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                                                                     EXHIBIT 23

                     INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT


We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No.
333-05361 of Intrav, Inc. on Form S-8 of our reports dated February 2, 1998
appearing in this Form 10-K of Intrav, Inc. for the year ended December 31,
1997.


/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP


St. Louis, Missouri
March 27, 1998