Meaningful travel goes beyond the basic wanderlust. It’s more about about satisfying a longing for enrichment and unforgettable journeys. Experience new things, learn new things, make new friends, tick things off your bucket list, share moments with loved ones you’ll cherish forever. These are the kinds of adventures that people reflect on days, weeks, and even decades after the trips are over.
How many times have you booked a trip to simply get away somewhere warm? Or maybe it was a good deal, or it just looked like it might be nice? We’ve probably all done that, a few times. But what if you put more thought into your vacation adventures and planned something more incredible?
- Dive the Great Barrier Reef.
- Visit the places your ancestors came from.
- Pick grapes and learn about the wine making process from a small generational vineyard in Italy.
- Kayak with whales in the Antarctica.
- Ride a camel through the Sahara Desert.
- Shop Champ Elysee in Paris and visit a luxury atelier.
- Get up close to elephants, lions and giraffes in a Jeep Safari through Kenya.
There are countless things you can do. It just depends on what would be most meaningful to you. Travel to places that will rejuvenate, inspire, and provide memories to last a lifetime. I challenge you to think about something you’ve always wanted to learn, whether historical, cultural or from experts. Think about an experience that will forever be a conversation starter when meeting new people. Those photos you’ll have to share on social media, or frame in your home or office.
Do you need help brainstorming? Think about the trips you’ve enjoyed the most and why. What have other people shared with you that made you think “wow I want to to do that”. What time of year is best for you to travel? Do you have any physical limitations or fears? Do you want it to be a group trip, or independent? How much can you afford to spend? I want to help you have a world-class experience and fulfill your dreams.
If it becomes a bigger bucket list trip, you can reserve a year or two in advance, make a deposit and payments leading up to the trip, to help with cash flow and budgeting. Travel companies offer a lot of flexibility, and refundable deposits, if something were to disrupt plans.
So let’s get planning and travelling with purpose.
Krista Hopfauf
Travel Agent
