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Guided Tours for Points Owners Using BEYOND

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Explore the world from a different perspective. Use your Ownership to go BEYOND and enjoy unique guided tours through Collette. Collette has been creating extraordinary travel experiences for more than a century with guided tours that span the globe. From the lush landscapes of Ireland and colorful markets of Morocco to the charming towns of Tuscany, Collette’s tours immerse you in each destination.

With Collette and the BEYOND program, use your Portfolio or Platinum Points to do more. Choose a tour type that fits your style and activity level. 

Below are the tour categories, each with its own unique style. 

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Classic Tours

Crave iconic sights, delicious cuisine, and exciting adventures around the world? Then you'll love these tours. See breathtaking monuments, awe-inspiring architecture, captivating art, and stunning natural wonders. Connect with local cultures, savor authentic flavors, and experience everyday life there. With expertly guided travel, you’ll make the most of your time.

  • Group size averages 33 travelers (44 max)
  • Ideal for travelers who want to mark destinations off their bucket list
  • Perks: Skip the lines with preferential access, giving you more time to explore

Small Group Explorations

Go beyond the usual tourist activities. Uncover what’s extraordinary about a destination to engage more deeply and uncover new perspectives. With small groups, you’ll enjoy a more personalized experience. This gives you the chance to develop stronger connections with fellow travelers and savor authentic interactions, from cooking classes with locals to storytelling sessions with residents.

  • Intimate group sizes: 14 to 24 travelers
  • Go where larger groups can't with tours designed specifically for smaller parties
  • Stay in culturally rich and unique accommodations that reflect the local atmosphere
  • Ideal for savvy, confident travelers who want to connect with locals
  • Foster connections with your Tour Manager and local guides for a more personal experience
  • Establish stronger bonds and lifelong friendships with like-minded travelers who seek a deeper experience
  • Explore on your own with free time built into the itinerary
     
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Spotlights

Get right into the heart of a destination, embrace the culture, and uncover the city’s secrets. And it’s one hotel for the entire trip — unpack once and make yourself at home. Experience curated excursions to your destination’s top attractions and discover local hidden gems with the expertise of a Tour Manager. Spotlights balance free time with fuller days.

  • Group sizes average 33 travelers (44 max)
  • Enjoy the convenience of one centrally located hotel for the entire trip 
  • Ideal for vacations between 5 and 9 days
  • Know where the locals go with a guide by your side and find the places that locals love

Collette tours are offered as part of your Platinum or Portfolio Ownership. Choose how to book: 

  • Points (Platinum or Portfolio)
  • Currency + points (Platinum or Portfolio)

Book a Guided Tour in 3 Easy Steps

  1. Visit the Lounge and navigate to the ‘BEYOND’ tab to see your eligible Platinum or Portfolio Points, then select ‘Guided Tours.’ 
  2. Select ‘Book Now’ to go to the Collette site for your Ownership type. You can browse the many exciting options available to you through your Ownership.  
  3. Choose the ‘Tour Styles’ tab to determine which style described above best meets your needs. Then pick the dream destination tour that aligns with your desired activity level.
  4. Call to book using your Platinum Points or Portfolio Points. Or Use currency + points.

Below are tours offered for each category to give you an idea of what to expect. To see all your options, follow the steps outlined above.

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Classic: Shades of Ireland

Captivating and complete. Explore the enchanting landscapes and rich culture of Ireland. It packs unforgettable experiences, from the bustling streets of Dublin to the awe-inspiring Cliffs of Moher. Here are just a few highlights:

  • Vacation for 10 days and 9 nights; enjoy 13 meals
  • Visit Dublin, Waterford, Killarney, Limerick, and Kingscourt 
  • Enjoy a night of traditional Irish cuisine and entertainment
  • Choose to tour House of Waterford Crystal or Waterford Medieval Museum and Wine Vault
  • Explore the Blarney Castle
  • Travel the stunning Ring of Kerry
  • See Cliffs of Moher
  • Witness a sheepdog demonstration 

For the full itinerary, use the link associated with your Ownership. 

Platinum Owners | Portfolio Owners

Vibrant market stall in Marrakesh, Morocco, overflowing with colorful spices and powders

Small Group Explorations: Colors of Morocco

Extraordinary and immersive! Do more than just tourist activities. Discover its vibrant culture, explore ancient cities, and experience authentic desert adventures. With Explorations, you have more choices for excursions. Pick the option that speaks to you and your party. Here are more details:

  • Vacation for 15 days and 14 nights; enjoy 27 meals
  • Visit Rabat, Fes, Erfoud, and Boumalne du Dades, Marrakech, Casablanca,
  • Stay in the Sahara Desert in a luxury tented camp
  • Take a camel ride through the dunes of the desert
  • Hear traditional sub-Saharan Gnawa music in Khamlia Village
  • View jaw-dropping Moroccan architecture
  • Travel on a scenic route through lush oasis valleys, imposing mountains, and several Berber villages
  • Choose a Moroccan Crafts Shopping Tour or Local Marrakech Hammam Experience
  • Take a cooking class
  • Visit Hassan II Mosque, the largest functioning mosque in Africa

The complete itinerary is available online. Use the link associated with your Ownership type.

Platinum Owners | Portfolio Owners

The Leaning Tower of Pisa, a cylindrical white tower in Pisa, Italy, famous for its tilt

Spotlights: Spotlight on Tuscany

Specialized and sensational. Explore captivating cities, rolling hills, breathtaking vineyards, and the medieval hill towns of Tuscany. Immerse yourself in local culture through cooking classes, cheese sampling, local wines, and legendary cuisine — all in the backdrop of Tuscany's rich history and charm. This tour is the key to making your dreams of Tuscany a reality. Here are more details:

  • Vacation for 9 days and 8 nights; enjoy 11 meals
  • Visit Montecatini Terme and Pisa, Florence, and San Gimignano
  • Go on a guided exploration of Lucca, a city encircled by 16th-century walls 
  • Tour a winery as you sample authentic varietals
  • Visit Florence, the Cradle of the Renaissance
  • Choose a walking tour of Montecatini or Siena 
  • Take a cooking class using local ingredients and culinary techniques, then enjoy your freshly prepared meal for dinner
  • Visit and enjoy samples at a cheese farm 

For more information on Spotlight on Tuscany, use the link associated with your Ownership.

Platinum Owners | Portfolio Owners

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Access to other vacation experiences available through the BEYOND program is subject to the terms and conditions as outlined in the applicable HPC Vacation Ownership Plan documents HPC or HVC Platinum Program documents. Actual experiences may be provided via contractual arrangements with third-party providers and may require the payment of additional fees. The experiences described herein are examples of potential vacation opportunities that may be available through the BEYOND program and are subject to change.

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