Every year, “travel more” is in the mix of resolutions. But what travel resolutions can get you from dreaming of a trip… into the beauty and benefits of real travel experiences?
Surveys consistently show that nearly two-thirds of Americans leave a third of their vacation time unused, and a quarter of workers don’t take any time off at all! That’s despite mounting evidence that travel is a boon for our physical and mental health, relationships, and more.
Here are some additional travel resolutions that may help you on your journey towards making travel a genuine and enriching part of your life in the coming year... and make you feel better about yourself and your trips.
- Travel more often
Make time instead of waiting for “someday” — even if it’s short trips over long weekends that don’t use many vacation days. - Plan (and actually use) vacation days
Scheduling and booking trips early helps you commit, and money already paid is an incentive to follow through. - Save intentionally for travel
Create a “travel fund,” cut small expenses, or use reward programs strategically towards a specific travel goal. - Focus on one “dream trip” - even if it’s not going to happen this year
Turn your bucket-list trip from a daydream into a reality — whether that’s Japan, an African safari, or the Greek islands – by working with a travel advisor to build a real plan, then taking concrete steps towards making it happen. - Explore closer to home
Discover close-to-home gems instead of only flying long-haul. Creating a travel habit and mindset will make bigger trips feel more achievable. - Travel slower
Spend more time in fewer places, avoid rushing, and experience daily life instead of checklist sightseeing. - Prioritize wellness
Combine rest with exploration — spa retreats, forest bathing, yoga trips, hot springs, or hiking escapes. - Be more sustainable
Plan trips that support local businesses, communities and natural treasures, pick eco-certified stays or tours, stay in properties with real commitments to sustainable construction and operations, and make conscious choices like eating locally-grown food, choosing reef-safe sunscreen and offsetting flights. - Plan to learn something while traveling
Cooking class, language lessons, wine tastings, history walks, photography workshops — travel with purpose. Practice spontaneity
Leave a day unplanned, try new foods, or say yes to experiences outside your comfort zone.
- Travel with people who matter
Multi-generational trips, reunions with friends, or meaningful solo journeys to reset. Create memories with those you care about most. - Document travel better
Keep a journal, organize photos, or make short videos — instead of letting memories disappear into your phone.
START YOUR TRIP!
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