1 New Zealand.Scenery of the Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu, South Island, New Zealand.[Photo/IC]

With the new year just is around the corner, have you come up with a plan to celebrate the end of a hectic year? How about booking a flight, grabbing your backpack and exploring a destination of unknown wonders? An island vacation in Palau or skiing in Finland? Here are 10 overseas destinations, each with its unique appeal, in case you fancy an adventurous tour instead of watching the new year countdown on TV.