Long Vacations

Take a 12-night trip and visit South America's wonders, starting in Beunos Aires where you visit the Plaza de Mayo and enjoy a traditional tango show. Next, fly to Iguazu Falls, one of the most remarkable natural wonders of the world. From there, fly to Rio de Janeiro and visit the beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana, as well as the 125-foot statue of Christ the Redeemer. Then, fly to Lima and visit the Huaca Huallamarca and the San Francisco Convent. Afterward, fly to Cuzco, where you tour the city view archaeological sites. Then get on a train to Machu Picchu to explore the ruins of this fabled "Lost City of the Incas." Return to Cuzco and visit the Sacred Valley, including the monumental complex at Ollantaytambo. Fly back to Lima and, eventually, the US. Starting from $4665, including air, with daily departures.

Take an 11-night trip and visit the major cities of the Orient, starting with a flight to Hong Kong, where you visit Victoria Peak and Aberdeen’s floating community. Next, fly to Bangkok, where you see the Temple of the Golden Buddha and the Grand Palace. Afterward, fly to Singapore and visit the botanical garden and the diverse streets of this cosmopolitan city. Then fly to Bali, where you can enjoy the traditional Indonesian culture or bask along the beaches before returning to the US. Starting from $3180, including air, with weekly guaranteed departures.

Take an eight hour flight from LAX to Tahiti and unwind at the comfortable Intercontinental Hotel there for one night. Next day take a flight to the heart shaped island of Moorea. Spend three nights there and go hiking, snorkeling, paddle boarding or kayaking. Next fly to historic Huahine, a lush quite island with breathtaking views. Then fly to breathtaking Bora Bora and rent a jet ski or take a romantic cruise on its fifty shades of blue. Fly to the atoll of Rangiroa and swim with the colored fish in crystal clear waters and last but not least spend time in the atoll of Tikehau in an overwater bungalow. From $4,999 per person including airfare from Los Angeles.

Take a 9-night trip and explore the South Pacific. Start by flying to Port Vila on Vanuatu for a three-night stay. Unwind for two full days at leisure, perhaps taking optional tours. Then fly to Apia, West Samoa's capital, on Upolu Island, for a three-night stay. You have two full days to relax on the white sand beach or at the hotel spa or take optional tours. Next, fly to Nadi, Fiji, where you stay for three nights, with time to enjoy the white sand beach or explore on your own. You might opt to take a tour to the Garden of Sleeping Giants before you return to the US. Starting from $6280, including air, with weekly guaranteed departures.

Travel to Papua New Guinea on this 6-night trip. Arrive in Port Moresby and connect with a flight to Mt. Hagen. Transfer to your accommodations at Rondon Ridge, where you have a birding and nature tour around the trails. Next, transfer to your accommodations at Lake Murray, where you tour the island and learn about local crafts. The following day, fly to Karawari for a two-night stay and take a small riverboat to explore the villages along the jungle-fringed waterways. Then fly to Mt. Hagen, where you tour the Waghi Valley, seeing a mudmen's performance in their native village. Finally, transit through Port Moresby and board your home bound flight. Starting from $7,885, including internal air, with weekly guaranteed departures.