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FOMO is real, especially when our vacations are too short and we want to make the most of every moment. But cramming too much into your itinerary could cause you to unintentionally have a stressful trip, which we of course don’t want.

There's solid evidence that simplifying your vacation plans can actually enhance your experience, as I share on this episode with four real-world case studies from my clients, highlighting key decisions that affected the ease of their vacations.

From making tough choices to cut out exciting activities to optimizing itineraries for simplicity, and to realizing after the trip that less is more, these client stories illustrate how embracing simplicity can lead to a more enjoyable trip. Tune in to learn how to rethink your future trip plans and ensure a stress-free, fulfilling vacation.

LISTEN BACK:
Episode 111: How To Stop Treating Your Vacations Like a To-Do List
Episode 178: 4 Signs Your Itinerary Is Too Ambitious
Episode 201: My #1 Hack for Having a Stress-Free Vacation

It’s time to tackle the million-dollar question everyone has: When should you book your flights?

With all the noise out there about the best time to snag airfare, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and question yourself. And let’s be honest – once you’re set on a vacation, you want those flights booked pronto.

But can you book them “too early”? What if prices drop later? How do you know if you’re paying more than you should? How can you snag one of these airfare sales?

Today, I’m cutting through the clutter and sharing the one essential tip you need to feel confident about booking your flights.

LISTEN BACK:
Episode 145: How I Accidentally Cured My Airport Anxiety
Episode 163: Practical Tips for an Ease-Filled Vacation
Episode 164: The MAIN Thing to Know About Travel Deals

At the heart of our podcast is the desire to enhance your life and happiness through self-awareness and travel experiences, which is why I’m so passionate about the Enneagram. I’m joined on this episode by the fun and relatable Enneagram Coach, Jackie Brewster, who is helping us see how understanding the Enneagram can make our vacations more fulfilling.

In previous episodes, I introduced you to the Enneagram through the Enneagram Travel Style series, aiming to help you identify your Enneagram type or travel style. But today, we're taking it up a notch. Jackie introduces us to the Enneagram Arrows, and offers a fresh perspective on how to become the healthiest version of ourselves, both in our normal lives, and while on vacation.

Imagine experiencing your happiest self during your travels – what would that look like? Jackie guides us through this exploration, offering insights type-by-type into how aligning with our healthiest traits can transform our vacation experiences.

If you’ve ever felt like the Enneagram was just another one of those personality assessments that “puts you in a box”, this conversation will open your eyes to how vast the system is and how it can truly help us understand our very unique personalities – and discover the path to a vacation that resonates with your truest self.

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LISTEN BACK:
Episode 22: Let’s Learn Your Travel Style
Episode 124: The EIGHT Travel Style Avatars // Which Are You?
Episode 179: What Your Enneagram Can Tell You About Your Travel Style

Just imagine yourself coming back to work and telling your colleagues: “That was my best vacation yet.”

It’s quite a prestigious label to give to a vacation, and one that might feel like a pipe dream that would only happen if all of the stars aligned just right.

And while I definitely believe there is always a reason for every twist and turn on a vacation experience, our best vacation yet usually doesn’t happen when entirely left to chance.

With some intentional planning, awarding this title to your next vacation is an easier achievement than you might think, and I’m here to guide you in HOW to craft your vacation so it has the best chance at morphing into your next vacation yet.

LISTEN BACK:
Episode 110: Don’t Ignore This BIGGER Purpose of a Vacation
Episode 155: My Two Biggest Pieces of Travel Advice
Episode 156: Behind-the-Scenes of My Best Vacation Yet

We all want our vacations to be stress-free, but it’s actually pretty common that vacations don’t feel that way. Sure, air travel delays or grumpy travel companions are often top contenders for the main cause of stress on a trip, but if we’re being honest, sometimes the stress is self-inflicted, thanks to a common blind spot in our vacation planning.

But there is ONE hack that will help you uncover this blind spot and make sure that your vacation plans are as stress-free as possible. This is the must-hear tip as you start planning your next big vacation, because I promise, you will feel the difference in your vacations when you embrace this.

Full disclosure: Even I’m not immune to this blind spot - I recently had to embrace this hack for my own upcoming trip, and I’m so thankful I did.

LISTEN BACK:
Episode 105: Here’s What To Splurge On (On Your Vacation)
Episode 194: My #1 Must-Have Travel Companion
Episode 199: How To Ditch Work Stress Before and After a Vacation

THIS IS A CAN’T-MISS EPISODE!! THANK YOU FOR BEING HERE!!!

