Eight global travelers reveal their New Year's resolutions for 2022

As we approach the close of 2021, consider making some resolutions for the New Year. In 2022, you might commit to maximizing your points and miles for more travel, and even set your sights on those dream destinations.

We reached out to a collection of travel influencers and globe-trotters to share their 2022 travel resolutions for your inspiration. Whether you already know these jet-setters, solo adventurers, and aviation enthusiasts or are discovering them for the first time, be sure to follow their journeys in the upcoming year.

Brian Kelly, The Points Guy

Home base: New Hope, Pennsylvania.

New Year's travel resolution: Explore Peru, take a trip with my parents, and go scuba diving in Raja Ampat, Indonesia, when it reopens.

Current travel statistics: In 2021, Brian traveled to 20 countries, visited eight states, and logged 91,605 miles in the air.

David Neeleman, founder of Breeze Airways

Home base: Park City, Utah.

New Year's travel resolution: To visit the Maldives and complete my U.S. states checklist by traveling to North and South Dakota, and West Virginia.

Current travel statistics: I have visited 37 countries and 47 states across the U.S.

Monet Hambrick, The Traveling Child

Home base: Miami.

New Year's travel resolution: I aim to take my children to a new African country each year, booking based on the best deals we find. So far, we've traveled to Kenya for $480, Morocco for $400 round-trip, and we're heading to Egypt for Christmas using 58,000 Delta Skymiles.

Current travel statistics: I've visited 26 states and 41 countries.

Cory Lee, CurbFreeCoryLee.com

Home base: LaFayette, Georgia.

New Year's travel resolution: I plan to embark on a round-the-world trip. This has been a dream of mine for years, but as a wheelchair user, organizing accessible travel for multiple destinations is quite a challenge. However, in 2022, I’m determined to make it a reality. I’m considering starting in Tokyo and then heading to Dubai, Egypt, and a few spots in Europe. Although I'm still in the early planning stages, I’m already thrilled about my travel adventures for 2022.

Current travel stats: I have visited 32 states and 39 countries.

Dayvee Sutton, Emmy award-winning travel/lifestyle journalist

Home base: Atlanta, currently exploring Mexico as a nomad.

New Year's travel resolution: I aim to embrace slower travel. Spending more time in a destination enriches my experience and promotes sustainability. It leads to lower emissions and gives me the opportunity to engage with the local community and forge friendships. This approach enables me to share more meaningful and in-depth stories.

Current travel statistics: I'm not focused on tallying countries; my journey is about unique experiences and cultural connections. However, I've traveled to 32 countries and 36 states.

Ryan Patterson, @diecastryan

Home base: Washington, D.C.

New Year's travel resolution: I plan to travel more with my family. My sister has yet to experience flying business class, so I'm treating her to a surprise spring break getaway in Thailand using points.

Current travel statistics: I’ve visited all 50 states and 31 countries.

Brian Oliver, Beyond Bmore

Home base: Baltimore, Maryland.

New Year's travel resolution: I aim to make up for the nearly two years of lost travel and return to my usual frequency of exploring new places. I plan to reschedule trips to Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, and Zanzibar, while also hoping to discover more of the U.S., especially states I haven’t yet visited. Given the ever-changing pandemic situation and restrictions, I know this might be challenging. Nevertheless, I intend to travel safely and comply with all guidelines in both the U.S. and abroad.

Current travel statistics: Almost 60 countries and over 20 states visited.

Jen Ruiz, Jen on a Jet Plane

Home base: Humacao, Puerto Rico.

New Year's travel resolution: To visit a World Wonder — I already have plans to see the Pyramids of Giza in early January — and to venture to lesser-known destinations like Easter Island or the Galapagos Islands.

Current travel stats: 35 countries, six continents, and 31 states explored.