Waterproof Expeditions offers ice diving in the White Sea in Russia, polar snorkeling and worldwide yacht and expedition cruises and other life-enhancing travel experiences. Their scheduled departures and tailor made private expeditions are all designed aroud the element of water.

Mustang Monument is a sustainable resort and preserve for wild horses that is open annually from June 1 - September 30. Over 650 rescued wild mustangs roam the property, and are now the stars of this glamping retreat. Range shooting, rope courses, repelling, guided historic hikes, and archery are just some of the activities offered. And of course, it wouldn't be luxury without in-teepee spa treatments.

At San Lorenzo Lodges guests can charter the Blue Deer San Lorenzo Sea Lodge and sail on the spectacular 74-foot catamaran or stay at the White Deer San Lorenzo Mountain Lodge and relax amidst the cool forests of the Italian Alps.

Lying between two mountain ranges and thousands of acres of vineyards, the geography varies from the desert-like conditions in the south to the green plateau of the Naramata Bench and Okanagan Lake's sandy beaches. Last year was hotter than usual which is good news for many of the 2015 vintage wines, which have been predicted to be the best in the century will be ready for tasting in 2016.

The National Park services marks its centennial in 2016. This would be the perfect opportunity to road trip through the red-rock cliffs, canyons and spires of the Southwest with stops at Bryce Canyon, Zion, Capital Reef and the Grand Canyon.

There are several ways to get a new perspective on the Emerald Isle in 2016. The Belmond Grand Hibernian is Ireland's first luxury train. The 20 cabin train takes guests on a weeklong grand tour. A new eight day cruise offered by Lindblad Expeditions and the National Geographic Society hugs the coastline as it circles the island. Or a new seven day tour takes travelers on an overview tour of western Ireland by helicopter.

There are a lot of beautiful places in the world, but New Zealand is really and truly a unique gem. It's small, quiet and stunning. Incredibly diverse, yet amazingly compact. Tropical islands, thick forests, pristine lakes, surreal glaciers, rolling farmland, rugged mountain ranges, and empty beaches.