A VARIETY of Discovery Tours holiday packages are available year-round from Cathay Pacific combining Penang in Malaysia with other destinations such as Langkawi and Lake Toba (Sumatra). Prices range from $5,200 per person for a five day-four night tour to Penang to $7,950 for a seven day-eight night tour taking in Penang, Lake Toba, Brastagi and Singapore. The packages include hotel accommodation, American breakfast, transfers and insurance.
NEW Zealand's world-class hiking routes are traditionally closed in winter (our summer), but for the first time this year the South Island's alpine Routeburn trail will be available through a package hiking program that includes meals and accommodation. It may be cold, but the winter walks have one advantage. They're free of the mosquitoes and sand flies that can plague hikers in summer. Contact the New Zealand Tourism Board, Tel 526-0141.