5 Ways to Manifest Travel This Summer

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Craving a warm summer breeze as you lounge under palm trees? Or maybe a busy city break is more your style? If you want to travel this summer, now is the time to start dreaming, preparing, and achieving your dream trip. 

Travelling is a great way to break out of your daily routine, and the new surroundings and experiences you’ll be immersed in can help to reset and reinvigorate both mind and body. Even just planning a trip gives you something to look forward to, which can boost your mood and add excitement to your day. This summer, it’s time to broaden your horizons, boost your confidence, bolster your creativity, and experience what this beautiful world has to offer. 

With the lifting of COVID restrictions here in the UK, the opportunity to travel feels renewed and exciting as the world opens up ahead of us once more. Keep in mind that the world is different now, and be prepared for any COVID responsibilities and processes you may have to undertake as a part of your journey.

So how can you turn your travelling dreams into reality? We’ve got a few ideas!

1. Make a Travel Vision Board

Immerse yourself in images that reflect where you want to go, to channel your energy in the right direction and build your excitement and motivation to plan a big trip. You can find plenty of travel inspo on Pinterest, as well as top tips to help you pack and prepare. Once you’ve had a browse, you can use your findings to make a board of your dream destinations, or start up a travel folder on Instagram to save posts that inspire you. Create a mood board on Canva, or if you’re feeling especially crafty, why not try a good old fashioned collage? Magazines, scissors, and glue stick at the ready, you’ll be manifesting serene summer vibes in no time.

This is also a great opportunity to learn about the travelling experiences of others, and to connect with likeminded people. Check out some travelling blogs, or magazines like The Black Explorer. To find inspiration, make connections, and form new friendships, try Amica – a friendship app for women travelling solo.

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2. Choose Your Destination

Once you’ve assessed all your options through mood boards and brain storms, it’s time to narrow down your focus to exactly where you’d like to go this year. Get specific: if you know exactly what you’re looking for, figure out which destination is most likely to live up to your travelling desires. Don’t get too caught up in the details, though. You still want some ease and flexibility in your plans, and you never know where the flow of life may lead you.

This is where planning and preparation is key, because the more you prepare, the safer you’ll be. If you have contingency plans in place, you can let go and enjoy the ride, safe in the knowledge that you know what to do if a tricky situation arises. 

You also don’t have to go far to enjoy the benefits of travel and exploration. Find out what there is to explore in your own country, or your own city. Why not be a tourist for a little while – you might be surprised at what you find!

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3. Chat About Your Plans With Friends

You might already have a travelling buddy in mind, or maybe you’re finally ready for that big solo trip you’ve always dreamed of. Either way, chatting about your plans with your friends and family puts more of that positive energy all around you – and others might have travel tips and suggestions to help you out. Plus, if you have a savings goal, your friends can help to keep you accountable – it might be time to cut back on the Deliveroo expenditure.

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4. Work Towards Your Goal

It’s great to manifest good energy and dream big about your goals, but you also need to take action to make it happen. A realistic savings target is a concrete way to turn your dreams into reality. Get up close and personal with your finances for a better understanding of the kind of trip you can take this year, and set out a game plan to get there. 

Keep conversion rates in mind, and think about whether you’ll need to take out cash to exchange currencies. Plus, with a banking app like Monzo, you can utilise their Savings Pots to help you meet your savings goals, and get access to free spending abroad.

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5. Book Your Trip!

With your finances and your dream destination in check, it’s time to put the dates in your calendar. We can dream and manifest to the highest degree, but the flights aren’t going to book themselves – take the plunge and commit to your summer of exploration! 

When thinking about accommodation, consider the kind of trip you’re aiming for. To travel on a budget, you could stay in different hostels and meet plenty of new people. If you want to immerse yourself within a home in the community, AirBnB might be your best bet. For a touch of luxury, check out hotels in the area. Whatever you choose, remember there’s a variety of options available to you – the world is your oyster!

Be sure to look out for deals and discounts – if the Eurostar is in your line of vision, get 20% off from June 20 - September 22 with the code SUMMER20.

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