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 The
following list are frequently asked questions.
Who
Is Vantage Deluxe World Travel?
Vantage Deluxe World Travel is a respected travel company with over 20 years
experience providing escorted tours to destinations around the world -
including land tours,
river cruises, train adventures,
small ship cruises and
ocean cruises.
Vantage serves many thousands of mature travellers each year - offering the
finest quality travel programs. Because Vantage clients are generally seasoned
travellers, special care is taken in creating first-rate, enriching programs
with excellent accommodations, meals, and sightseeing at the best possible
prices.
On a Vantage trip, all details are taken care of - from airline tickets to
hotel reservations, transfers and baggage handling. Each Vantage tour is
enhanced with exclusive "people-to-people" experiences, cultural and
educational extras.
What Kinds Of Tours Does Vantage Offer?
Vantage offers over 100 fully-escorted travel programs - including land tours,
river cruises, train adventures, small ship cruises and ocean cruises and
cruise tours. We offer a wide range of small group tours.
Where Do Vantage Tours Go?
The range of destinations is broad - extending from the U.S. and Canada, to
Europe, the Far East, Australia/New Zealand and Antarctica. In short, the
Vantage "reach" is all around the world. Indeed, Vantage offers two
Around-the-World programs that literally circumnavigate the globe.
What Do Most Vantage Tours Include?
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Round-trip international air transportation (not included on all cruise
programs).
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The Vantage Air AdVantage, including low prices on connecting flights and
convenient scheduling.
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Exceptional, centrally located hotels. Accommodations based on double
occupancy, unless otherwise noted.
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Round-trip transfers to and from hotels.
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Baggage handling.
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Services of an experienced Program Manager.
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Most included meals (many with local flavor) - including full breakfasts.
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Comprehensive, in-depth sightseeing tours led by local experts.
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Exciting "Cultural Connections" - lectures, visits with the locals, and
interactive activities to enrich your experience.
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Pre-trip mailings to keep you informed before you depart on your tour.
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Exclusive Full Payment Discount Plan offering significant savings.
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Option to purchase additional low-cost travel insurance.
Are Vantage Tours Conducted In English?
Yes, all Vantage Program
Managers speak English either as their native language or
fluently. What's more, the tour portions conducted by local guides are always
in English.
Do All The Hotels Have Private Baths?
Yes, all hotels have private facilities in-the-room or adjacent - with shower
or shower/tub combination.
How Many Pieces Of Luggage Can I Bring?
Although airlines will generally allow more luggage than specified below, the
transportation you will use on tour may have stricter space limitations. If you
plan to purchase goods such as furniture, rugs, etc., shipping arrangements
must be made at the time of purchase.
For ease of transfer, Vantage suggests you limit your luggage to one large
suitcase and one small carry-on bag per person. The large piece of luggage may
be checked on your flight and stored in a motorcoach luggage compartment, while
the carry-on bag should be small enough to fit into the overhead rack on
flights and in motorcoaches. Currently, the maximum size for checked luggage is
60" (length + width + height), maximum weight is 50 lbs. (Requirements may vary
by airline. Please verify weight restrictions with your airline according to
your destination.) Airlines may impose a fee if your luggage is over the
specified limits.
Maximum size for a carry-on bag is 45" (length + width + height). Remember,
soft-sided luggage made of a durable nylon is lighter and tends to expand to
hold more contents.
Valuables, breakable items, and hand luggage should be carried personally. If
you are carrying documents, camera equipment, or any type of medication, please
be sure to store it in your hand luggage so it will always be accessible.
Will Vantage Arrange For My Visa If I
Need One?
Yes. Vantage has a Visa service that will process your request for a modest
fee. However, only certain nations require a Visa - among them: Australia,
Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Russia and the Baltic States, Nepal, Kenya,
Tanzania, Madagascar and Vietnam. Vantage will advise you about requirements
well in advance of your departure date.
Can I Get Frequent Flyer Miles On My
Airline Ticket?
Please be aware that frequent flyer mileage accrual is the sole decision of the
airlines. In order to qualify for consideration of mileage accrual, you should
present your frequent flyer number upon check-in at the airport. The airlines
exercise the right to determine if frequent flyer miles will be given. Please
retain your boarding passes and airline ticket receipts until you receive your
frequent flyer statement from the airline. Only boarding passes are proof of
flight. Boarding passes MUST accompany all ticket copies sent directly to the
airline. Requests received by Vantage for copies of airline tickets will be
assessed an administrative fee.
Please note: Vantage cannot obtain copies of your boarding passes.
Should you decide to use Frequent Flier miles to purchase a separate ticket to
connect with your tour, you must do so at your own risk. As per our Tour
Participation Agreement, if the tour changes or cannot operate for any reason,
you will be responsible for the cancellation or change fees associated with
your ticket. Additionally, you will not be entitled to Travel Protection or
Common Carrier insurance through Vantage for the portions flown on a separate
ticket. You are also responsible for the airport/hotel transfers normally
provided by a Vantage air and tour package.
If I Am Travelling Alone, Will Vantage
Find A Roommate For Me?
Although we can't promise a match, Vantage will make every effort to pair you
with a compatible person of the same gender and smoking preference. If
successful, you'll be saved the cost of paying a single supplement (most
accommodations are based on double occupancy; therefore singles pay extra). But
the fact is, on many Vantage land tours and river cruisetours, one departure
date is available on which you are guaranteed a roommate -- saving you the
single supplement cost. If you travel on a non-guaranteed share date and we are
unable to find you a roommate, you'll usually have to pay only half of the
single supplement.
Other Questions: How Do I Get Them Answered?
Simply click on the Ask and Expert and send Vantage an
e-mail with your question or request for more information - or
call Vantage directly, toll free, 1-800-322-6677
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