Travel
OLLI organizes several regional, domestic, and international trips each year for our members, friends, and their guests. The program receives a commission for trips offered by Collette Travel and promoted by OLLI.
EF GoAhead Tours: Fall Foliage: Vermont to Massachusetts
Co-sponsored by WVU Retirees
September 27 - October 4, 2026
8 Days | 10 Days with Boston, MA extension
9 Meals: 7 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners with beer or wine, 1 wine tasting, 2 food tastings | Activity Level: 3
HIGHLIGHTS: Trapp Family Lodge, Ben & Jerry's factory tour, Cider Mill visit & tasting, Omni Mount Washington Resort cheese & wine tasting, Mount Washington Cog Railway, Portland's Old Port, Kennebunkport, Salem, Boston Freedom Trail
Reservation deadline: March 31, 2026 Final payment due: TBA
Collette Travel - Discover Spotlight on New York City Holiday
Co-sponsored by WVU Retirees
December 1 - 5, 2026
5 Days | 5 Meals | Activity Level: 3
Experience the “Big Apple” at its festive best. There’s nothing like the beauty of the glittering lights of New York during the holidays.
Reservation deadline: May 25, 2026. Final payment due: September 2, 2026
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Collette Travel - The Northern Lights of Finland
Co-sponsored by WVU Retirees
February 21 - 28, 2027
Small group exploration. Maximum of 24 travelers
8 Days | 6 Meals: 1 Lunch, 5 Dinners | Activity Level: 3
Hunt for the elusive northern lights and discover fascinating Finland, from Lapland to Helsinki, “Daughter of the Baltic.”
Reservation deadline: July 15, 2026. Final payment due: November 23, 2026
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Collette Travel - Discover Southern Italy & Sicily
March 11 - 24, 2027
14 Days | 20 Meals: 12 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 6 Dinners | Activity Level: 3
HIGHLIGHTS: Palermo, Monreale, Agrigento's Valley of the Temples, Piazza Armerina, Giardini Naxos, Taormina, Strait of Messina, Winery Tour & Tasting, Matera, Sorrento, Positano, Pompeii
Reservation deadline: September 2, 2026 Final payment due: December 12, 2026
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Collette Travel - Discover London & Paris
Co-sponsored by WVU Retirees
April 30 - May 9, 2027
10 Days | 12 Meals: 8 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 3 Dinners | Activity Level: 3
From cosmopolitan London to romantic Paris, cross under the English Channel via the Eurostar train and take in the best of these iconic cities.
Reservation deadline: November 20, 2026. Final payment due: January 31, 2027
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Collette Travel – Exploring South Africa, Victoria Falls, & Botswana
Co-sponsored by WVU Retirees
October 24 – November 7, 2027
Small group tour. Maximum travelers: 19
15 Days | 29 Meals: 13 Breakfasts, 6 Lunch, 10 Dinners | Activity Level: 3
Get ready for an unparalleled journey through the cultural diversity and abundant wildlife of southern Africa. Epic scenery and winding coastlines come together in an incredible adventure.
Reservation deadline: December 18, 2026. Final payment due: July 26, 2027
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Collette Travel – Canadian Rockies & Glacier National Park
Co-sponsored by WVU Retirees
July 23 - 29, 2027
7 Days | 10 Meals | Activity Level: 2
Ice fields, rushing waterfalls, glacial peaks, and towering summits are just a few of the wonders awaiting you. Get ready for an adventure that brings together the expanse of the prairies, the majesty of the Canadian Rockies, and Montana’s Glacier National Park.
Reservation deadline: January 22, 2027. Final payment due: April 24, 2027
Exploring Canadian Rockies & Glacier National Park: Learn More
Collette Travel – Journey through Spain: Madrid to Barcelona
Co-sponsored by WVU Retirees
September 21 - October 1, 2027
11 Days | 14 Meals | Activity Level: 3
Embark on a Spanish adventure that blends medieval architecture, scenic landscapes, and unforgettable flavors. Immerse yourself in Spain's rich tapestry of art, history, and culture, all set against the stunning backdrop of sun-kissed Mediterranean shores and towering mountain ranges.
Reservation deadline: February 21, 2027. Final payment due: June 23, 2027
Journey through Spain: Madrid to Barcelona
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For more information on any trip please contact Jascenna Haislet, OLLI at WVU, by calling 304-293-1793 or send email to jascenna.haislet@hsc.wvu.edu.