Adventures/Travel

The new year has begun… Now is the perfect time to reflect, reset, and create a vision. We can help you set inspiring 2025 goals and travel plans. Whether you’re focusing on personal growth, professional achievements, or unforgettable adventures, setting intentional goals helps shape the year ahead. Here’s how to set inspiring goals and start travel planning Step 1: Reflect and PlanStart by reviewing your five and ten-year plans. (If you don’t have long-term plans, now’s a good time to write your short and long-term goals.)  Ask yourself: Are you on track? What areas of life need more attention—career, family, health, or hobbies? Which goals have shifted, and what activities still energize you? Jot down what worked in 2024 and what didn’t. Use this reflection to guide your 2025 aspirations.  This enables you to create goals that are both meaningful and realistic. Step 2: Travel Dreams for 2025Nothing inspires the year ahead quite like travel! Get your calendar out and start mapping out key dates, holidays, and available vacation time. Think about: Where should we go? (see our Travel recommendations) Who will join us? What specific activities do we want to experience? What are our preferred adventures and realistic budget? Some of our dream destinations for 2025 include: National Parks – From the Grand Canyon to Yellowstone, nature’s beauty awaits. Maine – A summer by the coast, filled with lobster rolls, kayaking and hiking. Ski Trips – Lake Tahoe, Park City, Whistler, or the Alps in Zermatt. Europe – Christmas markets in Amsterdam, Cologne, and Strasbourg. Spain and the Azores – Adventure and relaxation combined. Step 3: Make It HappenOnce your destinations are chosen, start researching flights, lodging, and experiences. Use Pinterest boards, our travel blogs, and local tours (like Viator  or Travelocity) to organize your plans. Many people have transitioned to do their planning and organizing online, but we still find it helpful to type or write out details on a planning sheet and keep all of your information gathered together in a trip folder.  This is especially helpful if you are planning multiple trips. Let 2025 be the year of intentional plans and unforgettable experiences. With thoughtful goal setting and exciting travel plans on the horizon, this year is sure to be full of growth, joy, and grand adventures!