1. You can travel with other Rochesterites (and invite people you know). Because, from October 12-21 of 2025, Rochester Magazine and the Post Bulletin will be partnering with Collette Travel for a 10-day trip to England, Scotland, and Wales on the Discover British Landscapes Tour.
2. You’ll tour Edinburgh Castle (and see the Scottish Crown Jewels) in Scotland. Just look at this
Photo courtesy of Collette Travel.
3. You’ll hear Big Ben toll, taste Yorkshire wines paired with a homemade meal, smell the salty air at a Welch sea salt company.
4. You’ll be led by tour guides like this one.
5. You can watch “Wheel Of Fortune” with other people and keep telling them that you’re “going on a tour with that company.” Collette Travel, one of the world’s most-respected tour companies, has been around for 107 years. And they have been partnering with “Wheel of Fortune” for their travel prizes for more than 30 years. So, if you watch “Wheel,” you’ll hear the Collette name.
6. You’ll follow in the footsteps of William Shakespeare. While in the English countryside of Stratford-upon-Avon, you’ll tour the Bard’s birthplace and childhood home before taking in one of his plays at a local dinner theater.
Photo courtesy of Collette Travel.
7. You’ll stroll the hallowed grounds of Oxford University; spend an afternoon in London’s Trafalgar Square (in London); marvel at the architecture of Westminster Abbey. And a lot more, obviously.
8. You’ll also have plenty of time to choose your own adventure. To hike in the countrysides. To explore the cities. Or to nap in your room. The “tour” side of things is fairly minimal.
9. You’ll get a great deal, with a relatively small group. The 10-day trip includes 12 meals, all lodging, tours, transportation from Rochester to Minneapolis (and back), and round trip tickets to/from MSP for $4,599 per person (double room); $5,599 per person (single room). The tour is limited to 44 people, and prices will increase in April.
10. And the one reason you may or may NOT want to go? Well, you’ll be traveling with Steve Lange, the longtime editor of Rochester Magazine and the general manager of the Post Bulletin.
Joe Ahlquist / Post Bulletin
For 25 years, Steve has shared his unique and award-winning take on local stories, including his love for finding those little-known and interesting area travel destinations. And now he (and his wife, Lindy) will bring that same focus to England, Scotland, and Wales with some kitschy and quirky side-trip suggestions.
Get all the info here (and there’s lots more):
gateway.gocollette.com/link/1294280
Or call 800-581-8942 (booking #1294280).
Really hope to see you there!
