2016 Travel Wishlist

2016 Travel Wishlist, Big Sur along the Central California Coastline, see more at www.hejdoll.com

While we only have a couple of solid travel plans for this year, I’ve been planning (dreaming) away in my head about places we’d love to explore. This year’s travel wishlist is all over the place, from Mojave to Finland. I keep finding that I’m in love with opposites, the desert and the ocean, or somewhere tropical and someplace cold.

2016 Travel Wishlist, Big Sur along the Central California Coastline, see more at www.hejdoll.com
2016 Travel Wishlist, Big Sur along the Central California Coastline, see more at www.hejdoll.com

Central California Coastline (Big Sur)
Though I’ve driven it more times than I can count on my hands, I haven’t been back to stay overnight since my childhood. We got married in Carmel Highlands, which is the start of the Central California coastline, but it’s just not quite the same. I’d love to stay at Treebones Resort (they have human nests!) or Ventana Inn, they’re both dreamy.

Travel Wish List, a New York City Sunset Travel Wish List, a New York City Sunset
Travel Wish List, a New York City Sunset Travel Wish List, a New York City Sunset

New York, New York
I haven’t been to the big apple since 2002, I can’t believe it’s been nearly 14 years! My husband got to go awhile back for work and I have to admit I was a little jealous. I’ve been dying to head to New York Fashion Week just once in my life, and this year my friend, Jasmine Chong, is debuting her collection, so what better time than now?

2016 Travel Wishlist, Mojave Desert in California 2016 Travel Wishlist, Mojave Desert in California
2016 Travel Wishlist, Mojave Desert in California 2016 Travel Wishlist, Mojave Desert in California

Mojave Desert, California
I visited my brother when he was stationed here, and we got a little peek when we drove through on the way to and from Palm Springs, but I really wanted to see more of the desert. The Joshua Trees have always intrigued me, and I want the boys to experience more of the desert since I spent a lot of time traveling through it when I was growing up (More about that here).

2016 Travel Wishlist, Moab Utah 2016 Travel Wishlist, Moab Utah
2016 Travel Wishlist, Moab Utah 2016 Travel Wishlist, Moab Utah

Moab, Utah
The red rocks and beautiful shapes among the expansive sky gets me every time. I’ve never spent a good amount of time in this area, so I’d love to visit around one of our trips to Salt Lake City this year.

2016 Travel Wishlist, the Maldives 2016 Travel Wishlist, the Maldives
2016 Travel Wishlist, the Maldives 2016 Travel Wishlist, the Maldives

Maldives
This really needs no explanation, but that turquoise water and the never-ending white sand beaches are dreamy.

2016 Travel Wishlist, Iceland 2016 Travel Wishlist, Iceland
2016 Travel Wishlist, Iceland 2016 Travel Wishlist, Iceland

Iceland
Another no-brainer. I’ve yet to see a photo from this island that doesn’t make my heart skip a beat.

2016 Travel Wishlist, Faroe Islands 2016 Travel Wishlist, Faroe Islands
2016 Travel Wishlist, Faroe Islands 2016 Travel Wishlist, Faroe Islands

Faroe Islands
These are such a close second to Iceland for me, it’s not even funny. Not only would we layover in Copenhagen (Be still, my heart.), but these islands are stunning. Their shapes protrude from the ocean in the most commanding way.

2016 Travel Wishlist, Newfoundland, Canada 2016 Travel Wishlist, Newfoundland, Canada
2016 Travel Wishlist, Newfoundland, Canada 2016 Travel Wishlist, Newfoundland, Canada

Newfoundland, Canada
My good friend, Nancy, was born and raised here and between her photos and others I’ve seen, it’s definitely somewhere I’d love to visit. Plus, isn’t Fogo Island Inn so cool looking?

2016 Travel Wishlist, Alberta, Canada 2016 Travel Wishlist, Alberta, Canada
2016 Travel Wishlist, Alberta, Canada 2016 Travel Wishlist, Alberta, Canada2016 Travel Wishlist, Alberta, Canada

Alberta, Canada
Another shout out to Canada! I’ve been quite a few places there as a child, but I’d love to explore the glowing glacier-melt lakes and take in more of the beauty with my little fam.

2016 Travel Wishlist, Finnish Lapland 2016 Travel Wishlist, Finnish Lapland
2016 Travel Wishlist, Finnish Lapland 2016 Travel Wishlist, Finnish Lapland

Finnish Lapland in Winter
This place looks like magic in the winter. The way the snow piles around the trees, Reindeer (!!!), and bragging rights (I know, immature.) to have visited the Arctic Circle just call my name.

This year’s travel in the works:

Las Vegas, Nevada, January
My husband just returned from a more scenic trip to Las Vegas for work.

Salt Lake City, January
I’m speaking at Alt Summit next week so I’ll be in town on my own for lots of work & play.

Iceland, July
We really, really, want to make it to Iceland or the Faroe Islands this year. If that doesn’t happen I’ll settle for either of the Canadian locations above (Sorry, Canada!).

Salt Lake City, June
We’re headed to visit with family and partake in a family camp activity. Should be fun!

Hawaii, October
Going to the island of Oahu for my husband’s work.

We have some other trips in the works as well but I don’t want to jinx the, so I’ll share at a later time.

Do you have any special places you’d love to visit this year? I’d love to hear!

All images in this post are stock. Obviously I haven’t been able to take photos like this in these places, which is why I want to go there!

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  1. Basically everywhere I haven’t been is on my list!! Haha 🙂 Love this!

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    1. That sounds like a good list! I know mine always seems too long, haha.

  2. If you head to Moab check out Eddie McStiff’s, great restaurant that has a lot of amazing local beers. Depending on how much time you have, you will definitely want to check out Arches National Park, that should be on the very top of your list. Every hike in that park is worth the time and effort, I loved it. Canyonlands National Park was decent, but again, if you’re lacking time I would advise doing the Mesa Arch hike and bailing. I found that to be the only hike worth my time in the sections near Moab.

    1. Thanks, Ryan! I’m super excited about visiting and these tips are absolutely helpful as I’m not sure how much time we might have.

    2. Thanks! Will def. save this for later.

  3. I am heading to Iceland in July. I have been dreaming about it for ages now. I cant wait. Although I dont know if I will see the northern lights being summer and all.

    http://www.itsallbee.com

  4. Have you been to Oahu before? Gorgeous I just got back! Be sure to hit up the North Shore and do the hikes and waterfalls!

    1. Yes, we have a couple of times and are probably going back again in October. Looking forward to exploring there more. Kauai is my favorite of the Hawaiian Islands. 🙂

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  10. Gorgeous photos and list! If New Zealand isn’t on your list it should be! We have lived in New Zealand for 4 years and still can’t get enough of it’s insane beauty. And it’s only one over-night flight away from California, plus the jet-lag is very minimal. Pluses all around!

    1. Sounds like it! Perhaps next year. 🙂

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