Start a 2026 Travel Jar: A Simple Tradition to Make Big Memories Possible
There’s something about the end of the year that makes all of us dream a little bigger. Maybe it’s the glow of the holidays, maybe it’s the slower pace, or maybe it’s the feeling that we want more memories and fewer moments that slip by too quickly.
If you’ve been thinking about taking a special trip in 2026, whether it’s a cruise from Galveston, a family getaway, or a bucket list adventure, here’s a simple and meaningful tradition to start this week.
🎁 The 2026 Travel Jar
It’s exactly what it sounds like. A jar, box, or container you dedicate to future travel. But it becomes much more than that. It’s a reminder that the best trips don’t start with a booking. They start with a dream your whole family can share.
💛 Why the Holidays Are the Perfect Time to Start One
Christmas week brings everyone together. It’s one of the rare times when families gather around the same table, swap stories, and talk about life. A Travel Jar becomes a fun and memorable way to ask a simple question.
Where should we go next year
It sparks conversation. It invites ideas from every generation. It lets grandparents share their favorites, kids share their wish lists, and everyone else dream a little. It’s easy, joyful, and a great way to start planning something meaningful together.
🏡 How to Start Your 2026 Travel Jar
It doesn’t need to be fancy. Here’s a simple way to begin.
1. Choose any container you love
A mason jar, a candle jar, a vase, or a small box. Anything works.
2. Pick a trip everyone can get excited about
It can be specific or just a general idea.
• A cruise out of Galveston
• A milestone celebration
• A friends and family getaway
• A warm weather escape next winter
• Or simply your next adventure together
3. Add to it little by little
Some ideas.
• Spare change
• Round up savings
• Dollar bills you might have spent on a treat
• Notes about destinations and ideas if you prefer not to add money yet
• Kids can draw pictures of the places they want to visit and drop them in the jar
4. Make it fun
Decorate it. Name it something playful. Put it somewhere the whole family can see.
Some fun jar label examples:
• The Hawthorn Adventure Fund
• 2026 Travel Ideas
• Our Next Cruise
There’s no pressure. The joy comes from dreaming together!
What a Travel Jar Really Creates
Yes, the savings help. But the real magic is what it inspires.
Hope
Travel gives you something bright to look forward to.
Connection
Families get to talk about what matters most. Shared time, shared experiences, and shared memories.
Intentionality
You’re choosing to make quality time a priority in the new year.
Momentum
By the time January arrives, you’re already thinking about where your next adventure might take you.
🚢 When You’re Ready, I’m Here to Help
Whether your 2026 Travel Jar leads you to
• A relaxing cruise
• A family celebration
• A weekend getaway
• Or early planning for the 2027 eclipse at sea
I’d love to help you make it real!
For now, enjoy your Christmas celebrations and let the conversation begin. Pass the jar around, hear everyone’s ideas, and start dreaming together. Your next adventure might take shape right at the holiday table!
🎄 Wishing You a Merry Christmas and a Beautiful Year Ahead
May your home feel warm and joyful, may your Travel Jar fill with ideas and hope, and may your 2026 adventures begin with excitement and intention.
When you’re ready to turn your ideas into a real plan, I’m here to help!