REAL DEALS
Norway Cruise, 2-for-1 Deal, $1,299
Sail along a southwest-bound coastal route from Kirkenes, an Arctic outpost near the Russian border, past fjords and ancient settlements to Bergen, a Viking-founded harbor town.
Morocco Resort for $1,225
Royal Air Maroc flights from New York to Agadir (via Casablanca), transfers, and six nights at the all-inclusive Valtur Agadir resort, in the center of town and five minutes from the beach. When: Oct. 1-Dec. 12 ($1,225); Dec. 13-27 ($1,540); Dec. 28-31 ($1,980). Other Gateways: Boston (add $72), Chicago (add $113), L.A. (add $170). SS: None. Information: Club Valtur, 877/582-2284, clubvaltur.com.
South Africa for $1,999
South African Airways flights from D.C. or New York to Cape Town (via Johannesburg), local transportation, three nights at The PortsWood hotel, an onward flight to Jo'burg, one night at The Michelangelo Hotel, two nights at Bakubung Bush Lodge in Pilanesberg National Park, three game drives, and more. When: Oct. 1-31 ($2,299); Nov. 1-30 ($1,999). Other Gateways: Chicago (add $50); Miami (add $100); L.A., San Francisco (add $150). SS: $410. Information: Lion World Tours, 800/387-2706, lionworldtravel.com.
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ASIA
Bali & Lombok for $999
Singapore Airlines flights from L.A. or San Francisco to Bali; all transfers; five nights in Legian Beach, Sanur Beach, Ubud, or a mix of all three; an onward flight to Lombok; two nights in Senggigi Beach, and more. When: Until Dec. 4 ($999); Dec. 5-Jan. 7 ($1,449). Other Gateways: New York (add $250); Dallas, (add $275); Boston, Chicago, Detroit, Pittsburgh (add $335). SS: $225. Information: Escapes Unlimited, 800/243-7227, escapesltd.com.
China Tour for $1,459
Air China flights from L.A. to Beijing; local transportation (bus, plane); 10 nights' lodging (three in Beijing, one in Hangzhou, and two each in Xi'an, Suzhou, and Shanghai); most meals; a visit to the terra-cotta warriors and horses; and more. When: Tuesday departures Oct. 1-Nov. 6, Dec. 25 ($1,899); Nov. 20, Dec. 4, 18 ($1,459). Other Gateways: New York (add $100). SS: $455. Information: Champion Holidays, 800/868-7658, china-discovery.com.
India Tour for $909
An eight-day escorted tour round trip from New Delhi with stops in Agra, Jaipur, and Rajasthan's Shekhawati region. Covers local transportation, seven nights' lodging, entrance fees, and some meals, but not airfare. When: Oct. 6, 27; Nov. 10, 24; Dec. 8, 22. SS: $379. Information: On the Go Tours, 866/377-6147, onthegotours.com.
Philippines Tour for $1,799
Air from L.A. or San Francisco to Manila; local transportation; an eight-night escorted tour to Manila, Vigan, Banaue, Laoag, and Pagudpud; guided sightseeing; and more. When: Until Nov. 30. Other Gateways: New York ($1,899); Boston, Chicago, D.C. ($1,999); Miami, Philadelphia ($2,199); Dallas, Orlando ($2,399). SS: $285. Information: Pacific Asia Leisure, 212/661-3270, pacificasialeisure.com.
Tokyo & Kyoto for $1,599
Air from San Francisco or L.A. to Tokyo, a seven-day Japan Rail pass, six nights split between the Le Méridien Pacific Tokyo hotel and the New Miyako Hotel in Kyoto, and a half-day city tour each in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Nara. When: Oct. 1-23 ($1,649); Oct. 24-Dec. 8 ($1,599); Dec. 9-15 ($1,849). Other Gateways: Chicago, New York (add $50). SS: $354. Information: NTA America, 800/682-7872, japanvacation.net.
SOUTH PACIFIC
Fiji for $1,799
Air Pacific flights from L.A. to Nandi, transfers, and seven nights in a bure (bungalow) at the Hideaway Resort on the Coral Coast of Viti Levu. When: Until Dec. 14. Other Gateways: None. SS: $525. Information: Sunspots International, 800/334-5623, sunspotsintl.com.
Tahiti & Moorea for $2,095
Air Tahiti Nui flights from L.A. to Papeete, all transfers, one night at the InterContinental Resort Tahiti, onward ferry to Moorea, and five nights in a garden-suite bungalow at the InterContinental Resort and Spa Moorea with breakfasts and dinners. When: Tuesday and Thursday departures Oct. 1-31 ($3,190); Nov. 1-14 ($2,300); Nov. 15-Dec. 1, Jan. 4-Mar. 27 ($2,095). Other Gateways: New York (add $400). SS: From $1,270. Information: Tahiti Legends, 800/200-1213, tahitilegends.com.
AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND
Melbourne, Sydney & Tasmania for $2,199
Qantas Airways flights from L.A. to Sydney; flights within Australia; four nights' lodging each in Sydney, Melbourne, and Tasmania; and a four-day car rental. When: Until Dec. 7. Other Gateways: New York (add $300). SS: From $600. Information: Qantas Airways/Tourism Australia, 800/369-6863, qantasvacations.com.
North Island Camper Van for $1,379
Air Tahiti Nui flights from L.A. to Auckland, N.Z.; transfers; a seven-night Eclipse 2 camper van rental. When: Oct. 1-31 ($1,379); Nov. 1-Dec. 14 ($1,484). Other Gateways: None. SS: From $219. Information: Sunspots International, 800/334-5623, sunspotsintl.com.