Hi Nat
I do have some experience in long distance OOB travel BUT I rarely go anywhere that I want to go ?! So I agree that focusing on the familiar person more than the unfamiliar place has the best chance of success.
Also I advise saying an affirmation several times a day. Maybe something like "I will go out of body tonight and visit _____ (person's name). Those affirmations DO create an unconscious desire that IS sometimes fulfilled by an OBE..

Good luck
Grey