Cultural Experience

Take an 8-night trip and visit the major destinations of Thailand on this journey of discovery. Start in Bangkok and see the Grand Palace and the Temple of the Golden Buddha. Then, fly to Chiang Mai, where you visit Wat Doi Suthep and other highlights of the city and its temples. Next, fly south to Phuket and enjoy two full days to explore the island on your own or relax on the beach. Finally, return to Bangkok for a night before flying back to the US. Post-tours only.

Take an adventurous journey via world-class Qatar Airways and experience a South Africa safari. Begin with a full-day Cape Point Tour, with stunning views of mountains and sea. After three nights in Capetown, fly to Johannesburg and transfer on arrival to the Dinokeng Private Game Reserve, the first free-roaming Big 5 game reserve in Gauteng – and probably in the world – close to an urbanized area. Spend three nights at the Mongena Private Game Lodge, located in the malaria-free northwestern section of the Dinokeng Game Reserve. The tame zebras, nyalas and springbucks residing in the main camp delight all guests with their presence and have become a favorite trademark of Mongena. Return to Johannesburg for an overnight stay. Then fly back to the States. Starting from $3,590 per person, including air from New York City with guaranteed departures through the year. Other US gateway cities are available.

Take a fascinating 8-night journey via award-winning Emirates Airlines to Egypt and Dubai. Arrive in Cairo, a mega-city rich in history and culture on the banks of the river Nile. Spend a day touring that includes the Pyramids and the Egyptian Museum, home to one of the world's finest collections of Egyptian antiquities. The next day, you are free to explore Cairo on your own. Then, fly Emirates to Dubai for a five-night stay. Your half-day city tour is an opportunity to explore the traditional city of merchants and modern Dubai. Before your return to the US, enjoy a full day on your own to discover the amazing port city of Dubai. Starting from $2295 per person, including air from New York City. Departures from other US gateway cities via Emirates Airlines are available. Rates are valid from June 1 through October 31, 2023.

Take this two-night stopover in Qatar with any Pacific Holidays' tour program via Qatar Airways that has a Doha connection. Doha is the capital and shining jewel of the Middle Eastern independent state of Qatar. The program includes a half-day city tour, an opportunity to discover what this historic, world-class city has to offer. Starting from $225 per person, land only.

Travel to the Fijian islands for a 7-night trip. Your journey includes three nights on Captain Cook Cruises' MV Reef Endeavor for a Mamanuca and Sotuhern Yasawa Islands Cruise. The pristine islands of the Mamanucas, Sacred Islands and Waya boast some of Fiji's most beautiful beaches, sand cays and coral reefs Stay four nights at the Fiji Tokoriki Resort, an adults-only boutique resort set on a secluded island in the Mamanucas. The resort offers relaxed luxury and warm Fijian hospitality, crystal-clear water and white sandy beaches. Starting from $4815, including air, with weekly guaranteed departures.