How do I start a Travel Vision Board?

Reflect on your goals, gather images, choose a layout and begin placing destinations like Tenerife or Rome.

Should I include real destinations?

Yes — adding places like Crete, Majorca or Alpe d’Huez helps turn dreams into actions.

Is a Travel Vision Board only for big trips?

Not at all. It works for weekend breaks, family holidays and winter-sun escapes.

Can I use a digital Travel Vision Board?

Absolutely. Many travellers use Canva or Pinterest for easy editing.

How do I stay motivated after making one?

Display it somewhere visible and review it monthly.

Can Jamie Wake Travel help me plan the holidays I add?

Yes — including Tenerife, Rome, Crete, Majorca and beginner ski resorts.

How do the offers here fit in?

Use the offers in this article to explore current deals for each destination and find inspiration for your vision board.

What protections do I get when booking?

ATOL protection and Supplier Failure Insurance through Jamie Wake Travel.

How soon should I plan after creating my board?

As soon as you feel ready — even a quick enquiry can help shape your plans.

Travel Vision Board – Create Your Holiday Inspiration

Turn Your Wanderlust Into a Plan You Can See

Imagine having your next holiday not just in your mind, but right in front of you — a colourful collage of destinations, feelings, experiences and ideas that pull you towards them every time you look up. That’s the magic of a Travel Vision Board. It’s not just décor; it’s a visual tool that helps you define what you truly want from your travels — whether that’s the warm sands of Tenerife, the snowy beginner slopes of Alpe d’Huez, the cobbled streets of Rome, the clear snorkelling waters of Crete, or the family-friendly sunshine of Majorca (we've used these 5 popular destinations throughout to illustrate using a vision board).

A Travel Vision Board captures your dreams and gradually turns them into reality. For our travellers at Jamie Wake Travel, it’s often the first step towards making confident choices about holidays, timelines and budgets. It supports goal-setting in a way that feels exciting, uplifting and — most importantly — achievable.

In this guide, you’ll learn:

What a Travel Vision Board is and why it works
How to create one step-by-step
How to include the kinds of holidays we specialise in
How to use five specific destinations as inspiration
How to add hotel ideas and real travel offers using your widgets
How your board can guide your next enquiry or booking with Jamie Wake Travel
Why ATOL protection and Supplier Failure Insurance matter when your board becomes a plan

So grab a cuppa, gather your pictures and let’s build your Travel Vision Board together.

1. What Is a Travel Vision Board — And Why Does It Work?

A Travel Vision Board is a visual collection of images, words and prompts that reflect the kind of holidays you want to take. It allows you to see your travel goals clearly, keep them top-of-mind, and stay motivated as you work towards them.

Travel Vision Boards work because:

Your brain responds more strongly to images than text
Seeing your goals triggers emotional connection
Emotional connection increases action
Repeated visual cues help your brain filter decisions toward those goals

For travel, that emotional connection is powerful. It turns “I’d love to go somewhere warm next winter” into something vivid:

the golden Tenerife coastline,
the calm beginner slopes of Alpe d’Huez,
the Roman piazzas glowing at dusk,
the blue coves of Crete,
the family-friendly bays of Majorca.

Your Travel Vision Board becomes a destination in its own right — a place where your ideas and intentions live.

2. How to Create Your Travel Vision Board (Step-by-Step)

Step 1: Reflect on What Travel Means to You

Before choosing images, decide what travel gives you. Ask yourself:

Do I want rest, sunshine and simple pleasure?
Am I hoping for a sense of achievement (e.g., trying skiing for the first time)?
Do I want history, culture and short European escapes?
Is Mediterranean blue sea calling me?
Do I want more family time in the sunshine?

These answers help you choose the right destinations and imagery.

If you already know your inspirations include Tenerife, Alpe d’Huez, Rome, Crete or Majorca, you’re already ahead — these will each slot beautifully into your board.

Step 2: Choose Your Board Style — Physical or Digital

Some travellers love cutting and sticking. Others prefer everything on their phone.

Physical boards:

Corkboard, canvas or poster
Good for daily visual reminders
Fun, tactile and creative

Digital boards:

Pinterest, Canva, mobile wallpaper or tablet screen
Lightweight, portable and easy to update
Perfect for adding screenshots of hotels, attractions, or holiday offers

You can absolutely use both — a main board at home, and a digital “mini” version on your phone.

