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Cape Horn Cruise from $999
A 14-day sailing on the NCL Norwegian Dream from Buenos Aires, Argentina, to Santiago, Chile. The itinerary includes nine days at sea; and stops in Uruguay at Montevideo; in Argentina at Puerto Madryn and Ushuaia; the Falkland Islands at Port Stanley; and in Chile at Punta Arenas, Puerto Chacabuco, and Puerto Montt. The route is reversed on some dates. Price includes port charges, but not airfare. When: Dec. 9, Jan. 6, 20, Feb. 3, 17 ($999 inside cabin/$1,199 ocean-view cabin). SS: $999. Information: American Discount Cruises, 866/214-7447, americandiscountcruises.com.

Peru & Bolivia from $2,880
American Airlines flights from Miami to La Paz, Bolivia; transfers and local transportation (van, hydrofoil, plane, train); and a nine-day tour of Bolivia and Peru with seven nights' lodging (one each in La Paz, Puno, Aguas Calientes, and Lima, and three in Cuzco), guided sightseeing; and breakfasts. Highlights include a flight over the Nazca Lines, and visits to Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca. When: Until Dec. 9 ($2,880); Dec. 10-31 ($3,130); Jan. 2-Apr. 16 ($2,980). Other Gateways: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, New York (add $260); L.A., San Francisco (add $310). SS: $1,070. Information: Tara Tours, 800/327-0080, taratours.com.

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EUROPE
Austrian Alps from $857
Air from New York to Munich, transfers, seven nights in Innsbruck at the Tourotel Breinössl Hotel, and breakfasts. A three-day Glacier Ski Pass is $152 more. When: Jan. 3-Apr. 1 (from $857). Other Gateways: Chicago (add $78); Dallas (add $117); L.A., San Francisco (add $157); Miami (add $165). SS: $173. Information: World on Skis, 866/678-5858, worldonskis.com.

Ireland Tour from $799
Aer Lingus flights from New York to Dublin, all transfers and bus transportation, and a four-night escorted tour from Dublin to Shannon with entrance fees, breakfasts, and two dinners. Includes one night each in Dublin and Bunratty, and two in Killarney; a drive along the Ring of Kerry; and visits to the Blarney Stone and Cliffs of Moher. When: Tuesday departures Jan. 15-Mar. 25. Other Gateways: Boston, Chicago (add $30). SS: $200. Information: Brian Moore International Tours, 800/982-2299, bmit.com.

Istria, Croatia from $1,290
Air from New York to Zagreb, seven nights in Opatija at the Hotel Millennium (in the historic district), and all breakfasts and dinners. Round-trip transfers are $60 extra. When: Until Mar. 31. Blacked out Dec. 10-31. Other Gateways: D.C, Miami (add $90); Denver (add $100); Chicago (add $110); L.A., San Francisco (add $150). SS: $290. Information: Travel Time, 800/354-8728, traveltimeny.com.

London from $549
Air from New York; six nights at the Apollo Hotel in Bayswater; and breakfasts. When: Until Jan 7 (from $999); Jan. 8-Mar. 24 (from $549). Other Gateways: Baltimore, Denver, Detroit, San Francisco, and Seattle (add $50); San Diego (add $90); Fort Lauderdale (add $170). SS: $230. Information: Go-today.com, 800/227-3235, go-today.com.

Prague, Vienna & Budapest from $1,169
Austrian Airlines flights from New York to Prague (return flight from Budapest), all intercity train transfers, breakfasts, and three nights each in Prague, Vienna, and Budapest. When: Until Dec. 13, Jan. 4-Mar. 20. Other Gateways: D.C. (add $80), Chicago (add $105). SS: $220. Information: Austrian Airlines Vacation Center, 800/790-4682, austrianair-vacations.com.

Turkey Tour from $2,259
Air from Boston or New York to Istanbul, onward flight to Antalya, transfers and local transportation (bus), and a 12-day escorted tour of Turkey. The itinerary includes 10 nights' lodging (three each in Istanbul and Cappadocia, two in Antalya, and one each in Ankara and Bursa), most meals, and guided sightseeing. When: Until Dec. 15 ($2,259); Dec. 16-31 ($2,699); Jan. 1-7 ($2,399); Jan. 8-31 ($2,599); Feb. 1-29 ($2,799). Other Gateways: Chicago (add $50); Atlanta, Miami (add $100). SS: $399. Information: Foreign Independent Tours, 800/248-3487, fittours.com.

AFRICA/MIDDLE EAST
All the World's a Zoo
Three tours get you close to exotic animals--some of them even endangered--in their own habitats.

Sabah Orangutans from $695
Ten-day tour of Sabah (Malaysian Borneo) with transport, nine nights' lodging, orangutan visit, more. Airfare, meals, and $150 in local fees are extra. When: Dec. 9; Jan. 6, 20; Feb. 3, 17; Mar. 2, 16, 30. SS: N/A. Information: G.A.P Adventures, 800/465-5600, gapadventures.com.

Namibia Elephants from $1,665
Two-week volunteer program in Namibia with local transport, training, bush-camp lodging, meals. Monitor elephants, interact with farmers, more. Airfare is extra. When: Jan. 28; Feb. 11, 25; Mar. 10, 24. SS: None. Information: Global Vision International, 888/653-6028, gviusa.com.

South Africa Meerkats from $2,695
Air from D.C. or New York, transport, seven nights' lodging, a meerkat tour, more. When: Until Dec. 6 ($2,695); Dec. 7-Jan. 11 ($3,245); Jan. 12-May 31 ($2,795). Other Gateways: Many. SS: $745. Information: 2Afrika, 866/462-2374, 2afrika.com.