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Home >> Travel >> 14 Travels for 2014

14 Travels for 2014

Published: Jan 14, 2014 · Modified: Sep 18, 2020 by Stefanie Fauquet · This post may contain affiliate links · 21 Comments

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2014 travel wish list

For the past four years I have made a wish list of destinations that I hope to visit and feature on the blog. It started in 2010 with ten travels, and has consecutively gone up with each passing year. As blog years have gone by, I've gotten more ambitious with my list (always dream big!), with the goal to have at least one item checked off at the end of the year. 

In 2013 I was fortunate enough to cross off two new experiences, with the highlight being a cruise to Europe with my husband and daughter. This year I hope to expand my family's travels even further.

Fourteen Travels for 2014

1. Norway — I've wanted to visit Norway long before the movie FROZEN— but with the success of the film, there's not a more appropriate time to travel there. Adventures by Disney has a new vacation for families beginning in July ... can you imagine how magical that would be?

2. England — When I was a tween/teen I was a complete Anglophile. It pains me that I still haven't been to ANY of the UK, let alone London (not even on a layover!) ... I'm ready for high tea, double decker buses, fish & chips and excursions to Stonehenge and Highclere Castle. IT'S TIME!

3. Hawaii (with the family) — I've been to Hawaii on my own, but the destination should really be shared with people you love.  I want to plan a real 'Hawaiian' family vacation, complete with hula lessons, volcanoes, hiking, snorkeling and a luau.

4. Southeast Asia - Hong Kong & Thailand are at the very top of my list. I figure if I'm flying all the way to Asia, I might as well visit more than one country. I've got my sights set on the Big Buddha, temples and lots of street food (just to name a few!).

5. Disneyland (with the family) — It took me 30 years to visit Disneyland on my own and I'm not willing to wait another 30 to share that experience with my daughter. It's a great year to visit, too, with all of the new attractions and shows for the Disney Side campaign.

5. Alaskan Cruise — I've been wanting to take my family on an Alaskan cruise for awhile now and I'm hoping it works out this year. My daughter specifically requested this for her 10th birthday (!!!). She's really into nature and wildlife, and I think a cruise is the best way for anyone to experience Alaska for the first time. COMPLETED 8/14

6. Puerto Rico — JetBlue has fight specials to Puerto Rico ALL. THE. TIME. from Tampa. I'm talking $200 round trip tickets. Still, I haven't been. I want to experience the culture, eat the food and find some adventure ... no passport required! {though I have one}

7. U.S. National Parks — I got my first taste of a U.S. National Park when my daughter and I spent a {rainy} afternoon at Acadia National Park in Bar Harbor, Maine this past summer. The stop was part of our Canada/New England cruise on Holland America. Seeing just a glimpse of the protected lanscape that makes up the United States was enough to have me hooked. Dream parks include Arches, Denali, Grand Canyon, Grand Teton, Yellowstone and Zion.

8. Jordan — Surprised? I know most Americans are hesitant to visit countries in the middle east, but Jordan is one of a few that can be visited safely. I want to see Petra, snorkel in the Red Sea and ride a camel in Wadi Rum.

9. Peru — Two words: Machu Picchu.

10. Dude Ranch — Hey Dude was one of my favorite Nickelodeon shows as a kid. Do you remember it? It was set on a Dude Ranch in Arizona. I admit, I have no experience with horses, but I would imagine this experience would be great for families... it's just so different from anything else we've ever done.

11. River Cruise — I've been on quite a few ocean cruises (sailing in the Caribbean, Atlantic, Pacific and Mediterranean Sea), but I haven't been on a single small ship. River cruises, like Viking, can sail into smaller waterways, giving guests access to destinations that aren't directly accessible by larger ships. I love that river cruising is more intimate, with a focus on the culture and history of each destination. Is it sad to say that I would be willing to sail anywhere?

12. Ireland — I was supposed to travel to Dublin in 2013 for TBEX, but it just didn't happen. I still regret not making that trip work out way or another. My grandmother, who's Irish, bought me the shamrock Pandora bead for Christmas ... maybe luck is on my side this year!

13. Cape May, New Jersey — This one might seem random, but it's not. Growing up, I spent nearly every summer with my grandparents in Cape May. I have very fond memories of the Jersey Shore, including many trips to Wildwood and Seaside Heights. Sadly, I don't have a single living relative in the area anymore, but I still want to take my daughter to experience a little bit of my childhood.

