We all have that listâthe one with âsee the Northern Lights,â âhot air balloon over Cappadocia,â or âsip wine in Tuscanyâ scribbled at the top.
But letâs be real: life gets busy, and suddenly another year slips by without checking those big dreams off... Not this year!
Hereâs how to make your travel bucket list a reality in 2025 âď¸
- Prioritize What Matters Most
Narrow your bucket list down to 1-3 must-dos for the yearâthink quality over quantity. Align these with your PTO allowance (hit us up: weâve got some tricks to stretch those vacation days further!).
- Set the Date, Not Just the Dream
Treat your bucket list like a commitment. Pick a month, block it off in your calendar, and start planning. âSomedayâ isnât a dateâmake it official!
- Budget Now, Book Early
Research your destination, plan your budget, and book early. Some group travel companies (ahem, like us đ) even offer flexible payment plans. Found cheap flights? Lock them in, but donât forget travel insurance for added flexibilityâyouâll thank yourself later!
- Find Your Crew
Tired of waiting on your friends but not quite ready to go it alone? Join a group trip! Youâll meet like-minded travelers around your age who are just as excited (and maybe a little nervous) as you are.
- Say âYesâ to Experiences
Lifeâs too short for âmaybe next year.â Maximize your adventure by extending your tripâbook back-to-back itineraries for more fun and savings or hop over to a nearby destination to cross multiple items off your list with one flight.
So, whatâs at the top of your list for next year?
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Weâve loved sharing our year with youânow itâs your turn to share yours!
The #FTLOWrapped Giveaway is back, and this year, 2 lucky travelers will each win $500 in FTLO Travel Credit to use toward their next adventure.
Hereâs how to join the fun đ
Step 1: Create a Reel showcasing your 2024 travel moments with us and post it on Instagram.
Step 2: Tag @FTLOTravel in your Reel and use #FTLOWrapped in the caption.
Step 3: DM us your Reel on Instagram by December 31st at 11:59 PM PST to enter.
Step 4: Set your account to public (at least until we confirm your submission) so we can see and share your masterpiece!
We canât wait to see your adventures đ
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Whether youâre tagging us in your epic trip photos, sharing feedback, or cracking us up with inside jokes from your group adventures, we LOVE hearing from you (social media manager here, and yes, itâs my favorite part of the job! đ).
So keep those DMs coming, and donât forget to tag us in your storiesâyour posts truly make our day!
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