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Colette Stead, Travel Agent in Buckley, WA

Colette Stead

Buckley, WA Travel Agent
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Colette Stead

Buckley, WA · 14 Years of Experience

Destinations by Colette, LLC, an independent agent with Cruises & Tours, Unlimited, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
5.0
(31)
100% Recommended
For a trip to Greece with our son who just graduated from high school, I wanted a travel agent to help us navigate all the Covid-related... Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Italy, Greece, Ireland, United Kingdom, South Africa

Interests:

Solo Travel, Escorted Tours, All Inclusive, Heritage, Beach Vacations

Suppliers:

CIE Tours, BedsOnline, Travel Answers, Funjet Vacations

About Me

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Destinations by Colette is located in the beautiful Emerald City of Seattle, Washington.  

While I am able to assist you with destinations throughout the world, I specialize in Individual and Group Vacations to Italy, Greece, Ireland, England, Scotland and Southern Africa.

Whether you are planning your once in a lifetime dream vacation, a special romantic getaway for two, or well-deserved family vacation, I understand how important it is to get it right. Value, Quality and Exceptional Service are most important to me and I strive to incorporate all of these into my travel planning services. 

Your memorable holiday experience should start with the planning process. I promise to make your experience a positive one and will work on building a relationship to last a lifetime. I give all my clients personal attention to ensure the highest quality filled experience. 

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
31 reviews
100% Recommended
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Smooth Sailing in Greece!
Reviewed By Melissa - Portland, Oregon | Traveled to Greece ~ Europe
For a trip to Greece with our son who just graduated from high school, I wanted a travel agent to help us navigate all the Covid-related requirements as well as plan a fun trip for our family. Colette was great to work with, taking time to get to know our family preferences in developing an initial itinerary, and very patiently adjusting it in response to my feedback until we settled on a final itinerary. I am a very detail-oriented person, so I appreciated Colette's timely and thorough response to all my follow-up questions, and her clear and organized instructions for travel. We just returned from our trip and had a fabulous time, stayed at some amazing villas & hotel in Athens and enjoyed some great "food walking tours" in Crete and Athens. Everything went smoothly, and I particularly appreciated Colette's responsiveness throughout - any time we had a question we just emailed her, and got a response within 24 hours (remarkable given the time difference).
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Northern Italy with a one year old
Reviewed By Katie - Birmingham, Alabama | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
We have worked with Colette for multiple trips and she always hits it out of the park. This time I didn’t even have a specific destination in mind. I just knew I wanted to take our one year old daughter on the trip with us. Colette sent multiple itineraries and gave great suggestions to help narrow down the location. In the end, we chose Northern Italy (Milan, Verona, the Dolomites). Colette gave me great advice on things we should add or avoid to make traveling with a one year old doable—I was thankful for everything we added: baby’s own seat on the airplane and renting a car instead of tours for flexibility. Colette booked us amazing accommodations along the way as always! I could not recommend her services more-she does a great job every single time
Colette Stead responded
"Thank you Katie. It was my pleasure assisting you with your first family trip abroad. I look forward to sending you on many more adventures together. ~ Colette"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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A trip of a lifetime
Reviewed By Ireland Bound - Chino Hills, CA | Traveled to Ireland ~ Europe
Colette was always available for any questions we had.
She put together a fun filled trip for us.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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An Unforgettable Trip!
Reviewed By Matt and Yaz - Brooklyn, New York | Traveled to Africa
Our trip was absolutely perfect! Colette took the time to truly listen to what we wanted to see and do, and she crafted an experience that exceeded our expectations. The accommodations and locations were outstanding, and we loved every moment. We can’t wait to plan our next adventure with Colette!
Colette Stead responded
"Thank you sincerely for your thoughtful review. I am delighted to know that your journey to South Africa was truly the trip of a lifetime. I greatly value your business and the trust you placed in me to plan such a meaningful experience. It was a pleasure to assist you, and I look forward to helping you create more memorable travels in the future."
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Amazing Vacation to the Iberian Peninsula
Reviewed By Anna - New Mexico | Traveled to Barcelona | Spain | Europe
Fantastic 19 day vacation in Lisbon, Barcelona, and Bilbao! Colette arranged the best vacation for us, as first-time visitors to Spain and Portugal. We discussed what we were imagining and what we enjoy doing and she put together a thorough plan that met (and exceeded) our requests. She was super easy to work with and responded quickly to emails, and we certainly will employ her expertise again in the future!
Colette Stead responded
"Thank you so much for the amazing review! I’m so glad you loved your trip to Spain and Portugal — hearing that makes me so happy. I truly appreciate your trust in me to help plan it, and I’m grateful for your support. I can’t wait to help you with your next adventure!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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My Places

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My Travel Stories

Lions Sands - Sabi Sands - South Africa

Under South African Skies

Imagine spending the night under the brilliant stars of the South African night sky.    Guests are escorted to the sleep out platform by their guides in time for a sunset cocktail - known as a sundowner.  Followed by a bush dinner prepared by the lodge chef.  After dinner is cleared away, you are left alone.  Clear skies reveal the unforg...
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Hwange National Park  -  The Hide Safari Camp

Experience Zimbabwe

Instead of the roar of engines, you hear the slap of water against your canoe, the splash of a hippo, or the distant trumpet of elephants. A canoe safari puts you just inches above the water, moving with the current, eye-level with crocodiles sunning on the banks and elephants wading chest-deep to cross the river. It's intimate, silent, and exhi...
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Spectacular Victoria Falls

Mosi oa Tunya (meaning the Smoke that Thunders) Seeing Victoria Falls for the first time is an overwhelming, almost surreal experience—a raw encounter with nature’s grandeur and power. As you approach, the deep, thundering sound hits first. It's not just a noise, but a vibration that moves through your chest, hinti...
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