Step 3: Gather Your Travel Inspiration

This is where your Travel Vision Board becomes personal and exciting. Collect:

Destination images
Hotel photos
Activities (snorkelling, skiing, city exploring)
Words and quotes
Colours that evoke your types of travel

Use specific imagery such as:

The volcanic shoreline of Tenerife
Snow-dusted chalets from Alpe d’Huez
Terracotta rooftops of Rome
Turquoise coves of Crete
Golden beaches of Majorca

Print them, save them or screenshot them. The more variety you have, the better.

Step 4: Sort, Prioritise and Begin Layout

Arrange your board based on what’s most important to you.

Here are layout ideas:

By Travel Themes

Winter Sun (Tenerife)
Ski for Beginners (Alpe d’Huez)
City Break (Rome)
Snorkelling & Mediterranean (Crete)
Family Travel (Majorca)

By Timeline

2025
2026
Bucket-list

By Mood

Relaxation
Adventure
Culture
Family connection

Let your intuition guide you — whatever feels right usually is right.

Step 5: Add Action Prompts

A Travel Vision Board becomes powerful when it leads to action. Add notes like:

“Research Tenerife winter-sun options”
“Book first ski trip — look at Alpe d’Huez beginner slopes”
“Find a weekend for Rome city break”
“Check snorkelling tours in Crete”
“Look at family hotels in Majorca”
“Call Jamie Wake Travel”
“Use the Jamie Wake Travel search tool to design my own holiday”

These reminders make your travel dreams more achievable and grounded.

Step 6: Display Your Board and Revisit Often

Put your Travel Vision Board somewhere you see it daily — your desk, hallway, bedroom or kitchen. If digital, make it your phone lock screen.

Review it monthly.

Ask yourself:

Is this still what I want?
Has something changed?
What can I do this week to move closer to this?

Your Travel Vision Board evolves as you evolve. It’s a living tool.

Tenerife is a staple of many Travel Vision Boards because it represents warmth, ease, and simple joy. Golden beaches, volcanic landscapes and family-friendly resorts create a mood of relaxation and escape. Whether you imagine yourself strolling along Costa Adeje’s seafront, exploring the lunar-like scenery of Mount Teide, or floating in calm blue water, Tenerife instantly brings your board to life.

If your Travel Vision Board focuses on sunshine, rejuvenation or a break from the UK winter cold, Tenerife belongs right at the centre.

If you’ve ever dreamed of trying skiing for the first time, add Alpe d’Huez to your Travel Vision Board. This sunny, high-altitude resort is a favourite for beginners thanks to its gentle green slopes, excellent ski schools and friendly atmosphere. The village has cosy chalets, mountain cafés and wide-open landscapes that make skiing feel approachable and exciting — not intimidating.

A Travel Vision Board featuring Alpe d’Huez sends a message of adventure, achievement and fresh mountain air.

4. Tailoring Your Travel Vision Board for Different Holiday Styles

These holiday-style clusters help you build structure into your Travel Vision Board — and guide where each of your destinations naturally fits.

Winter Sun Holidays

If your board leans towards warmth, beaches and a break from grey UK days, use images of:

Costa Adeje’s golden coastline
Tenerife’s volcanic scenery
Poolside relaxation under bright blue skies

Tenerife is a shining choice for winter sun seekers, offering warm beaches, volcanic scenery and reliable sunshine.

Add words such as:

“Warmth”, “Sunshine”, “Relaxation”, “December Escape”.

To broaden your winter-sun ideas, you may also enjoy reading about the Canary Islands, another region known for year-round sunshine and easy flight connections.

Ski Holidays for Beginners

If “try skiing” is one of your goals, dedicate a section of your board to snow, mountains and gentle slopes. Use visuals from:

Alpe d’Huez’s wide green runs
Snow-capped chalets
Ski schools and friendly instructors

Great cues to add:

“Learn something new”, “Mountain air”, “Fresh challenge”.

For learners, Alpe d’Huez shines as a beginner-friendly ski destination.

City Breaks & Cultural Escapes

For travellers wanting culture, food and architecture, create a city-break pocket.

Use visuals of:

Rome at sunset
The Colosseum
Cobblestones and cafés
Fresh pasta and market stalls

Add phrases:

“48-hour escape”, “Culture & coffee”, “Weekend wander”.

Rome is a sophisticated, inspiring and endlessly photogenic choice for your next city break.

Mediterranean Snorkelling & Beaches

If turquoise water is your love language, your vision board should show:

Clear Cretan bays
Colourful fish and snorkelling scenes
Greek villages and palm-framed coastlines

Add wording like:

“Blue mind”, “Underwater world”, “Island calm”.

