Recapture the Glamour of the Golden Age of Railroading

Vantage Deluxe World Travel's "Trans-Canada Rail Odyssey"

BOSTON (March 29, 2006) _ Step back in time to the romance and adventure of a travel experience lifted from golden age of railroading on a sweeping 11-day journey across Canada. Vantage Deluxe World Travel, the premier U.S. provider of upscale escorted tours for mature travelers, is offering its popular tour, Trans-Canada Rail Odyssey, for as low as $3599 for departures from May through October.

"This trip captures the excitement and adventure of a bygone travel era," said David Gevanthor, executive vice president of Vantage. "It's truly one of the most breathtaking ways to see Canada." The tour includes an exploration of the Canadian Rockies in upgraded Goldleaf Service aboard the celebrated Rocky Mountaineer. Gevanthor noted that this year, travelers will enjoy an exclusive new feature, a spectacular treetop nature walk through the giant Douglas fir rainforest via the Capilano Suspension Bridge. "We pride ourselves on crafting trips with superior local experiences and four- and five-star lodging," added Gevanthor. "We cater to the discriminating traveler who wants to delve beyond the tourist attractions to make deeper cultural and educational connections. Creating the most memorable experiences at the best value is what we do best, part of our signature service." Trans-Canada Rail Odyssey The Trans-Canada Rail Odyssey is an 11-day escorted rail journey from Vancouver into the Canadian Rockies aboard the Rocky Mountaineer - in upgraded GoldLeaf Service. The tour explores Banff and Jasper National Parks, with a visit to spectacular Château Lake Louise and continues on to Toronto in first-class Silver & Blue service aboard VIA Rail. Lodgings include four- and five-star hotels, including stays in the National Parks and two nights in a private First-Class car - a Silver & Blue upgrade - aboard VIA Rail's The Canadian, a restored 1950s train. The complete package includes 22 meals, more than a dozen sightseeing and cultural connections, scenic panoramas viewable from 360-degree glass domed cars, and an expert guide throughout. An optional two-night extension in Niagara-on-the-Lake is available.

For more information contact Vantage toll-free at 800-993-1593 or for a custom E-Travel Guide visit: http://www.vantagetravel.com/tcr07

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 destination. The company has headquarters in Boston, Mass, with subsidiary offices in London, England; Passau, Germany; Beijing, China; Buenos Aires, Argentina; and Opatija, Croatia.

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