Travel Expert

Colleen Pacem | Solo Travel Club

Branches and Blossoms Travel
Bellevue, Washington

Hours of Operation
Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

https://branchesandblossomstravel.com

About

Planning family-oriented journeys provides a creative outlet for Colleen and an opportunity to help her clients find joy, connection and discovery around the world. As a nurse practitioner and avid traveler, Colleen enjoys planning trips to Disney and multi-generational vacations for friends and their families.

Growing up in a family that embraced adventure and exploration, Colleen’s love for travel began with working summers in Alaska for Holland America Line. Living in Bellevue, Washington, some of her other favorite destinations and specialties include the Western United States, Western Canada, Ireland, Norway and Italy. One of Colleen’s beloved places to explore is the San Juan Islands, Washington, including the harbors, views from Mount Constitution and biking around Orcas Island.

Colleen relishes working with the family kinkeepers of the world who strive to bring their family together to explore a new place and be introduced to new experiences such as food, art, and culture. She wants to understand their trip vision and take care of the details so they can relax and enjoy their dream getaway. Colleen looks forward to helping you plan your next great family adventure!

  • Korean K-Beauty & Wellness: A Women’s Journey

    9-Day Wellness Journey

    October 15, 2027

    Rates: $5,680 per solo traveler

    Visits: Seoul, Jeju Island, Jeju, Dongmun Market, Hair Spa, Facial Spa, Wellness Centers

    Highlights: This 9-day Korean K-Beauty & Wellness journey, priced from US$5,680, is a Solo Women Travel package designed exclusively for women, offering the comfort and privacy of single occupancy accommodation throughout. Travelers wander Seoul's royal palaces, lantern-filled temples, and cherry blossom pathways across South Korea, discovering Korean culture through hanok villages, mother-of-pearl crafts, and a traditional kimchi-making class. The trip includes Seoul's wellness traditions, from Korean facial treatments to hair spa rituals and jjimjilbang relaxation, before heading to Jeju Island to explore volcanic landscapes, Haenyeo diving heritage, green tea plantations, and coastal scenery, with cuisine ranging from Jeju black pork barbecue to bustling markets and authentic street food. The trip is backed by 55 years of expertise in tailor-made travel and an excellent rating based on 5,245 reviews, and it's built around several trip features: iconic landmarks that capture the essence of each destination, empowering solo women's travel experiences, festivals and special cultural events, health and wellness journeys for rejuvenation, and escorted small-group touring.

    Includes: Arrival and departure airport transfers in both Seoul and Jeju Island; 5 nights of premium single-occupancy accommodation in Seoul and 3 nights on Jeju Island; transport by private vehicle and public transport depending on group size; an economy-class flight from Seoul to Jeju Island including air taxes; a T-Money card for days using public transportation; and the services of a tour guide throughout Seoul and Jeju Island. Guided sightseeing and experiences include a Seoul Highlights tour visiting Gyeongbokgung Palace, Gwanghwamun Square, Cheonggyecheon Stream, and Seongsu-dong; a Cherry Blossoms and Traditions of Seoul tour covering Jogyesa Temple, Insadong, a mother-of-pearl craft workshop, Bukchon Hanok Village, and Yeouido Hangang Park; a visit to Ikseon-dong; a Korean hair spa experience; a visit to a traditional Korean jjimjilbang; a facial wellness experience; a visit to Namdaemun Market and Myeongdong; a Korean kimchi-making class; a Jeju Island Coastal Discovery Tour featuring Sunrise Peak, the Jeju Haenyeo Museum, and a Haenyeo dinner experience; a Tea, Skincare & Scenic Jeju Tour including Hallim Park, the O'sulloc Tea Museum, Innisfree Jeju House, and a refined tea omakase experience; and a visit to Dongmun Market. 8 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 3 Dinners

    Book your own hotel room for no solo supplement fee!

  • AmaWaterways Europe RIvers and Castles

    7-Day River Cruise

    March 24, 2027 | AmaPrima | Luxembourg to Nuremberg

    Rates: $4,778 per solo traveler

    Visits: Bernkastel, Cochem, Wertheim, Rothenburg, Wurzburg, Rheingau

    Highlights: From the meandering Main to the UNESCO-designated Upper Middle Rhine Valley with its multitude of castles dotting its shores to the vineyard-clad hills of the Moselle, enjoy Europe at its most picturesque.

    Includes: All meals, complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner, shore excursions, WiFi, tour guides, Cruise Manager and more

    Book your own stateroom for no solo supplement fee!

