New Year's Resolutions: 10 Travel Goals & Intentions To Set For 2024
The New Year is approaching, and it's time to set some mindful goals for travel in the coming months. Here are some bold ideas to consider! As the year of 2023 approaches, it is time for people to reflect on their travel plans and intentions for the year ahead. International travel and tourism is set to be a significant year for international travel and tourist tourism, with many planning to maximize their free time to explore areas close to home. Traveling doesn't need to be reserved for wealthy or wealthy individuals with tons of paid time off to take advantage of the free time available. The tourism industry has seen a shift towards sustainability globally, with eco-friendly travel decisions being a good goal for many planning for 2024. Travelers can make it a goal to embrace slow travel by choosing destinations that offer more expansive and offer lots to see over a longer period. Travel hacking is a good way to travel more while spending less, and airlines have points programs and alliances that transferable points. Travel Hacking Programs can be used to book travel for free, and credit card rewards points can also be used for free travel.
Published : 2 years ago by Robynne Trueman in Travel
As 2023 comes to a close, it’s time for people to reflect on their year in travel and start setting goals and intentions for the year ahead. 2024 is set to be a big year for international travel and tourism as the industry continues to rebound post-pandemic. For every avid globetrotter trying to nail down their travel plans for 2024, here are some goals and intentions to consider during the planning process.
Traveling doesn’t have to be reserved for the wealthy or people with tons of paid time off to take advantage of. A great way to travel more in 2024 is to maximize the free time available, whether evenings or weekends and use it to explore areas close to home. Remember, one person’s hometown is another person’s dream destination! It’s always a good time to explore your own backyard.
• Destinations To Consider: Your nearest major city, local cottage country, or attending a festival in your area
The tourism industry has made a noticeable shift towards sustainability worldwide in recent years, and the trend will continue. For many travelers, making eco-friendly travel decisions will be a good goal to set for the year ahead. This can mean traveling to countries that prioritize sustainable tourism, booking with eco-friendly tour operators, or taking trips that center around ecotourism.
• Destinations To Consider: Iceland, Sweden, Costa Rica, Norway, New Zealand, Bhutan, or Rwanda
Check Something Off Your Bucket List
When making travel plans for 2024, be sure to keep the bucket list at the forefront. Life is short, and knowing what items are most important is a good way to decide where it’s worthwhile to take time and money to see. Even if taking a major trip abroad isn’t in the budget for the year, see if there’s something on the bucket list to check off near home, like hiking a 14er in Colorado or skydiving!
• Activities To Consider: Visiting a wonder of the world, exploring a capital city abroad, or a thrilling adventure (like bungee jumping in New Zealand)
Slow travel isn’t just a trend; it’s here to stay. In 2024, travelers can make it a goal to embrace slow travel by choosing destinations that are expansive and offer lots to see over a longer period. This means traveling overland (by bus, car, or train) and spending more time in one area rather than hopping on many flights and leaving a massive carbon footprint.
• Destinations To Consider: Argentina, Japan, USA, or Australia
It’s always a good idea to set the intention to leave room for spontaneity in the New Year, especially where travel is concerned. Consider whether there are opportunities to take a last-minute trip using a cheap flight or driving to a national park out of state for a weekend getaway.
• Destinations To Consider: Thailand, Vietnam, Peru, or Colombia
Visit A Place You Never Thought You’d Go
Stepping outside the comfort zone is a great way to evolve as a person, so travelers might want to consider taking a trip to somewhere they never thought they would go in 2024. This could be somewhere they only recently heard of or a place that only just became more accessible to tourists.
• Destinations To Consider: Namibia, Colombia, Guatemala, Albania, or Malaysia
Travel hacking is a good way to travel more while spending less. Often, finances are the biggest barrier to travel, so using miles and points to get flights and hotel stays for free makes it possible to see more of the world sooner! Many airlines have points programs and are part of alliances with other airlines where the points are transferable. Travelers can also look into whether their credit card rewards points allow them to book travel for free.
• Travel Hacking Programs To Consider: Aeroplan, Marriott Bonvoy, Hilton Honors, Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan, United MileagePlus, American Airlines AAdvantage, or World of Hyatt
Say “Yes” More Often
Saying yes to invitations to travel can be difficult, especially when life gets busy. But globetrotters can set the intention to say “yes” more frequently in 2024, putting plans with others at the forefront. Saying yes to an invitation to travel can often lead to life’s richest experiences.
• Destinations To Consider: Weekend in Napa Valley, last minute cheap flight to Western Europe, or joining a friends' camping trip
A simple weekend getaway can be rewarding and refreshing, yet it is difficult to plan and prioritize it. Make it a to-do for 2024 to plan and take at least one-weekend getaway, whether it’s out of state, an international trip, or a weekend camping adventure.
• Destinations To Consider: Upstate New York, Knoxville (Tennessee), San Francisco (California), hiking trip in Yosemite National Park (California), Dallas to Waco (Texas), or Banff National Park (Alberta, Canada)
Take A Trip With A Loved One
Travel is great, but it’s often the people that make the adventure memorable. In 2024, maybe it’s time to finally take that trip with a friend, a parent, or a spouse that has been talked about for years but has never taken shape.
• Destinations To Consider: Girls trip to Mexico, travel with parents to Costa Rica, couples getaway to Lima (Peru), or friends trip to Jackson Hole (Wyoming)