the new year brings dreams of new travel destinations. And even if your other dreams and resolutions for 2018 have already fallen to the wayside, it’s not too late to make this the year that your dream trip becomes a reality. Whether your ideal getaway involves sun-soaked beaches, fairytale castles, epic long-distance hikes or exclusive safaris, there’s an adventure for every taste and budget.

Uncover the mysteries of Easter Island at Explora Rapa Nui: Just 63 square miles in size, Think volcanos, beaches, wild horses, and of course moai statues — the famous “Easter Island heads” that have confounded explorers and archeologists for centuries. There’s no better way to see all of Rapa Nui than with a stay at the famed Explora Rapa Nui lodge, which celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2018. At Explora, you can select from more than 30 guided explorations of the island based on your personal interests and fitness level.

Important information: Local staff and guides enhance the experience and provide cultural immersion opportunities. Guests can opt to stay in a traditional safari lodge, a luxury safari camping tent or a private villa.lions, elephants, rhinoceroses, leopards and Cape buffalo — roam freely in a spacious natural habitat, protected from hunters and poachers yet easily accessible to curious travelers. Imagine yourself there in the foothills of South Africa’s Drakensburg Mountains, led by a seasoned tracker and armed not with a hunting rifle but a camera.