BudgetTravel

Prague for $821
Air from Montreal, New York, or Toronto, six nights at the Hotel U Sladku (in a quiet neighborhood, just 15 minutes from Prague Castle on foot) or similar, breakfast daily, and a half-day city tour. When: Apr. 1--May 31 ($821), June 1--30 ($1,216). Other Gateways: Boston, D.C. (add $46); Atlanta, Chicago (add $110); Miami (add $146); Denver (add $182), L.A. (add $256). Details: Extra nights $45. Single supplement $20. Contact: Summit International Travel, 800/247-1142, summittours.com.

Rome for $599
Air from New York, four nights at the Zone Hotel--in the residential Monte Mario district, outside the city center--and breakfast daily. When: Until May 28 ($599), May 29--June 30 ($969). Other Gateways: Boston ($629/$999); Baltimore, D.C. ($669/$1,039); San Francisco ($829/$1,219). Details: The hotel offers a free shuttle to the city center. Extra nights $53. Single supplement $150. Contact: Go-today.com, 800/227-3235, go-today.com.

Sicily Tour for $1,459
A seven-day, fully escorted tour from Catania to Palermo, with stops in Taormina, Syracuse, Agrigento, and Marsala. Includes six nights' accommodations, local transportation by private air-conditioned bus, six breakfasts, six dinners, one lunch, English-speaking guides throughout, and all entrance fees. Visit the Greek Amphitheater, with views of Mount Etna; the Valley of the Temples; a wine cellar in Marsala; and Monte Pellegrino, overlooking Palermo Bay. When: Apr. 13, 27; May 18, 25; June 8, 22. Details: Price does not include international airfare. Extra nights from $210. Single supplement $250. Contact: DooleyVacations.com, 877/331-9301, dooleyvacations.com.

Vienna & Salzburg for $1,189
Austrian Airlines flights from D.C. or New York to Salzburg, three nights at the Hotel Doktor-Schlössl (two miles from the city center in the district of Glas), an onward flight to Vienna, three nights at the Hotel Capri (near the Vienna Prater and fairgrounds), and breakfast daily throughout. The package also includes one dinner in Vienna at the Restaurant Residenz, followed by a concert of Mozart's music at the Orangerie Schoenbrunn. When: Apr. 1--May 25 ($1,189), May 26--Sept. 3 ($1,389). Other Gateways: None. Details: Extra nights from $132. Single supplement from $269. Contact: Austrian Airlines Vacation Center, 800/790-4682, austrianair-vacations.com.

Africa & Middle East

A Five-Star South African Safari for $1,999
Founded in 1990 by South African conservationist and filmmaker Dave Varty, CC Africa is a well-known luxury brand that operates 37 safari camps in six countries. At Londolozi, the flagship property in South Africa, treehouse-inspired rooms go for more than $600 a night. But others camps are less expensive, without sacrificing the feeling of intimacy--most have fewer than 20 suites. The Bongani Mountain Lodge, near Kruger National Park, has 20 thatched-roof chalets and nine family suites, each with a private bath and deck. There are daily game drives to spot the Big Five (lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and buffalo). Lion World Tours' new nine-day, six-night package includes South African Airways flights from Atlanta or New York to Johannesburg (the return flight is from Cape Town, via Jo'burg), transfers and flights within South Africa, one night in Jo'burg at the Airport Grand Hotel, two nights at Bongani Mountain Lodge, three nights in Cape Town at the Commodore Hotel (on the V&A waterfront), breakfast daily, and all meals and four game drives at Bongani. When: Until May 31 ($1,999), June 1--Aug. 31 ($2,999), Sept. 1--Nov. 30 ($2,499). Other Gateways: Hartford, Miami (add $140); Boston, Chicago (add $240); Denver, L.A., Seattle (add $260). Details: Extra nights from $140 ($210 at Bongani). Single supplement from $170. Contact: Lion World Tours, 800/387-2706, lionworldtravel.com.