  • Globus/ Cosmos/ Monograms Vacations

    Globus

    8-Day Lisbon to Madrid Escape

    January 10, 2027

    Rates: $1,299 per solo traveler

    Visits: Lisbon, Porto, Salamanca, Madrid

    Highlights: What could be better than spending eight days in Portugal and Spain? Spending them during the off season when crowds are fewer and travel prices are lower! Begin your European vacation in Lisbon to enjoy guided sightseeing through the Imperial history of the colorful city. In Fátima, hear the story of Our Lady of Fátima at the site where Mary appeared to three shepherd children, then travel to Porto for sightseeing and port-wine tasting. Enjoy a wine tasting at a Salamanca winery and stand before the masterpieces of Goya, El Greco, Rubens, and more, in Madrid’s Prado Museum. Eight days of sumptuous color, cuisine, and culture await you on this guided vacation in Portugal and Spain!

    Includes: Tour Guide, Guided Sightseeing, Hotels, Transportation, Some meals and more

    Book your own room on this tour with 0% Solo Supplement fee!

  • Trafalgar Ireland Castles & Manors

    8-Day Ireland Tour

    June 19, 2027

    Rates: $4,005 per solo traveler

    Visits: Dublin, Galway, Ashford Castle Estate, Glen Keen Farm, Abbeyglen Castle, Connemara, Cliffs of Moher, Killarney, Ring of Kerry, Cashel, Dublin

    Highlights: This grand Ireland trip is fit for royalty, including stays in the homes of Irish nobility. You’ll travel to Kildare and learn all about the racehorses of Ireland, visit the Ring of Kerry and watch how delicate crystal is cut in Connemara.

    Includes: Seven nights accommodations, all tours, tour guides, transportation 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 4 dinners, and more!

    Book your own room on this tour with a 10% Reduced Solo Supplement fee!

  • Lindblad Expeditions Solo Travel Offers
    Book your Lindblad Expeditions with Cruise and Travel Experts

    Lindblad Expeditions

    10-Day Galapagos Islands Expedition

    National Geographic Endeavour II | July 2, 2027 |

    Rates: $15,450 per solo traveler for solo stateroom

    Visits: Quito, Ecuador

    Highlights: Adventure by kayak, paddleboard, glass bottom boat, Zodiac, walk among wildlife, snorkel with sea turtles, observe tortoises and more.

    Includes: All accommodations, regionally sourced meals, non-alcoholic beverages, daily shore excursions, expert-led lectures, use of exploration gear, open seating dining, and more.

    Enjoy a 40% Reduced Solo Supplement on this voyage

  • Paul Gauguin Cruises Solo
    Book your Paul Gauguin Cruises with Cruise and Travel Experts

    Paul Gauguin

    11-Night Cook Islands & Society Islands

    January 2 or November 6, 2027 | m/s Paul Gauguin | Roundtrip Tahiti (Society Islands)

    Rates: $7,930 per solo traveler

    Visits: Moorea, Huahine, Taha’a, Bora Bora, Aitutaki, Rarotonga

    Highlights: Slow down and let stress float away on secluded Huahine, where relaxation is the only item on your to-do list. Explore the local village on foot. Wander through lush rainforests. Float in crystal-clear lagoons. It's all at your fingertips.

    Includes: Gourmet dining, premium alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, gratuities, entertainment, WiFi, watersports marina and more.

    Book your own room on this tour with 0% Solo Supplement fee!

  • Silversea

    12-Day Eastern Caribbean Featuring St. Barts & Montserrat

    November 18, 2026 | Silver Shadow | Roundtrip Miami

    Rates: $8,960 per solo traveler for solo Vista Suite

    Visits: 8 Ports: Miami, FL, San Juan, St John, Gustavia, St. Barthelemy, St. John's, Little Bay, Montserrat, St. Kitts (Basseterre), Jost Van Dyke (British Virgin Islands

    Highlights: Savour a sun-soaked round-trip from Miami, looping through some of the Caribbean’s most authentic and exclusive treasures. Run your hands through soft white sands, dive with vibrant parrotfish, butterflyfish and angelfish, and hike noisy, jungle-clad trails. Bask in the blotchy blue seas of St. John, shop exclusive boutiques in St. Barts and discover the secluded tranquillity of the Virgin Islands, as you enjoy the intimate Silver Shadow’s unmatched luxury.

    Includes: 24-hour gourmet dining, butler service, superb entertainment, and premium beverages, crew gratuities, WiFi and more.

    Book your own stateroom with only a 10% solo supplement.

