Top 5 Places I Want to Visit in the U.S. // 2014

This time of year I always get the itch to travel. I mean, I always have it... but it gets more intense this time of year. Since we can really only travel significantly during breaks from school, I continue to spend a lot of time dreaming up future vacations. Which is actually pretty fun in between! 

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Here are my top 5 Places I Want to Visit in the U.S. (right now):

(in no particular order)

Seattle, WA - Check! October 2014!

A long time destination on our wish list. We have been wanting to take a Pacific North West trip for a long time. 

This year I hope will be the year. I want to see the mountains and ocean side by side, all of the culture, the coffee, the chocolate... so much green space. Hoping that we Make it there this summer!

New Orleans, LA - Check! March 2014!

I feel like when I ask people about NOLA, they have very strong opinions. Either they love it or they hate it. I'm not sure why, but I feel like I will love it. It looks so gorgeous, but not in a manicured way, full of culture, so much music, so much history and art... travel swoon. And the food... :)

Beignets, jambalaya, seafood... yummmm...

I could be wrong, I might hate it... but I want to see for myself. I think it could be wonderful. :) -
I LOVED every minute, and already want to go back! 11/19/15 - check again! :) 

Savannah, GA

This looks like one of the very most beautiful places on the planet! The super lush plant life, the old houses, gardens, parks and even beautiful cemeteries! I think I'd want to see it in the spring or early summer though, to avoid so much heat. Also, Jekyll Island and Tybee Island so nearby. So so beautiful! I've had this area on my list for a while now too!

Lastly can I just say.. these trees are amazing! The Spanish moss... So romantic and unusual looking! Like a whole different world!

Amelia Island, FL

Just off of the Eastern coast of Florida is this quaint little island. I've heard it is full of bed and breakfasts and sweet little shops and restaurants. It's also home to the oldest lighthouse in Florida. 

I can officially say this is the first time (since I was a kid) that I legitimately wanted to go somewhere in Florida. :)

Hawaii, the whole darn state

I'm sure I don't need to explain why Hawaii is on my list... but just for kicks I will. :) So green and lush. Filled with so much scenic beauty. It is the only island-y (tropical) type place that I consistently want to visit. 

And I recently found out that not only do they have whales living there in the winter... they have a World Whale Day Festival! :) Sounds pretty perfect to me! I feel like this would be a nice 5 or 10 year anniversary trip... right? ;)

I am hoping that we get to go to at least one of these places in 2014!

What U.S. destinations are you hoping to see in the near future? 

Read about my Top 5 Canadian Destinations too!

Thanks for Reading & Happy Travels,

Alexandra 

All of these images came from my Pinterest travel board.. which you can follow here and were taken by wonderful photographers, not me. :)