More than 70% of Americans filing taxes will get a refund, with last year’s average being $2,895, according to the IRS.

Here are our favorite deals (starting at only $199) to spend that money on. Planning a vacation just might make filing your taxes less, well, taxing.

If your refund is ... 

      $500 or less, consider:

• HAWAII: Stay at the Marriott across from the beach in the heart of Waikiki ... $199           
  4-star hotel, select dates into December
• MIAMI: Enjoy the chic Nobu Hotel with free breakfast and a $25 credit daily ... $299
  5-star hotel; dates into December
• EUROPE: Sail from England to France, Belgium and the Netherlands, with a $50 credit ... $499
  6-night cruise; departing Oct. 22 (5-night option available Oct. 28)

      $900 or less, consider:

• CANCUN: Escape on an all-inclusive 4-star Riviera Maya trip, including flights ... $649
  6-night vacation; select April-August dates
• ITALY: Visit Rome, Florence and Naples, with flights and high-speed trains included ... $899
  7-night vacation; August, plus other 2018 departures discounted
• DUBAI: Fly on Emirates and discover Dubai from a 4-star hotel with daily breakfast ... $899
  5-night vacation; November-February, with additional September-May dates on sale

      More than $900, consider: 

• ARUBA: Relax at one of the island's only all-inclusive resorts, including flights ... $999
  4-night vacation; April-May and September
• ASIA: Cruise Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia from a small ship, with meals included ... $999
  7-night cruise; select November-April dates 
• LONDON & PARIS: Join this guided tour, including 4-star hotels, flights and train ... $1499
  6-night guided tour; departing on Nov. 4 or Jan. 6