Tropical Luxury for Less: Tahiti and the South Sea Islands at the Lowest Prices

Vantage Offers Special Deals for Early Bird Bookings aboard 5-star m/s Paul Gauguin

BOSTON (October 26, 2006) - Discover painter Paul Gauguin's "earthly paradise" - explore the culture and pristine natural splendor of the legendary South Sea Islands that have captivated writers, artists, and adventurers, alike. Starting as low as $2895 per person including airfare, Vantage Deluxe World Travel is offering 11 to 21 day cruises to Tahiti and the Society Islands on the award-winning, 330-passenger Ultra-Deluxe m/s Paul Gauguin.

"We're delighted to offer luxury accommodations through Regent Seven Seas Cruises on the m/s Paul Gauguin, a 5-star ship that was recently voted one of the Top Five individual small ships in the world by readers of Conde Nast Traveler," said David Gevanthor, executive vice president of Vantage. "The ship is among the world's finest, earning accolades for its gourmet food, its spa, and its overall excellence and value." He adds that because Vantage travelers returned rave reviews on these cruises in past years, Vantage has expanded offerings and enhanced amenities for 2007.

Travelers can choose a number of cruise options from January through December that include stops of up to nine ports of call in French Polynesia's most picturesque Islands, including Tahiti, Bora Bora, Fiji, and the Cook, Marquesas, and Society Islands. All-inclusive pricing encompasses all meals (during your cruise), 24-hour room service, gratuities, baggage handling and - new this year - complimentary select fine wines, spirits, and nonalcoholic beverages throughout the cruise! In addition, guests enjoy complimentary water sports - kayaking, windsurfing, and waterskiing - off the m/s Paul Gauguin's retractable marina, guest lectures by marine biologists, anthropologists and other regional experts, and on-ship Polynesian cultural shows with local performers.

Special deals for early bookings Vantage is offering special deals and amenities for travelers who act early in booking 2007 cruises.

• Save Thousands off Retail Prices
• Free airfare from Los Angeles
• Either 2 or 3 nights free at the new Radisson Plaza Resort Hotel with daily breakfast, 1 dinner and sightseeing - in Tahiti's capital, Papeete, depending on selected trip.

Call 1-800-993-1593 for more information or visit www.vantagetravel.com/GTT07.

About Vantage Deluxe World Travel

Vantage Deluxe World Travel creates upscale, affordable travel programs for mature travelers. Escorted itineraries are unique to Vantage, providing complete packages - including airfare, many meals, and sightseeing. Founded in 1983 as a part of The Vantage Group, Inc., Vantage is a $200 million, diversified travel/direct marketing company that has escorted more than 400,000 travelers to global destinations. The company has headquarters in Boston, Mass, with subsidiary offices in London, England; Passau, Germany; Beijing, China; Buenos Aires, Argentina; and Opatija, Croatia.

Media contact: Helen Knight, APR King Knight Communications, 813-961-6051; helen@kingknight.com