BUILD GOOD KARMA > Ever wish you could contribute more to society than one hell of a spreadsheet? You don’t have to join the Peace Corps. Instead, take a “volunteer vacation” where you can help others and work on a tan. The beauty part: The entire trip is tax deductible. (Not that it matters of course.) Some choices:

GLOBE AWARE Public-health and cultural-immersion adventures. Examples: Give basic English instruction in Costa Rica or Thailand, or help a poor community in Rio prepare for Carnival, 1 week; $900 to $1200. www.globeaware.org