NEW YEAR, NEW YOU

New Year's resolutions that will inspire you to take action

Forget giving up caffeine or losing an unrealistic amount of weight. These two-for-one resolutions are easy-and fun-to keep.

LEARN A NEW LANGUAGE - EXPAND YOUR HORIZONS

Spanish Immersion Program

PUERTO RICO

¿Habla español?

If not, head to San Juan, PR, and enroll in a one- or two-week language course from Spanish Abroad (www.spanishabroad.com). Understanding the local lingo will give you the chance to browse restaurant menus, instead of just pointing and hoping for the best. Locals-whose English skills will most likely outweigh your Spanish-will also appreciate the eff ort.

EXPLORE YOUR INNER ARTIST - BOND WITH THE FAMILY

Family Photo Tour

Add some flash to your run-of-the-mill walking tour (and improve your picture-taking skills) with PhotoWalks (www.photowalks.com ). Make a creative connection with the kids by requesting a scavenger-hunt tour. You'll have fun working together as a family-and you'll have remarkable photos to prove it.

LEARN TO RELAX - GET IN SHAPE

Yoga and Spa Retreat

SEDONA, AZ (116 MILES FROM PHOENIX)

Welcome in the New Year with a New Age retreat. Enchantment Resort's spa, Mii amo (www.miiamo.com )-voted the top destination spa worldwide by Travel + Leisure last year-incorporates Native American traditions into its healthful treatments. Hike around Boynton Canyon, gain strength through private Pilates classes and stretch your limits with yoga.

BE MORE ADVENTUROUS - SPEND TIME OUTDOORS

An Outdoor Adventure

MIAMI EcoAdventures (www.miamiecoadventures.com org) has no room for beach bums, and those only interested in late-night partying should steer clear. Th ese naturalist-guided excursions include kayaking the warm waters of Biscayne Bay and embarking on marine wading trips through the Everglades and Big Cypress National Preserve.

EAT HEALTHY - LEARN SOMETHING NEW

Organic Cooking Classes

BRISTOL, VT (27 MILES FROM BURLINGTON)

Eating healthy doesn't necessarily mean losing weight-although it's a likely byproduct. And it's easier to eat well when you cook for yourself. Th e Inn at Baldwin Creek (www.innatbaldwincreek.com ) off ers year-round courses that begin with a trip to the garden. Your next guests will be impressed when you whip up a gourmet meal-and you'll feel better that you didn't order takeout.

ICE, ICE BABY

Orlando nightlife just got a little cooler.

Orlando entered a new ice age in October with the opening of, quite literally, the coolest spot in town. At 27 degrees, ICEBAR (www.icebarorlando.com) is the only bar in North America made out of solid ice (50 tons of it, to be exact). Every six months, carvers will change the theme; currently, it's an ice palace, complete with a throne and fireplace. For the 45 minutes you're inside (the allotted time is part of the reservation system, which accommodates 50 guests in each slot-plus, any longer you might catch a chill) you'll be treated like royalty: For a fee ($30-$40), you'll receive a thermal cape and gloves, as well as a cocktail served in an ice glass-nonalcoholic drinks are available for the younger set. You can also hang out (for free) in Chill Lounge, the swank, Nordic-themed bar adjoining ICEBAR, and enjoy caviar flights.