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WE L L N E S S & L I F E S T Y L E
5 Great
Travel Resolutions for 2018
by Joy Ross, Travel Journeys
breathtaking vineyard you’d ever seen. or the cancelled day trip that led to a day of meandering through spice-scented streets where you had the best curry of your life. or the delayed train that allowed you to have late-afternoon tea with a charming shop owner in a crowded bazaar.
In the most signi cant ways, like all of the rest of life, the most valuable and memorable parts of traveling can’t be planned. That is the enduring beauty and draw of striking out on a new adventure.
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A common thread among these resolutions is the ability to let go of anxiety, relax and enjoy vacation. hiring a Travel Professional is one of the best ways to avoid the most stressful parts of travel altogether. i can do all the planning, handle all the details, and you get to enjoy. let me take all the stress out of organizing and leave all the pleasure to you. For your Romance & Family Travel call Joy at 303-663-0238, email joy@travel-journeys.com or visit travel-journeys.com.
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did you know:
The key to having the best vacations of your life has as much to do with how you approach traveling as it does with where you go and the number of stars on your hotel?
here are 5 traveler’s resolutions you can make right now to make this the best year of travel yet:
1. I resolve to... take responsibility for enjoying my vacation. sounds strange, right? Especially since we often think an enjoyable vacation means that nothing goes wrong. what if your ight is late? What if they lose your bags? What if the cruise shower has terrible water pressure? what if your passport gets stolen? what if--?
Be prepared, then you get to decide how you’re going to respond to each situation and what you’re going to make of it. is it going to be a catastrophe that ruins your trip — or an exciting story to tell your friends?
2. I resolve to... take myself less seriously. Traveling is an act of vulnerability, especially if you’re headed someplace where the language, food, and culture are vastly di erent from your own. You don’t have to be an expert; you don’t even really have to know what’s going on. if you make a mistake, the world will not end. The more easily you can laugh at yourself, the easier you’ll be to travel with — and the more fun you’ll have.
3. I resolve to... stay curious and humble. The world is full of surprises. Don’t be afraid to ask questions and be amazed by what you discover. Ever wonder why it’s so much fun to see regular everyday “boring” things through the eyes of a kid? They experience everything as if it’s the most amazing thing that’s ever happened. let go of cynicism and embrace wonder!
4. I resolve to... trust more and be more generous. Anyone who loves to travel will tell you this: the world is mainly populated by good-hearted people who will extend help and hospitality when and if you need it. Be wise and aware on potential scams and dangers. The truth is, 99 people out of 100 will gladly help you out of jam and will go out of their way to show you the best spirit of their culture. You’ll have experiences and make real connections that will stay with you for years to come.
5. I resolve to... let go of my attachment to The Plan. Per- haps above all, being a great traveler means you have to be exible. Sometimes things may not go according to plan but wonderful things can happen as a result. Think of the “wrong” turn you took that brought you to the most