The Land Down Under offers top tourist attractions, from bustling Sydney and its Harbour Bridge to Ayers Rock, the Outback and the Great Barrier Reef, the world's largest coral reef system. Through August, 8.7 million visitors have arrived in Australia this year, an increase of 8.2% year over year.

With over 50 World Heritage sites among China's offerings, there is much to see beyond the Great Wall and Forbidden City and cities such as Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong. China offers cruises on the Yangtze River, renowned cultural sights like the Terracotta Army at Xian and hiking in its national parks.

From ornate Buddhist temples and enchanting geisha dancers to futuristic trains and skyscrapers, Japan is known for its striking contrasts of traditional and modern. As one of the safest countries in the world, Japan is popular among both business and leisure travelers.

The 270-square-mile island nation, among Asia's key financial centers, boasts a long history of multiculturalism, dating to its 19th-century colonial roots as a trading post for England's East India Co. Today visitors can dine at its famed hawker stalls, shop at its myriad malls or enjoy its tropical climate on the island resort of Sentosa.

Conjuring visions of paradise, Tahiti is the largest of the 118 islands and atolls that constitute French Polynesia. Tahiti and its capital city, Papeete, are located in the Society Islands, an archipelago that includes the popular islands of Bora Bora, Huahine, Moorea, Raiatea and Tahaa. Boasting coral reefs, turquoise waters and a plethora of luxury resorts, Tahiti is eight hours from Los Angeles via daily, nonstop flights.

The kingdom of Thailand features pristine beaches and a plethora of historical and cultural sites, especially its Buddhist temples. From its bustling capital of Bangkok to the popular island of Phuket, the "land of smiles" is a popular year-round destination.