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Excellent reviews pile up for Collette’s ‘Painted Canyons of the West’ tour
Collette’s travelers rated the tour as excellent 85% of the time
Pawtucket, RI (July 19, 2023) – Collette’s “Painted Canyons of the West”tour was a hit with travelers in 2022. The nine-day tour guides travelers across the Southwest into its sienna-colored canyons, towering spires, and desert landscapes. Of 412 travelers who experienced this tour, 85% of them rated it as excellent. 
Starting in Denver, Colorado, and wrapping up in Las Vegas, Nevada, the tour’s itinerary traverses through some of the country's most beautiful landscapes. Travelers spend two nights in Moab, Utah, with time exploring Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park, climb aboard Zion’s open-air tram with an expert guide, and even enjoy a dinner and wine-tasting while in Colorado’s wine country. Travelers can secure their spot as early as August 13, 2023, for rates starting at $3,399 USD PP. 
“There are so many natural beauties across the Southwest,” said Jaclyn Leibl-Cote, President and Chief Customer Experience Officer at Collette. “Collette travelers get to see them al as part of the ‘Natural Parks of America’ tour. Our product design team “Painted Canyons of the West is a nature lover’s dream tour. Collette travelers explore all five of Utah’s national parks during the tour; you couldn’t ask for a better natural backdrop,” said Jaclyn Leibl-Cote, president and chief brand officer at Collette. “This tour features some of the best sunsets and awe-inspiring vistas. The destination demands a camera, and there’s no filter necessary. Travelers have loved this tour since it launched and it remains one of Collette’s most popular USA tours. Right now is the perfect time to go, as travelers can take advantage of savings during our North America Sale that is going on.” 
About Collette:
As the longest-running tour operator in North America, Collette is the company travelers can trust. Leading with integrity, Collette’s comprehensive travel protection plan, flexible tour pacing, and strong relationships within the travel space set it apart. The happiness of its guests has been its roadmap since 1918 and today Collette offers over 160 tours to all seven continents and five distinct travel styles, including small group touring and river cruises. This third-generation family-owned business is dedicated to giving back in both local and global communities through its social responsibility platform.  For more information, visit www.gocollette.com.   
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