1. CHECK THE SEVENTH CONTINENT OFF MY WISH LIST
Of the world’s billion annual tourists, less than .004 percent will set foot on the White Continent of Antarctica. Become a member of this very cool club on a 14-day adventure with Lindblad Expeditions aboard the 102-passenger National Geographic Orion or 148-passenger Explorer. An exclusive partnership with National Geographic brings noted photographers, naturalists, and scientists on board each voyage. Departures: Multiple dates January 7 through December 27, 2015; from $12,350.
2. GET HEALTHIER
Yes, it’s on your list every year, but this time you mean it. Kick-start the New Year at Canyon Ranch in Lenox, Massachusetts. The 126-room all inclusive resort has packed its January schedule with everything from Wallyball and Zumba classes to fencing lessons and indoor cycling with musical themes. From $2,990 per person, per three-night package (sharing accommodations); Virtuoso guests receive a room upgrade, if available, and a $50 Health & Healing credit. The Jumpstart to a Healthier Life five-day intensive program focuses on all aspects of wellness – including nutrition, stress management, even navigating life transitions – in a supportive group environment. AvailableJanuary 4 through 8, 2015; from $2,378 per person, per package (sharing accommodations). Guests who are new to Canyon Ranch can save 20 percent off a three-night or longer stay at its Lenox location from January 1 through December 23, 2015.
3. MAKE NEW FRIENDS
Traveling solo is the ultimate “me” time, offering you the chance to satisfy whims, stretch limits, and learn something new. Yet solo travelers don’t have to go it alone. Small-group escorted journeys, such as those offered by Travcoa, allow individual explorers to heed the call of adventure and head off the beaten path, all while meeting fellow travelers who share common interests. (Another benefit: built-in dinner companions with whom to try the local cuisine.) The tour provider often waives single supplements, as on a 17-day journey across South India and Sri Lanka that includes boating through the lush Kerala backwaters and watching firewalkers at a puja ceremony in Kandy. Departures: Multiple dates February 14 through November 21, 2015; from $9,885 (including internal air transfers).
Discover resolutions 4-15 at https://lakeshoretravel.com/destinations/15-travel-resolutions-2015/ or contact a travel advisor at Lake Shore Travel today.
