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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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CK1223 Sat 22-Sept-18 22:10:22

I travel to make memories. At home it's so easy to get caught up in life - bills, the home, family problems - that we don't remember to stop and take a moment to enjoy our lives. I find that when I'm travelling I forget all of my woes and get a chance to enjoy our time.

Blondie82 Sat 22-Sept-18 22:26:52

I travel to make dreams come true, my dad’s dream was to see the Grand Canyon and we did it and my niece and nephews dream was to visit Walt Disney World in Florida so we did it

williamsgwynfa Sat 22-Sept-18 22:35:55

I travel to enable me to be able to experience other cultures, lands and peoples from around the globe :D

MALBEE Sat 22-Sept-18 22:48:13

I like to learn and getaway from all my troubles, I love the stories people tell when I'm on holiday, they stay with me forever.

tracyliz Sat 22-Sept-18 22:54:49

Travel is supposed to broaden the mind, it does that in many ways and don't we just love doing it....I have to admit I think I enjoy the planning just as much sunshine

Barberdice Sat 22-Sept-18 23:12:12

It's the looking forward to travelling that's almost as good as the actual trip. Choosing, planning and preparing all help to make the travelling exciting. In life you never know what's 'round the corner' so if we can we study the holidays we fancy and then go ahead and book!

grannybiker Sat 22-Sept-18 23:24:32

I travel because there are people and places I want to see.

ninnytendo Sat 22-Sept-18 23:50:31

I travel to enjoy different cultures, visit beautiful cities and discover other ways of life. I love learning history, visiting famous sites and experiencing places instead of just reading about them.

Millybadger Sun 23-Sept-18 05:21:48

I just love exploring new places, ducking down side alleys off the tourist agenda, Meeting the people, enjoying their cuisine, building styles, and usually on a fairly tight budget, such fun!

dragonfly63 Sun 23-Sept-18 06:17:06

We work seven days a week so getting away from it all is so important, if only for a few days every so often. Going abroad makes a long weekend seem like a holiday. New sites, sounds, smells and customs mean your senses are full working all the time and trying to communicate in an unknown language soon forms a relationship with whoever's language I am massacring leading to smiles all round and offers of help, tips and guidance to often little-known gems.

Janeg88 Sun 23-Sept-18 07:51:23

Its money well spent, nothing can beat life experience and learning about other cultures, which makes ours more inclusive.

allibaby Sun 23-Sept-18 08:08:16

I love to travel to experience new cultures, sights, sounds and smell.
If I had the money I would spend the rest of my life travelling the world as I find learning and experiencing different cultures and ways fascinating.

Chocolateyclaire Sun 23-Sept-18 08:35:11

I love experiencing different cultures and foods from around the world. I love waking up to a view so completely different to the one at home. I love the excitement of getting on a plane or a boat and wondering what awaits. It’s adventure and curiosity that I thrive on.

Nergard Sun 23-Sept-18 08:36:20

I travel for the experiences. In an Italian hotel after dinner you folded up your napkin and put in an envelope on the table. Why I haven't been able to find out.

Carndaisy Sun 23-Sept-18 08:51:00

I travel to experience the food...we are real foodies and we go searching for local dishes everywhere we travel....

Suema Sun 23-Sept-18 08:55:32

The world is so big and beautiful and our time for exploring it so short. We are really lucky to be living in a time when travel is possible for many of us.

fullarton121 Sun 23-Sept-18 08:55:41

Want to see things i've never seen before and meet new people.

Holl1 Sun 23-Sept-18 09:34:02

To see as much of the world as I can while I can ?

kwal Sun 23-Sept-18 09:44:13

I travel too see the different cultures and places that I have read about and to actually feel! As I travel alone I get to meet lots of interesting people who I probably wouldn't have spoken to had I been travelling with a partner.

Lydia30 Sun 23-Sept-18 09:49:55

At the moment we only travel around the UK but it's to help educate the eldest grandchildren. We have custody of them and they are home educated so we are helping to teach them by visiting different areas and learning about the history

jimlauchlan Sun 23-Sept-18 10:01:28

To experience new cultures, try new food and clear the mind.

Genka Sun 23-Sept-18 10:17:07

I travel bcoz i want to see new places and explore new cultures.

ukireland Sun 23-Sept-18 10:37:06

I love sampling different cultures.

emene Sun 23-Sept-18 10:38:30

To explore new places and cultures and to get some relaxation and family time.

BigMxx3 Sun 23-Sept-18 10:40:34

I love to travel as I want to experience the world we live in. It's easy to read books or watch the TV on an interesting country but I love to feel the country and it's culture.