Nature and Safari

Spend 3 nights in Brunei, one of the world's smallest countries. Brunei Darussalam is a Muslim monarch situated on the northwest coast of Borneo between the East Malaysia states of Sabah and Sarawak. Immensely rich in oil, it is among the world's smallest countries with a population of 436,000 and a total area just slightly larger than the state of Delaware. Land only, starting from $490 per person.

Take a 7-night trip and visit the island of Taiwan, starting with Taipei, where your tour includes the Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall and the National Palace Museum. Later, board a coach to legendary Sun Moon Lake and see various temples and pagodas along the lake. Next, travel to Kaohsiung, visiting Fo Guang Shan Temple, the country’s largest Buddhist monastery, en route. The next day, visit Kenting National Park and continue to Taitung. Travel the East Coast National Scenic Area to Hualien and visit Taroko Gorge. Finally, return to Taipei before traveling back to the US. Starting from $2020, including air, with weekly guaranteed departures.

Take a 3-night trip and visit the island of Komodo, where you see the Komodo National Park Museum and stop at Pantai Merah, a pink sand beach area with a beautiful coral garden in which you can swim or snorkel. The next day, take a ranger-led safari to see Komodo dragons, the world's largest living lizards, in their natural habitat. Then cruise back to Labuan Bajo and overnight at hotel. Starting from $1260, land only, with daily departures.

Take a 4-night trip and travel to the Toraja Land of Indonesia. Start with a flight to Ujung Pandang and transfer to Toraja highland, where you see Bugis villages along the way. While in Toraja, explore the cliffside stone graves at Lemo and the royal tombs at Suaya. Take a trip to Tikala for a trek to the mountainous village of Batutumonga with views of the rice terraces. Finally, transfer back to Ujung Pandang on your way home. Starting from $815, land only, with daily departures.

Take a 10-night trip and discover the beautiful island of Borneo. Start in Kota Kinabalu, capital of the Malaysian state of Sabah, the "Land Below the Wind." Tour Kinabalu National Park and Mountain Garden. Your next flight takes you to Sandakan. Transfer overland to your lodge on the Lower Kinabatangan River and take a river cruise. Return to Sandakan and transfer to Selingan Turtle Island, where you might be able to observe turtles laying eggs or being released into the sea. Next, visit Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary. Later, fly to Kuching, where you visit an orangutan rehabilitation center. The next day, travel overland to Batang Ai and by ferry to your resort. A longboat ride along the Lemanak River takes you for a visit to an Iban longhouse. Finally, fly to Kuala Lumpur, visiting the National Mosque and the King’s Palace, before returning to the US. Starting from $3450, including air, with guaranteed weekly departures.