The reasons why people love to travel are varied, and very personal. One of the greatest advantages of travel is that it takes you on a journey into new worlds that you would have never been exposed to. Traveling allows you to meet people of different cultures, with diverse traditions and distinctive lifestyles. It’s great for your overall health. It helps you rediscover yourself. It strengthens relationships. It helps you gain new friends. It’s educational. It creates everlasting memories. It provides real-life experiences. It enhances your tolerance for uncertainty. It allows you to disconnect from your everyday life.
And the benefits of traveling are not a one-time thing. As you are out exploring these newfound worlds, take a moment to reflect not only on the differences that you observe in their lifestyle and behavior but on the things that unite us.
It’s for these reasons plus a whole lot more that I love traveling! I love planning travel. I love to hear stories and see pictures of people traveling. I love everything about travel and traveling.
Next week I’m excited as I’m off for another adventure that’ll knock off a few items on my travel bucket list. I’ll be heading to Egypt, Cyprus and Greece. There I’ll have the opportunity to see the Great Pyramids of Giza (believed to be the last remaining of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World), King Tut’s Tomb in Luxor and The Temple of Karnak. I’ll also visit the Greek islands of Mykonos, Santorini, Rhodes (Lindos) and Patmos. I can’t wait to share with you everything I’ll experience on my trip.
The more I travel, the more my passion for finding new travel experiences grows, and so then does my bucket list. That is why I’m also excited for my visit to Cyprus so I can check out the Adonis Baths in my search for long-lasting youth 😊.
With that in mind, and as I was reflecting on this week’s newsletter, two themes kept coming to me very clearly – One is that we only have one life to live, and we are not living a practice run for our future. The other is that the world would be a much better place if everyone traveled.
Travel opens your heart, broadens your mind and fills your life with stories to tell – Paula Bendfeldt
If there are things you want to do in your life, you need to make them a priority. Instead of waiting for “someday” or “retirement” to experience it, make a concrete plan and start to act on it.
And I’m here to inspire you.
XOOM Tours has access to the brands you know, and the exclusive perks and peace of mind you won’t find anywhere else. For close-to-home escapes or a far-flung trip of a lifetime, my Virtuoso website has all the resources and insights to inspire.
And if you ever just want to book a quick hotel stay and get Virtuoso amenities, please feel free to book it on your own through my Virtuoso website!
Following are just a few examples of the many different resources you’ll find –
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Your next dream trip starts here. There’s not a lot that I need to say, other than the world is an amazing place and it’s ready and waiting for you to come and explore all it has to offer!
We travel not to escape life but for life not to escape us.
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Are you ready to disconnect and recharge, taste some local cuisine, learn about another culture, gather a bit of history, create memories, meet new friends, broaden your horizons, get out of your comfort zone or add a little spice to your life? If the answer is YES…then I believe, whole-heartedly, that YOU deserve a travel journey that wows you every step of the way.
I’m here to design just that, just for you. If you are ready to pursue a new adventure, let’s do it! Don’t wait! Life it too short!
Enjoy your week!!
