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With Vantage's SmartPay Discount PlanSM Plan, the
sooner you pay, the more you save! You'll not only save - but you'll lock in
the price of your trip as well. The price of the land, cruise and international
airfare portions of your journey will be protected from "surprise" increases
later.
Depending how far in advance you pay - you'll earn a generous per person
discount ... the equivalent of up to 10% annualized tax-free interest
on the cost of European River Cruises and escorted land tour programs (up to 8% on ocean cruises and small ship cruises).
The SmartPay Discount PlanSM is based on the number of days you pay
in full before the regular final payment due date. That means you'll receive
the maximum discount by paying 12 months before your regular final payment is
due. Depending on the type of cruise or tour you take, the final payment due
date is generally 90 or 95 days prior to departure.
EXAMPLE:
Let's say you reserve a Vantage European River Cruise and your final payment - due August 2, 2009 - is $5000. (After
your deposit has been deducted and all supplements have been calculated).
Here's what you can save on your $5000 final payment:
- Trip Price less Credit Card deposit X 0.10 (ten percent) =
$______________ Annualized Savings.
- $ __________ Annualized Savings divided by 365 days = Daily savings
- Number of days between the date your final payment is received and your
final payment due date.
- Daily savings X number of days = your possible savings
Example:
- $5000 trip price minus $500 credit card deposit X 10 percent = $450
Annualized Savings
- $450 divided by 365 days = 1.23
- Number of days between the date final payment is received and final
payment due date: 200
- 1.23 daily savings X 200 = $246.
In essence, the Plan takes effect as soon as your final payment is received
- and is prorated on a daily basis. So the earlier you pay, the greater your
discount.
For more information, call Vantage Deluxe World Travel Toll-Free: 1 888
734-0188.
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