Collette has been taking travelers around the world for nearly a hundred years, sharing their love of travel every step of the way. But what makes them the ones you should trust with your vacation, whether it’s a quick jaunt or a once-in-a-lifetime adventure? Well, there are a few things.

When it comes to traveling in Europe, iconic cities like Paris, Rome, and Barcelona often steal the spotlight. However, there's a treasure trove of hidden gems waiting to be discovered, each boasting its own unique blend of rich history, vibrant cultures, picturesque towns, and breathtaking natural landscapes.

Halloween means campy horror movies are back in theaters, faux-haunted houses are set up at farms, pumpkins are for the taking, and a general fright is in the chilly and getting chillier air. Did you know that you weren’t relegated to fake haunted houses to get your Halloween kick? These haunted places around the world will put a real (genuine) fright into you (if that’s your thing).

Here’s our list – we were able to compile 13. Are you brave enough to visit any?

Italy is a country for foodies, art lovers, architecture enthusiasts, history buffs, and so much more. It's a vibrant and incredible destination bursting with so many attractions that you'll want to extend the stay as long as possible. In fact, there are so many things to discover in Italy, the hardest part can be building an itinerary. So we took 10 days and created an amazing itinerary that lets you get the most of your vacation in one whirlwind Italian adventure.

More and more destinations are reopening to American travelers and it’s clear to see that people missed traveling! So where are your fellow vacationers going? We’re sharing our top three booked spots in the Caribbean and Mexico, as well as the top three booked for long haul vacations, such as Europe and the Indian Ocean. Here are the hottest destinations right now:

Though Venice is known for romance and gondola rides, this Italian city also boasts some of the freshest seafood around, and a bacaro – a small bar with snacks and great wine – is just the place to get it.

Not limited to just great seafood, these backstreet, alleyway bacari offer Italian staples like meatballs, charcuterie (sliced meats and cheese boards), and fresh Italian bread, especially crostini (small slices of bread with toppings), but when a region is surrounded by water as much as Venice, seafood definitely becomes the highlight.