THE BEST WAY TO EASTER ISLAND

From LAX, LAN offers direct service (stop, no change of plane) to Santiago, Chile, and United, LAN, Copa, Delta, American and Aeromexico offer connecting service (change of planes). Restricted round-trip airfares from $886 to $1,067, including taxes and fees.

Oceania Marina ([800] 386-9283) sails Jan. 7-25, 2016, from Valparaiso, Chile, to Papeete, with stops at Robinson Crusoe Island, an overnight off Easter Island; Pitcairn; Fakarava, Rangiroa and Bora-Bora. Oceania fares for the 18-day voyage, which include round-trip airfare from LAX, begin at $5,299 per person in an inside cabin and $6,499 for the least expensive balcony cabin. Among other lines sailing to Easter Island are Crystal, Costa, Regent, Lindblad and Princess.