DESTINATIONS

Why do you want to travel? If you have a firm dream in mind, then it makes it that much easier to visualize your trip and gain the confidence to take the leap.

You have a variety of things to consider when choosing destinations for your travels.

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Destination considerations may include:

• Season and climate
• Distance, the time required, and the cost
• Languages spoken
• Personal safety and health
• Culture, customs, and etiquette
• Disability accessibility
• Attitudes towards women, faiths, and LGBTIQ+ communities

RESEOURCES

• Check out this list of World Heritage Sites for travel inspiration!
• Research your destination on the U.S. Department of State website which has a wealth of important information on passports, visas, trip planning, emergencies, and safety alerts for different countries. It also has information about programs such as the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) that you can register for before you travel. An indispensable site that is useful no matter what country you are a citizen of, although your country likely has a similar federal agency.
• Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has information about programs such as Global Entry, TSA Pre-check that you can register for before you travel.
• For travel inspiration, read Patricia Schultz's; 1,000 Places to See Before You Die.
• Find more travel ideas on Tripadvisor and Airbnb.

Many folks find it helpful to make a vision board of your desired trip to help in the creative visualization process.