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2016 was a stressful year. The New Year brings with it an opportunity to unwind, relax and refocus on the year ahead. Recent travel trends make this easy to do with several new global wellness options from yoga retreats and meditation, to nature hikes and luxurious spas. Here are some of the top destinations around the world to plan your next wellness getaway.

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While Portugal often gets overlooked as a wellness destination, it has so much to offer with its beautiful natural landscapes and laid-back lifestyle. Destinations such as Lamego offer serene natural beauty in the form of rolling hills, flowing rivers, quiet villages and sprawling, picturesque vineyards. Find peace and quiet in the rural countrysides, or indulge in the sand and sun at one of several world-class beach spas.

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Bask in the warm sun and wide open spaces and take in the striking mountain ranges and vibrant-colored, sprawling canyons in Arizona for your next wellness getaway. Arizona’s uniquely peaceful and untouched landscape offers an ideal sanctuary to focus on your New Year’s wellness resolutions, with several options for getting reacquainted with nature, such as hikes, yoga, equine therapy and luxurious spas.

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Costa Rica boasts some of the most beautiful landscapes in the world, with pristine, jungle-bordered beaches, lush green forests and majestic mountains. Unwind with the calming sounds of the surf, practice yoga and meditation on a mountaintop while enjoying sweeping panoramic views or immerse yourself in nature with a hike or biking excursion. Costa Rica is also home to some of the top spas in the world, renowned for their rustic yet elegant atmosphere and ancient holistic practices.

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From Phuket’s Natai Beach to Ang Thong National Park, Thailand has become an internationally acclaimed destination for wellness travel. The island offers lush tropical landscapes from white-sand beaches and crystal-clear waters to colorful rain forests. Health-centric resorts such as Kamalya Koh Samui offer holistic treatments from detoxes to sleep enhancements and yoga synergy.

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With its ancient holistic traditions and rich spiritual culture, Bali is one of the world’s best destinations for travelers seeking respite from busy lives. Bali offers a tranquil natural environment and world-class spas complete with innovative takes on traditional treatments. Visit Ubud, Bali’s picturesque cultural center, and enjoy open-air activities such as yoga, hiking and guided meditation.

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With an apt “go slow” motto, Belize offers the ultimate escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. This easygoing island features numerous world-class spas and innovative holistic treatments, along with naturally therapeutic landscapes such as its uncrowded, white-sand beaches where wellness travelers can practice yoga and meditation to the calming sounds of the surf.

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Iceland’s natural geography, comprised of majestic mountains, hot springs known for their healing properties and its iconic Northern Lights, makes it one of the best destinations on this list for fitness and relaxation-focused travel. From hiking the rolling hills and peaks in Landmannalaugar to relaxing in Grindavok’s renowned geothermal seawater spas, Iceland offers a uniquely organic wellness experience.