Long Vacations

Embark on a 13-night trip to Japan, starting in Tokyo. Begin with a half-day tour that includes the Imperial Palace and the Tokyo Tower. The next day take an excursion to Nikko that includes Kanmangafuchi Abyss, where you see the mystical Jizo statues. After a day exploring Tokyo on your own, take a scenic drive up the slope of Mt. Fuji, en route to Lake Ashi, followed by a ropeway ride up to the highest peak in Hakone. Return to Tokyo for a day at leisure. Next, travel to picturesque Kanazawa and to Takayama, which is rich in cultural heritage, for tours and a two-night Kanazawa stay. The next day, travel by train to Kyoto, where a full-day tour includes the Golden Pavilion and the historic castle of Nijo. Visit the ancient capital of Nara, including Todaiji Temple and Nara Park. Travel by bullet train to Hiroshima and visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial. Return to Tokyo for a night before flying back to the US. Hotels are deluxe. Starting from $7,475, including air, with weekly guaranteed departures.

Take an 8-night trip and visit two blissful islands in the South Pacific - Fiji and Vanuatu. Start on Fiji's coral coast with a five-night stay at the Warwick Fiji. The resort is set on a brilliant natural white sandy beach with crystal clear lagoons. Then fly to Vanuatu for a three-night stay at the Warwick Le Lagon, located on the shores of Erakor Lagoon. Spend your days relaxing at the pool or on the beach, or indulge your senses at the day spa. Enjoy complimentary non-motorized water sports at both resorts. Starting from $3775, including air, with weekly guaranteed departures.

Take in the bounty of Tahiti with this 14-night package while visiting four islands of French Polynesia. Enjoy the sun across the islands of French Polynesia, beginning with three nights at the InterContinental Tahiti. Next, fly to the island of Moorea and stay three nights at InterContinental Moorea. Then transfer to Huahine, where you stay at Maitai Lapita Village Huahine for four nights. Finally, fly to romantic Bora Bora and stay four nights at Maitai Bora Bora Pearl in an overwater bungalow. You’ll be able to see the uniqueness of each island and enjoy the various activities each has to offer. Land and air prices start from $5080 per person.

Take an overnight flight from Los Angeles and a short flight to the heart-shaped island of Moorea. Spend five nights at the Hilton Moorea, centrally located on a sandy beach, in a garden pool bungalow. Unwind in paradise in this idyllic beachfront resort. Then spend four nights at Conrad Bora Bora Nui in an overwater villa. Your Bora Bora stay includes a shark and snorkel safari, a two-hour jet ski tour, and lunch at Bloody Mary's. Starting from $6,295 per person, including air from Los Angeles.

Take a flight from the US to Delhi via Doha and spend five nights exploring India's famous Golden Triangle. Arrive in Delhi during the night and you are transferred to your hotel for a few hours rest. Next day travel leisurely by private transfer to Agra, where you visit the mesmerizing Taj Mahal, The Palace of Love-- truly one of the wonders of the world. If there is time pop in and visit the Agra Fort and the nearby Fatehpur Sikri, the abandoned city of red stone. Next day drive to Jaipur, The Pink City. Next morning visit the Amber Fort ascending the fortress seated on elephants. Transfer to Delhi. Last day visit Old Delhi with its bustling markets and historic edifices, then the New Delhi. Next, stop for two nights in exquisite Doha, the capital of Qater, and marvel at its modern architecture. From $1,899 per person including air.