I’m really into travel Christmas ornaments. I’ve been collecting them for a few years now and I love the eclectic look they give our tree. Plus, they’re a wonderful reminder of my personal and family travels. Though, the ones we collect on family trips are always my favorites!
I visited at least ten new destinations in 2013, picking up some beautiful new additions for my collection. Here are 5 of my faves from the past year.
April 2013 — Bermuda
This anchor ornament was a last minute purchase because I couldn’t find a fancier one anywhere on the island. I was hoping for a glass ball with some of Bermuda’s pink sand, like my ornament from Maui — though I did take a small bottle home with me to make my own. Bermuda was one of the most beautiful islands that I’ve ever been to, and I hope to return at some point with my family. {Check here to see what I’m talking about!}
June 2013 — New Orleans, Louisiana
Early in the summer we took a family vacation to New Orleans — it was awesome! I couldn’t resist this sparkly fleur-de-lis in the colors of Mardi Gras: purple, green and gold. It’s a bonus that it’s made of plastic.
June 2013 — Peggy’s Cove, Nova Scotia
My daughter and I went on our first Holland America cruise to Canada and New England this past summer. One of the port stops was Halifax, where we took an excursion out to Peggy’s Cove to see the famous lighthouse. It was gorgeous! We picked up this cute ornament from the Sou’Wester Giftshop.
July 2013 – Vatican City; Rome, Italy
The big family trip this year was to Europe on the Carnival Sunshine. I’m fortunate that this was my second time visiting Rome, and purchased this cross in the official Vatican gift shop.
July 2013 — Dubrovnik, Croatia
Dubrovnik was another stop on our Mediterranean cruise aboard the Carnival Sunshine. I purchased this hand-pained egg ornament from one of the market vendors selling crafts.
I think this is my favorite ornament of 2013!
Did you purchase any ornaments while traveling this year?
Penelope says
The cross is my favorite, so beautiful!
Mellisa says
This is such a great idea! I love all of your Ornaments.
Donna says
I love them all, especially the Nova Scotia one.
Naia says
Hey Stefanie,
Beautiful ornaments. Thanks for sharing. I’m in love with all of these.
Colleen says
What a great idea. I usually buy magnets everywhere I go but I love the idea of an ornament.
Anne - Mommy Has to Work says
We do that with magnets…I wish we would have started the tree tradition…
Tammy says
I did get one from here in Texas for our first Christmas here! I really like the Bermuda one you got, it would look great on my tree (and I wouldn’t mind visiting there to pick one up myself, lol!)
Kelsey Apley says
We don’t travel a ton, but I love the idea of ornaments that represent your travels, very neat!!
Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says
Yes, I do the exact same thing. I have oodles of them from my travels over the years!
Marcie W. says
Love your collection, especially the Vatican City ornament, but that could be because Italy is number one on my travel list.
Mickey says
Cute idea! We haven’t done this in the past, but should definitely start.
Lisa - Between the Kids says
What a GREAT idea!! I’ll start that for 2014!
Ty @ Mama of 3 Munchkins says
What a wonderful idea! I’m definitely going to have to give this a try next year!
courtney says
Love them all!! What a clever idea. We get magnets wherever we go 🙂
Shell Feis says
That is such a great idea! I actually never thought to do that. I buy a pin every time I go somewhere {which isn’t nearly as often as you!} but never thought about ornaments, how fun!
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LuboUzunov says
Very beautiful ornaments! Especially the plane from the first picture! <3 Thanks for sharing!