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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?

Please post your entries by 11am 24 September. Usual T&Cs apply.

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zeenie Sat 22-Sept-18 08:18:00

i lov to see the world and how people in different places live

delboy98 Sat 22-Sept-18 10:20:59

I like to travel to get away from the hustle and bustle of where I live. Even if it's in the UK, it's still lovely to get away for some peace and quiet and to recharge my batteries. Always great to meet new people too!

clarejh Sat 22-Sept-18 10:27:40

To meet new people, have new experiences, see beautiful and interesting places. Travelling gives you freedom not only from where you usually are, but who you are. You can be whoever you choose to be.

greig23 Sat 22-Sept-18 10:35:11

to see different countries and learn about there cultures too is fab

mrsplum Sat 22-Sept-18 10:46:40

Being in our 70’s and my husband having a heart condition we are not sure how many more holidays we shall be able to take so we are trying to see as many new places as we can while we still can!

MyLifeAsACat Sat 22-Sept-18 11:13:24

1) To make life more interesting
2) To get relief from living in a cool damp climate
3) To see family & friends who live abroad
4) To see galleries, scenery, etc that are only available abroad

crusosa Sat 22-Sept-18 12:11:46

I travel because I'm a curious person who always needs to know a bit more, discover what comes next and see what I havent seen yet. And I travel because I love learning about our world and its peoples, their culture, cuisines and traditions. I love adventure!

NanaPlenty Sat 22-Sept-18 13:11:37

I love to see new places, meet new people and explore the different ways of life. History is so fascinating and just about everywhere you go has history in some shape or form.

Isis1981uk Sat 22-Sept-18 13:20:28

To push my limits and grow as a person, and to see incredible, beautiful sights!

marymod Sat 22-Sept-18 13:35:00

I travel to learn more about the world , to relax, get away from the stress of daily life and spend quality time with my family.

JoBooth Sat 22-Sept-18 14:29:01

I travel to see different cultures and for warmer climates !

lindseylofty Sat 22-Sept-18 15:11:43

I travel so I can try different cuisines, and see the sea everyday!

candyfloss79 Sat 22-Sept-18 15:11:44

I travel because I love to see how people live in other parts of the world.

broadbent1 Sat 22-Sept-18 15:42:38

to go somewhere warm in the winter so our joints don't hurt as much

manxie Sat 22-Sept-18 15:55:03

I travel for lots of reasons. To see new places, make new memories, enjoy some time off work.... and make the most of hotel living and not having to tidy up after myself!

Sjonlegs Sat 22-Sept-18 16:18:39

Exploration of the world, different cultures, meeting people, fodder for my poetry and prose.

I LOVE to travel but barely get the opportunity now.

#keeponhoping #hoponaplane

sue119 Sat 22-Sept-18 16:32:25

For fun!

DotMH1901 Sat 22-Sept-18 16:48:55

I travel because my husband and I had plans to start going on holidays abroad once our children were grown and away with their own lives. Sadly he died aged 46 and the plans to travel together never happened. So I go, and think about him, and see the places we talked about seeing together.

kathcake Sat 22-Sept-18 17:22:14

To broaden my horizons, have fun and experience new cultures

Caro6699 Sat 22-Sept-18 17:58:26

I travel for the excitement of new places and the opportunity meet new people. To experience new cultures, sights and smells, the markets places and the coastlines.
The history of old cities and the energy the of the new.
I grew up reading books about travel, but as child we never did. Now I travel when and wherever I can

jtl1131 Sat 22-Sept-18 19:29:21

We travel so that all 7 children can experience the world, different cultures and all the amazing sights around the world, with them being home educated its a perfect learning curve!

Gypsyqueen13 Sat 22-Sept-18 20:26:39

I travel to learn as much as I can about different cultures, countries etc. The world is a big place with so much to see and so little time to do it

mother999 Sat 22-Sept-18 20:34:12

The main reason is to force us a family to stop and enjoy each others company without any of the distractions of everyday life.

Carolineeth Sat 22-Sept-18 21:27:35

My Partner and I both have houses and live with our own grown up children. Travelling gives us precious time together to escape life's challenges and enjoy experiencing this amazing World!

chezvic Sat 22-Sept-18 21:43:25

To relax and feel happy. There’s nothing better than planning a holiday, it’s exciting from the minute you book. All the planning of what you’ll see and do when you get there is all part of the enjoyment for me