Southern Africa for $2,995
South African Airways flights from Atlanta, D.C., or New York to Cape Town (via Johannesburg), and a 10-day, 8-night itinerary that includes three nights in Cape Town at the Park Inn Greenmarket Square, two nights in Zambia at the Zambezi Sun Hotel near Victoria Falls, and three nights in Botswana at the Chobe Safari Lodge. The price covers all transfers and local flights, park entrance fees, breakfast daily, dinner daily at Chobe, a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River, two game drives, and a two-hour private boat tour. When: Apr. 1--June 7 ($2,995), June 8--30 ($3,370), July 1--Aug. 20 ($3,590). Other Gateways: Hartford, Miami (add $175); Boston, Cleveland, Philadelphia (add $225); Denver, L.A., Phoenix (add $325). Details: Extra nights from $75. Single supplement $550. Extend your airline ticket for up to a year for no additional charge. Contact: 2Afrika, 866/462-2374,2afrika.com.

Asia

Beijing for $849
Air from L.A. or San Francisco, five nights at the Red Wall Hotel near the Forbidden City Museum and Jingshan Park, and breakfast daily. When: Until Apr. 30 ($849), May 1--June 30 ($869). Other Gateways: Las Vegas, Phoenix (add $130); Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Miami, New York, St. Louis (add $150). Details: Extra nights $36. Single supplement $200. Contact: Go-today.com, 800/227-3235, Go-today.com.

Borneo for $1,380
Singapore Airlines or SilkAir flights from New York, L.A., or San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu in the Malaysian part of Borneo (via Singapore), transfers, seven nights at the Shangri-La Tanjung Aru Resort (with five restaurants, three bars, two pools, spa, and kids' club), breakfast daily, and a full-day sightseeing excursion by boat (includes lunch). When: Until May 31 ($1,380), June 1--July 14 ($1,580, from New York $1,760). Other Gateways: None. Details: Extra nights from $65. Single supplement from $460. A free stopover in Singapore is allowed in either direction. Contact: Asian Affair Holidays, 877/523-0561, asianaffairholidays.com.

India & Bhutan Tour for $4,520
Air from L.A. to Calcutta, transfers and all local transportation, 19 nights' accommodation (in simple hotels and an overnight train), all meals in Bhutan, and English-speaking guides throughout. The 21-day itinerary includes stops in Calcutta, Darjeeling, and Gangtok in India, and Thimphu, Punakha, and Paro in Bhutan. When: Apr. 24; June 19; July 10; Sept. 18, 25; Oct. 9. Other Gateways: New York ($4,620), Chicago ($4,735), Miami ($4,765). Details: Add approximately $150 per week for entrance fees and meals in India. Single travelers will be paired with other singles of the same sex. Contact: Djoser, 877/356-7376, djoserusa.com.

Japan Tour for $3,795
Air from L.A. to Tokyo, transfers and local transportation (by bus and train), 12 nights' accommodations (two at the Shiba Park Hotel in Tokyo, two at the Gora Asahi Hotel in Hakone, three at the KKR Hotel in Kanazawa, five at the Hotel Gimmond in Kyoto), most meals, excursions and tours, and an English-speaking guide throughout. The 14-day trip includes touring a sake brewery, participating in a tea ceremony, and visiting with a Japanese family. When: Apr. 12 ($3,795); May 3, 9, 25, June 7, 14 ($3,995). Other Gateways: San Francisco, Seattle (add $100); Baltimore, Chicago, Denver, New York (add $150); Atlanta, Dallas, Miami (add $200). Details: Geared toward people over the age of 50. Pre- and post-trip extensions are available. Single supplement $495. Contact: Overseas Adventure Travel, 800/248-3737, oattravel.com.

Thailand for $879
Cathay Pacific Airways flights from L.A., New York, or San Francisco to Bangkok (via Hong Kong), all transfers, five nights' hotel (three at the Chaophya Park Hotel in Bangkok and two on the beach near Pattaya at the Aisawan Resort & Spa), a Thai massage, and most meals. Visits to the Grand Palace, Temple of the Emerald Buddha, and a Thai gem factory in Bangkok, as well as the Sriracha Tiger Zoo in Pattaya, are included. When: Until May 31. Other Gateways: Boston (add $50), Miami (add $100), Denver (add $130). Details: Weekend surcharge is $25 each way. Free stopovers are available in Hong Kong. Extra nights $45. Single supplement $160. Contact: China Silk Tours, 800/945-7960, chinasilktour.com.

