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LauraGransnet (GNHQ) Mon 10-Sept-18 11:40:37

Why do you travel? What drives you to venture far from home and see sights you've never seen before?

Collette have spent the last 100 years taking people all over the world, and along the way they've learned that travel isn’t about the places you go. It’s about you and your reasons for going.

And everyone has different reasons. They can be big - a promise to a loved one, fulfilling a lifetime goal. But they can also be small - the blue water in Capri or the cuisine in France.

The reason doesn’t have to be happy for the trip to be important and fulfilling. In fact, the most powerful reasons probably won’t be. But they will be personal, deep, meaningful and maybe even surprising.

As the longest-running tour operator in North America, Collette has provided guided travel for 100 years. With trips to all seven continents, Collette’s guests fulfil their deepest travel aspirations in a variety of ways with travel styles that are diversified to suit every traveller’s personal style.

So, for the chance to win a £300 voucher, tell us - what's your reason for travel?

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PECS Mon 17-Sept-18 20:05:47

Curiosity mostly! I lived overseas for part of my childhood so travel has always felt 'normal' in lots of ways.. unaccompanied minor travel gives you a bit of confidence! I love to see famous sights as well as exploring 'off the tourist trail' corners of anywhere including UK. So many interesting places, so little time!

Jh123 Mon 17-Sept-18 19:57:57

To meet cool people!

frenchbulldog19 Mon 17-Sept-18 19:47:47

To educate me about different cultures

benj1983 Mon 17-Sept-18 19:44:41

To see the beautiful parts of this wonderful world, and meet beautiful people.

AnnaSSS Mon 17-Sept-18 19:42:14

I love travel because I want to see beautiful.new places.It gives me chance to try different cuisines and enjoy totally new experiences.

maggs15 Mon 17-Sept-18 19:35:22

I enjoy travelling to experience other cultures. Never had the opportunity when I was working but now retired enjoying 'The World'

Minnibix Mon 17-Sept-18 19:20:02

Meeting new people and experiencing new cultures and to get away from the British Winter weather

KAKADU Mon 17-Sept-18 19:16:43

To make regular visits to Sydney Australia to visit our youngest son and our eldest daughter and their families that live there. Also gives us a great chance to have a short breaks on route in such places as Dubai, Singapore and Hong Kong.

Nandalot Mon 17-Sept-18 19:16:36

You can see and learn a lot about the world through modern media, but I travel because I want to experience it.

G3ntly Mon 17-Sept-18 18:59:43

I think travel gives you a new dimension or outlook on life that you wouldn't have if you never travelled.

JANH Mon 17-Sept-18 18:51:15

I love travelling, seeing and meeting different people, seeing their cultures and tasting different types of food. Understanding their ways and exploring the differences between so many cultures and defined ways of living/existing in this world.

mollymockford Mon 17-Sept-18 18:28:58

We love to see new places and meet new people in new cultures - and taste new foods and drinks. One of the joys of being older is that one can do this sort of thing!

bookmark58 Mon 17-Sept-18 18:15:26

The reason I travel is to explore the weird and wonderful.

Jazzboy Mon 17-Sept-18 17:52:50

I love travelling to different countries to experience different cultures, ways of life and to expand my knowledge. I like to get out and about in the country to really get a feel for it.

Mistyfluff8 Mon 17-Sept-18 17:13:05

Both my husband and I like to travel to explore new cultures and try new foods .To meet different people and see there beautiful country .Also to relax and feel warmer if it is in the UK's winter

padleys Mon 17-Sept-18 17:05:39

I love to travel and experience different cultures and there are so many beautiful places to visit and explore, and food is a love of mine, and i enjoy trying different foods. Traveling whether in the UK or any other country is just pure excitement for me

nicolajones63 Mon 17-Sept-18 17:00:03

I travel to learn about different cultures, foods and to see spectacular scenery

madeline Mon 17-Sept-18 16:58:18

I see places on TV and in magazines and dream of visiting there. I'd love to go to Peru, Machu Picchu but I'd probably end up like Karl Pilkington and refuse to walk up, lol!

PamGregory Mon 17-Sept-18 16:56:02

To get away from the norm and broaden my experiences.

grungeland Mon 17-Sept-18 16:50:17

I enjoy travelling to broaden my understanding of different cultures. Fear is often a product of the unknown, once you have experienced different cultures/outlooks you view the world and other people in a different, more accepting light

bookmark77 Mon 17-Sept-18 16:36:18

I travel to experience first hand the vastness of the world.

scrapgran Mon 17-Sept-18 16:31:00

I love to see how different people live. Love new walks, trying new food and trying to learn a new language

nichols Mon 17-Sept-18 16:16:17

to meet people from different cultures

compfan Mon 17-Sept-18 15:36:15

to learn more about the world

Carolyn99 Mon 17-Sept-18 15:32:06

I travel because I love discovering new places, experiencing new things and trying new foods. I get bored staying at home !