We’ve rounded up 5 up-and-coming travel spots for 2017. Starting with the beautiful, laid-back beach shores to mystical spots with deep cultural histories. Let us know about your trips to these special destinations.

For a serious beach getaway, El Nido, Philippines is your new destination! El Nido is located on the southwestern island of Palawan. The area is home to pristine white sand beaches, limestone cliffs towering into the sky, and coral reefs towering above the turquoise ocean water. El Nido is one of the most magnificent tourist destinations, with miles of breathtaking seascapes. For a superior El Nido experience, The Lagen Island Resort offers four very different types of accommodations: Water Cabanas, Oceanfront Cabanas, Forest Rooms, and Forest Suites. The complex is located in a lush tropical jungle and a lagoon that offers panoramic views of the cove. Be sure to take the island hopping tour which includes visits to Big Lagoon, Seven Commando Beach, Secret Lagoon, Small Lagoon and Zimizu Beach.

A must-see ‘tropical’ travel destination is: Kihei, Hawaii. Kihei is in South Maui, Hawaii, and has a long history of whaling. Although the climate of the regions varies greatly, sunny weather is present on the coast with cooler weather in the interior of the country due to the many glorious rainforests and waterfalls. The Mana Kai Maui Resort features unmatched elegance and amenities, overlooking Keawakapu Beach, where guests can swim and snorkel in the ocean right outside their doors. Also, the hotel has condominiums instead of rooms and maintains the exclusive Five Palms restaurant. A once-in-a-lifetime excursion should be at the top of your to-do list! Via Maui Flight Academy, a day trip that lands on several different islands and includes visitors taking the helm in the small plane taken during one of the stops. This is an amazing experience! Beach excursions are also available with the Molokini Sailing and Snorkeling Adventure. Be sure to experience Kamaole Beach Park and the Humpback Whale Sanctuary.

Although it is quite difficult to get to Jericoacoara, Brazil, the moment you arrive you are transfixed by its natural beauty and captivated by the relaxed atmosphere; It is evident that this is not going to be an ordinary trip! The indigenous Tupi-Guarani people have inhabited this region of Brazil called Jericoacoara (Jeri) for millennia, building their villages in its lush landscape. The region was declared an Environmental Protection Area in 1984 and in 2002 it became a National Park. Jeri has the most constant wind in its sea (South Atlantic), combined with constant waves, the region holds the title of the best location for water sports in the world. An exciting and rare kayak excursion through the mangroves can be taken to discover Mangue Seco. This town is completely isolated from the world. Mangue Seco is located between the mouth of the Río Real (Royal River), the ocean and large sand dunes that move in the wind. The only way to access the town is through water, its difficult access makes Mangue Seco a special treasure, surely unique in the world.

For the explorer traveler there is Easter Island, Chile. Easter Island, which is located in the South Pacific country of Chile, and has a unique historical intrigue. Yes, the island is small, but exploring Easter Island gives travelers a rich experience! The Rano Raraku area is home to the monolithic human figures of ‘The Great Statues’ sculpted by the Rapa Nui people on Easter Island in eastern Polynesia between 1250 and 1500 AD. C. The mystery surrounding these statues lives on because the ancestors of the carvers still populate the island today. Aside from the deeply rooted culture, Easter Island has many impressive 5-star properties, The Hangaroa Eco Village and Spa, is one of the most prestigious on the Island and offers two restaurants, a swimming pool and a complete amenity to pamper yourself; the spa is world famous. You can’t miss exploring the treasures of Easter Island, including: the ‘Hanga Roa’ archaeological museum, the Rano Kau crater, the ceremonial village of Orongo, as well as a view of the southern sea lions.

Another destination wrapped in culture is Baku, Azerbaijan. Baku is known as the ‘Paris’ of the Middle East and is a unique city by the sea, the Caspian Sea to be exact. The city is made up of some different cultures: (Europe, Asia, Russia and the Middle East), but the European culture is felt. The ‘Palace of the Shirvanshahs’, a vast royal complex, is a wonder to behold. The old medieval walled city is home to the iconic stone Maiden’s Tower; an amazing story to be surrounded. After you, the Palace of the Shirvanshahs, a vast royal complex, and the iconic stone Maiden’s Tower. There is also a lot of fun in Baku; the day can start with scuba diving in the city and end with snow skiing in the north. The Fairmont Baku at Flame Towers is an exemplary property in the center of the city.