Connecticut College - Alumni & Family Travel Program
We don’t stop learning once we leave CONN - the world is one big classroom, let’s explore it together!
Started in 2024, Connecticut College has partnered with the world renown Collette Travel and Expeditioner Travel to bring the world to Connecticut College alumni and families. Travel together to explore new cultures and continue learning about the world around us.
UPCOMING TRIPS WITH COLLETTE TRAVEL:
Including airfare, hotel accommodations, select meals and special guided experiences, these expertly planned trips will introduce travelers to must-see iconic sights while immersing them into the culture of each destination. These guided trips also allow for independent exploration and free time to customize your itinerary.
Shades of Ireland
April 24 — May 3, 2027
10 Days • 13 Meals
From history-filled Dublin to the rolling green hills and dramatic coast, experience Ireland’s charms on a journey through the Emerald Isle. Kiss the Blarney Stone at historic Blarney Castle. See Killarney from an Irish jaunting car. Experience the world-famous beauty of the Ring of Kerry. See border collies in action during a traditional sheepdog demonstration. Stand in awe at the top of the stunning 700-foot Cliffs of Moher. Feel like royalty during an overnight stay on the grounds of a castle. A vibrant blend of captivating culture and stunning scenery, these are the shades of Ireland you’ve always imagined.
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PAST TRIPS:
Tuscany & the Italian Riviera - Fall 2024
Thoughts from Betsey Schmidt '64 and Carl Schmidt
"Carl and I thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Tuscany and the Italian Riviera offered by the Connecticut College Alumni Office in conjunction with Collette Tours. The trip was well-organized and paced. We were very fortunate to have had an excellent tour guide, a native of Italy, whose enthusiasm and good humor brought the group together and made for many memorable and fun times. Our bus driver was excellent, very friendly and helpful, and negotiated the narrow winding roads of Tuscany effortlessly. The local guides in Turin, Lucca, and Florence were excellent! They were very knowledgeable, spoke English fluently, mixed facts with colorful stories, and made helpful suggestions for shopping and dining. Our guide to Cinque Terre was with us for the entire day as we traveled by ferry to see the whole area and visit two of the villages, returning to La Spezia by train. This day was definitely the highlight of the trip for us."
British Landscapes featuring England, Scotland and Wales - Spring 2025
Iceland's Magical Northern Lights - Fall 2025
Greece Island Hopper featuring Athens, Mykonos and Santorini - Spring 2026
A few reasons you will love traveling with Collette:
- Expertly crafted itineraries
- 4-star accommodations
- Attraction entrance fees with preferential access
- Unparalleled sightseeing
- Enriching cultural experiences
- Comfortable on-tour transportation
- Hotel-to-hotel baggage handling
- Many meals full of local flavor
