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40 Best Vacations
The real deals right now
April 2006 issue
Tuesday, March 21, 2006;
United States
Alaska Cruise for $699
Chicago for $224
Fort Lauderdale for $299
Hawaii for $1,302
Laguna Beach, Calif. for $278
Las Vegas for $225
Montreal for $599
Playa del Carmen for $764
Puerto Vallarta for $729
Antigua Sailing for $890
Aruba for $659
Bahamas for $115
Dominican Republic for $449
Jamaica for $429
Costa Rica for $829
Guatemala Tour for $880
Honduras for $1,429
Nicaragua for $917
Buenos Aires & Iguazú Falls Tour for $1,659
Peru Tour for $979
Croatia Kayaking for $1,990
France for $759
Mediterranean Cruise for $999
Prague for $821
Rome for $599
Sicily Tour for $1,459
Vienna & Salzburg for $1,189
A Five-Star South African Safari for $1,999
Southern Africa for $2,995
Beijing for $849
Borneo for $1,380
India & Bhutan Tour for $4,520
Japan Tour for $3,795
Thailand for $879
Vietnam Tour for $1,999
Fiji for $1,995
Wine Tasting in South Australia for $2,109
Sydney & Tahiti for $1,649
North Island for $1,169Air New Zealand flights from L.A. or San Francisco to Auckland, transfers, and an eight-day Eclipse 2 campervan rental with unlimited miles. The van has one double bed and a kitchenette. When: Apr. 1--20 ($1,261), Apr. 21--Sept. 30 ($999). Other Gateways: None. Details: Prices include all airport taxes, security charges, and fuel surcharges. They're based on a cash discount; add $35 for credit card payments. Extra days from $30. Single supplement from $130. Contact: Sunspots International, 800/334-5623,sunspotsintl.com.
Seven days aboard the Diamond Princess on a one-way sailing from Whittier, Alaska, to Vancouver, B.C., with one full day at sea and stops in College Fjord, Glacier Bay, Skagway, Juneau, and Ketchikan. When: May 20 ($699 inside cabin, $898 ocean view, $1,499 balcony). Details: Price includes port charges but not airfare. Contact: GalaxSea Cruises and Tours, 800/662-5450, cruisestar.com.
Air from Buffalo, Columbus, or Omaha and two nights at the Holiday Inn Chicago City Centre, near Navy Pier and the Magnificent Mile. When: Apr. 13--18, Apr. 24--27, May 23--June 1. Other Gateways: Las Vegas, Phoenix, San Diego ($289); Boise, San Antonio, Tucson ($354). Details: Three-night packages are available with departures Apr. 12--15 and May 24--31; add from $80. Single supplement from $155. Contact: Southwest Airlines Vacations, 800/423-5683, swavacations.com.
Air from D.C. or New York and three nights at the Clarion Lauderdale Beach Resort, with two pools, a fitness center, and a restaurant. When: Apr. 1--14 ($378), Apr. 15--June 30 ($299). Other Gateways: Atlanta, Atlantic City, Chicago, Dallas, D.C., Detroit (add $50); Providence (add $89). Details: Add $49 for weekend travel. Extra nights from $39. Single supplement from $105. Upgrade to the oceanfront Sheraton Yankee Trader Hotel (with two pools, three restaurants, and water sports) for $59 more. Contact: Leisure Link International, 888/801-8808, eleisurelink.com.
Air from New York to the Big Island, a six-day car rental, and five nights at the Royal Kona Resort. When: Wednesday and Thursday departures until Aug. 21. Other Gateways: L.A. ($918), Denver ($1,176), Chicago ($1,297). Details: Extra nights from $130. Single supplement from $234. Contact: Pleasant Holidays, 800/448-3333, pleasantholidays.com.
Air from Phoenix to L.A. and two nights at the Laguna Brisas Spa Hotel, across the street from the beach. When: Select Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday departures until May 30. Details: Extra nights from $154. Single supplement from $153. Upgrade to the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach for $90 more (and get a third night free). Contact: US Airways Vacations, 800/455-0123, usairwaysvacations.com.
