Have you ever traveled with someone and left feeling like their color-coded itinerary and “stick to the plan” attitude screamed Virgo? Or how about when you notice that your Libra travel buddy has snuck off for a nightcap with your cute server? Our travel habits are heavily influenced by our zodiac sign! And as the astrological new year arrives, it’s a fresh chance to get started on our travel plans. After all, Aries loves to get moving.
Your star sign can give you great insights into how you can travel with the most ease and enjoyment – a.k.a. those all-important travel hacks! A Leo’s natural travel habit may be to post hundreds of stories about where they’re traveling and all their fire outfits, but to level up? Start a shared album with your travel buddies so everyone on the trip can enjoy seeing those fits, views, and selfies for years to come after the trip has concluded. Whether you’re traveling nearby or Athens, the birthplace of Western astrology, use your stars to align your plans.
The stars can be your guide to the whens, the wheres, and even the hows of travel. Are you ready to trust the universe?
Aries
Bold and brave, you’re not afraid to travel to new places and try new things along the way. It’s important that you find activities that excite you when you go to new places, like taking the tram around Lisbon, or taking a Ninja-Do class to learn how to become a ninja in Osaka Shin Umeda. Finding ways to keep yourself engaged and independent while traveling is a great way to harness your Aries energy during your trip. A great travel hack for you? Download offline maps so you don’t forget how to get back to your hotel while you’re exploring all that your new city has to offer. Traveling around a busy area like Brooklyn can leave you lost as you’re losing track of time and location while enjoying the incredible nightlife!
Dream Destinations: Moxy Lisbon City, Moxy Osaka Shin Umeda, Moxy Brooklyn Williamsburg
Taurus
Soak in the sensual pleasures of your stay, whether it’s enjoying a delicious meal or sipping a glass of wine in Bordeaux full of terrior. Your travel style is intimate and languid, allowing you to start the process of joy well before you land, as you equip yourself with your favorite snacks and a silk eye mask for long flights to dreamy destinations like Athens City. Seeing your ruling planet in a real-life statue of Venus Victrix reminds you of the power you wield simply by existing. To keep your travels long and unrushed, try your “bucket list” restaurants for lunch instead of dinner to save big while still getting to indulge. This way you can have double the mimosas and oysters while looking into the glistening ocean in Virgina Beach. What better way to enjoy some time away?
Dream Destinations: Moxy Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Moxy Athens City, Moxy Bordeaux
Gemini
You are naturally inclined to see, learn, and connect with others whenever you are traveling. There isn’t often a minute wasted on your trips, and you’re probably the last person to be found napping while there’s a whole city to explore! Taking the subway through the Lower East Side leaves you just a stop away from museums, parks, and new cuisine. Plus, your independent style gives you plenty of time to shop for new outfits or trinkets from your trip as a way to remember all of the fun times you’ve had while traveling. Somewhere like Seoul with a dedicated “shopping street” is a perfect place to find goods for you and your new friends near and far! Be sure to bring your credit cards that waive foreign transaction fees while you travel around the globe. That way, you don’t have to think about conversion rates when you’re swiping from Tbilisi to Tennessee!
Dream Destinations: Moxy NYC Lower East Side, Moxy Seoul, Myeongdong, Moxy Tbilisi
Cancer
As a cozy traveler, you want to feel at home, even when you’re away. It’s important for you to read all the guides and stop at hole-in-the-wall spots that are off the beaten path. You like to avoid peak seasons and tourists on your trip so you can walk the streets with a sense of peace and ease. Exploring cities like Columbus anytime other than their busy, hot, and humid summer then resting and recharging with intentional interruption for engaging conversation — that’s your recipe for a perfect trip. As a nostalgic being, traveling to historic places like Tbilisi makes the history and memories that line the city streets palpable. Sitting by the fireplace with a cup of coffee in Chattanooga sounds like a dream. The best way for you to travel is to avoid burnout by only putting relaxing activities on your agenda while you’re away.
Dream Destinations: Moxy Tbilisi, Moxy Columbus Short North, Moxy Chattanooga Downtown
Leo
Leaving the cities you visit brighter than they were before you arrived is part of your enthusiastic charm. You have no issues striking up conversations with the locals, and even making a life-long friend or two along the way. You love to travel to places that meet your energy. You’re not afraid to travel the distance down under to Sydney or party on a rooftop in Portland, so long as there’s good music, good company, and an even better view for photos, you’ll be enjoying yourself! When you travel, it’s important for you to pack as many amazing outfits as you can (without going over your baggage weight limit.) Try planning your outfits ahead of time so that by the time you land in Athens the only thing you’re focused on is which stranger you can befriend to take the photos of you that will last you a lifetime.
Dream Destinations: Moxy Athens City, Moxy Portland Downtown, Moxy Sydney Airport
Virgo
As an old soul who looks at travel as a ritual, you know the importance of seeing the world and stepping outside of your comfort zone. This can be a practice of compassion, expansion, and seeing the true essence of life (or an exercise in extreme planning.) Going to cities filled with history like Bucharest or full of food and art like Lisbon lights up something inside of you that otherwise lays dormant year round. It’s important for you to get into the mode of being open-hearted while traveling, rather than maximizing. Get yourself out and walk through the city you’re staying in to get out of your mind and back into your heart. It’s hard holding yourself to such high standards all of the time, so when you are on vacation be sure to let your hair down, loosen the grip, have an extra glass of wine while tasting through Bordeaux, and trust that the hourly itinerary that you created a month in advance was done properly so you don’t need to double-check it again!
