BudgetTravel

Cape Town for $1,495
South African Airways flights from Atlanta, D.C., or New York; transfers; six nights at the Garden Court De Waal; and a half-day city tour. When: Until Mar. 31 ($1,495), Apr. 1--June 8 ($1,625). Other Gateways: None. Details: Extra nights from $75. Single supplement from $325. Extend your airline ticket for up to a year without charge. Contact: 2Afrika, 866/462-2374, 2afrika.com.

Egypt Tour for $1,375
Air from New York, transfers and all local transportation, nine nights' accommodations (three in Cairo, two in Aswan, two in Luxor, and two overnight trains), and an English-speaking guide. The 11-day itinerary includes a visit to the pyramids at Giza, a cruise on the Nile, and a stop at the Valley of the Kings. When: Feb. 23, Mar. 16, Apr. 27, May 18. Other Gateways: L.A. ($1,575); Chicago, Miami ($1,600). Details: Maximum group size is 20. Single supplement from $150. Add roughly $275 a week for meals and monument entry fees. Contact: Djoser, 877/356-7376, djoserusa.com.

Kenya for $1,899
British Airways flights from New York (via London), transfers with an English-speaking guide, one night in Nairobi at the Stanley, five nights on safari (two at Sarova Shaba Lodge in the Shaba Game Reserve, one at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge on Lake Nakuru, and two at Sarova Mara Tented Lodge in the Masai Mara Game Reserve), breakfast daily, all meals and game drives on safari, and all park entrance fees. When: Until Mar. 31 ($1,899), Apr. 1--30 ($2,099). Other Gateways: Boston (add $50); D.C. (add $100); Atlanta, Miami (add $150); Chicago, Dallas (add $200); L.A., Seattle (add $250). Details: Single supplement from $325. A free stopover in London is allowed in either direction. Contact: Lion World Tours, 800/387-2706, lionworldtravel.com.

South Africa Safari for $2,249
South African Airways flights from Atlanta or New York to Johannesburg, transfers and local transportation, 18 nights' accommodations (16 in simple lodges, two nights camping), all park entrance fees, most meals, and an English-speaking guide. The 21-day itinerary includes Kruger National Park, the Drakensberg Mountains, Addo Elephant Park, the Garden Route, Cape Town, and the Winelands. When: Feb. 13 and Mar. 13 ($2,249), Apr. 10 ($2,499). Other Gateways: Boston, D.C. (add $140); L.A., San Francisco (add $260). Details: Maximum group size is 20. A local payment of roughly $350 is due upon arrival in South Africa. Single supplement $520. Contact: Adventure Center, 800/227-8747, adventurecenter.com.

Asia

Bali for $698
Singapore Airlines flights from L.A. or San Francisco (via Singapore), transfers, seven nights at the Grand Balisani Suites in Kuta, breakfast daily, and a half-day island tour. When: Until Mar. 31. Other Gateways: New York (add $150); Denver, Portland, Seattle (add $175); Boston, Chicago, D.C., Philadelphia (add $275); Dallas, Miami (add $350). Details: Extra nights from $48. Single supplement from $150. Add on a three-night stay in Ubud (at the Ubud Village Hotel) for $180 more. Contact: Sayang Holidays, 888/472-9264, sayangholidays.com.

China Tour for $1,999
Air China flights from L.A. or San Francisco to Beijing (return flight is from Shanghai), all transfers and local transportation, 10 nights' lodging (four in Beijing, two in Xi'an, three on a Yangtze River Victoria cruise, and one in Shanghai), all meals and entrance fees, and an English-speaking guide. The 12-day itinerary includes the Great Wall, the Terra-Cotta Warriors, and Three Gorges Dam. When: Mar. 15 ($1,999); Mar. 22, 29 ($2,099); Apr. 5, 12, 19, 26 ($2,199); May 3, 10, 17, 24 ($2,299); May 31 ($2,399). Other Gateways: New York (add $150). Details: Single supplement from $650. Contact: Ritz Tours, 800/900-2446, ritztours.com.

Tokyo for $899
Singapore Airlines flights from L.A., transfers, five nights at the Tokyo Hilton in the Shinjuku area, and a half-day city tour. When: Until Mar. 31 ($899), Apr. 1--June 4 ($949). Other Gateways: None. Details: Add $50 for weekend travel. Extra nights from $85. Single supplement from $399. Contact: Escapes Unlimited, 800/243-7227, escapesltd.com.

South Pacific

Cook Islands for $1,349
Air New Zealand flights from L.A., transfers, seven nights at the Castaway Beach Villas on Rarotonga, breakfast daily, and one dinner. When: Until Mar. 31 ($1,349), Apr. 1--31 ($1,561). Other Gateways: None. Details: Cash-discount prices; add $50 for credit card payments. Extra nights from $106. Single supplement from $527. Contact: Sunspots International, 800/334-5623, sunspotsintl.com.

Fiji for $1,295
Air Pacific flights from L.A., transfers, five nights in a beachfront bungalow at the Mango Bay Resort, and breakfast daily. The resort, which opened in November, has a pool, bar, restaurant, and nightclub. When: Until Mar. 31. Other Gateways: None. Details: Extra nights from $142. Single supplement from $340. Contact: Springboard Vacations, 866/447-7746, airpacificusa.com.

Australia

Sydney, Melbourne & More for $2,109
United Airlines flights from L.A. or San Francisco to Sydney, four nights in Sydney at the Park Regis Hotel, a five-day car rental, a four-night Choice Yellow hotel pass, and four nights in Melbourne at the Travelodge Southbank Hotel. When: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday departures until Feb. 28 ($2,234), Mar. 1--29 ($2,109). Other Gateways: Chicago (add $192), New York (add $240). Details: Extra nights from $58. Single supplement from $645. Contact: United Vacations/Tourism Australia, 877/793-2484, australia.com/united.

New Zealand

North Island for $1,193
Air New Zealand flights from L.A. to Auckland, transfers, and an eight-day campervan rental with unlimited miles. The camper has one double bed and a kitchenette. When: Feb 1--28 ($1,345), Mar. 1--Apr. 20 ($1,193). Other Gateways: None. Details: These are cash-discount prices; add $50 for credit card payments. Extra days from $76. Single supplement from $304. You can extend your stay in New Zealand by up to a month; long-rental discounts will apply. Contact: Sunspots International, 800/334-5623, sunspotsintl.com.