Immerse yourself in Irish history with Sceptre Tours' "Dublin City Package," which allows you to plan your own agenda. Rarely have we seen a price this low -- $399, including airfare from New York and four nights' lodging.
Dates: Nov. 1 through March 31
Price: From $399 per person, double occupancy, including round-trip airfare from New York, four nights at the Regency Hotel and daily breakfasts.
DUBLIN
Footloose in Ireland
Info: Sceptre Tours, Lynbrook, N.Y.; (800) 221-0924, www.sceptretours.com/vacations/dub-cty-pkg-eml?utm_source=PR&utm_medi um=email&utm_campaign=PR%2BDub%20Cty%20Pkg%20Jun2.
SOUTHWESTERN CHINA
A dose of nature, culture
See a different side of China on Ritz Tours' "Yunnan Special." Included in the itinerary are natural sights, such as Jade Dragon Mountain, and cultural experiences, such as tea tastings.
Itinerary: Hong Kong to Kumming, Dali and Lijiang.
Dates: Multiple nine-day departures between Aug. 19 and Nov. 25
Price: From $1,485 double occupancy, including round-trip airfare from Los Angeles or San Francisco, fuel surcharge, taxes and fees, lodging, six breakfasts, four lunches and five dinners.
Info: Ritz Tours, Alhambra, Calif.; (888) 345-7489, www.ritztours.com/tour
OREGON
Whitewater and brew
Sample Oregon's natural and man-made thrills on Rogue Wilderness Adventures' "Paddles and Pints" trip down the Rogue River Canyon. The whitewater-rafting trip ends each day with beer tasting and a meal hosted by a brew master.
Dates: Aug. 28 to 30
Price: From $899 per person, including rafting, meals and beer, guides, necessary equipment and transportation.
Contact: Rogue Wilderness Adventures, Merlin, Ore.; (800) 336-1647, www.wildrogue.com/rogue-whitewater-rafting-trips.htm
AUSTRALIA
Into the wild
Marvel at southeast Australia's wondrous wildlife, including penguins and koalas, on Phillip Island -- but only after a relaxing stay in modern Melbourne. Springboard Vacations' "Melbourne & Phillip Island" package represents a savings of up to 15% over booking all the package's elements yourself.
Dates: Through March 31; travel October through December to see a colony of penguins on Phillip Island.
Price: From $645 per person, double occupancy, including three nights at Melbourne's Hotel Lindrum, one night on Phillip Island, guided tours of Melbourne, a Phillip Island Park Pass and an eco-tour to see the penguins.
