Cathay Pacific All Asia Pass - $1499, Pick 2 of 24 Cities, 3 Weeks

If a big summer adventure isn't in the Tarot cards, hold onto that hard-earned money and take a worthwhile trip of a lifetime with the whole family. The Hong Kong based airline, winner of every conceivable comfort and efficiency award, Cathay Pacific continues to see their popular All Asia Pass.

This pay once airlines ticket offers you a chance to visit up to 24 of Asia's hottest destinations for three weeks of travel, at a low starting price of $1,499. Your hard earned dollars will stretch even farther now that the AllPass eligible for Asia Miles, which means your one trip can get you on your way to free future flights, upgrades and other lifestyle rewards.

With the newly added destination of Hanoi, a city boasting French-Colonial influences, the All Asia Pass features everything you need in one single trip: low fares, exciting destinations, mileage earning opportunities, and the flexibility of customizing your flight itinerary. Experience some of Asia’s most culturally-rich and diverse cities including Hong Kong, Bangkok, Singapore and Tokyo.

The All Asia Pass includes economy class round-trip travel from Los Angeles, New York or San Francisco to Hong Kong, plus 21 consecutive days of travel to another four destinations chosen from 24 Asian cities. Popular destinations include the major tourist stops in Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia including Bali, Thailand, Japan, Korea, Singapore and Viet Nam.

We've been tracking this pass for several years and, at its best price, the All Asia Pass can cost $999 for access to all the routes that Cathay Pacific flies, when bought through their website. The price has gone up now, but if this is your really big trip and you don't know where you're going, you may want to spring for the most expensive current option -- $2,099 for the All Asia All-Access Pass -- for travel to Hong Kong plus four cities. How to decide between Bangkok, Busan, Cebu, Denpasar, Fukuoka, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Kaohshiung, Kota Kinabalu, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Nagoya, Osaka, Penang, Phuket, Phnom Penh, Sapporo, Seoul, Singapore, Surabaya, Taipei and Tokyo?

If you're of the "If it's Tuesday, It Must be Belgium" school of travel, then you're going to have to spring for the most costly pass that includes up to four stops after Hong Kong. Mistake. Let's say that, in our experience, when traveling long haul with kids, less is more.

With only 21 days to enjoy a taste of Asia, we suggest spending at least 3-4 nights in Hong Kong to become acclimated to the time changes, cuisine, smells and sounds of this new continent, before heading out. Then, plan on spending 2 or 3 nights in the other major Asian capitals plus 2-3 nights in a rural setting, to appreciate a taste of each of those cultures. Since you have to fly back through Hong Kong to connect with US bound flights, you may find that 2 or 3 other destinations is plenty after Hong Kong. If so, the All Asia Pass starts at $1,499 for travel to Hong Kong plus two cities, or $1,799 for travel to Hong Kong plus three cities.

Departure dates are available from August 17 with returns dates through December 7 (meaning you have to begin your journey by mid-November o take advantage of their policy). Peak season summer travel, extension options up to 90 days and departures from other U.S. gateway cities are available for an additional fee. For those seeking adventures beyond the basic cities, the All Asia Pass also offers add-on destinations to selected cities in Bangladesh, China, India, Nepal and Vietnam.

More information about the All Asia Pass is available at the Cathay Pacific All Asia Pass website, but the All Asia Passes must be booked through a travel agent. Some restrictions apply and travel must be completed by Dec 7. This offer is only valid for U.S. residents and travel must originate in the U.S. All prices are exclusive of applicable taxes.