Crete is an irresistible destination for snorkelling, crystal-clear water and Mediterranean tranquillity.

Family Holidays

For family-focused travel, dedicate a warm and joyful corner of your board to:

Majorca’s shallow beaches
Splash parks
Family rooms
Happy, sun-soaked moments

Add wording like:

“Togetherness”, “Easy sunshine”, “Memories for life”.

Majorca is a perfect choice for families, with shallow beaches, splash zones and easy sunshine.

5. Booking Protections: Why Planning With Jamie Wake Travel Matters

Once your Travel Vision Board begins to take shape, the next step is turning inspiration into a holiday you can book with confidence. At Jamie Wake Travel, every package holiday you book with us benefits from additional layers of protection and reassurance.

Here’s what supports your travel as you move from vision to reality:

ATOL Protection

If you book a protected package holiday and the travel provider fails, ATOL ensures you receive a refund or, if you’re abroad, that you can finish your trip safely. It is designed to give UK travellers peace of mind when booking flights and holidays.

Supplier Failure Insurance

This offers further security in case individual suppliers — such as hotels or transfer companies — cease trading. It's an extra layer of reassurance you receive through Jamie Wake Travel.

Expert Holiday Planning With Real Humans

When your Travel Vision Board highlights Tenerife, Alpe d’Huez, Rome, Crete or Majorca, you aren’t left to figure out the details on your own.

Our team knows these destinations inside-out, including:

the best resorts for families
the top beginner ski schools
the easiest city-break neighbourhoods
where to find the clearest snorkelling waters
hotels that match your vision board mood

You get personalised recommendations, honest advice and support at every stage — before, during and after your holiday.

6. Turn Your Travel Vision Board Into Real Plans

Your Travel Vision Board isn’t just an inspirational project — it’s a practical tool that shapes your next steps.

Here’s how to bring everything together:

1. Choose your top travel priorities

Look at your board and identify the destinations or themes that speak the loudest. Is it Tenerife’s sunshine? Rome’s culture? Crete’s snorkelling? Let this guide your next enquiry.

2. Browse live holiday options

Use the holiday offers shown throughout this article to explore the destinations featured on your Travel Vision Board.

Whether you’re dreaming of a winter-sun escape or a family holiday, you’ll find options matched to your vision.

3. Contact Jamie Wake Travel

Call 01495 400005 or complete our enquiry form.

You can also use the search tool on our website to start shaping your own bespoke holiday — “as unique as you are.”

4. Let us refine, tailor and compare

We do the legwork, comparing hotels, flights, resorts and extras until everything feels right for you.

5. Book with confidence

Enjoy the reassurance of ATOL protection, Supplier Failure Insurance and a dedicated travel team behind every detail.

Your Travel Vision Board sets the direction.

We help you step into the picture.

A Travel Vision Board brings together your ideas, emotions and aspirations in one place. It helps you steer your travel plans with intention and joy — whether you’re dreaming of Tenerife’s vibrant shores, Alpe d’Huez’s beginner slopes, Rome’s timeless lanes, Crete’s turquoise coves or Majorca’s sunshine-filled family days.

When you’re ready to move from imagination to action, Jamie Wake Travel is here to help you transform your board into bookings — safely, confidently and with expert guidance.

Your travel dreams deserve to feel real long before you step on the plane.

What will be the first picture you pin?

What is a Travel Vision Board?
A visual board that displays your travel goals, destinations and experiences you want to plan.
How do I start a Travel Vision Board?
Reflect on your goals, gather images, choose a layout and begin placing destinations like Tenerife or Rome.
Should I include real destinations?
Yes — adding places like Crete, Majorca or Alpe d’Huez helps turn dreams into actions.
Is a Travel Vision Board only for big trips?
Not at all. It works for weekend breaks, family holidays and winter-sun escapes.
Can I use a digital Travel Vision Board?
Absolutely. Many travellers use Canva or Pinterest for easy editing.
How do I stay motivated after making one?
Display it somewhere visible and review it monthly.
Can Jamie Wake Travel help me plan the holidays I add?
Yes — including Tenerife, Rome, Crete, Majorca and beginner ski resorts.
How do the offers here fit in?
Use the offers in this article to explore current deals for each destination and find inspiration for your vision board.
What protections do I get when booking?
ATOL protection and Supplier Failure Insurance through Jamie Wake Travel.
How soon should I plan after creating my board?
As soon as you feel ready — even a quick enquiry can help shape your plans.