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AFRICA & MIDDLE EAST 

Namibia for $2,675
South African Airways flights from Atlanta or D.C. to Windhoek (via Johannesburg), all transfers, six nights' acommodations (one at the Safari Court Hotel in Windhoek, three at the Kulala Wilderness Camp near the red dunes of Sossusvlei, and two at the Beach Lodge in Swakopmund), breakfast daily, all meals at Kulala, and safari activities at Kulala. When May 31-Oct. 31. Other Gateways Boston, Miami, Philadelphia (add $200); L.A. (add $300). Details Extra nights from $75. Single supplement $655. Contact South African Airways Holidays, 888/777-1138, saaholidays.net.

Senegal for $2,295
Nonstop South African Airways flights from New York to Dakar, transfers, six nights at the Lamantin Beach Hotel & Spa (one hour south of Dakar in the resort town of Saly), breakfast and dinner daily, and a half-day sightseeing tour of Dakar (including the Soumbedine craft market, the Third Millennium Gate, and Gorée Island). The beachfront resort has two restaurants, a bar, pool, and water sports, and a golf course nearby. When June 1-30, Aug. 21-Sept. 30 ($2,295); July 1-Aug. 20 ($2,595). Other Gateways Detroit (add $195); Miami (add $225); Albuquerque, L.A., Phoenix (add $325). Details Extra nights from $125. Single supplement from $575. Contact 2Afrika, 866/462-2374, 2afrika.com.

ASIA 

India's Five-Star Hotels on Sale for $1,149
Spend four nights at a luxurious Oberoi Hotel in India and get four nights for free. The participating properties are the Rajvilas in Jaipur (home of the Amber Fort), the Udaivilas in Udaipur (overlooking Lake Pichola), the Amarvilas in Agra (just half a mile from the Taj Mahal), the Vanyavilas in Ranthambhore (next to the famous tiger reserve), and Wildflower Hall (high in the Himalayas). You can choose to stay eight nights at one hotel or you can move from one to another. This special low-season offer includes transfers from the nearest airport or railway station, a 25 percent discount on spa treatments, free yoga or cooking classes (at select properties), and all hotel taxes. When Until Sept. 30. Details Land only; the price doesn't include international or domestic airfare. There's an eight-night minimum stay. The Oberoi Vanyavilas closes for the season on June 30. Trips can be customized to include airfare, guided sightseeing, meal plans, extra nights, etc. Contact Foreign Independent Tours, 800/248-3487, fittours.com.

Ho Chi Minh City, Siem Reap & Singapore for $1,629
Singapore Airlines flights from L.A. or San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City (via Singapore); all transfers and local flights between Vietnam, Cambodia, and Singapore; nine nights' hotel; half-day tours of each city; breakfast daily, three lunches, and two dinners; and all airline fuel surcharges. The itinerary includes three nights each in Ho Chi Minh City (formerly called Saigon), Siem Reap (gateway city to the magnificent ruins of Angkor Wat), and Singapore. When June 6-Aug. 20 (from $1,869), Aug. 21-Oct. 31 (from $1,629). Other Gateways Denver, Seattle (add $190); New York (add $200); Boston, D.C. (add $290); Dallas (add $320); Atlanta, Chicago (add $350). Details Call for the extra-night price and single supplement. Contact Go-today.com, 800/227-3235, go-today.com.

Japan Tour for $2,699
Japan Airlines flights from L.A. or San Francisco to Tokyo, transfers and local transportation (including rides on the bullet trains), seven nights' lodging (three at the Keio Plaza Hotel in Tokyo, two at the Rihga Royal Hotel in Kyoto, one at the Hotel Kowaki-en in Hakone, and one at the Nikko Hotel in Osaka), breakfast daily and one special dinner, excursions and tours, and an English-speaking guide throughout. The nine-day itinerary includes a stop at Mount Fuji, cruising Lake Ashi, and a visit to Nara, Japan's ancient capital. When June 10, 24, Aug. 12 ($2,899); July 11 ($3,099; special departure for the Gion Festival in Kyoto); Sept. 9, 23, Oct. 14, 21 ($2,699). Other Gateways New York (add from $60). Details Land-only price from $1,979. Extra nights from $136. Single supplement from $499. Spend a night in Kyoto at the Yoshi-ima Ryokan, a traditional Japanese inn, for $169 more (includes transfers, breakfast, tea ceremony, and dinner). Contact General Tours, 800/221-2216, generaltours.com.

