SELECT Magazine Summer 2020 | Page 19

A ROAD TRIP FOR MAKING THE MOST OF LIFE The Bixby Bridge at blue hour near Monterey, CA For as long as there’s been an “elsewhere,” there’s been this magnetizing pull on our imaginations, a tug at our heartstrings to set out and see the unknown for ourselves. Long before terms like “First Class” or “Frequent Flyer Miles” entered our lexicon, travel was a calling — a passion that burned within and consumed one wholly. People used to dedicate their life to this with the same devotion as a monk. That magic is still there; it just takes a mindful approach. Cast off the engrained modern ideas of what travel means, and get back to the roots of it. Travel is not simply a commute to your end destination. It’s an adventure in wanderlust, every new moment rich with the joy of living. Often overlooked is the fact that you don’t need to set sail for the other side of the world to find these moments of joy amidst jolts of wanderlust; in some cases, you don’t even need to step on a plane. Road trips — the original getaway — are as American as apple pie, and the United States has more than enough open road and adventure to choose from. CONTACT US TODAY TO RECEIVE YOUR FREE VIP AMENITIES | 19