Suffering from the Monday doldrums? For everyone out there facing the beginning of another work week, here’s a little jolt of wanderlust to brighten up your morning. Each Monday, we offer a photo of a spectacular place to spark ideas for your future travels.
In honor of this week’s holiday, today’s shot is of New Year’s fireworks sparkling above an overwater bungalow in the Maldive Islands. Happy New Year to all of our readers!

Send us your best travel shot! E-mail your most beautiful or captivating travel photo to feedback@independenttraveler.com. (Please put Monday Inspiration in the subject line.)
– written by Sarah Schlichter