Air from Long Beach and two nights at the 2,023-room New York-New York Hotel & Casino, on the world-famous Strip. When: Apr. 16--19, May 9--15, June 1--7. Other Gateways: Similar packages are offered from many JetBlue gateways, including Boston, Oakland, and Richmond. Prices will vary by date and gateway. Details: No extra nights. Single supplement from $101. Contact: JetBlue Airways, 800/538-2583, jetblue.com.
Air Canada flights from Atlanta, Boston, or New York and three nights at the Delta Centre-Ville, near the historic quarter of Old Montreal. When: Apr. 1--30 ($599), May 1--June 30 ($658). Other Gateways: Chicago ($639/$698), L.A. ($689/$748). Details: Extra nights from $69. Single supplement from $199. Contact: Maxxim Vacations, 800/567-6666, maxximvacations.com.
Champion Air charter flights from Dallas, transfers, and seven all-inclusive nights at the Real Playa Carmen, two blocks from the beach. When: Apr. 14, 21, 28 ($900); May 5, 12 ($764); June 9, 23, 30 ($841). Other Gateways: St. Louis: Apr. 21, 28 ($776); May 5, 12 ($851); June 2, 9, 23 ($921). Minneapolis: Apr. 22, 29 ($946); May 6, 13 ($931); June 3, 10, 17, 24 ($971). Details: No extra nights. Single supplement from $300. Contact: Worry-Free Vacations, 888/225-5658, worryfreevacations.com.
Air from New York, transfers, and four nights at the Playa Los Arcos Beach Resort. When: Thursday departures Apr. 1--June 30. Other Gateways: L.A. ($462), Denver ($540), Chicago ($611). Details: Extra nights from $97. Single supplement from $295. Kids 15 and under stay free. Contact: Pleasant Holidays, 800/448-3333, pleasantholidays.com.
Learn to sail in Antigua during American Sailing Week, which is sponsored by the American Sailing Association. Includes transfers, seven nights at the all-inclusive Sunsail Colonna Sailing Resort in Hodges Bay, seven days of sailing instruction, and unlimited use of sailing and water-sports equipment. When: June 16--23. Details: Airfare not included. Add a membership fee of $39. Contact: American Sailing Association, 800/327-2276, asa.com.
American Airlines flights from Miami, transfers, seven nights on Aruba's Palm Beach at the Mill Resort & Suites, and a $25 food-and-beverage credit per room. When: Apr. 16--June 30. Other Gateways: New York (add $40), Houston (add $128), Atlanta (add $280), L.A. (add $411). Details: Extra nights from $60. Single supplement from $357. Add meals for $203 more. Contact: Caradonna Dive Adventures, 800/328-2288, caradonna.com.
To celebrate the fact that the Pirates of the Caribbean sequels are being filmed on Grand Bahama Island, some area hotels are offering pirate-themed packages throughout the year. The Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach--with two pools, several bars, and a private beach--has announced a special nightly all-inclusive rate of $115 for adults and $30 for children ages 3 to 17 (when they stay in the same room as their parents). Kids will also receive a pirate kit (hat, eye patch, telescope, figurine) and can participate in themed activities such as a treasure hunt. When: Until Dec. 31. Contact: Viva Wyndham Resorts, 800/996-3426, vivawyndhamresorts.com.
American Airlines flights from Miami and four all-inclusive nights at the four-star LTI-Beach Resort Golf & Spa on Punta Cana's Bavaro Beach. The hotel has a pool, four restaurants, four bars, water sports and diving center, and a disco. When: Apr. 17--May 31. Other Gateways: New York, Philadelphia ($659); Baltimore ($719). Details: Extra nights from $56. Single supplement from $76. Contact: Vacation Travel Mart, 800/288-1435, vacmart.com.
US Airways or Air Jamaica flights from Fort Lauderdale or Miami to Montego Bay and seven nights at the Crane Ridge Resort in Ocho Rios. The hotel has a pool, restaurant, bar, and a free shuttle to the beach. When: Apr. 1--June 30, except Apr. 12--23. Other Gateways: New York, Philadelphia ($543); Chicago ($675); L.A. ($748). Details: Extra nights from $40. Single supplement from $280. Add approximately $170 for round-trip transfers. (Ocho Rios is a two-hour drive from the Montego Bay airport.) Contact: Atlas Vacations, 800/634-1057, atlasvacations.net.
