I get it. I have been the parent unable to travel as often or as far and wide as I'd like to. I've watched as the kiddos flew the nest (oh this was the WORST for me!). I've been a caregiver a couple of times. I've worked really hard for a living. But in all of that, I have found the most glorious moments with the loved ones around me. There MUST be laughter and silliness with my friends. I have found community in the clients I serve and the small groups I am involved in, and the older I/we get the more I realize you have to take giant steps on purpose and enjoy the ride. Letting a travel agent help plan your trip can make this happen for you, highly curated trips to the perfect destinations. Maybe a wine tour or foodie trip are in mind? You've longed to immerse yourself in the European culture? Cruises are also perfect for this reason because of the all-inclusive set up on board and extras you can add. The ports of call can be whatever you choose them to be (remember, try for your bucket list trips!), do the big excursions. Go alone, as a couple, as a group (or join a group as a single or couple). You can put your feet up in a lounge chair beside the pool, or go to a show, or play games. Dancing! Let me tell you, try the silent dance party (see that photo?)!! Seasons of life offer good stuff and plenty of challenges, but set out to do JOY on PURPOSE! Let the Tiki plan the trip and take the stress off, there's so much to see! I will share that I have a few bucket list trips myself, one being Australia. So, if I plan that for you first, that's ok. Come back, tell me all about it while I plan mine 🙂