Dream Destinations: Moxy Bucharest Old Town, Moxy Lisbon City, Moxy Bordeaux
Libra
There is a perfect balance, a dance, a romance happening between you and your perfect trip. You are a delightful travel companion, making even the longest lines at the airport feel like a breeze for the people you’re traveling with. Planning ahead and time management, however, are not your strong suit. Set some extra alarms to make it in time for your sightseeing bus through York or your museum tour in Chattanooga. Instead of fighting against your instincts, lean into your strengths. Go ahead, flirt your way into a round of free drinks, or convince the gate agent to upgrade your group to business class! You don’t mind braving it in economy from time to time, but the rest of your travel crew will thank you when it’s a long flight to Shanghai!
Dream Destinations: Moxy Chattanooga Downtown, Moxy York, Moxy Shanghai Xuhui
Scorpio
When you travel, you like the feeling of getting lost in a city and trying on a new identity for size. Meeting strangers under a false name and telling them a totally different life story while you grab a drink in Brooklyn sounds like something out of a fantasy novel to some, but for you, it’s a first night out. You do a great job at saving all of the best restaurants, activities, and bars ahead of time when you travel, leaving you with extra time to tap into your intuition and explore a temple in Seoul or ride a bike around with no final destination in York. Your magnetic energy will always attract the right people and experiences to you without you having to put too much effort in. It’s important for you to sit back and enjoy your travels rather than control them… too much!
Dream Destinations: Moxy Brooklyn Williamsburg, Moxy York, Moxy Seoul, Myeongdong
Sagittarius
If there was ever anyone naturally suited to travel the world and explore parts unknown, it’s you! You are brave, adventurous, and wildly curious about the world around you. Travel only brings it out more. You rarely travel to the same place twice, and you love an “expert-level” trip. Heading somewhere like NY Lower East Side will help you to stay at a fast pace that you so deeply enjoy keeping up with. You also love to try new things like surfing, skiing in Norway, or skydiving, so be sure to pick places that give you the adrenaline rush you love! You’re never afraid to step outside your comfort zone, but it’s important to start racking up and using airline points for all of that flying you do! Before booking your trip to Seoul, ask yourself “Could points pay for this one?”.
Dream Destinations: Moxy Seoul, Myeongdong, Moxy NYC Lower East Side, Moxy Tromso
Capricorn
You are the friend that others turn to for questions like “When is the best time to book my flights?” or “How do you always have the most chic oversized blazer for your airport fits?”. Despite your expertise, travel to you is more than the money spent and outfits worn along the way, it’s the memories that you’ll take with you when you leave. Your mission: balance. You love a convenient hotel after a long flight, especially one with a dedicated workspace (like Sydney Airport), but don’t forget to unplug and turn your phone on “DND” while you’re away. In a chic city that can keep up with you, whether you’re enjoying fresh sushi rolls and craft cocktails in Portland, or watching the aurora borealis in Tromso, you would rather save your money than be caught having a lackluster trip. You love the feeling of knowing you did a trip the “bucket list” way, so make sure you give that travel space to fill your heart with alongside your suitcase.
Dream Destinations: Moxy Sydney Airport, Moxy Portland Downtown, Moxy Tromso
Aquarius
When you unplug, you’re out of bounds. You’re the type of traveler who refuses to post while they’re still on the move. You like feeling like no one knows your next move, and keeping people on their toes. You’re too busy tuning into the vibes of your destination to text back, and we’re all anxiously awaiting your reply! You like to keep people guessing and ending up in a place like Tbilisi is both exciting and insightful for your friends who have never been to the historical and cobblestone-lined streets of the city. Hiking in Xi’an, or taking a scavenger hunt through Columbus light up in your imagination. With any itinerary, you want a reminder of how exciting it is to be alive and explore the world. You might be a little checked out while you’re checking out, so keep copies of your ID and passport. It’s easy to lose track of things while you’re this busy jet-setting!
Dream Destinations: Moxy Xi’an Downtown, Moxy Tbilisi, Moxy Columbus Short North
Pisces
You are a romantic, and it’s easy for you to get lost in the promises of aspiration and bright futures that travel offers to you. The moment you step off of a plane, you’re filled with endless possibilities of what the new opportunities ahead will offer to you. Walking through the park in Praga, or staring out at the ocean from your waterfront balcony in Virginia Beach is enough to inspire you. You are the type of person who sees the magical in the mundane, and being on the road often brings you gratitude and joy. While you’re marking off “bucket list” locations that some other people could only dream of, it’s important to take a moment to remember every moment, from the excitement on the plane or the wine tastings in Bordeaux. Bring a journal and a camera with you on each trip so you never forget how special you’ve felt around the world!
Dream Destinations: Moxy Warsaw Praga, Moxy Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Moxy Bordeaux