American Airlines flights from Miami to San José, a seven-day car rental, seven nights' lodging, and three breakfasts. Spend four nights at the Costa Verde Hotel, 300 yards from the beach and near Manuel Antonio National Park. Then drive inland for three nights at Río Perlas Spa & Resort, near Tapanti National Park and the Irazu and Turrialba volcanoes. When: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday departures Apr. 1--30 ($959), May 1--June 30 ($829). Other Gateways: Dallas ($985/$852); New York ($1,024/$896); Chicago ($1,057/$928); L.A., San Francisco ($1,062/$936); Portland, Seattle ($1,167/$1,041). Details: Extra nights from $52. Single supplement from $367. Contact: Capricorn Leisure, 800/426-6544, capricorn.net.
American Airlines flights from Miami to Antigua, six nights' lodging (three nights in Antigua at the Porta Antigua Hotel, one in Chichicastenango at the Mayan Inn, and two in Guatemala City at the Hotel Biltmore Express), breakfast daily, local transportation by private bus, and English-speaking guides. When: Sunday and Wednesday departures Apr. 1--Dec. 9. Other Gateways: Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, D.C., Houston, L.A., New York (add $60); Las Vegas, San Francisco (add $130); Chicago (add $190). Details: Extra nights from $53. Single supplement from $333. Contact: Tara Tours, 800/327-0080, taratours.com.
Air from Houston, transfers, seven nights on Roatán at Anthony's Key Resort, all meals, and two snorkeling excursions daily. Anthony's has a restaurant, café, bar, pool, dive shop, and a dolphin encounter lagoon. Kayaking, canoeing, and horseback riding are also offered. When: Saturday departures Apr. 1--Aug. 26. Other Gateways: Atlanta, D.C., Miami, New York (add $60); L.A. (add $130). Details: Price doesn't include sodas or alcoholic beverages. No extra nights; add a week for $923. Single supplement from $175. Contact: Caradonna Dive Adventures, 800/328-2288, caradonna.com.
American Airlines flights from Miami to Managua, transfers, and seven all-inclusive nights at the beachfront Barceló Playa Montelimar, with seven restaurants, a pool, a casino, and tennis courts. When: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday departures Apr. 1--30 ($1,159), May 1--June 30 ($917). Other Gateways: Dallas ($1,197/$953); New York ($1,328/$1,085); Chicago ($1,395/$1,149); L.A., San Francisco ($1,383/$1,139); Portland, Seattle ($1,524/$1,279). Details: Extra nights $79. Single supplement $140. Contact: Capricorn Leisure, 800/426-6544, capricorn.net.
Air from Miami or New York to Buenos Aires, transfers, four nights in downtown Buenos Aires at the Waldorf Hotel (three blocks from the Galerías Pacífico), an onward flight to Iguazú Falls, two nights at the Sheraton Internacional Iguazú Resort, breakfast daily, and English-speaking guides. When: Apr. 1, 15 ($1,679); Apr. 29, May 13, 27, June 17 ($1,659). Other Gateways: Boston, Dallas (add $11); L.A., San Francisco (add $37), Atlanta (add $67); Chicago, D.C. (add $123). Details: Extra nights from $54. Single supplement $411. These are cash-discount prices. Contact: Gate 1 Travel, 800/682-3333, gate1travel.com.
LanPeru flights from Miami to Lima, all transfers, three nights at the Hoteles Mundo (or similar), an onward flight to Cuzco, four nights at the El Puma Hotel (or similar), English-speaking guides, most breakfasts, and one dinner. When: Apr. 11 ($979); June 27, July 25 ($1,069). Other Gateways: Boston (add $174), L.A. (add $208), New York (add $210). Details: Extra nights $44. Single supplement $191. These are cash-discount prices. Add $167 for a full-day tour to Machu Picchu via Backpacker train (includes lunch). Contact: Gate 1 Travel, 800/682-3333, gate1travel.com.
Air from New York to Dubrovnik, all transfers and local transportation, 10 nights' lodging (seven in the Dalmatian Islands at privately owned guest houses and three in Dubrovnik at the Hotel Lero), eight days of kayaking in small groups around the islands (there are three itineraries to choose from, with stops that include KorcÇula, Sipan, and Lopud), breakfast daily, five lunches, and three dinners. When: Saturday departures Apr. 1--May 31 ($1,990), June 1--Aug. 31 ($2,390). Other Gateways: Boston (add $50); Chicago (add $110); Miami (add $130); L.A., San Francisco (add $250). Details: Extra nights from $95. Sorry, no price for singles. Contact: Travel Time, 800/354-8728, traveltimeny.com.