  • Plan your Tauck Vacation

    Tauck

    8-Day Magnolias, Sweet Tea & Southern Stories: A Women's Only Journey

    September 29, 2027 | St. Augustine, FL to Charleston, SC |

    Rates: $8,623 per solo traveler

    Visits: St. Augustine, Jekyll Island, Savannah, Beaufort, Charleston

    Highlights: Follow the graceful coastline of the American South from St. Augustine to Charleston, discovering historic cities, Gilded Age retreats, moss-draped squares, and enduring cultural traditions along the way. Cruise aboard a private catamaran in St. Augustine, explore Savannah's elegant streets before a hands-on Lowcountry culinary experience, and gain meaningful insight into the heritage of the Gullah-Geechee community at the Pin Point Heritage Museum. Shared experiences, including a private horse-drawn carriage ride through Charleston and a farewell dinner at one of the city's most celebrated restaurants, create memorable opportunities to connect with fellow travelers while discovering the warmth, history, and hospitality of the South. An unforgettable trip thorough coastal South Carolina, Georgia and Florida, places reminiscent of long-ago days of gracious Southern living… A rarefied world of 19th-century mansions, magnolias and live oaks hung with Spanish Moss

    Includes: Tour Guides, Transportation, Airport and train Transfers, all hotel accommodations, 14 meals, sightseeing, on tour flights, Admission Fees, Special experiences

    Book your own room with a 20% reduced single supplement fee!

  • Book your Uniworld Cruise Vacation with Cruise and Travel Experts

    Uniworld Women's Only Rhine River Cruise

    12-Day Scenic Rhine, Paris & The Swiss Alps

    July 9, 2027 | Zurich to Paris | S.S. Audrey

    Rates: $13,549 per solo traveler

    Visits: Zurich, Basel, Breisach, Mannheim, Rudesheim, Winningen, Bernkastel, Luxembourg, Paris

    Highlights: Uniworld is thrilled to announce our second women-only river cruise! The cruise portion of this journey will be hosted by none other than Uniworld’s President & CEO, Ellen Bettridge, aboard the newest member of our Super Ship™ fleet: the beautiful S.S. Audrey. Bring your mothers, sisters, adult daughters, best friends, or any special women in your life, or embark on a solo adventure where you’re destined to make new friends.From Moselle Rieslings to Swiss cheeses, and from verdant riverscapes to alpine views, this itinerary is for the connoisseurs of wine, food, and natural beauty. Savor freshly baked bread at a historic flour mill with an unexpected twist: one of the most beautiful private gardens in Germany. Embark on a riverside bike ride through the romantic landscapes along the Rhine River. Hike through the vineyards of Rüdesheim, marvel at Roman ruins in Trier, and immerse yourself in the glamor of Paris.

    Includes: All meals onboard, unlimited beverages including fine wine, beer, spirits, specialty coffees and teas, 9 days of excursions, deluxe accommodations, cruise manager, gratuities, onboard local entertainment, free WiFi

    Book your own room on this tour with a 50% Solo Supplement fee!

  • Book your Windstar Cruises with Cruise and Travel Experts

    Windstar Cruises

    6-Night Moments in Southern Italy & Greece via the Corinth Canal

    April 1, 2027 | Rome to Athens | Star Legend

    Rates: $3,724 per solo traveler

    Visits: Rome, Sorrento, Reggio Calabria, Giardini Naxos, Taranto, Gallipoli, Fiskardo, Galaxidi, Athens

    Highlights: Savor extra time to soak up sun-kissed Italian beaches, stroll through charming vineyards, and savor local cuisine with a shortcut through the Corinth Canal—a passage reserved for small ships like ours. Wander the imposing fortifications and archeological revelations of the 15th century Castello Aragonese, then explore countless ancient Greek and Roman relics at a Taranto museum. Drift silently on a small boat into the turquoise glow of Sicily's famous Blue Grotto. Taste rich red wines adjacent to flourishing vineyards growing on the slopes of Mount Etna above Giardini Naxos. Check cruise dates for additional days, stops, and excursions, including the Temple of Apollo in the ruins of Delphi, a speedboat getaway from Fiskardo to remote Kephalonia beaches, and a stop at the walled town of Italy's Gallipoli, where you can master fine dining details of Puglia's cuisine from an expert chef.

    Includes: All meals, including specialty restaurants. Sodas, Specialty Coffee’s and Tea. 24-Hour room service. Destination Discovery Events. Entertainment Experiences. Gym and Spa Sauna access. The Marina (complimentary kayaks, stand up paddle boards, and floating islands available on select voyages) and open bridge tours.

    Book your own stateroom with no solo supplement!

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