I had the pleasure of attending a luncheon yesterday with one of our vendors, Holland America Line. I listened to updates on their ship renovations, the new ship they are building and the new itineraries they are introducing, but one thing stood out. There was a short segment on experiences. Oprah starts the video by saying “you are going to remember this experience on Holland America in a way that you wouldn’t remember if you spent the money on a thing” Click the photo to watch.
I really love what she says about guests of her show who attended the filming of the episodes that highlighted Oprah’s Favorite Things. These episodes were all about the swag and receiving material things. As she reflects in the video above she says that if you go back now and ask the people who were there about those episodes, “they won’t remember the stuff, they will remember the experience of being in the moment where something magical happened.”
Ultimately, that’s what travel is all about, it’s enjoying the journey, the experience, the magic.
It’s not about checking off boxes on a bucket list, it’s about the serendipity of stepping out of your comfort zone and exploring beyond your front porch.
It’s the people you meet along the way. It’s visiting the restaurant that was recommended by your taxi driver and having the best Rouladen you’ve had since your Grandmother used to fix it on special occasions.
It’s visiting the small village that your Great Grandfather grew up in before he sailed to a new life in America.
It’s strolling down the beach you vacationed with when you were a kid, only now it’s your parents and your children. It’s all about the experiences.
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