Colombia

21 days/19 nights, March 19-April 8, 2012. Highlights: From Miami, fly to Barranquilla/Anthropological Museum, San Andresito Market/white-water rafting near San Gil/hot springs in Iza/Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral/cable car ride to a Medellín barrio/beaches of Capurganá/Cartagena. $3,950 includes air from most US gateways. Single supp., $500.

Lifebound Tours (Fallbrook, CA; 760/742-3455).