Malaysia for $898
Singapore Airlines flights from L.A. or San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur (via Singapore), three nights at the downtown Radius International Hotel, an onward flight to the island of Penang, and three nights at the Ferringhi Beach Hotel (on the north shore, overlooking the water). The package also includes all transfers, breakfast daily, and half-day tours of both Kuala Lumpur and Penang. When June 1-5, Aug. 21-31 ($898); June 6-Aug. 20 ($1,148). Other Gateways New York (add $150); Denver, Portland, Seattle (add $175); Boston, Chicago, D.C., Philadelphia (add $250); Dallas, Miami (add $300). Details Extra nights from $30. Single supplement from $175. Free stopovers are available in Singapore; transfers and lodging can be arranged at an additional cost. Contact Sayang Holidays, 888/472-9264, sayangholidays.com.

Singapore & Bali for $799
Singapore Airlines flights from L.A. or San Francisco to Singapore; all transfers; two nights at the Peninsula Excelsior Hotel (or similar); an onward flight to Bali; and five nights in your choice of Sanur Beach (at the Ari Putri Hotel), Legian Beach (at the Camplung Mas Hotel), or the crafts village of Ubud (at the Pande Permai Hotel). The price also includes a trolley tour of Singapore and free admission to several attractions (the National Orchid Garden, river cruise, night safari, and Jurong Bird Park), as well as breakfast daily and a half-day temples-and-villages tour in Bali. When Until June 5 and Aug. 21-Dec. 4 ($799); June 6-Aug. 20 ($999). Other Gateways Albuquerque, Boise, Seattle (add $175); Dallas, Houston, Tulsa (add $275); New York (add $300); Buffalo, Pittsburgh (add $335). Details Extra nights from $20. Single supplement $200. Add a side trip to Bangkok ($200 for airfare; transfers and hotel can be arranged at an additional cost). Contact Escapes Unlimited, 800/243-7227, escapesltd.com.

Yangtze River Cruise for $1,399
Air from L.A.; flights within China; transfers; a nine-day, eight-night deluxe Yangtze River journey (with Victoria Cruises) traveling upstream from Shanghai to Chongqing; and one night's hotel in Chongqing. Stops include the Three Gorges Dam, Mount Huangshan, Nanjing, and Fengdu. The price covers breakfast daily and all meals while aboard the ship, shore excursions and sightseeing by private bus, and English-speaking guides throughout. When July 11, 25, Aug. 8, 22. Other Gateways Boston, Dallas, New York (add $300); Miami (add $340). Details Single supplement $600. A downstream Yangtze voyage is also available, starting at $1,499. Add on an excursion to Suzhou (Venice of the Orient) for $90. Contact Ritz Tours, 800/900-2446, ritztours.com.

SOUTH PACIFIC 

Tahiti for $2,475
Air Tahiti Nui flights from L.A. to Papeete, lei greeting, transfers and inter-island flights, and six nights split between Moorea (in a garden-view room at the Moorea Pearl Resort & Spa) and Bora-Bora (garden suite at the Bora-Bora Pearl Resort & Spa). When Thursday departures until Dec. 31. Other Gateways Las Vegas, San Francisco (add from $190); Phoenix, Portland (add from $305); Dallas, Denver (add from $365); New York (add from $365); Chicago (add from $405). Details Call for the extra-night price. Single supplement from $1,159. Contact Islands in the Sun, 800/828-6877, islandsinthesun.com.  

AUSTRALIA 

Sydney Combo for $1,399
Qantas Airways flights from L.A. to Sydney, flights within Australia, and six nights split between Sydney (at the Ibis Darling Harbour, downtown near the convention center) and either Brisbane (at the Ibis, near the shops on Queen Street) or Melbourne (at the Mercure Hotel Welcome, in the shopping and theater district). When Until June 8, July 26-Sept. 21 ($1,399); June 9-July 25 ($1,699). Other Gateways New York (add $300). Details Call for the extra-night price. Single supplement from $390. A Sydney/Cairns combo starts at $200 more. Contact Qantas Airways/Tourism Australia, 800/369-6863, australia.com.

NEW ZEALAND 

North Island for $1,299
Qantas Airways flights from L.A. or San Francisco to Auckland, an eight-day Hertz car rental, and seven nights of open vouchers valid at Golden Chain motels across the island. When June 1-July 30 ($1,399), Aug. 1-31 ($1,299). Other Gateways Dallas (add $312); Miami, New York (add $364). Details Call for the extra-night price. Single supplement from $1,199. Add five nights on the South Island starting at $699. Contact Qantas Vacations, 800/252-4162, qantasvacations.com.