Air from New York to Paris (the return flight is from Nice), a seven-day car rental, and six nights of open B&B vouchers valid at nearly 300 properties across France. When: Apr. 1--May 24 ($759), June 1--Aug. 31 (from $989). Other Gateways: Boston ($789/$1,019); Philadelphia ($799/$1,029); Chicago ($839/$1,119); D.C. ($849/$1,089); Atlanta, Miami ($869/$1,099); Dallas ($879/$1,149); L.A., San Francisco ($899/$1,259). Details: Some properties charge a local supplement of $5--$10 upon check-in. Extra nights from $60. Single supplement from $110. Contact: EuropeASAP, 415/750-5449, europeasap.com.
Seven days aboard Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Jewel on a round-trip sailing from Barcelona. The itinerary includes one full day at sea and stops in Messina (Sicily), Naples, Civitavecchia (near Rome), and Livorno (near Florence), all in Italy; and Villefranche (near Nice), in France. When: May 14, 21, 28, June 25 ($999 inside cabin/$1,199 ocean-view cabin). Details: Price doesn't include airfare. Call for the single price. Contact: American Discount Cruises, 866/214-7447, americandiscountcruises.com.
Air from Montreal, New York, or Toronto, six nights at the Hotel U Sladku (in a quiet neighborhood, just 15 minutes from Prague Castle on foot) or similar, breakfast daily, and a half-day city tour. When: Apr. 1--May 31 ($821), June 1--30 ($1,216). Other Gateways: Boston, D.C. (add $46); Atlanta, Chicago (add $110); Miami (add $146); Denver (add $182), L.A. (add $256). Details: Extra nights $45. Single supplement $20. Contact: Summit International Travel, 800/247-1142, summittours.com.
Air from New York, four nights at the Zone Hotel--in the residential Monte Mario district, outside the city center--and breakfast daily. When: Until May 28 ($599), May 29--June 30 ($969). Other Gateways: Boston ($629/$999); Baltimore, D.C. ($669/$1,039); San Francisco ($829/$1,219). Details: The hotel offers a free shuttle to the city center. Extra nights $53. Single supplement $150. Contact: Go-today.com, 800/227-3235, go-today.com.
A seven-day, fully escorted tour from Catania to Palermo, with stops in Taormina, Syracuse, Agrigento, and Marsala. Includes six nights' accommodations, local transportation by private air-conditioned bus, six breakfasts, six dinners, one lunch, English-speaking guides throughout, and all entrance fees. Visit the Greek Amphitheater, with views of Mount Etna; the Valley of the Temples; a wine cellar in Marsala; and Monte Pellegrino, overlooking Palermo Bay. When: Apr. 13, 27; May 18, 25; June 8, 22. Details: Price does not include international airfare. Extra nights from $210. Single supplement $250. Contact: DooleyVacations.com, 877/331-9301, dooleyvacations.com.
Austrian Airlines flights from D.C. or New York to Salzburg, three nights at the Hotel Doktor-Schlössl (two miles from the city center in the district of Glas), an onward flight to Vienna, three nights at the Hotel Capri (near the Vienna Prater and fairgrounds), and breakfast daily throughout. The package also includes one dinner in Vienna at the Restaurant Residenz, followed by a concert of Mozart's music at the Orangerie Schoenbrunn. When: Apr. 1--May 25 ($1,189), May 26--Sept. 3 ($1,389). Other Gateways: None. Details: Extra nights from $132. Single supplement from $269. Contact: Austrian Airlines Vacation Center, 800/790-4682, austrianair-vacations.com.
