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Travel Plans (and Dreams) of 2018 • Nadia Nelson

Work. Travel. Save. Repeat. – Anonymous

2018 is definitely my year of yes! Yes to a lot of things in my life, most importantly, yes to travel. Booking flights on a whim. Traveling just cause. Working toward my ultimate goal of visiting every continent and enjoying as many countries as I can. 2018 is just the beginning. Here is my list of “definite” and “I hope so” travel plans of 2018.

Definite Travel Goals

Mardi Gras in New Orleans

Its been years since I have been to Mardi Gras in my hometown. This year I plan on taking in the full experience that I did when I was child. Parades, Parades, and more Parades! Some of my must see parades are: Endymion, Bacchus, Orpheus, Zulu, and Rex.

Trinidad and Tobago

This is one trip I am looking forward to the most. All of my family on my mom’s side is from the Caribeean. Trinidad to be exact. 2018 is the year my family is going to take a trip to where it all started over a hundred years ago. The last time my mom has been home was when she was a teenager. For many of the kids, it will be our first time going. You can only image how geeked I am! Im so excited! (In my Austin Powers voice!)

Carnival in New Jersey & Georgia

Carnival is something unique to Caribbean culture. It is something about the culture, the music, and the food. It seeps into your soul and takes ahold of you. You can’t help but chup and whine down the street. After doing some research, I was surprised to see how many U.S. cities have their own form of Caribbean carnival. Especially when you hear of the awesome carnivals in the Caribbean.

Castaway Cay, Bahamas

In 2016, I started the annual tradition of traveling some place I have never been (2016 – Chicago). This year I am trying to cruise Castaway Cay. I’ll be able to keep the tradition going and cross off my bucketlist goal of going on a cruise. Of which, I’ll admit I am terrified of doing. Castaway Cay looks beautiful  and the cruise is only 3 days. A nice way to get my feet wet with cruising and determine if its for me.

Walt Disney World, Orlando, FL

I don’t know if its the kid in me, but I definitely hope to make it back to Disney this year. For Memorial Day weekend, I enjoyed my first Disney experience ever with some family members. And because I like to travel solo, I want to take my time exploring the parks at my own pace. The parks on my list are Animal Kingdom and Epcot. Especially, Pandora- The World of Avatar. Trying all of the food I want. Yes, I am greedy. I mean… a foodie!

Tucson, Phoenix, Grand Canyon, AZ

Arizona is such a beautiful place to me. Filled with such beautiful and unique landscapes and scenery. Such as the Grand Canyon, Antelope Canyon, and Havasu Falls. My plan is to rent a vehicle and road trip through the state crossing major bucketlist lists off on this trip as I go.

San Francisco// Napa Valley

Napa Valley is definitely one of must visit places. From its numerous wineries and award winning cusine to awesome views and things to do, San Fransico and Napa Valley has something for everyone. I am really interested in the Food and Wine event taking place the 1st weekend in November. A weekend full of food and wine… yes please!

What are your 2018 travel plans?

 

Author

Hi, I’m Nadia. Full-time foodie. Part-time traveler. Book worm. Life lover. Quote hoarder. Compliance diva. Photographer. Travel consultant.

22 Comments

  1. This is such a great list of places to visit. You can never go wrong with going to Disney World. I hope you have fun on all of your trips.

  2. I am not living in American but really envy at so many places you have mentioned. Pass through Napa Valley last Dec while traveling to California but didnt really have a chance to taste the wine.
    I would love to check out how is the Mardi Gras like in New Orleans. Seen Sydney Mardi Gras. If you have done a Mardi Gras in New Orleans, please do a blog and share!

  3. You have an amazing list here. I would have been surprised about Carnival in Georgia (my home state), if I had not stumbled across an Instagram highlighting it. What a celebration! Enjoy all of your travels – especially to Georgia!

  4. Candy Rachelle Reply

    Oh, You have an amazing list to visit this 2018. I think I need to add some of your lists into my bucket lists. Such a beautiful place to explore. Hope you enjoy and wishing you the best of luck in achieving all your dreams.

  5. Elizabeth O Reply

    Wow that is a great bucket list for 2018! I hope you manage to tick them all off. I would love to visit New Orleans!

  6. I’ve always wanted to go to San Fran but I’m terrified there’ll be an earthquake right as I land. don’t judge me. My friends are in the process of trying to convince me to go.

  7. Fantastic goals! I’m not in much of a place financially to go travelling at the moment but I’d like to start at home first when I do, exploring the vast country of Canada 🙂

  8. Trinidad and Tobago and Napa Valley sounds fun. I have not yet put thought into the places i want to visit this year but this post has inspired me to. Thanks for sharing.

  9. What wonderful goals and I hope you will be able to do them all (and of course share your experiences!) Mardi Gras looks like so much fun, should I ever get to go there I’d love to experience it! I don’t have many travel goals at the moment but I would love a trip to a Greek island this year!

    • Awesome! I am planning to take a trip to Santorini or Mynokos next year for my annual girls trip that my sister and I go on.

  10. The Carnival in New Jersey & Georgia has been on my bucket list for too long. I plan to save up in 2018 and attend. Loved your list 🙂

  11. Sounds awesome – that’s a lot of travel in North America though! No Asia or Europe plans? Some really different cultures there!

  12. These are so amazing goals. I have heard amazing things about Napa Valley, it is on my travel list too. I hope you will be able to accomplish all the goals, will look forward to your posts and experiences.

  13. You have such great places on your “definite” and “hope so” lists! I hope you’ll also make it to the Grand Canyon and share loads of pics with us!

  14. Josselyn Radillo Reply

    This is such a great list of places to visit. Disney is always on the list!!

  15. Shubhada Bhide Reply

    Oh, That is such awesome bucket lists this 2018. Wishing you best of luck in achieving all your dreams. Keep it up!!

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