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Whether you’ve steadfastly maintained those resolutions or they’ve been consigned to the scrap heap, 2017 can still be the year to affect positive change. One of the most effective ways to kick start this process is a wellness vacation. Once considered niche, this industry has boomed over the last decade to encompass holistic spas, hiking getaways, weight management programs and even spiritual retreats. We take a look at 10 hotels that help guests cleanse and renew to work toward a new ending.

No matter how low the bar is set, having zero expectations for New Year’s Eve is a near-impossible feat. But, good news, science (more like personal trial-and-error) has concluded that the greatest equation for NYE happiness is to get out of town, because going somewhere new is innately exciting. Now, where to go? Easy, herein, seven atypical experiences to celebrate another calendar year.

Once relegated to museums and private collections, art is more accessible than ever, thanks in part to the internet, and a movement toward exhibition in unusual places. Curiously, hotels have found themselves in the vanguard of this new direction, with an increasing number decorating their halls with bespoke pieces from masters of their craft. With this in mind, we’ve scoured our collection to share 11 hotels with impressive works and collections.

When the legendary Rat Pack took to the stage at The Sands Las Vegas in 1963, they didn’t just perform what would become one of music’s most notable live records; they also changed the face of hotel entertainment forever. To distinguish from the herd, hotels began putting an emphasis on performances, a trend that continues to this day. With this in mind, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite hotels for live music.

Whether they offer a spectacular view, or help foster a sense of having your own in-room spa, the ability to retire to a luxurious soaker tub at the end of the day is something to be cherished. If making a splash on your next trip sounds appealing, read on as we take a look at 11 hotels that offer soaker tubs to remember.