Embrace the culture and culinary secrets of South Korea as you journey through Seoul, the nation’s bustling capital city. Your full-day, family-friendly outing starts at Cheong Wa Dae — commonly called the Blue House — for a tour of the Korean presidential residence. Then, you'll begin your introduction to local cuisine with a fun cooking class, followed by lunch featuring bulgogi (a classic dish of grilled marinated beef) and japchae (stir-fried glass noodles and vegetables).

In the afternoon, you'll head to Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), a massive complex known for architecturally impressive buildings, exhibition halls and the Dongdaemun History & Culture Park. You’ll also see “The Painters: HERO.” During this avant-garde performance — a blend of visual effects, mime, dance and comedy — skilled artists will create mesmerizing drawings and paintings right before your eyes. End your adventure with a dinner of marinated grilled pork ribs and another local specialty: haemul pajeon (seafood pancakes).

The following day is all yours to discover your favorite destinations in Seoul at your own pace.

What we love:
• During South Korea’s Joseon Dynasty, which lasted nearly 500 years starting in the late 1300s, bulgogi was a dish prepared primarily for nobility and the wealthy.
• If you love shopping, Seoul is the place for you! The city is full of vibrant markets selling items of all kinds — meat, seafood, gadgets, clothing, souvenirs and much more.
• Seafood pancakes are a popular snack in Korea, made from savory batter, green onions and any combination of seafood.

Dubai continually mesmerizes with its striking skyline of world record-holding structures, and golden-sand deserts and shorelines that stretch for miles. On this DreamTrip, you’ll explore a mix of the ancient and the modern, starting with an exciting city tour. Take in the sail-shaped Burj Al Arab, Dubai Creek and the famous gold and spice souks. Shop at the Dubai Mall and enjoy the impressive water fountain show at the Dubai Fountain.

After being dazzled by the city’s cosmopolitan glitz, go on a desert safari and try your hand at dune bashing. Spend time camel riding, designing with henna and smoking shisha, a traditional Middle Eastern water-pipe. Feast on a delicious dinner and end the evening with traditional performances — Tanoura folk dancing and belly dancing — before you return to the hotel.

Also take advantage of your free time to explore the area at your leisure. The Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo and Dubai Miracle Garden, the man-made coastal islands and the Ferrari World Abu Dhabi amusement park are just a few of the marvels you will find.

What we love:
• Shaped like the billowing sail of an Arabian dhow, Burj Al Arab is visible from far and wide. It's the world's 3rd-tallest hotel, rising 1,053 feet (321 meters) above sea level.
• Dubai’s gold and spice souks are known for extremely cheap gold, but you may have to haggle for it.
• Your exciting desert safari features prime opportunities for sunset photography.

Take a different kind of African safari on this family-friendly DreamTrip to Johannesburg. Explore the Magalies River Valley from above on an early morning hot air balloon flight. Witness an unforgettable sunrise and watch in silent awe as the world wakes up beneath you — listen for the faint calls of the birds and wildlife who send their greeting as you float past. Your head may still be in the clouds once you land, so head to The Club House Pavilion and Restaurant for a wonderful meal to match your high-flying experience.

What we love:
• Get a fresh, different perspective on the African experience — from high above in a hot air balloon!
• On this DreamTrip, you can celebrate the sunset too. Just head to your hotel’s Epsom Courtyard restaurant for relaxing sundowner drinks after your exciting day (at your own expense).
• The hotel provides a complimentary shuttle to the award-winning Montecasino entertainment complex with plenty of activities for the whole family, including cinemas, live theater shows, stores, restaurants and a casino.