I had big plans for 2020, with one of those being to travel somewhere every month. I was on a roll until our world shut down from the coronavirus, and it was more important to stay in our homes than to experience the world around us.
However, as we bring in a new year with a vaccine being distributed, I am optimistic and hopeful that 2021 will bring on some new and exciting adventures.
As I do every year, I reflect on what I did the previous year and what my bucket list is for the next. From rebooked 2020 trips to bachelorette parties, I have a lot that I am hoping to accomplish this year and check off my travel bucket list!
European Cruise
This is the trip I have my fingers crossed for! My family had planned our dream vacation on a Celebrity Cruise sailing the Mediterranean in 2020, with stops in Italy, Croatia, Montenegro, and Greece. I had been counting down the days for this trip, and I was devastated when we had to cancel. Currently rescheduled for late July 2021, I am cautiously optimistic that we get to go but not currently setting any plans in place just yet.
Austin, Texas
Austin has been on my bucket list for a long time, and now that I have a friend who moved to the area, it seems like the best time to finally make this trip happen. I am so excited for all the live music Austin is known for, and I am hoping to add a little day trip to the Texas wine country – because you know how much I love wine!
Savannah, Georgia
I traveled to Savannah for the first time in May 2016. It was a quick half-day overnight visit on our way to North Carolina. From my brief visit, I really enjoyed the food and walking along the riverfront. This is on my bucket to make happen as a girls’ trip since it is an easily doable drive from Florida.
California
I absolutely love the West Coast, and I have made it a bit of a birthday tradition to fly out there every year. While I won’t make it to California this January for my birthday, I am hoping to make it out at some point this year, whether it be San Francisco and the wine country, or somewhere new, like San Diego.
Chicago, Illinois – During Baseball Season
This is another trip I had planned for 2020 that had to be canceled due to COVID. I am hoping to head to Chicago this summer to catch a Cubs game and experience everything the city has to offer. Unfortunately, the Rays are not scheduled to play the Cubs in 2021, but getting to cross off another MLB park off my bucket list is well worth the visit.
Paris, France
This is a long shot, but might as well dream big! Paris has always been on my bucket list, but since Netflix released Emily in Paris, I have found myself dreaming of a girls’ trip to Paris in the fall.
Charlottesville, Virginia
This may seem random to a lot of you, but I have heard incredible things about the wineries in Virginia. This is on my bucket list because trips that involve wine tastings and being outside are some of my favorite. While I have been to Arlington, Virginia, I have not done much exploring and look forward to traveling somewhere new.
Bachelorette Cruise
While I have been on more cruises than I can count, I have really been missing them due to COVID. This trip is also special and something I am looking forward to because it is in celebration of my best friend’s bachelorette party! I am so excited to (hopefully) get on board a cruise and sail down to the Bahamas to party hard as my friend’s last trip as a single lady!
