Advantages of Vantage’s Slower Pace

Vantage World Travel wants seniors to know that when they see a price published in the catalog for one of its many land tours and cruises, there are no hidden costs.

The Brookline, Mass.-based tour company says it offers top quality in hotels, motor coaches and restaurants, with itineraries scheduled so touring will be restful.

Vantage takes care of the details, such as ticketing, baggage handling, most meals, transfers and hotel check-ins. Experienced tour directors accompany groups to answer questions and recommend shops and restaurants.

Vantage tours include a full daily breakfast, many luncheons, special dinners and banquets. Before departure, guests receive five mailings that include travel documents, travel tips, travel checklist, detailed itineraries, name badge, travel bag and luggage tags. Vantage also will arrange shared accommodations for single travelers. Single supplement prices are available on request.

If air fare is not included, Vantage can arrange discounted first or business-class air tickets.

A partial listing of Vantage trips:

* Seven cities in China plus a six-day Yangtze River cruise; total 16 days. Includes round-trip air fare from Los Angeles plus three days in Hong Kong. Departures Aug. 28, Sept. 14, Sept. 25, Oct. 5. Priced from $4,395.

* Rhine River and the Heart of Europe, 14 days via motor coach, train and river cruise. Includes Amsterdam, Strasbourg and Paris, plus a five-day Rhine River cruise. Includes round-trip air fare from Boston or New York via KLM, plus eight nights’ lodging, 27 meals, first-class train from Strasbourg to Paris and all entrance fees to museums, galleries and other attractions. Departures Aug. 2, 9 and 16; Sept. 6 and 20; and Oct. 4. Priced from $2,995.

* Combined tour to Budapest, Hungary; Vienna, Austria; and Prague, Czech Republic. Departures Aug. 9 and 16, Sept. 6. and 20 and Oct. 4. Includes air fare from Boston or New York via KLM. Priced from $2,999.

For a catalog, with costs, trip descriptions and other information, call (800) 784-0935.