On this milestone 200th episode, I’m laying out a road map for what to listen to next. This episode and the below summary and guide with episode numbers and links will help you “shop” our podcast to find the next best content for you, organized by topic!

WHEN YOU FEEL LIKE YOU CAN’T TRAVEL MORE
4: Permission to Travel the World
14: The Truth about Earning the Fun in Your Life w/ Life Coach Erin Gray
59: PSA! Take the Birthday Trip
63: How to Stop NOT Taking Vacations
71: When You’re Worried to Go on Vacation
100: A Little Less Talk, A Lot More Travel
114: Real Talk About Wanting MORE
154: My 2 Biggest Pieces of Travel Advice
169: The ONE Thing to Remember About Time +  Travel
170: A Travel Challenge for Next Year
 
STRATEGIES/ACTIONS TO TRAVEL MORE
07: How to Plan a Vacation Before You’re Ready 
90: How to Guarantee You Take that Next Vacation SOON
191: Finding Your Travel Frequency: Bridging Wanderlust With Reality
When Your Career Is Holding You Back:
65: Planning Your Work Around Your Vacations
66: Choosing the Best Time to Take Off from Work
117: How to Be Strategic with your Vacation Days
When Money Is Holding You Back:
34: How Much Does a Vacation Cost?
140: The Magical Number of $3,000
192: How to Take a Luxury Vacation On a Budget
When You Just Can’t Get the Vacation Planned:
64: Making Space for Vacation Planning
151: The Timeline to Your Next Vacation
159: 5 Tips to Decrease the Time it Takes to Plan Your Vacation
 
FEELING HAPPIER
1:  Why Happy Women Travel More
5: How to Turn the Overwhelm to Happy
98: The Secret to Feeling Happy after a Vacation
135: An Episode About Life + Time
Practical/Execution
48: The ONE Thing That’s Made Me Happier Every Day
146: How Seasonal Planning Could Help With the Overwhelm
172: How to Live a Happier Life
Lifestyle
88: A Simpler Approach to a Healthier and Happier You w/ Megan Dahlman
108: Living a Balanced and Healthy Life with Katie Jefcoat
193: How To Tackle Calendar Clutter and Ditch the Overwhelm w/ Laurie Palau
 
TAKING BETTER VACATIONS
2: That Vacation That You Need Right Now
110: Don’t Ignore This BIGGER Purpose of Taking a Vacation
139: The ONE Question To Ask Yourself Today
 
LEARNING YOUR TRAVEL STYLE
22: Let’s Learn Your Travel Style – THE LEARN YOUR TRAVEL STYLE SERIES
124: The 8 Travel Style Avatars // Which Are You? – THE TRAVEL STYLE AVATAR SERIES
179: What Your Enneagram Can Tell You About Your Travel Style – THE ENNEAGRAM TRAVEL STYLE SERIES
 
HAVING MORE IMPACTFUL VACATIONS
143: How To Bring Back the WONDER of Travel
149: A Heart-to-Heart with Your Vacation Expectations
164: 4 Signs it’s Time for a Nature Fix

 
PRACTICAL TIPS FOR TAKING BETTER VACATIONS
68: My #1 Hack for Taking a Relaxing Vacation
111: How To Stop Treating Your Vacations Like a To-Do List
115: 10 Travel Challenges to Try Next Year (Choose 2)
123: I’ve Nailed the Staycation (for Busybodies)
 
TRAVELING BETTER WITH OTHERS
134: The BEST Travel Style Avatar Companions
197: How Traveling With Different Enneagram Types Makes Your Vacation Better w/ Christa Hardin
Traveling With Your Husband
19: When Your Husband Has Zero Opinions about Your Vacation Plans
138: How to “Sell” Your Husband on that Next Vacation
190: Reminiscing Our First Adventure Abroad w/ Kyle Gillmeister
Traveling With Friends
43: How to Travel with Friends (and Stay Friends)
82:  4 Signs It’s Time for a Girls’ Trip
142: Want to Plan a Friends’ Trip? THIS Will Help You
 
DESTINATION FEATURE EPISODES:
9: Alaska
16: Costa Rica
27: Portugal
35: US Virgin Islands
42: Ireland
51: All-Inclusive Resorts in Mexico
58: Iceland
69: Catamaran Charter Vacations
80: New Zealand
86: Croatia
99: National Parks Vacations
106: Italy
137: Peru
147: The Bahamas
168: Christmas Ma