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Exotic Locations Lure Senior Travelers
At Vantage Deluxe World Travel, Africa and other exotic places are in style
BOSTON (February 21, 2007) - Seasoned travelers have been there and done that -
Paris, Rome, Tokyo, London. So what's next?
Vantage Deluxe World Travel regularly surveys its guests to determine the
destinations and features they would like in a trip. According to Vantage's
Executive Vice President David Gevanthor, there is a trend for seniors to
travel to exotic destinations.
"The average age of our clientele is 72 and they are very resilient and
adventurous," said Gevanthor. "They are interested in exploring exotic locales
as long as they know that the accommodations will be deluxe. In the past year
alone, our bookings to these locations are up 54 percent."
On such trip is Tunisia: The Mediterranean & the Sahara. The trip includes
12 night accommodations at superior first-class and first-class hotels,
including eight nights in sea-view rooms and one night with a view of the
Sahara, along with free air fare from Boston or New York, starting at $2,299
per person. Nestled between the Mediterranean and the dunes of the Sahara in
North Africa, Tunisia is a melting pot of cultures, and this trip includes
several cultural interactions with locals, including a private gathering with
nomadic Bedoins and a visit to an attractive home built in a cave. The Vantage
package offers a panoramic tour of Tunis and of Carthage, home of the renowned
Amphitheatre. The Greek-styled city of Sidi Bousaid and the Roman city of
Dougga are also among the destinations. For details on this program, visit
www.vantagetravel.com/TUN07.
Many tour operators focus on only on safaris when touring South Africa, so
Vantage deliberately mixes up the features in its The Best of Africa: Zimbabwe,
Botswana, Namibia & South Africa trip. Guests stay in four- and five-star
hotels as well as in authentic safari lodges at the gates of Chobe and Kruger
National Parks, resting in comfort and style that hearkens back to the days of
the great safaris. The history and natural splendor of southern Africa are on
display during Vantage's 17-day journey of Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, and
South Africa. The trip features tours of Capetown and the Cape of Good Hope, a
sunset wildlife cruise on the Chobe River, awe-inspiring Victoria Falls, and a
visit to Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 17 years.
Interaction with the Zulu culture plus wildlife safari drives in Chobe and
Kruger National Parks are part of the package. Free international airfare from
32 U.S. cities is included with prices starting from $4,699 per person.
For an additional $1399, guests can extend the visit by four days in spectacular
Namibia with its Skeleton Coast and the breathtaking Nambid Dunes, where waves
of orange sand billow toward the sky. Two nights in a superior first- class
hotel are complemented by two nights in a comfortable desert camp. For details
visit www.vantagetravel.com/SAF07.
For additional information on Vantage Travel's Exotic Worldwide Journeys,
download a free E-Catalog at www.vantagetravel.com or call 1-800-993-1593
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 Passau, Germany; Beijing, China; Buenos Aires,
Argentina; and Opatija, Croatia. For other press releases, visit the News Room
on our website.
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Media Contact: Helen Knight, APR, King Knight Communications 813-254-4411;
helen@kingknight.com
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