Are you already dreaming of travel on the first official work day of 2017? You are likely not alone and, for those already in the bucket-list planning stages, there is a lot of excellent advice for the types of experiences deemed “must-haves” in 2017, according to the Huffington Post. 

“The start of a new year is time to think outside the box and start planning trips that help you both unwind and grow as a person,” writes Suzy Strutner.

One suggestion is to enrich yourself with a solo travel experience. 

“Solo travel stretches you in ways that companion travel won’t. Choose a destination where you feel safe but are still outside your comfort zone, and enjoy the rush of self-confidence along with new friends,” says Strutner. 

While solo travel may seem an obvious choice for growth, what about a last-minute adventure?

“Block a few days out on your calendar, then let an app like Get The Flight Out choose your destination at the last minute,” Strutner suggests. 

One way to truly escape is to plan a digital detox. 

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“Try life with no phone, no computer and no TV for just a few days, to see what your creative mind does on its own,” says Strutner. 

You will be almost forced to disconnect if you choose a long-distance trek. 

“A trek is the ultimate way to clear your head, build quiet confidence and maybe even get a better picture of what you want to do with your life,” she says. 

For more of the types of trips you should take in your lifetime, read on here.