15 Night Japan, Hong Kong & Vietnam

On clear days, particularly in winter, Mount Fuji (Fuji-san in Japanese) is visible from as far as Tokyo, 60 miles away. When Japan’s highest mountain is capped with snow, it’s a picture-postcard perfect volcanic cone. One of the best-known symbols of Japan, this iconic mountain has been considered sacred since ancient times and was even forbidden to women until the early 1900s.

A city of contrasts on one of the most diverse and beautiful islands in the South Pacific. Stroll along one of Taipei's lovely new riverside pathways or hike through Yangmingshan National Park with its bamboo forests, majestic mountains and hot springs. In the evening, visit the Shilin Night Market for great shopping and delectable edibles.

You will immediately be swept away in the boundless energy of Hong Kong. This once-sleepy harbor town has blossomed into an international trade hub, now globally renowned for its rich culture, Confucian traditions, and incredible Michelin-star rated restaurants. Before embarking on an Asia cruise from Hong Kong, don’t miss a chance to explore the city and the surrounding areas. Head to the top of the Peak Tower for a panoramic view of all of Hong Kong, then shop the Temple Street Night Market. Take an afternoon to tour the village of Lai Chi Wo, where you’ll be surrounded by banyan trees and ancient temples. End the day with comforting dim sum or a nightcap at a bustling Hong Kong speakeasy.

The Nguyen Dynasty founded this former capital in the 17th century on the banks of the Perfume River. Today it sits as a massive open-air museum of temples, pagodas, palaces and tombs. Explore the Imperial Citadel, then take a river cruise for a view of the Tombs of the Emperors and Thien Mu Pagoda. Pago Pago is the main settlement on Tutuila, surrounded by peaks rising out of deepwater harbor rimmed with palm-shaded beaches.

Located on the edge of the Mekong Delta, this dynamic metropolis also features the ageless beauty of an ancient culture. French colonial architecture mixes with modern Asian influences, providing a diverse backdrop for the many motorbikes, scooters, pagodas, and street markets. Stroll the wide boulevards of this city, formerly known as Saigon, and visit The History Museum, which houses artifacts from two thousand years of Vietnamese history.

At first glance, this diamond-shaped island just off the coast of Malaysia gleams with modernism and commercialism, making it seem more Western than Eastern. But as you continue to discover the city-state, you'll uncover the eclectic mix of cultures, religions, ancient treasures and British colonial impressions that give rise to a unique Singaporean identity. The cultural fusion is perhaps best expressed in Singapore's unofficial language, Singlish, a unique patois of English, Chinese and Malay.