Gransnet forums

Competitions

Why do you travel? Tell us for the chance to win a £300 voucher *NOW CLOSED*

(515 Posts)
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.

You must be a registered Gransnet user to enter. Sign up to Gransnet HERE.

KJ1986 Sun 23-Sept-18 10:48:14

I travel to experience different cultures and to discover all of the amazing things the world has to offer.

It's also a great escape from real life for a while. I never look at news etc. and only use my phone etc. for emergencies when on holiday so I'm always very relaxed.

charlwilde Sun 23-Sept-18 10:59:57

i travel because i'm curious, i love to see new things, eat new foods, but also see how people live, mostly they are the same as us - want the same things happiness and security for them and their family

laurenold Sun 23-Sept-18 11:03:33

My reason to travel is because it's important to learn about different cultures and see other countries in the flesh. It's also a great way to relax away from everyday life

avery64 Sun 23-Sept-18 11:27:45

Hubby and I travel to help us make up for all the years when juggling work and careers we were like ships that passed in the night. We grabbed the chance when becoming empty nesters to make up for lost time. Being lifelong savers we are now able to live comfortably in retirement but find if we stay at home there is always work to be done. Travelling in our motorhome is the answer to our prayers. We are able to spend quality time together, walk and cycle lots and read and relax too. We are having the time of our lives!

niece64 Sun 23-Sept-18 11:48:36

To see more of our beautiful world

clairewoods137 Sun 23-Sept-18 13:17:04

To go somewhere away from home for a change of scenery.

1969angep Sun 23-Sept-18 13:22:06

I travel because there are endless new things to see and do. It takes you out of your comfort zone and is about the most fulfilling thing you can do!

liane1987 Sun 23-Sept-18 13:27:14

To see and experience new sights and cultures. To enrich the soul.

herbertappleby Sun 23-Sept-18 14:02:31

People and culture are the main reasons I travel. People being family and friends then there's culture and the mass of intrigue, excitement and emotions different ways of life stir up my senses.

molpol40 Sun 23-Sept-18 14:12:14

I travel because I love experiencing something new. I especially love south Africa, the kruger national park is a wonderful place to visit

varian Sun 23-Sept-18 14:30:31

The world is big and full of wonder. Our lives are short and full of opportunities. I am off tomorrow to a country I have never visited and am determined to make the most of the next four days.

Corkie91 Sun 23-Sept-18 14:30:49

I travel to see the world, other cultures,to see historic places, meet people of other countries and see animals in their natural habitat.

tolly16 Sun 23-Sept-18 14:46:15

I travel to widen my experience of the world, to enjoy different food and cultures. To engage with different people and to make precious memories

minilynn3 Sun 23-Sept-18 14:48:50

I love to travel and visit new cities because I find discovering new places is interesting and inspiring and and reminds how wonderful the world is!

AVL90 Sun 23-Sept-18 15:16:10

To discover other places and cultures. You cannot meet the world in your back garden.

elodie17 Sun 23-Sept-18 15:25:24

to explore new places and relax

juneski Sun 23-Sept-18 15:42:00

I travel to see different sights, landscapes, people and food.

Dodo123 Sun 23-Sept-18 15:56:25

We travel to experience new places around the world. Love experiencing new cultures, food also a great way to relax.

ptak5566 Sun 23-Sept-18 16:02:39

It's a big world with plenty of wonderful places to explore. Love going somewhere new, looking at different cultures and trying new foods.

pegros Sun 23-Sept-18 16:05:17

To experience and see the sights and scenery for ourselves. Unforgettable

Carolann99 Sun 23-Sept-18 16:53:24

I believe travel broadens the mind and it's exciting to see for myself places I have read about & seen on TV, especially the wonders of the nature as the world around us is changing so much.

stephenrigby Sun 23-Sept-18 17:04:43

I travel to quench my interest in the world and to just get away from things.

galadrial Sun 23-Sept-18 17:53:02

To experience new countries and cultures, but my favourite things to esperience are new food and drinks. Then when we come home to try and replicate the recipes and have at least one recipe from each country and region we have visited.

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

Hi peeps
This is only my second post although I've been a member for some time. My reason for travelling is to escape. It's so hard bringing up my 2 grandsons. I need the break. Luckily hubby understands that while he's at the office he gets to escape. He's aware that I do the majority of the child rearing so is very understanding. 5 weeks in Australia every other year to visit my son and other 2 grandsons. I don't know what I'd do if I didn't have that escape

susiemc Sun 23-Sept-18 18:20:39

I like to travel to spend time with my family exploring different cultures & seeing new things