Malaysia tour, 13 nights, $1,430

The Real Deal: Two nights in Kuala Lumpur, one night in Melaka, three nights in a guesthouse at Taman Negara National Park, one night in Kuala Terengganu, one night in Kota Bharu, three nights at a resort on the Perhentian Islands, two nights in a traditional homestay in Island Hideaway, guided activities and tours, some meals, all ground transportation (boat, bus, train), the services of an English-speaking guide, and all taxes and fees, for $1,430 per person.

When: July 23, 30, Sept. 10, 24, 2010; there are additional Friday departures in spring 2011.

The fine print: Includes all taxes and fees. Based on single or double occupancy; solo travelers will be paired with a roommate of the same sex. Note that accommodations are in two- and three-star simple hotels and resorts. Allow $195 per person for meals not included. Mention promo code MSA. Maximum group size is 12 people. Read these guidelines before you book any Real Deal.

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Book by: No deadline; based on availability.

Contact: Intrepid Travel, 800/970-7299, intrepidtravel.com.

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FOR SUBSCRIBERSAbdul El-Sayed tries to woo MAHA voters as Democrats seek inroads with RFK’s supporters

FOR SUBSCRIBERSKratom-like substances are popping up in a typically benign supplement

FOR SUBSCRIBERSGOP super PAC increases its spending for Sen. Jon Husted in tough Ohio race

FOR SUBSCRIBERSRecords reveal tumultuous marriage between slain New York Times executive and wife

FOR SUBSCRIBERSFrom clean energy warrior to ‘wall of shame,’ James Talarico reverses on a fossil fuel money pledge

FOR SUBSCRIBERSCongressional staff planned official trip with luxury stops in Italy and France weeks before election

FOR SUBSCRIBERSA harrowing ordeal aboard an Israel-bound plane

FOR SUBSCRIBERSOpenAI CEO Sam Altman to skip congressional hearing on rogue AI agents

FOR SUBSCRIBERSKey DOJ lawyers departed Trump ‘grand conspiracy’ probe amid pressure to produce, source says

FOR SUBSCRIBERSTrump’s new AI chatbot often links to a site launched under Clinton 26 years ago

FOR SUBSCRIBERSAt MAHA summit, industry CEOs the movement once vilified take the stage

FOR SUBSCRIBERSThis Paralympian has two goals: Win medals and give away $500,000 to her teammates

FOR SUBSCRIBERSCornell rape allegation spotlights stringent New York state laws that have long drawn criticism

FOR SUBSCRIBERSThe debate over AI’s future rages on both coasts

FOR SUBSCRIBERSDecades-old march dispute reignites in Northern Ireland, threatening political crisis

Why it's a deal: The trip price breaks down to about $110 per person per night. For that amount, the tour operator arranges all accommodations and activities. These experiences might be hard to book on your own, like a canopy walk through the rain forest at Taman Negara National Park; snorkeling in the unspoiled Perhentian Islands, 45 minutes off the coast by boat; and swimming in a waterfall at Island Hideaway, where you'll meet Malay locals during a homestay.

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