in the world when you arrive at the Grand Canyon’s South Rim.

• Learn how Native American handicrafts are made at a jewelry-making demonstration.

Trains and Canyons of the Southwest

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• Relax at an elegant included lunch at the famous Hotel del Coronado

• Spend a day at an Old Mining Camp complete with cowboy entertainment and a BBQ dinner.

• Experience a wine tasting at a local winery in Tecmecula, the Napa Valley of Southern California

• Leisurely program 3 nights San Diego, 3 nights Palm Springs, 2 nights Las Vegas

Southern California & Las Vegas

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• Expansion of Explorations product line

• Focus on content and experience rich itineraries

Why did you develop these tours and not others in 2010?

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1. Croatia 2. Imperial Cities3. Alpine Explorer 4. Exploring the Alpine Countries5. Discover Switzerland6. Italy 7. France & Bavaria8. Austrian Delight

Oberammergau

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•Better pricing overall!

•Many destinations have a currency impact for 2010 in our favor.

•Trains, wine, and food continue to be hot

•Destinations: Australia, Central & South America, Africa and the Middle East, and very content rich domestic programs.

What to expect for 2010 . . . .

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What is selling????

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Strong for Retail for 09

•From the Outback to the Glaciers•Complete South Pacific•Journey to the South Pacific•Great Trains, Wineries & Cultures of Aust & NZ•Discover South America•Angkor Wat & Vietnam•Splendors of the Nile•Spectacular South Africa•London & Paris•Italian Vistas•National Parks •South Pacific Wonders•Exploring New Zealand•Reflections of Italy•Japan's Hidden Treasure•Peru: Ancient Land of Mystery•Plains of Africa•Patagonia and it's Natural Wonders•Canadian Rockies by Train•China to Tibet

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How is Collette positioned for 2010?

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Perfectly

Diverse product regionally Diverse product lines with SJTA and

Explorations Guaranteed dates Agent friendly Incredible selling tools