WANDERLUST:
The pressing urge to travel, to keep moving, to never rest...
What's on Your 2026 Bucket List?
Escapades to Check Off your Bucket List in 2026!
Turn up your Summer Vibe at Cultural Festivals or Top Sporting Events
May 24-June 7: Roland Garros Grand Slam Tennis - Paris
May 26-31: Art Week - Grand Cayman
June 1-7: Ali Festival - Louisville
June 4-7: Blues Festival - Chicago
June 6: Destination Smooth Jazz Series - Louisville
June 10: Wine & Food Experience - New Orleans
June 11-July 19: FIFA World Cup Soccer N.A. - U.S., Mexico & Canada
June 18-21: U.S. Open Golf - Southhampton, NY
June 27: Wine Festival - Santa Barbara
June 25: Music Festival - St Kitts
June 29-July 12: Wimbledon Tennis - London
July 1-31: Culinary Month - St Kitts & Nevis
July 3: Essence Festival - New Orleans
July 3-August 4: Crop Over Festival - Barbados
July 8-12: Taste of Chicago
July 12-18: Reggae Sumfest - Montego Bay
July 13-14: MLB All Star Game - Philadelphia
July 23-25: R&B & Jazz Festival - Cincinnati
July 24-25: Gospel Festival - Chicago
July 25-August 4: Carnival - Antigua
July 31-Aug 2: Newport Jazz Festival - Newport, RI
August 1-2: Satchmo Festival - New Orleans
August 8: Sky Soul Festival - Louisville
August 15-16: Air & Water Show - Chicago
August 21-22: African Heritage Festival - Louisville
August 27-30: House Music Festival & Conference - Chicago
September 3-6: Jazz Festival - Chicago
September 5: Destination Smooth Jazz Series - Louisville
September 12 - October 17: An Evening with Celine Dion - Paris
September 18-20: Jazz Festival - Savannah
September 25-27: Southern Heritage Football Classic - Memphis
*Confirm all dates on Event websites in lieu of schedule changes
2026 WANDERLUST DESTINATIONS
ACCRA, GHANA
ANGUILLA
ANTIGUA & BARBUDA
BAHAMAS
BERMUDA
CAPE TOWN
COSTA RICA
CROATIA
GREECE
GRENADA
IBIZA
LAKE COMO, ITALY
MADEIRA
MALDIVES
MARTHA'S VINEYARD
MEXICO CITY
BACALAR, MEXICO
MERIDA, MEXICO
TULUM, MEXICO
PANAMA
PARIS
SAINT BARTHELEMY
SAINT KITTS & NEVIS
ST LUCIA
SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN
SANTA FE, NM
NORDICS: SWEDEN, NORWAY, DENMARK
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AT CHICAGO'S BEST VENUES OR
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There's no place like home but a new perspective on it may be quite enlightning. If you're a Chicago native, you don't have to venture far off the beaten path to partake in the beauty of Chicago's landmarks, incredible skyline, lakefront, upscale hotels, music scene & attractions. Be a "Weekend Tourist" in your own city!
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VIRTUAL WANDERLUST
Fun & inspring links...
Most Beautiful Islands in the World: https://tinyurl.com/r4ephy6
Worldwide Virtual Hotel Tours: https://tinyurl.com/t2zlb76
Jamaica: https://tinyurl.com/yao3noct
Virtual Europe: https://tinyurl.com/wkkjvfl
Best Florida Beaches: https://tinyurl.com/r4cyumu
Lake Como Hotel Tours: https://tinyurl.com/uuwmwzq
Aruba: https://tinyurl.com/ybmeaznr
Venice Canals: https://tinyurl.com/u6bk62j
Paris - The Louvre: https://www.louvre.fr/en/visites-en-ligne
Puerto Rico: https://tinyurl.com/yd4jka8j
Amsterdam - Van Gogh Museum: https://tinyurl.com/ru6fyzt
Malaga: https://tinyurl.com/yblmfo5r
Rome - Vatican Museums: https://tinyurl.com/wq5xc2h
Worldwide Museums: https://artsandculture.google.com/partner?hl=en
Aspen Virtual Tours: https://tinyurl.com/w2696qd
Visit Orlando: https://tinyurl.com/sxg5x94
FOOD FOR THOUGHT...
Which Beach Should You Be on Right Now? https://tinyurl.com/yf53rwtz
Revisiting the Legacy of The Green Book: https://tinyurl.com/19qvhuzc
What it Means to be a Black Traveler: https://tinyurl.com/y9lxndwu
5 Bucket List Trips to Book Years in Advance: https://tinyurl.com/y888tkbc
No Touch Greetings Used Worldwide: https://tinyurl.com/y7j49aql
11 Amazing Black-Owned Hotels Worldwide: https://tinyurl.com/ydeamt7y
Sad Reason Americans Don't Use Paid Vacation Time: https://tinyurl.com/gkto8fj
Why Buy Travel Insurance? http://tinyurl.com/pq67qcb
Black Owned Wine Guide: https://tinyurl.com/y9xsltx9
Things You Should Never Order From Room Service: https://tinyurl.com/yb4bqn7d
10 US Destinations for Music Lovers: http://tinyurl.com/j7zo9yt
"Experts" Waste Time Playing Travel Agent: http://tinyurl.com/z6opnc7
Traveling While Black: http://tinyurl.com/kqqfu
Heads in Beds: http://tinyurl.com/c2hatf8
Best Behavior: 6 Travel Etiquette Rules: http://tinyurl.com/dxxpscf
10 Places in the US to See Before You Die: http://tinyurl.com/jlzmgbz
Flight Attendants Guide to Packing Light: http://tinyurl.com/zdpfg4a
10 Places to See Before They're Gone: http://tinyurl.com/p5em28a
Best Countries for Solo Travelers: http://tinyurl.com/jwk8t95
Top Destinations for Single Women Travelers: http://tinyurl.com/o5jhxcd
Women Embrace Solo Travel: http://tinyurl.com/kwmccez
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2026 GROUP CRUISES
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