This year, my resolutions are taking a new road. In the past, I have vowed to lose weight, collect certain material things, make more money, etc. This year, I maintain some of those resolutions but more as items on my to do list rather than as goals. I have decided to choose an important category of my life to focus on instead: travel. My travel life needs a makeover so I am resolving to accomplish that this year.
Resolution #1
Travel more consciously. I rarely consider my room's distance from the elevator or walking alone down a long empty hotel hallway. I resolve to travel more safely, more aware of my surroundings. I will begin with Melanie Nayer's safety checklist.
Resolution #2
Travel more consciously. Sound familiar? This time I am referring to sustainable travel. Paul Bennet, owner of Context Travel, has a great list of sustainable travel programs on his site. The one that resonates with me most is to shop locally wherever I am - and that includes domestic travel. Invest in the local art, food and clothing shops so they can sustain their community and remind others to do the same.
Resolution #3
Gift with travel. Develop a cooperative partnership with charitable groups like Airline Ambassadors International that use travel to give directly to people in need around the world.
Resolution #4
Travel MY Way. There are some trips I want to take. The first one is a way overdue trip with a girlfriend. Girlfriend Getaways are essential to my sanity and I have not been on one for years (which could explain my periodic bouts of insanity!) Next is the trip I want to take with my husband - that guy I share a house with who does his share of the chores, pays the bills and coaches the kids. We both need to be reminded of who we are outside of those responsibilities.
Resolution #5
Make a plan to see the world. Traveling GrandMom reminded me how important it is to make a bucket list. Hers is annual. I want a lifetime bucket list that I can change to match airfares.
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