Sure, you could return to your favorite winter beach spot to kick off the new year. Or you could take a vacation that will enrich your mind, body, and soul. Sherman’s Travel uncovered ten life-changing escapes, with a splurge and a value option for each. Climb a volcano, explore the Nile, or learn to drive a race car. What are you waiting for?
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Private jet holidays around the world Editors' Review
$218+: Last-min Midwest August fares (round-trip) Midwest Airlines
$565+: Hawaii fares from 10+ US cities (round-trip) Delta
$240+: Cheap Beijing fares w/more Asia (one-way) Asiana Airlines
$299* & up: New Hawaii fall fares (each way) United
Ending Soon -- Fall Travel Sales from $56* Editors' Review
$99/nt: Autumn rates at family hotels w/breakfast AmericInn
Luxury camping trips at home & abroad from $80/nt Editors' Review
$140/nt+: Kona Coast Resort w/roomy villas – 25% off Kona Coast Resort
$154/nt+: Fall rates at Honolulu beachfront resorts Travelocity
$170/nt+: Kaanapali Beach hotel w/revamped rooms Royal Lahaina Resort
$141/nt+: Maui Coast boutique with tennis, sports Maui Coast Hotel
$94/nt+: Top-rated Kona beachfront hotels Major Providers
$93/nt+: Kauai island hotels near attractions Travelocity
Up to 65% off: Ocean front room on Waikiki Beach Travelocity
30% off: Labor Day hotels in the US, Mexico, more Hotels.com
$177/nt+: Honolulu Outrigger w/free nights, brkfast TripRes.com
$177+: Fall rates at Hawaii resort w/free nt, more TripRes.com
$82/nt+: Autumn hotel rates in the Hawaiian Islands Major Providers
$245+: Oceanfront Big island resort on scenic bluffs Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel
$245/nt+: Luxe Hawaii resorts w/free nts, upgrades Major Providers
$2199+: Summer 12-nt Black Sea explorer w/Egypt CruisesOnly
$109/nt+: Singapore 14-nt sail to China, Thailand Royal Caribbean
$199+: Royal Caribbean's new beach cruise sale Royal Caribbean
Up to 50% off: Exclusive Bermuda 7-night cruises Vacation Outlet
$499+: 7-nt Bermuda cruise w/$300 onboard savings Norwegian
$549+: Last-min oceanview Bermuda Labor Day sail Norwegian
$152/nt+: Asia 16-nt cruise to Bangkok, Beijing Princess
Up to 75% off: Last-min cruises to Caribbean & more VacationsToGo.com
$1171+: Hawaii 7-day cruise with Honolulu, Hilo Norwegian
$999+: Ensenada cruise to Lahaina & more Hawaii Cruise.com
$1199+: Winter Hawaii cruise to Oahu, Maui CruisesOnly
$1299+: Major Hawaii island sail from San Diego Holland America
$1829+: 15-nt Hawaii island cruise with San Diego Travelocity
$2099+: Luxe Hawaii volcano cruise in oceanview Travelocity
$1649+: Royal Caribbean Hawaii cruise from LA Travelocity
Save up to 66% on South American excursions Editors' Review
Panama Canal cruise discounts up to 51% Editors' Review
Volunteer opportunities in the US and overseas Editors' Review
$719+: 4-nt Waikiki trip at upscale hotel w/flight Castle Ocean Resort Hotel Waikiki
$1118+: Super-luxe Hawaii vacations w/flight, perks Travelocity
$926+: 5-star Maui beach trip w/flight, resort BeachDestinations.com
$1059+: Weeklong Maui & Big Island escape w/flight BeachDestinations.com
$919+: Oahu & Kauai 7-day trip w/flights & hotel BeachDestinations.com
$443+: 5-nt escape w/flight & stay at Castle Hilo BeachDestinations.com
$513+: Hawaii 4-nt getaway to the Aqua Bamboo BeachDestinations.com
$719+: Waikiki beach vacations w/flight Major Providers
$1449+: Oahu 6-nt Hyatt stay w/flight & upgrade Apple Vacations
$185/nt: Hawaii 5-nt trip at Hyatt Regency w/flight Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa
Up to $200 off: Hawaii escapes w/free nts, brkfast Travelocity
$245/nt+: Luxe Hawaii 4-nt vacations w/flight, perks Travelocity
$933+: Kauai ResortQuest trip w/flight, free night Travelocity
$200 off: Hawaii vacations with free nts, extras Major Providers