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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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Dessallara Sun 23-Sept-18 22:19:09

To see new places smile

boxfords Sun 23-Sept-18 22:19:48

To relax and enjoy exploring somewhere new!

blue25 Sun 23-Sept-18 22:42:20

To relax, to feel inspired and envigorated.

gill81uk Sun 23-Sept-18 22:53:55

I travel in pursuit of better or different weather, so warm sun or to see snow. I love to see beautiful sights and I also love to visit places I have seen on TV or in films.

SingingSilver Sun 23-Sept-18 23:02:07

I mostly travel to see friends and family because over the decades we've scattered across the globe. But every now and then a place will just grab me and I need to see it. Right now I really want to visit Seoul. I read an article about Seoul street food and then I disappeared into a YouTube wormhole of travel vlogs. I just need to choose my traveling companion and get planning!

mimicat1 Sun 23-Sept-18 23:03:29

I travel because I like to see new places and things. It broadens my horizons and helps me understand the world a little more.

portkey Sun 23-Sept-18 23:05:17

I travel to see new places, have new experiences and make nice memories

Parsley Sun 23-Sept-18 23:13:54

I travel to experience different cultures, see new sights, do new things and to enjoy doing something different and exciting away from home. Traveling is so clutter free and relaxed compared to home too and I enjoy the simplicity of it all.

fionajk42 Sun 23-Sept-18 23:19:16

I used to travel widely to see different places and cultures. but nowadays I mostly travel to meet up with friends and relatives who are based in different countries and continents

hary Sun 23-Sept-18 23:53:22

I travel for the excitement and adventure and the ‘it’s good to be home’ feeling.

Angella Sun 23-Sept-18 23:55:45

I love to travel to broaden my world; try new experiences, culture and foods. Travelling is so much fun and it’s a big World out there!

bc1616 Mon 24-Sept-18 00:13:15

I love experiencing nee tastes, smells and cultures. Meeting people from around the world is also very interesting.

dcavender123 Mon 24-Sept-18 00:13:57

I love to travel to see the world in real vision first hand

DimensionAEB Mon 24-Sept-18 00:22:44

I travel for the fun of it!

It's great to visit new places to explore, or just to get away from the daily grind and relax somewhere nice.

MilliePW Mon 24-Sept-18 00:31:15

I travel a lot with work but I always try to take time out to enjoy some of the sights and sounds wherever I am.

GeorgeW Mon 24-Sept-18 00:31:46

I like exploring different cultures and tasting their food!

sue55 Mon 24-Sept-18 01:03:39

We flew for the first time in our forties and since then have tried to visit quite a few countries while we are still healthy enough, the reason we travel is to see some of the beautiful places in the World and we have met some very interesting people. Our favourite place so far is Australia

Pretenna Mon 24-Sept-18 01:13:47

I travel to get away from everything and just relax, unfortunately I don't get to go as often as I'd like!

Mekayb Mon 24-Sept-18 01:18:11

I travel to experience different cultures and visit places of historical significance, would be a shame to stay where I am my whole life, my parents never got to experience travel and I like to try and visit places my mum and I used to chat about.

TwiddleDee Mon 24-Sept-18 01:30:37

I travel for the pleasure of having adventures in new, exciting and beautiful places and enjoy immersing myself in different environments and cultures, creating memories to cherish.

jamielmdjs Mon 24-Sept-18 01:56:13

to spend some quality time with the family, get some sun, and relax.

jackier333 Mon 24-Sept-18 03:31:59

The thrill of exploring new and different places.

joannec1234 Mon 24-Sept-18 06:05:36

I travel because I love experiencing different cultures & trying local foods. I love knew scenery, experiences & meeting new people

karenbrady Mon 24-Sept-18 06:43:44

I enjoy having something to look forward to and when I get there I enjoy the moment and just trying to blend in

Mummyb23 Mon 24-Sept-18 07:26:56

I like to travel to spend quality time with my family nothing better, then exploring new countries together.