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After the holiday season, most of us start longing for the warmth of the tropical sun which means that island vacations are on everyone's dream list. There are many wonderful destinations to choose from, including the Caribbean, Hawaii and Florida. New Zealand is a great choice because it is summer there in January. Look for affordable airline tickets to Europe just after New Year's. Remote tropical islands such as Bora Bora, Tahiti and the Maldives are fabulous places to visit as well. If you are looking for ideas closer to home, browse our weekend getaways section.
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