Founded in 1990 by South African conservationist and filmmaker Dave Varty, CC Africa is a well-known luxury brand that operates 37 safari camps in six countries. At Londolozi, the flagship property in South Africa, treehouse-inspired rooms go for more than $600 a night. But others camps are less expensive, without sacrificing the feeling of intimacy--most have fewer than 20 suites. The Bongani Mountain Lodge, near Kruger National Park, has 20 thatched-roof chalets and nine family suites, each with a private bath and deck. There are daily game drives to spot the Big Five (lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and buffalo). Lion World Tours' new nine-day, six-night package includes South African Airways flights from Atlanta or New York to Johannesburg (the return flight is from Cape Town, via Jo'burg), transfers and flights within South Africa, one night in Jo'burg at the Airport Grand Hotel, two nights at Bongani Mountain Lodge, three nights in Cape Town at the Commodore Hotel (on the V&A waterfront), breakfast daily, and all meals and four game drives at Bongani. When: Until May 31 ($1,999), June 1--Aug. 31 ($2,999), Sept. 1--Nov. 30 ($2,499). Other Gateways: Hartford, Miami (add $140); Boston, Chicago (add $240); Denver, L.A., Seattle (add $260). Details: Extra nights from $140 ($210 at Bongani). Single supplement from $170. Contact: Lion World Tours, 800/387-2706, lionworldtravel.com.
South African Airways flights from Atlanta, D.C., or New York to Cape Town (via Johannesburg), and a 10-day, 8-night itinerary that includes three nights in Cape Town at the Park Inn Greenmarket Square, two nights in Zambia at the Zambezi Sun Hotel near Victoria Falls, and three nights in Botswana at the Chobe Safari Lodge. The price covers all transfers and local flights, park entrance fees, breakfast daily, dinner daily at Chobe, a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River, two game drives, and a two-hour private boat tour. When: Apr. 1--June 7 ($2,995), June 8--30 ($3,370), July 1--Aug. 20 ($3,590). Other Gateways: Hartford, Miami (add $175); Boston, Cleveland, Philadelphia (add $225); Denver, L.A., Phoenix (add $325). Details: Extra nights from $75. Single supplement $550. Extend your airline ticket for up to a year for no additional charge. Contact: 2Afrika, 866/462-2374,2afrika.com.
Air from L.A. or San Francisco, five nights at the Red Wall Hotel near the Forbidden City Museum and Jingshan Park, and breakfast daily. When: Until Apr. 30 ($849), May 1--June 30 ($869). Other Gateways: Las Vegas, Phoenix (add $130); Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Miami, New York, St. Louis (add $150). Details: Extra nights $36. Single supplement $200. Contact: Go-today.com, 800/227-3235, Go-today.com.
Singapore Airlines or SilkAir flights from New York, L.A., or San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu in the Malaysian part of Borneo (via Singapore), transfers, seven nights at the Shangri-La Tanjung Aru Resort (with five restaurants, three bars, two pools, spa, and kids' club), breakfast daily, and a full-day sightseeing excursion by boat (includes lunch). When: Until May 31 ($1,380), June 1--July 14 ($1,580, from New York $1,760). Other Gateways: None. Details: Extra nights from $65. Single supplement from $460. A free stopover in Singapore is allowed in either direction. Contact: Asian Affair Holidays, 877/523-0561, asianaffairholidays.com.
Air from L.A. to Calcutta, transfers and all local transportation, 19 nights' accommodation (in simple hotels and an overnight train), all meals in Bhutan, and English-speaking guides throughout. The 21-day itinerary includes stops in Calcutta, Darjeeling, and Gangtok in India, and Thimphu, Punakha, and Paro in Bhutan. When: Apr. 24; June 19; July 10; Sept. 18, 25; Oct. 9. Other Gateways: New York ($4,620), Chicago ($4,735), Miami ($4,765). Details: Add approximately $150 per week for entrance fees and meals in India. Single travelers will be paired with other singles of the same sex. Contact: Djoser, 877/356-7376, djoserusa.com.
Air from L.A. to Tokyo, transfers and local transportation (by bus and train), 12 nights' accommodations (two at the Shiba Park Hotel in Tokyo, two at the Gora Asahi Hotel in Hakone, three at the KKR Hotel in Kanazawa, five at the Hotel Gimmond in Kyoto), most meals, excursions and tours, and an English-speaking guide throughout. The 14-day trip includes touring a sake brewery, participating in a tea ceremony, and visiting with a Japanese family. When: Apr. 12 ($3,795); May 3, 9, 25, June 7, 14 ($3,995). Other Gateways: San Francisco, Seattle (add $100); Baltimore, Chicago, Denver, New York (add $150); Atlanta, Dallas, Miami (add $200). Details: Geared toward people over the age of 50. Pre- and post-trip extensions are available. Single supplement $495. Contact: Overseas Adventure Travel, 800/248-3737, oattravel.com.