Vietnam Tour for $1,999
Air from L.A. or San Francisco to Hanoi, all transfers and local flights, eight nights' hotel (three at the Meliá Hanoi Hotel, two at the Life Resort Hoi An, and three at the Caravelle Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City), most meals, tours and excursions, and an English-speaking guide throughout. The 11-day itinerary includes a boat ride along Ha Long Bay, a visit to Da Nang, and an excursion to the Cu Chi tunnels. When: Apr. 6, 20 and May 4, 18 ($1,999); June 8, 22 ($2,299). Other Gateways: New York ($2,099/$2,399). Details: Add three nights in Angkor Wat starting at $650. Single supplement $500. Contact: Ritz Tours, 800/900-2446, ritztours.com.

South Pacific

Fiji for $1,995
Air Pacific flights from L.A. to Nandi, all transfers and inter-island flights, and seven nights in a private beachfront cottage on the northern island of Vanua Levu. The house--which sleeps two--has a kitchen, living room, and a 600-square-foot veranda that overlooks the water. The rental includes a welcome dinner at the owners' home nearby, unlimited use of snorkeling equipment and kayaks, a boat trip on the Nasekawa River, a traditional Fijian kava ceremony, maid service twice weekly, and fresh fruit baskets delivered daily. When: Until Dec. 20. Other Gateways: None. Details: Extra nights from $85. Single supplement $700. Contact: Destination World and Air Pacific, 888/345-4669, airpacificusa.com.

Australia

Wine Tasting in South Australia for $2,109
As the second-largest exporter of wine to the United States (after Italy), Australia has a huge presence in millions of American homes. Yellow Tail is now the largest-selling wine brand in the U.S.--and 100 percent of its grapes are grown in South Eastern Australia. In fact, most Aussie wine is grown in South Australia, where the first vines were planted by German immigrants in the mid-1800s. The Barossa Valley, an hour's drive northeast of Adelaide, is the center of the Australian wine industry, and where some of the country's most famous Shiraz grapes are grown. Air New Zealand is selling a seven-day, seven-night package to South Australia in honor of its new nonstop service from Auckland, New Zealand, to Adelaide, Australia. The deal includes flights from L.A. or San Francisco to Adelaide via Auckland (the return flight is from Melbourne), a three-day car rental, three nights in Adelaide at the Mercure-Grosvenor Hotel, a full-day guided tour of the Barossa wine region, one night in Coonawarra Wine Country at the Chardonnay Lodge, one night in Port Fairy at the Hearns Cottage Suites, and two nights in Melbourne at the Hotel Grand Chancellor. When: Until Dec. 9. Other Gateways: Dallas (from $3,391), Chicago (from $3,431), New York (from $3,456). Details: Extra nights from $100. Single supplement $488. Contact: Air New Zealand, 800/671-4066, airnewzealand.com/southoz.

Sydney & Tahiti for $1,649
Air Tahiti Nui flights from New York to Sydney; transfers; five nights at the Sofitel Wentworth (or similar); an onward flight to Papeete, Tahiti; and two nights at the Sofitel Maeva Beach (or similar). Includes breakfast daily in Sydney, a visit to the Blue Mountains, and a Sydney harbor cruise. When: Friday departures until June 29 ($1,649), June 30--Dec. 8 ($2,099). Other Gateways: None. Details: Call for extra nights. Single supplement $675. Contact: Celtic Tours, 888/833-4373, celtictours.com.

New Zealand

North Island for $1,169Air New Zealand flights from L.A. or San Francisco to Auckland, transfers, and an eight-day Eclipse 2 campervan rental with unlimited miles. The van has one double bed and a kitchenette. When: Apr. 1--20 ($1,261), Apr. 21--Sept. 30 ($999). Other Gateways: None. Details: Prices include all airport taxes, security charges, and fuel surcharges. They're based on a cash discount; add $35 for credit card payments. Extra days from $30. Single supplement from $130. Contact: Sunspots International, 800/334-5623,sunspotsintl.com.