{"id":6848,"date":"2018-12-20T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-12-19T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/?p=6848"},"modified":"2020-04-02T05:36:20","modified_gmt":"2020-04-01T19:36:20","slug":"travel-helps-ny-resolutions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/trending\/tips\/travel-helps-ny-resolutions\/","title":{"rendered":"How travel can help you keep your New Year\u2019s Resolutions (seriously!)"},"content":{"rendered":"

It’s the same old drill for most of us. We make New Year’s resolutions on 31 December with good intentions, but break them by sundown on 1 January and forget about them by 2 January.<\/p>\n

Come the following December, we trot out the list again \u2013 usually with the same outcomes.<\/p>\n

If only there was something we could do that would assist us in keeping our New Year’s resolutions. Well guess what? There is. Pack your suitcase and hit the road because holidays can help you tick off those resolution goals… seriously!<\/p>\n

Here are some of the most popular New Year’s resolutions and how travel can help you keep them.<\/p>\n

Spend more time with family and friends<\/strong><\/h3>\n

All work and no play… well, you know how the rest goes. Responsibility and routine tend to keep us chained to our jobs more than we would like and in the lead-up to the New Year we often vow to spend more time with our friends and family.<\/p>\n

And there\u2019s no better way to do it than by going on holiday together. As a bonus, travel presents an awesome opportunity to make new friends too (another common resolution).<\/p>\n

Where to go:<\/strong> Anywhere, as long as you\u2019re together! But a classic holiday destination like the Whitsundays<\/a> is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.<\/p>\n

Reconnecting at the Whitsundays<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Make time for self-care<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Be kind to your mind and your body. It sounds easy when you\u2019re putting pen to paper, but in practice it can be difficult to cram some decent You Time into an already busy calendar. But a holiday full of massages, spa treatments, yoga classes, and other wellness sessions is a fantastic way to relax and recharge.<\/p>\n

Where to go:<\/strong> Bali<\/a> is home to some incredible resorts, perfect for pampering. Stick to chilled-out spots like Canggu<\/a> if the party scene isn\u2019t for you.<\/p>\n

Get more exercise<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Ah, now this one is easy. We know how hard it is to tear yourself out of bed before dawn just to go to the gym (ugh). Trying to go after a full day’s work is even more arduous (double ugh). But what about a gorgeous mountain? Climb it! A shimmering lake? Canoe it! A scenic rainforest walk? Hike it! Holiday somewhere that screams at you to get out and explore and you\u2019ll have so much fun you\u2019ll forget you\u2019re also exercising. Then when you go home, you can keep up those good habits. There are plenty of bushwalks, hills and waterways near you too.<\/p>\n

Where to go:<\/strong> Almost anywhere! Oz and NZ are full of incredible hiking, biking and exploring destinations. Check out the Blue Mountains<\/a>, Kakadu<\/a>, Queenstown<\/a>, and Fox Glacier<\/a> for a start.<\/p>\n

Queenstown is home to incredible scenery and amazing hiking<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Eat healthier<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Okay, hear me out. While holidays can be a time when we pack on a few extra kilos as we toss out our diets and indulge in all the local delicacies, it doesn’t have to be that way. Many hotels and destinations now offer cooking classes designed for tourists, teaching you how to make iconic dishes and best use the local ingredients. Not only are these lessons fun, but they also teach practical skills you can take home and use to break the takeaway cycle by making your own delicious, healthy meals instead.<\/p>\n

Where to go:<\/strong> Vietnam<\/a> is home to some of the world\u2019s best food and is a great place to brush up your cooking skills. Check out Travelling Spoon\u2019s Ho Chi Minh cooking lessons<\/a> for a class in a local\u2019s home!<\/p>\n

Read more<\/strong><\/h3>\n

No, not more blog posts (unless they’re on the Wotif Insider, of course \ud83d\ude1c). Books \u2013 remember them? Going away on holiday means time lounging by a pool, on the beach, or even just on a plane\/bus\/train \u2013 all perfect opportunities to reignite your love of good fiction or even study something new.<\/p>\n

Where to go:<\/strong> This is another one you could tick off almost anywhere. But if you\u2019re serious about upping your bookworm cred, head to Portland<\/a> and Powell\u2019s City of Books<\/a> \u2013 the largest independent bookstore in the world.<\/p>\n

Powell\u2019s City of Books, Portland<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Find a new job<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Travelling means meeting new people, which makes it a golden opportunity for networking. Does one of your new holiday buds have an interesting job? Ask them how they got it. Do they love what they do? On a more practical note, some industries are more concentrated in particular cities and a holiday can be a great way to scope out your potential new home before committing to a move (or a job).<\/p>\n

Where to go:<\/strong> It depends on your industry, of course, but the capital cities are full opportunities. Check out Sydney<\/a>, Melbourne<\/a>, Brisbane<\/a>, Canberra<\/a> and more!<\/p>\n

Take up a new hobby<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Holidays are a great excuse to try something new. Learn to fish, play with your new DSLR, go surfing, take a painting class, or try something really left-of-centre like cheese- or wine-making. Get into the spirit and flavour of your destination!<\/p>\n

Where to go:<\/strong> Follow your passion \u2013 literally. For fishing, head to Cairns<\/a> to (hopefully) hook a giant black marlin. To learn more about wine, check out the Hunter Valley<\/a> or the Yarra Valley<\/a>. For artistic inspo or to practice your photography skills, go explore Melbourne\u2019s laneways<\/a>. The possibilities are endless!<\/p>\n<\/i> PLAN YOUR 2019 GETAWAY <\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

It’s the same old drill for most of us. We make New Year’s resolutions on 31 December with good intentions, but break them by sundown on 1 January and forget about them by 2 January. Come the following December, we trot out the list again \u2013 usually with the same outcomes. If only there was …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":38,"featured_media":6853,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[80,765],"tags":[338,337,336],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6848"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/38"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6848"}],"version-history":[{"count":25,"href":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6848\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6898,"href":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6848\/revisions\/6898"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6853"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6848"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6848"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6848"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}