14. A new Caribbean Island — I heart the Caribbean. Island life is so laid back... there's gorgeous beaches, lush landscapes and RUM — what's not to love? In 2014 I'd like to visit at least one new Caribbean Island. Off the top of my head, I haven't been to Turks & Caicos, St. Lucia, Aruba, Curacao, Barbados or the Dominican Republic. COMPLETED - visited the Dominican Rebublic, Aruba, Curacao & Turks & Caicos in 2014

Where do you want to travel in 2014?

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  1. Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell

    January 14, 2014 at 11:46 pm

    I hadn't thought about this yet for the year. I know places I want to visit in my life but not necessarily in this year. Alaska and Hawaii are both on my list too, and I would like to see Ireland, Scotland and some Scandinavian countries. Maybe go back to Paris too.

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  2. Jenn

    January 15, 2014 at 2:11 pm

    Love your list! How cool that Adventures by Disney is going to Norway. Do they still have the Scotland adventure? I'd like to do that one.

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  3. vanessa:thequeenofswag

    January 15, 2014 at 8:48 pm

    I would love to travel to all these places this year. I've got my eye on Puerto Rico!

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  4. Penelope

    January 15, 2014 at 9:40 pm

    I always wanted to go to a dude ranch! Ireland too….one day.

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  5. TerriAnn @ Driving Mama

    January 16, 2014 at 2:37 am

    Great list! I'm not sure if we'll make any trips this year but in 2015 I hope to visit Ecuador and celebrate my parents-in-law 50th anniversary back in the Netherlands!

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  6. LyndaS

    January 16, 2014 at 7:57 am

    1, 2, 3, and 5 would be on my list, as well as Australia and possibly Ecuador. I hope that you get to go to some of those places this year. Please share your pictures with us. 🙂

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  7. Tammy

    January 16, 2014 at 11:24 am

    All great places to put on a bucket list! I've done 5 of them on there, and out of the ones I have done that you've listed I'd say the Alaskan Cruise was my favorite. I too would like to visit the U.K., I've always wanted to go to London.

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  8. Theresa @ Faith and Family Reviews

    January 17, 2014 at 7:09 am

    Ireland, England, Norway and Hawaii would be on my list too. And Scotland, as that is where my ancestors come from.

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  9. Rachel @ Following In My Shoes

    January 17, 2014 at 10:36 pm

    We are going camping this year with my extended family ... but I'd much rather be in England myself!

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  10. HilLesha

    January 18, 2014 at 10:06 pm

    I'd love to visit Switzerland, Mexico, Barcelona, Jamaica, and Italy. 🙂

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  11. Mickey

    January 18, 2014 at 11:13 pm

    Wow, great destinations! While my kids are still young, I'm focused more on DisneyWorld and the beach, but would love to really travel more when they're older.

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  12. Kathleen Bunn

    January 18, 2014 at 11:47 pm

    Ireland is by far number one on my list. I actually am hoping to get the boys out to a dude ranch on our 70 day summer road trip this year!

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  13. Anne - Mommy Has to Work

    January 19, 2014 at 1:26 pm

    I'm hoping to get to Tennessee. this summer..

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  14. Angela @ About a Mom

    January 19, 2014 at 5:40 pm

    My travel wishlist is very long. My #1 is an Alaskan cruise.

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  15. Colleen

    January 19, 2014 at 9:27 pm

    I enjoy traveling some but not that extensive. I would love to visit Hawaii and Disneyland as well.

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  16. Lolo

    January 20, 2014 at 2:56 am

    I want to be able to take my son to Disney World!

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  17. Shell Feis

    January 20, 2014 at 6:40 am

    England & Hawaii are on my list, too! So is Disneyland, but since we live in Vegas we do get to go quite a bit. In it's place, I'd put Disney World!

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  18. Mellisa

    January 20, 2014 at 9:33 am

    I have a lot of these same travel wishes on my list! I would LOVE to see Ireland.

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  19. Marcie W.

    January 20, 2014 at 8:14 pm

    We have been debating where to vacation this year for awhile now. Puerto Rico is certainly on our list but so is returning to Jamaica since we fell in love with it and want to bring my sister and brother in law along this time!

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  20. Kelsey Apley

    January 22, 2014 at 9:12 am

    We don't travel a ton, but I am deathly afraid of airplanes, so we drive wherever we go!! You have a great list of places!!

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  21. Donna

    January 23, 2014 at 1:09 pm

    Well I know we're going to the beach, but I would love to travel abroad some day.

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