How to Make Travel a Priority: The Perfect Time to Travel Is Sooner Than You Think

By: Annette Miller
January 13, 2026

If you’re waiting for the perfect moment to plan your family vacation, you might be waiting forever.

Life doesn’t pause for the perfect time to come along—and if you’re like most families, something is always happening. Work projects. Home repairs. A never-ending to-do list. But here’s the truth: travel isn’t a distraction from life—it’s what enriches it.

Why Travel Now?

Travel opens the door to new perspectives, strengthens family bonds, and teaches kids life skills they’ll carry forever. It sparks curiosity, empathy, and flexibility—qualities every family can benefit from.

Instead of waiting, try this simple exercise:

• Take 5 minutes to jot down why you want to travel.

• Reflect on which reason feels the most meaningful.

• Place that reason where you’ll see it every day—on your vision board, phone lock screen, or even a sticky note on your mirror.

When you stay connected to your “why,” making travel a priority feels easier—and far more exciting.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

We’ve created a printable goal-setting page just for this exercise. Reach out to us, and we’ll send it your way!

Planning a vacation can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. I’m here to guide you through the details so you can focus on what truly matters—creating incredible memories with the people you love. Ready to take the next step? I’ve created a printable goal-setting page just for this exercise. Reach out and I’ll send it your way!

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Be sure to check out my other “How to Make Travel a Priority” blogs, which will be posting over the next few weeks. You can find the first, Start Your Year Off Right—with a Dream and a Plan, here.