NYC hotel, Latin cruises, far north Finland

A new Times Square hotel gives you no excuse to skip your workouts while traveling: Each of its fitness-oriented guest rooms has a state-of-the-art treadmill, a stationary bike or an elliptical machine, an exercise mat, a one-size-fits-all T-shirt and pair of shorts, bottled water, and extra towels. TRYP New York City Times Square South, opening Feb. 1, also offers special family-style rooms that have more than 400 square feet of space, bunk beds, Nintendo Wii, two large high-definition televisions, free Internet, a living room with a microwave and fridge, coloring books, and child-friendly snacks. Introductory rates at this Wyndham hotel start at $199 per room, per night, including breakfast for two. 212-600-2440, www.tryphotels.com

Small ship adventure tours

AdventureSmith Explorations launches five new cruises in Central and South America in March. The M/V Sea Voyager will take up to 60 passengers to Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama and/or Ecuador. Led by naturalists and guides, guests will explore rain forests and learn about the area’s diverse marine life and ecology. The Sea Voyager has air-conditioned rooms, a library with Internet access, and fitness and massage rooms. Rates start at $3,285 per person, based on double occupancy, for eight- to 12-night cruises, and include all meals, pre- and post-cruise hotels, shore tours, admission to museums and parks, taxes, and port fees. Save up to $2,000 per couple, if you book by Jan. 31. 800-728-2875, www.adventuresmithexplorations.com

Explore Samí indigenous culture

Next time you visit Finland, explore the new Sámi Cultural Centre Sajos, which celebrates one of the European Union’s indigenous cultures. The Sámi live mainly in northern Finland, Sweden, Norway, and Russia, where they herd reindeer, hunt, fish, and create handicrafts. The center, located in the town of Inari, opened this month and aims to preserve and develop Sámi culture and its numerous languages. Buy Sámi handicrafts and explore the onsite library and music store. Sajos also houses the largest event venue in Northern Lapland, where you can see music performances and concerts. 212-885-9700, www.saariselka.fi (select English and search for “Sajos’’)

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