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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$499+: Cheap round-trip flights from NYC to Guayaquil LAN Airlines
$399+: Flights to Ecuador from NYC & more (round-trip) LAN Airlines
$759+: Low fares to India, Australia & more (round-trip) Etihad Airways
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$516+: Discount round-trip fares to Kauai beaches Major Airlines
$1035+: Oahu, Kauai & Maui 9-nt combo w/airfare BeachDestinations.com
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$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
$799+: Oahu & Maui 6-nt combo w/airfare & hotels BeachDestinations.com
$775+: 6-nt Oahu & Kauai vacation w/all flights & hotels BeachDestinations.com
$1429+: Lanai & Oahu 6-nt getaway /all flights & hotels BeachDestinations.com
$1035+: Kauai, Oahu & Maui 9-nt trio w/hotels & flight BeachDestinations.com
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
$695+: Hawaii 7-nt beach vacation w/air from San Francisco Delta Vacations
$1999+: Egypt 7-nt tour w/hotels, Nile cruise & air from NY Key Tours
$818+: Hawaii 5-nt beach getaway w/air from St. Paul Delta Vacations
$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
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$699+: Balcony cabin 7-nt romantic Hawaii cruise w/credit CruisesOnly
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Early-Booking Hawaii Cruise from $919 Editors' Review
Last-Minute Hawaii Cruise from $499 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
$1199+: Hawaii 7-nt cruise in balcony plus 2-nt hotel stay Norwegian Cruise Line
Hawaii Getaways from $139/Night Editors' Review
$69/nt+: Waikiki Beach boutique hotel w/spa & fitness center Travelocity
$339/nt+: Beachfront Hawaii resort w/3rd night free Perfect Escapes
$339/nt+: Oceanfront resort by golf & shops w/upgrade in Maui Perfect Escapes
$299/nt+: Lush spa resort w/brkfst buffet & upgrades in Kauai Perfect Escapes
$179/nt+: Oceanfront Hawaii resort for $100 off Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel
$124/nt+: Waikiki 4-nt stay at beautiful boutique hotel Perfect Escapes
$165/nt+: Luxury Waikiki Beach resort & spa w/free upgrade Perfect Escapes
$138/nt+: San Diego Marriott La Jolla hotel & more San Diego Marriott La Jolla
$99/nt+: West Des Moines Marriott & more Iowa hotel offers Marriott International Central
$499/nt+: Luxurious oceanfront resort on Big Island The Fairmont Orchid
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$131/nt+: Oceanfront resort in Hawaii nr shopping & dining Royal Kona Resort
$225/nt+: Four-star ocean resort nr Hideaway beach Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas
$99/nt+: Iowa hotel w/movie tix, waterpark passes & brkfst ResortsandLodges.com
$99/nt+: Oceanfront condo resort on Hawaii's Kona Coast Castle Kona Bali Kai
$82/nt+: Budget Hilo hotel nr downtown Hilo Seaside Hotel
$100/nt+: Budget Maui hotel w/volleyball & tennis courts Aston Maui Lu
$199/nt+: Upscale Maui hotel w/golf, tennis & gardens Makena Beach and Golf Resort
$199/nt+: Gorgeous Hawaii resort with pool & spa Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa