Lucy Williams is an Orlando-based writer for Starwood Vacation Ownership and thelobby.com's expert on the subject.

If you want to elevate your physical fitness this year, consider taking a vacation in an area that features an array of outdoor activities. Rather than toiling on a treadmill or sweating on a stair machine, improve your fitness amid inspirational scenery. Those who enjoy invigorating water sports will love swimming and diving on St. John, an island paradise noted for its natural beauty. With its white sand beaches, dazzling turquoise waters and colorful coral reefs, St. John is a delightful diving destination. The Virgin Islands National Park covers approximately three-fifths of St. John and includes thousands of acres of protected submerged space. Within the park, picturesque Trunk Bay showcases a unique snorkeling trail more than 600 feet long. You can rent snorkeling gear on the beach then explore a colorful coral reef guided by informational signs mounted on the seafloor that provide basic information about the fish and coral in the reef. Created and maintained by the Virgin Islands National Park Service, the Trunk Bay snorkeling trail has become one of the more popular places on the island of St. John.

Exhilarating aquatic adventures are only the beginning when you stay at The Westin St. John Resort & Villas. Perched on a lush hilltop overlooking Great Cruz Bay, this tranquil retreat offers spacious villas, energizing amenities and spectacular surroundings that will allow you to relax and unwind after an energizing day of beach activities.