Trends have been determined and the predictions are in, so with this information in hand, here are the 10 tours you need to take in the New Year.

Myanmar took the honors as the top international destination for a tour in a survey by the U.S. Tour Operators Association. And if you are headed there, Tauck is offering a new tour this year.

Tauck’s new 13-day Myanmar: A Road Less Traveled itinerary begins in Thailand with two nights at the Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok, where guests spend a full day exploring the city.


After flying to Yangon and spending two nights at the Belmond Governor’s Residence, guests then fly to Mandalay where they board the Belmond Road to Mandalay riverboat for a three-night cruise southward along the Ayeyarwady River. Following their cruise, guests enjoy two-night stays in Bagan and Inle Lake (at the Bagan Lodge and Villa Inle Resort & Spa, respectively) before returning for a final overnight in Bangkok at the Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok and flying home. www.tauck.com

For the luxury traveler: Hop on a private jet tour

Abercrombie & Kent has a newly upgraded private jet, so for the ultimate round-the-world getaway, book your spot. Wonders of the World by Private Jet take place Sept. 17-Oct. 10, 2015 and includes the Hiram Bingham train in Machu Picchu, Peru; a visit to the moai statues on Easter Island, Chile; tropical Samoa; dinner at the Sydney Opera House; Angkor Wat; the Taj Mahal; Hagia Sophi in Istanbul, Turkey; Marrakech, Morocco; and more. www.abercrombiekent.com

For the adventure traveler: Go custom

Mountain Travel Sobek offers adventures for every type of traveler, including families. They will customize tours specifically for you. Looking to go wild in 2015? Try the Alaskan Wildlife Explorer. The seven-day trip explores Southeast Alaska’s largest protected wildlife habitats, Glacier Bay National Park and Tongass National Forest. The journey also includes a visit to the remote Anan Bear Observatory. Other animal sightings include humpback whales, porpoises, sea otters, sea lions, seals and a variety of sea birds. Keep your eyes peeled and you may also see a bald eagle. www.mtsobek.com

For the family traveler: Try new teen-targeted tours

Finally, tours designed specifically for teens. The Classic Vietnam Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City - Teenage Adventure is a 10-day teen journey from G Adventures that explores the beauty of Hanoi, Halong Bay, modern-day Ho Chi Minh City and more. Sail on a junk boat through limestone karsts, visit the Imperial Citadel and Tomb, check out the Cu Chi Tunnels entrance led by your chief experience offer and highly trained local guides. www.gadventures.com

For the off-the-beaten path traveler: Head to Haiti and Cuba.

Cuba is on everyone’s travel radar right now, and Latour, a part of Isramworld’s family of brands, has been offering Cuba tours for two years. The company encourages a meaningful exchange between U.S. travelers and the Cuban people and offers several different options for travelers interested in going to Cuba, including tours for general travelers, LGBT travelers and travelers interested in Cuba's Jewish heritage and community. www.latour.com

In 2014, G Adventures’ announced its 10-day Highlights of Haiti trip, brand new for 2015 and priced from $2,499pp. Highlights of the trip include a visit to Cap-Haïtien and its famous Citadelle Laferrière, which is a UNESCO-designated mountaintop fortress, the opportunity to learn about rum at a local distillery, making the local kasav flat bread, meeting a voodoo priest and shopping for voodoo artifacts at the Iron Market. Travelers will also visit a local grassroots project, the Art Creation Foundation for Children, which helps at-risk youth learn artistic skills, and see local artist communities make famous mosaics. www.gadventures.com

For the cultural enthusiast: Explore the rivers of Europe

River cruising is one of the biggest trends in travel right now and a great way to tour Europe. A new opportunity has launched with luxury tour operator Cox & Kings, which is now offering European river cruise journeys. The company has expanded its range of offerings for independent travelers, and has introduced river cruise journeys along some of Europe’s most popular waterways. Cox & Kings’ river cruises sail the Seine, the Rhone, the Volga, the Rhine and the Danube rivers, giving travelers a glimpse of the world’s great cities and other historic towns along the banks. www.coxandkingsusa.com

For the solo traveler: Explore with Backroads on a camping trip

Backroads really understands the single traveler. They share on their website that they “know how to ignite amazing chemistry in a comfortable, easy-going atmosphere.” The tour operator offers nearly 100 dedicated departures exclusively for singles and solo travelers in more than 30 destinations year-round. Want to camp? They have that, too. Singles and solo travelers can now enjoy camping in places such as Alaska or Zion National Park with Backroads. www.backroads.com

To satisfy your inner scientist: Cross off the White Continent

Intrepid Travel offers the Antarctic Explorer, as well as a variety of other tours that visit the White Continent. Explore the frozen beauty of the coldest, windiest and driest continent on a 12-day trip through the Drake Passage and South Shetland Islands as well as the Antarctic Peninsula. The journey begins and ends in Ushuaia and sails through the Beagle Channel before taking guests to see the amazing landscapes created by the Antarctic climate. During zodiac tours of the continent, guests will be able to spot incredible wildlife, including penguins, Antarctic whales and frenzies of feeding birds.

For a taste of the exotic: Head to the Arabian Peninsula

Tauck’s new 12-day Dubai & the Arabian Peninsula journey travels to Doha (Qatar), Muscat (Oman) and Abu Dhabi and Dubai (UAE), with multiple-night stays throughout in luxurious hotels including The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi Grand Canal and the Fairmont The Palm, Dubai. The 12-day journey juxtaposes images of stunning modernity with the region’s rich history, as a progressive “zero-carbon” village and communities built entirely on man-made islands contrast dramatically with visits to centuries-old forts, traditional souks and ornate mosques. www.tauck.com