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Gransnetters share where they would like to travel in the world and what it is that's stopping them with Staysure

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LucyBGransnet (GNHQ) Mon 27-Jan-20 09:55:22

This sponsored discussion is now closed. Thank you to everyone who posted!

We all have a dream destination that we’d love to travel to - somewhere where you’ve always wanted to go, but never got around to visiting. While some would love to go on Safari in South Africa, others would be happier lounging on the white sand beaches of Greece. Whether you’d like to travel near or far, there can be many barriers to travel. Perhaps you simply don’t have the time to travel, or think that the total cost of the trip might break the bank? Or maybe you have fears about not being able to speak the language, or your health not being protected while abroad? With this in mind, Staysure would love to hear from you.

Here’s what Staysure have to say: “At Staysure, we believe that if something’s worth doing, then it’s worth doing right. That’s why our customers voted us the UK’s Best Travel Insurance Provider in the British Travel Awards.

We all want to be able to enjoy our holiday, knowing that we will be covered should something happen. We do not want to have to worry about possible repercussions and for that reason having good quality travel insurance should be a priority.”

If you could book a ticket right now, where in the world would you like to visit? What are the barriers that are stopping you from going (eg health, finances, mobility, fear of flying)? Is travel insurance important to you when booking a trip? Does travel insurance give you the piece of mind that you’ll be protected when abroad, or do you have some reservations about what will be covered.

So whether you want to take the trip of a lifetime or just a short weekend away, share below what it is that’s stopping you and you’ll be entered into a prize draw where one lucky GNer will win a £300 voucher for a store of their choice (from a list).

Thanks and good luck!
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Maisiesnan Thu 30-Jan-20 22:06:08

Singapore and Malaysia are my perfect travel destinations.My dad was posted there in the early 1960s I was about 3or 4 and have no real memories I look at the photos and would just love to go to a place where we all lived so happily

EmNix Thu 30-Jan-20 22:16:37

I would love to do an Alaska cruise.
My OH had a few medical conditions that make travel insurance more expensive.
Plus need to do a taster cruise first as i get a bit seasick!

rachelmccraith Thu 30-Jan-20 22:57:31

I would love to go to the Bahamas and see the swimming pigs. Money is a big factor in stopping me

barbarajane22 Thu 30-Jan-20 23:43:57

top of my list is San Francisco - love America and have been to New York, Los Angeles, Washington and Orlando so far. We are Foster Carers so have young children at the moment but when they move on I plan on doing a USA road trip to cover most of the cities I still want to visit.

prettypistol Fri 31-Jan-20 04:50:52

there are so many places in the world I would love to see, but top of my list is to go on safari! Would love to visit Africa and see all the animals in their natural habitiat.

strawberrinan Fri 31-Jan-20 09:24:49

I feel like I have one major holiday destination left and we would love to go to the Caribbean

libra10 Fri 31-Jan-20 10:21:03

As a student at school, I was lucky enough for the chance to visit Rome for the Olympic games. We attended several events, but being young we didn't fully understand or appreciate the exceptional achievements of the winning contestants.

Since then I have followed the Olympic Games, recognizing the training and overwhelming hard work which goes into winning a medal.

I would love to visit Tokyo this year to visit the Olympic Games, and watch some of the events, the athletics on the track, swimming, diving, and others, routing for our country, hoping we achieve some hard-won medals.

Travel insurance for travelling so far would be essential, notwithstanding the cost of travelling so far, hotels, and tickets for such a prestigious event! Also, the outbreak of Coronavirus is an extreme concern at present.

Therefore, not sure we will manage to go this year, but there is always the Paris games in 2024. Much less distance to travel!

hellywellyt Fri 31-Jan-20 10:34:14

It would have to be a tour of South America for me such diversity in one country

Mtc59 Fri 31-Jan-20 11:04:44

I would love to go on a Caribbean cruise but persuading my husband to fly that distance and then both of us to journey on water is quite a different matter !

lovebeigecardigans1955 Fri 31-Jan-20 12:13:59

I would love to see Venice but there are a few things which put me off. My passport is out of date - is it worth renewing just for one trip? Probably not. I am widowed and lost my best travel partner - I don't want to go alone as I think it would be miserable. Then there's the fear of being ripped off so insurance would be a good idea if it covers that sort of thing, as well as being taken ill.

Shreddie Fri 31-Jan-20 12:21:54

I always wanted to travel and spend time in another country learning the language. One for my bucket list is India but so far haven't had the funds to go. Who knows, maybe this year or next. I wouldn't dream of going without travel insurance because you just don't know what could happen.

SUZY156 Fri 31-Jan-20 13:42:12

Oh so many places come to mind but my ultimate holiday would be to Santorini the beautiful Greek isle that has the most spectacular sunsets. I will do this one day as I have a bucket list of place and things to do. I take my husband and travelling companion whenever I go as he loves to travel to.

MrRichTea Fri 31-Jan-20 14:11:56

Japan, being a geek. it would be like heaven!

cathwarbur Fri 31-Jan-20 15:32:38

Love to see the Northern lights, my dream since I was young. That would be to the Scandian countries or Iceland. I remember being taught about it in school and absolutely fascinated with it

milessrm Fri 31-Jan-20 15:53:47

Australia, but not in the Summer!!

Janec888 Fri 31-Jan-20 16:01:23

Borneo as i would love to see the Orangutans

eekie0555 Fri 31-Jan-20 17:21:32

I’ve always wanted to go to Hawaii since I saw Elvis in Blue Hawaii in 1961. I think the scenery is spectacular and the culture fascinating. I,d love to learn to Hula dance in the country of origin .Only thing stopping me is cost and getting someone to come with me.Ah well, the only thing Hula I’ve got is a Hula hoop!

matphil Fri 31-Jan-20 17:36:09

I'd love to go to the Seychelle's, the photo's I've seen from there look wonderful.
Finances would be the main thing stopping me going as well as my partners ill health.

lostbadger Fri 31-Jan-20 18:14:00

Switzerland

bobistheboss Fri 31-Jan-20 18:19:35

I would love to go on a cruise - maybe Europe or the Caribbean would be fantastic

hanarees Fri 31-Jan-20 18:26:41

I’d love to visit New Zealand. However I’m put off by the cost and the length of the journey. Maybe I’ll brave it one day!

LeeR1985 Fri 31-Jan-20 18:33:35

I'd love to visit Japan, my favourite band are from Japan so it would be great to see them live there. I'd love to see so much in the country

peterhall Fri 31-Jan-20 18:47:55

I'd love to visit the beautiful city of Shiraz in Iran but sadly the political situation precludes going at the moment

silversurf Fri 31-Jan-20 18:51:15

Japan would be my dream. But my mobility, finances and the horrendous cost of travel insurance because of my age and medical conditions rule this out.

TammyChernelle Fri 31-Jan-20 19:50:45

I would go to Florida there's so much to do and so much sunshine! What stops me is I would love to go with all the family but affording that is just not realistic, would be lovely to visit the theme parks for the children, beaches for the grown up and just tak in some sights.

Travel insurance is so important I have had an instance where I had to use it however it does scare me that I may not be fully covered