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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$1035+: Oahu, Kauai & Maui 9-nt combo w/air & hotels BeachDestinations.com
$799+: Oahu & Maui 6-nt trip w/airfare & hotels BeachDestinations.com
$1049+: 9-nt romantic Maui, Oahu & Kauai trip w/flights BeachDestinations.com
$789+: Oahu & Kauai 6-nt getaway w/flights & lodging BeachDestinations.com
$849+: 6-nt Oahu & Maui combo w/airfare & hotels BeachDestinations.com
$1429+: 6-nt Oahu & Lanai beach trip w/airfare & hotels BeachDestinations.com
$1330+: Egypt 8-nt guided tour w/Nile River cruise Amazing Voyages
$1875+: Explore Vietnam for 9 days w/boat trips & meals iExplore
$2895+: African 7-day tour w/Mt. Kilimanjaro trek iExplore
$2259+: Ecuador: Quito & Galapagos 7-nt trip w/airfare LatinDestinations.com
$1875+: Vietnam 9-day guided tour of Hanoi & Saigon iExplore
Explore Ancient Egypt from $1,349 Editors' Review
Outstanding Asia Tours from $799 Editors' Review
$592+: Relaxing Oahu 4-nt beach trip w/flight from LA Castle Ocean Resort Hotel Waikiki
$1999+: Egypt 7-nt tour w/hotels, Nile cruise & air from NY Key Tours
$821+: Kid-friendly Kauai resort w/tennis 4 nts & air Aston Aloha Beach Hotel
$769+: Hip Honolulu getaway on beach 4 nts w/air Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel
$823+: Kid-friendly Hawaii resort & spa 4 nts w/flight Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa
$769+: Centrally located Waikiki hotel nr zoo 4 nts w/flight Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel
$209+: Oceanfront Maui resort & spa w/tennis & free brkfst Hotels.com
$247+: Maui oceanfront resort & spa w/pool & fitness center Hotels.com
$199+: Hawaii oceanfront resort w/spa, pool & free shuttle Hotels.com
$74+: Low rates in Dallas, Texas Marriott Hotels
$139+: Kid-friendly San Diego hotel nr beaches w/free brkfst Marriott Hotels
$118+: San Diego stay outside city w/bars & fitness center Marriott Hotels
$125+: AAA & family discounts in Dallas Marriott Hotels
$64+: Discounts for seniors in Dallas Marriott Hotels
$74+: Suite deals at Dallas hotel Marriott Hotels
$104+: Beautiful Illinois hotel w/bkfst, pool & fitness center Marriott Hotels
$89+: Iowa family-friendly Courtyard Marriott w/brkfst buffet Marriott Hotels
$99+: Fun family vacation in Des Moines, kids eat free Marriott Hotels
$160+: Des Moines couples getaway w/bubbly & brkfst Marriott Hotels
$139+: Scenic Cedar Rapids hotel w/bkfst & wine Marriott Hotels
$129+: Exclusive room deals at Chicago Marriott Marriott Hotels
$339+: Luxe beachfront Hawaii with pool and more The Point at Poipu
$220+: Hawaii hotel w/childcare, jacuzzi and more Hotels.com
$198+: Beachfront Hawaii hotel w/free scuba lessons & more Royal Lahaina Resort
$98+: Honolulu hotel close to beach w/pool & spa Aqua Aloha Surf & Spa
$118+: Honolulu hotel nr Waikiki beach w/pool OHANA Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel
$699+: Sail to Hawaii for 7 nts w/up to $800 in savings Cruise.Com
$699+: Hawaii 7-night cruise on Norwegian Pride of America Norwegian
$413+: 7-nt relaxing Caribbean cruise on Celebrity Summit Celebrity Cruises
$899+: 9-nt Hawaii cruise & hotel combo on NCL w/brkfst HawaiiCruiseOutlet.com
$499+: 7-nt romantic Hawaii cruise w/up to $150 ship credit Norwegian Cruise Line
$899+: Hawaii 10-day cruise and hotel package CruiseCheap.com
Hawaii Cruise and Hotel Combo from $899 Editors' Review
Early-Booking Hawaii Cruise from $919 Editors' Review
NCL 10-Day Hawaii Package from $999 Editors' Review
$849+: 10-nt Hawaii cruise to Vancouver w/Kona next Sept Royal Caribbean
$1199+: Hawaiian 12-nt cruise from Vancouver Royal Caribbean
$849+: Hawaii 12-nt cruise from Vancouver w/Maui & more Expedia
$399+: Flights to Ecuador from NYC & more (round-trip) LAN Airlines
$397+: Cheap round-trip flights from NYC to Quito LAN Airlines
$210+: Latin America holiday airfare specials (round-trip) Major Airline
$507+: Discount round-trip fares to tropical Maui Expedia
$518+: Discount round-trip fares to Kauai beaches Major Airlines
