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Namibia for $3,232  
South African Airways flights from D.C. to Windhoek (via Johannesburg), transfers, six nights' accommodations (one at the Safari Court Hotel in Windhoek, three at the Kulala Wilderness Camp near the red dunes of Sossusvlei, and two at the Beach Lodge in Swakopmund), breakfast daily, all meals at Kulala, and safari activities at Kulala. When: Sept. 1-30 ($3,307); Oct. 1-31 ($3,232); Nov. 1-30 ($3,432). Other gateways: Boston (add $240), L.A. (add $350). Details: Extra nights from $100. Single supplement $555. Contact: South African Airways Holidays, 888/777-1138, saaholidays.net.

ASIA 

Bali & Bangkok for $989  
Singapore Airlines flights from L.A. or San Francisco to Bali, transfers, four nights at the Grand Balisani Suites on Batubelig Beach, an onward flight to Bangkok, three nights at the Mandarin Bangkok, a half-day city tour, and breakfast daily. When: Until Dec. 5. Other gateways: New York (add $150), Denver (add $175), Chicago (add $250). Details: Extra nights $30. Single supplement $175. Contact: Sayang Holidays, 888/472-9264, sayangholidays.com.

Beijing for $779  
Air from L.A., Portland, San Francisco, or Seattle to Beijing, four nights at the Jing Du Yuan Hotel, and breakfast daily. The hotel is near the Scitech shopping center. When: Sept. 4-Nov. 5 ($879); Nov. 6-Dec. 7, Dec. 24-31 ($779). Other gateways: Denver, San Diego (add $30); Detroit, Minneapolis, New York (add $110); Boston, D.C. (add $130); Atlanta, Miami (add $150). Details: Extra nights from $22. Single supplement from $130. Prices include hotel taxes and airline fuel surcharges. Contact: Go-today.com, 800/227-3235, go-today.com.

Hong Kong Combo for $1,249  
Cathay Pacific Airways flights from L.A. or San Francisco, transfers, an onward flight, and six nights' accommodations split between Hong Kong and a choice of Bangkok, Singapore, Hanoi, or Ho Chi Minh City. The package includes a half-day tour of Hong Kong, one or two half-day tours at the selected second destination, and breakfast daily. When: Until Nov. 30. Other gateways: New York (add $150); Boston, Chicago (add $250). Details: Extra nights from $100. Single supplement from $450. Contact: Ritz Tours, 800/900-2446, ritztours.com.

Malaysia & Singapore for $929  
Singapore Airlines flights from L.A. or San Francisco to Penang (via Singapore), transfers, two nights each at Bayview Resorts on Penang and Langkwai, interisland ferry transport, an onward flight to Singapore, two nights at the Albert Court Hotel, most breakfasts, and two half-day tours. when Sept. 1-Dec. 5. Other gateways: New York ($1,079), Seattle ($1,100), Boston ($1,205). Details: Extra nights $70. Single supplement $260. Contact: Sayang Holidays, 888/472-9264, sayangholidays.com.

Seoul for $819  
Air from San Francisco and five nights at the Best Western Vision Hotel in the Sungdong-gu neighborhood. When: Until Dec. 5. Other gateways: L.A. (add $70); Denver (add $190); Boston, Chicago (add $400); Atlanta (add $450). Details: Extra nights $44. Single supplement from $240. Price includes hotel taxes and service fees, and airline fuel surcharges. Contact: Go-today.com, 800/227-3235, go-today.com.

Thailand Tour for $1,375  
Northwest Airlines flights from L.A. to Bangkok (via Tokyo), transfers, nine nights' lodging (four in Bangkok, two on the River Kwai, and one each in Ayutthaya, Chiang Mai, and a Hill Tribe village), a night train from Chiang Mai to Bangkok, all transportation (plane, private bus, and train), and English-speaking guides throughout. The 12-day trip includes an optional two-day trek in Northern Thailand. When: Sept. 13, 27; Oct. 11, 25; Nov. 8, 22. Other gateways: New York ($1,475); Chicago, Miami ($1,700). Details: Add $265 per week for meals and entry costs. Extra nights $60. Single supplement $125. Travelers can choose to be paired with a roommate of the same sex for no extra charge; if none is available, the fee is only $65. Contact: Djoser, 877/356-7376, djoserusa.com.

Tokyo & Kyoto for $1,499  
American Airlines flights from L.A. or San Francisco to Tokyo, transfers, a seven-day Japan Rail pass, three nights at the Le Meridien Pacific Tokyo with a half-day city tour, three nights in Kyoto at the New Miyako Hotel, and two half-day tours. When: Sept. 5-Oct. 29 ($1,579); Oct. 30-Dec. 7 ($1,499). Other gateways: New York (Sept. 1-Oct. 31, $1,679; Nov. 1-Dec 14, $1,569). Details: Extra nights in Tokyo $98. Single supplement $354. Contact: NTA America, 800/682-7872, japanvacation.net.

SOUTH PACIFIC 

Cook Islands for $1,423  
Air New Zealand flights from L.A. to Rarotonga, transfers, five nights at the Muri Beach Club Hotel on Muri Lagoon, and breakfast daily. The 30-room beachfront hotel has a pool, restaurant, bar, lounge, spa, and water sports. When: Sept. 1-5 ($1,457); Sept. 6-Nov. 21 ($1,423); Nov. 22-30 ($1,457). Other gateways: None. Details: Extra nights $65. Single supplement $322. Price includes U.S. airport departure taxes, security charges, and fuel surcharges. Contact: Sunspots International, 800/334-5623, sunspotsintl.com.

Fiji for $1,487  
Air Pacific flights from L.A. to Nandi, transfers, five nights on the Coral Coast in an ocean-view cabin at Crusoe's Retreat, and breakfast daily. The 10-acre resort has a pool, restaurant, bar, dive center, and beach. When: Until Dec. 31. Other gateways: San Francisco ($1,673), New York ($1,962). Details: Extra nights $166. Single supplement $400. Add about $220 for departure taxes and fees. Contact: Jet-about Vacations, 800/327-3840, airpacificusa.com.

AUSTRALIA 

Sydney, Melbourne, Tasmania for $1,699  
Qantas Airways flights from L.A. to Sydney, all internal flights, and 12 nights at three-star hotels split between Sydney, Melbourne, and Tasmania. When: Until Sept. 21 ($1,699); Sept. 22-Dec. 7 ($1,999). Other gateways: New York (add $300). Details: Call for the extra-night price. Single supplement from $670. Contact: Qantas Airways/Tourism Australia, 800/369-6863, australia.com.

New Zealand North Island for $1,921  
Air New Zealand flights from L.A. to Auckland, an eight-day car rental, and seven nights' lodging: one at a B&B in Auckland, two each at B&Bs in Coromandel and Rotorua, and one each at farms in Hawkes Bay and Wellington. When: Until Dec. 9. Other gateways: San Francisco ($2,030). Details: Extra nights from $55. Single supplement $483. Price includes fuel surcharges. Contact: Pleasant Holidays, 800/448-3333, pleasantholidays.com.