Cathay Pacific Airways flights from L.A., New York, or San Francisco to Bangkok (via Hong Kong), all transfers, five nights' hotel (three at the Chaophya Park Hotel in Bangkok and two on the beach near Pattaya at the Aisawan Resort & Spa), a Thai massage, and most meals. Visits to the Grand Palace, Temple of the Emerald Buddha, and a Thai gem factory in Bangkok, as well as the Sriracha Tiger Zoo in Pattaya, are included. When: Until May 31. Other Gateways: Boston (add $50), Miami (add $100), Denver (add $130). Details: Weekend surcharge is $25 each way. Free stopovers are available in Hong Kong. Extra nights $45. Single supplement $160. Contact: China Silk Tours, 800/945-7960, chinasilktour.com.
Air from L.A. or San Francisco to Hanoi, all transfers and local flights, eight nights' hotel (three at the Meliá Hanoi Hotel, two at the Life Resort Hoi An, and three at the Caravelle Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City), most meals, tours and excursions, and an English-speaking guide throughout. The 11-day itinerary includes a boat ride along Ha Long Bay, a visit to Da Nang, and an excursion to the Cu Chi tunnels. When: Apr. 6, 20 and May 4, 18 ($1,999); June 8, 22 ($2,299). Other Gateways: New York ($2,099/$2,399). Details: Add three nights in Angkor Wat starting at $650. Single supplement $500. Contact: Ritz Tours, 800/900-2446, ritztours.com.
Air Pacific flights from L.A. to Nandi, all transfers and inter-island flights, and seven nights in a private beachfront cottage on the northern island of Vanua Levu. The house--which sleeps two--has a kitchen, living room, and a 600-square-foot veranda that overlooks the water. The rental includes a welcome dinner at the owners' home nearby, unlimited use of snorkeling equipment and kayaks, a boat trip on the Nasekawa River, a traditional Fijian kava ceremony, maid service twice weekly, and fresh fruit baskets delivered daily. When: Until Dec. 20. Other Gateways: None. Details: Extra nights from $85. Single supplement $700. Contact: Destination World and Air Pacific, 888/345-4669, airpacificusa.com.
As the second-largest exporter of wine to the United States (after Italy), Australia has a huge presence in millions of American homes. Yellow Tail is now the largest-selling wine brand in the U.S.--and 100 percent of its grapes are grown in South Eastern Australia. In fact, most Aussie wine is grown in South Australia, where the first vines were planted by German immigrants in the mid-1800s. The Barossa Valley, an hour's drive northeast of Adelaide, is the center of the Australian wine industry, and where some of the country's most famous Shiraz grapes are grown. Air New Zealand is selling a seven-day, seven-night package to South Australia in honor of its new nonstop service from Auckland, New Zealand, to Adelaide, Australia. The deal includes flights from L.A. or San Francisco to Adelaide via Auckland (the return flight is from Melbourne), a three-day car rental, three nights in Adelaide at the Mercure-Grosvenor Hotel, a full-day guided tour of the Barossa wine region, one night in Coonawarra Wine Country at the Chardonnay Lodge, one night in Port Fairy at the Hearns Cottage Suites, and two nights in Melbourne at the Hotel Grand Chancellor. When: Until Dec. 9. Other Gateways: Dallas (from $3,391), Chicago (from $3,431), New York (from $3,456). Details: Extra nights from $100. Single supplement $488. Contact: Air New Zealand, 800/671-4066, airnewzealand.com/southoz.
Air Tahiti Nui flights from New York to Sydney; transfers; five nights at the Sofitel Wentworth (or similar); an onward flight to Papeete, Tahiti; and two nights at the Sofitel Maeva Beach (or similar). Includes breakfast daily in Sydney, a visit to the Blue Mountains, and a Sydney harbor cruise. When: Friday departures until June 29 ($1,649), June 30--Dec. 8 ($2,099). Other Gateways: None. Details: Call for extra nights. Single supplement $675. Contact: Celtic Tours, 888/833-4373, celtictours.com.