Traveling Daydreams in 2021
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For obvious reasons, travel in 2020 did not go according to plan. I really don’t have much to complain about, but may have been the biggest disappointment. It’s one of my favorite things to do and the number one thing I enjoy writing about. For 2021, do I even dare to think about travel? Because I’m set in my ways, the answer is still yes, even though I’m scaling back on the optimism. With the future of travel still unclear for the new year, I have my mind on domestic locations and international destinations that are fairly close to home. That leaves with just enough room for a dash of wishful thinking, because what could it hurt?
Domestic
Gasparilla Inn
This has become our local escape and is beginning to feel like a second home. Whenever David and are itching for some change in scenery, this sweet little hotel on the Gulf of Mexico is the answer! We’re not even out of January and are already planning for a long weekend very soon.
Charleston, SC
This is a southern city that has been calling my name for years! We had a trip tentatively planned in 2020, but it ultimately didn’t end up happening. Since it’s going to be hard to convince David of international trips, I’m hoping to find some time in the long year to make the drive up for a weekend or even a week. One of the perks of working from home is that I get to work from anywhere.
Vermont & New England
Most importantly on this list, we want to find the time to head North to visit David’s parents and grandma in Vermont. Unsurprisingly, New England has had some pretty strict quarantine policies which I’m more than happy to respect. I’m hoping in the summertime, those measures will be lessened and we can justify a New England road trip. I would love to revisit Newport, explore Boston, and relax at Basin Harbor, a little lakeside resort in Vermont.
New Orleans
This is the longest stretch that I’ve ever been away from the Crescent City. It is sincerely my favorite place in the United States! While Jazz Fest 2021 is still up in the air, I hope to get there for a quick weekend to eat around the city and revisit some of my favorite spots. For more inspiration, be sure to revisit all of my previous New Orleans content.
International
Harbour Island, Bahamas
Even though this is an international destination, it couldn’t be closer to the Sunshine State. I feel like I don’t need to really explain why this would be on a travel list… Have you seen the pictures of their pink sand beaches? Rent a beach house for a long and relaxing week sounds like the perfect, blissful escape.
Merida, Mexico
One of my favorite bloggers, Stephanie Hill from The Style Bungalow, has been sharing snapshots from this quiet town. She is even planning on having her wedding there. I instantly fell in love with the colonial architecture and historic streets. It’s a fairly quick day of travel and you can rent a full hacienda for next to nothing. I’ll skip the party mood of Cancun for this any day of the week.
Lima, Peru
This was the big trip planned for 2020. Everything was booked and we waited anxiously to find out if we’d be able to go. I bet you can guess the answer to that. Luckily, since it was mostly purchased with points, all of our reservations were postponed. That being said, those travel points are burning a hole in my pocket, and want to visit Peru as soon as we can!
Athens & the Greek Isles
Now, I know this is a long shot, but here goes. Before David and I plan to start a family, we have the big three on our travel list. Think of it as his, hers, and ours of travel destinations. Visiting Peru and Machu Pichu is his and going to Greece is hers (mine). My hometown has an incredible Greek-American community and some of my closest friends growing up had strong family ties to Greece. I have daydreamed about going since I was a kid and this year, my 30th birthday, would be perfect timing… However unlikely right now. In case you were wondering, ours on the list is a summer road trip through Ireland, but I’ll save that for 2022.
Even with travel is still up in the air, there’s no harm in staying curious and daydream about destinations that have yet to be explored. While it seems like this crunch on the travel industry has been going on forever, trust that it too shall pass. Don’t rush into anything and stay healthy in the new year and beyond.
Love from Florida,
Katie
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