Resort Stay from $2,699
Air from D.C. or New York, six nights split between Twelve Apostles and Jackalberry resorts, a heli­copter ride, more. When: Until Mar. 31 ($2,699); Apr. 1-30 ($2,899). Other Gateways: Many. SS: From $239. Information: Leisure Link Int'l, 888/801-8808, eleisurelink.com.

Egypt & Jordan from $2,575
EgyptAir flights from New York to Cairo, transfers, three nights at the Le Méridien Pyramids Hotel, visits to Saqqara and the pyramids, a three-night Nile cruise on the Royal Lotus with meals and shore excursions, an onward flight to Amman, one night at the Radisson SAS hotel, a full-day guided tour of Petra, two nights at the Petra Marriott Hotel, and more. When: Monday departures Feb. 4-Mar. 10, Mar. 21-Apr. 28 ($2,575); Mar. 17, 24 ($2,795). Other Gateways: None. SS: $550. Information: Misr Travel, 800/223-4978, misrtravel.org.

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Kenya Safari & Rwanda Gorilla Tracking from $3,845
Air from Boston, Chicago, D.C., L.A., Miami, New York, or San Francisco to Nairobi (via London); transfers; a five-night safari through Aberdare and Lake Nakuru national parks and Masai Mara National Reserve, with meals and six game drives; a flight to Kigali; two nights at the Gorilla's Nest Lodge with meals and guided tracking of gorillas in Parc National des Volcans. When: Sunday departures Feb. 3-24 ($4,245); Mar. 2-30 ($4,095); Apr. 6-27 ($3,845). Other Gateways: None. SS: From $540. Information: 2Afrika, 866/462-2374, 2afrika.com.

ASIA
Asia Cruise from $619
A five-night sailing on Royal Caribbean's Rhapsody of the Seas round trip from Hong Kong, with one day at sea and stops in Japan (Naha) and Taiwan (Taipei and Kao-hsiung). Prices include port charges but not any airfare. When: Feb. 16, 21, 26; Mar. 2, 27 (from $619 inside cabin/from $699 ocean-view cabin). SS: From $619. Information: American Discount Cruises, 866/214-7447, americandiscountcruises.com.

China Tour from $988
Air China flights from San Francisco to Beijing; all local transportation; and a 12-day escorted tour to Beijing, Suzhou, Tongli, Hangzhou, and Shanghai with 10 nights' lodging and most meals. When: Feb. 1 ($988); Mar. 9, 16, 23, Apr. 11, 25 ($1,459). Other Gateways: L.A., Las Vegas, Portland (add $140); New York (direct flight, add $200). SS: $380. Information: China Focus, 800/868-7244, chinafocustravel.com.

Hong Kong & Bali from $849
Cathay Pacific Airlines flights from L.A.; two nights at the BP International Hotel in Kowloon; an onward flight to Bali; transfers; four nights in Legian Beach, Sanur Beach, Ubud, or a mix of all three; and a half-day tour in Bali. When: Until Mar. 31, May 1-May 31 ($849); Apr. 1-30 ($919). Other Gateways: Las Vegas, Phoenix, San Francisco (add $150); Denver, New York (add $250). SS: $230. Information: Escapes Unlimited, 800/243-7227, escapesltd.com.

Nepal Tour from $895
A 12-day escorted tour round trip from Kathmandu with local transportation (bus, plane), 11 nights' lodging in guesthouses and mountain huts, a two-day trek in the Annapurna mountains, a guided hike through Royal Chitwan National Park, and tours of the historic towns of Bhaktapur and Patan. A local payment of $250 is due upon arrival. Add $180 for meals. This is a land-only price; international airfare isn't included. When: Mar. 2, May 4, Oct. 12. SS: Not available. Information: G.A.P Adventures, 800/ 465-5600, gapadventures.com.

SOUTH PACIFIC
Cook Islands from $1,544
Air New Zealand flights from L.A. to Rarotonga, transfers, five nights at the Muri Beach Club Hotel on Muri Lagoon, and breakfast daily. When: Until Mar. 31 ($1,544); Apr. 1-30 ($1,715). Other Gateways: None. SS: From $502. Information: Sunspots International, 800/334-5623, sunspotsintl.com.

Tahiti & Moorea from $1,995
Air Tahiti Nui flights from L.A., all transfers, one night at the Sofitel Tahiti Resort, five nights in Moorea at the Sofitel Moorea Beach Resort and Spa, and breakfast and dinner daily. When: Until Apr. 9. Other Gateways: New York (add $104). SS: $1,035. Information: Air Tahiti Nui, 866/456-6000, airtahitinui-usa.com.

AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND
New Zealand Camper Van from $1,799
Air New Zealand flights from L.A. or San Francisco to Auckland, transfers, and a 14-day Spirit 2 TS camper van rental. Rent the van for a third week for no extra cost from Apr. 1 to Aug. 31. When: Feb. 23-29 ($2,620); Mar. 1-31 ($2,490); Apr. 1-23 ($2,260); Apr. 24-30 ($2,060); May 1-June 8, July 24-Aug. 31 ($1,799); June 9-July 23 ($1,870). Other Gateways: Portland, Seattle (add $300); Chicago, Dallas, Denver (add $360); Boston, New York (add $400). SS: $1,260. Information: Goway Travel, 800/387-8850, goway.com.

Tasmania & South Australia from $2,399
Qantas Airways flights from L.A. to Hobart, Tasmania (via Sydney, return from Adelaide), local transportation (plane, ferry, a six-day car rental), and 10 nights' hotel accommodations: one each in Hobart and Launceston, and two each in Cradle Mountain, Coles Bay, Adelaide, and Kangaroo Island. When: Feb. 1-Mar. 31 ($2,899); Apr. 1-30 ($2,699); May 1-31 ($2,399). Other Gateways: Las Vegas, Portland, Seattle (add $220); Dallas, Denver (add $250); Chicago (add $280); New York (add $300); Boston, Miami (add $360). SS: $1,070. Information: ATS Tours, 888/423-9181, atstours.com.