Wow! Can you believe we are at the end of another year?!
While this was another crazy year, we did start to see some light from 2020. Travel started to open up as vaccines became more available but that also provided a ton of new hurdles with testing, vaccination records, and constant rule changes because of COVID. But as we continue to evolve with our ever-changing world, travel has too as well. And I am excited for all the adventures I had in 2021 and even more excited for what’s to come in 2022. Let’s take a trip down memory lane.
March 2021: Girls Trip to Amelia Island
Continuing an annual tradition with my best friend Lacy, we ventured up to Amelia Island for a long weekend. We spent a lot of time at the pool and beach drinking fancy frozen cocktails, did a little shopping, and eating the best fish tacos I have ever had at Timoti’s.
July 2021: Cruising on the Edge
This trip was truly unforgettable. We were the 3rd sailing to leave the US in over a year due to the pandemic. Because of a fully vaccinated ship we truly felt like we were taken back in time pre covid. We got to visit some islands we haven’t seen in years, my favorite being St. John’s. Also the ship itself was incredible. Between the décor, the food, and the state of the art technology, Celebrity is my new favorite cruise line and the Edge is by far my favorite ship.
July 2021: Celebrating in Charlotte
I love visiting Charlotte, it was a place I have repeated multiple times. This trip was special particularly because I got to celebrate a dear friend’s new baby. I hadn’t seen her in years but because we talk daily it truly felt like no time had past at all. I also did no new exploring in Charlotte. Ate at some new restaurants, tried a few cool bars and breweries, of course did some shopping and one of the highlights was finally getting to go to the Whitewater Center.
October 2022: Bachelorette in Savannah
Another special and memorable trip this year was traveling to Savannah/Tybee Island to celebrate Lacy’s bachelorette. We packed so much into a long weekend. We did pedal pub, a sunset cruise, a night out on the town and a beach day. I loved getting to know all of her closest friends and can’t wait to see them all again in January.
December 2022: Christmas Cruise
As I write this the week before my first ever Christmas Cruise, my fingers are crossed that we are happily sailing the Caribbean as you read this. You have already read what an ordeal this trip has been with them changing our ship due to engine issues but in addition of the recent surge of the Omincron variant, things have once again been thrown for a loop. Fingers crossed my family of 4 all passes pre cruise testing and we are all negative for COVID. Just getting past that I will be a happy sailor and not worry that I now have to wear a mask while onboard. So please keep your fingers crossed and hopefully I have plenty of cruise content to share when I return.