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Golf Cruise to Asia
This year, Crystal Cruises is launching Experiences of Discovery, a new collection of themed cruises on topics ranging from emerging artists to ancient history. One of our favorites is the first-ever Asia Golf itinerary—an 11-day voyage from Hong Kong to Singapore aboard the 940-guest Crystal Symphony, featuring lectures, putting contests, private clinics, and golfing instruction from Bill Stutzer, head PGA golf pro at San Diego’s exclusive Pauma Valley Country Club. Best of all, enthusiasts will play at four world-renowned courses in Vietnam and Thailand (with cocktail and caddy service on the green), including the stunning 18-hole Montgomerie Links overlooking the Marble Mountains and China Beach coast in Da Nang, Vietnam. For nongolfers, the sprawling Symphony is equipped with two pools, a full spa, multiple lounges and restaurants, and a casino. From $4,800/ person, includes all onboard meals, nonalcoholic beverages, golf lessons (greens fees and equipment not included); crystalcruises.com
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$1875+: Explore Vietnam for 9 days w/boat trips & meals iExplore
$1875+: Vietnam 9-day guided tour of Hanoi & Saigon iExplore
Outstanding Asia Tours from $799 Editors' Review
$1099+: Thailand 6-day adventure w/free tour & air from LA TravelScene
$1065+: Hong Kong 5-nt trip w/tours & round-trip airfare TravelScene
$129/nt+: 4-star hotel in Hong Kong's business district The Royal Pacific Hotel & Towers
$65/nt+: Hong Kong hotel w/bar & gym nr shopping The Charterhouse Causeway Bay
$103/nt+: Hong Kong hotel w/rooftop pool nr train station Prudential Hotel
$90/nt+: Modern Hong Kong hotel nr Causway Bay Cosmopolitan Hotel Hong Kong
$71/nt+: Modern waterfront Hong Kong hotel Island Pacific Hotel
$170/nt+: Luxury Hong Kong European-style hotel nr shopping The Langham