Archive for February, 2006

Travel To IndoChina

Meet the people, experience the culture and savour the cuisine; Goway Travel’snewly released TravelIndochina brochure is a melting pot of tours; an array of independent, locally hosted tours that showcase the region to perfection. Travellers that opt for a memorable experience in China, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos and India can now request Goway’s100 page brochure, offering small group journeys within, or combining, 6 different Asian countries.

Goway invites travellers to share their passion for Far East travel – the cuisine, the natural beauty, the history, culture and people. Opt for a “Taste of Vietnam”; 7 Days featuring Hanoi, Halong Bay, Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta from CAD$1340, or explore Angkor Wat with Goway’s7-Day Inside Cambodia from CAD$1200. For the more adventurous, travel overland from Bangkok to Hanoi, 16 Days featuring Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Mekong River, Luang Prabang, Vientiane, Lak Sao, Hanoi from just CAD$2,710.

Goway’squality first class tours range from 5 to 27 days in duration with a maximum of 15 passengers. This is the perfect size group and gives flexibility and informality with no hassles, escorted by professionals with a wealth of knowledge on the destinations.

Travel… and put something back:
Goway’spartner travel company supports the Fred Hollows Foundation and their worthy work to cure cataract blindness in the region, and the Loreto Foundation in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), which assists disadvantaged, poor and disabled children through education. They also support other organizations throughout Asia dedicated to the improvement of education, health and living standards.

Goway Releases Adventure Travel Back-To-Front Travel Brochure

Goway Travel, the leading North American Travel Specialist, offers a wide variety of travel options for young and adventurous travellers. “Downunder” is the perfect destination to experience soft adventure, get off the beaten track and encounter indigenous wildlife and learn about ancient cultures.

Recently released is a 48-page brochure containing Connections Adventures and Sahara Tours, which complements Goway’s”Downunder” brochure. The unique “back-to-front” brochure features Connections Adventures on the front, and on the back (which is also the front) Sahara Outback Tours. It showcases small group adventure safaris and travel options for intrepid travellers aged 18-35.

Featured tours include:

• 5-Day 4WD Red Centre Outback Experience, a camping safari for those who want to experience the colours and nature of the real Aussie outback from Alice Springs. From $785 CAD per person, twin share.
• 4-Day Kakadu, Katherine and Litchfield Camping Safari, visiting the world heritage sites and National Parks of Northern Australia. From $755 CAD per person, twin share.
• Connections 18-35 tours, with adventures for young people throughout Australia and New Zealand, packed with activities. Samples include a 26-Day Grand Aussie Tour, starting at $2925 per person, twin share.

Goway also offers a “G’DAY” (Go Downunder for A Year) working holiday scheme for Canadians to spend up to 2 years on a working holiday Downunder, which can be purchased in conjunction with a Connections/Sahara Tour (conditions apply).

What’s Up In Goway’s Downunder?

Goway is running a series of workshops in Western Canada in March to coincide with the release of their new Downunder and IslandsEscapes brochures.

Updates focusing on Downunder and IslandsEscapes exotic destinations and Qantas will be held in Edmonton-07March, Calgary-08March, Kelowna-09March, North Vancouver-21March, Burnaby-22March and Victoria-23March.

In addition, for those currently selling groups, or wishing to get started in this lucrative market segment, Barbara Norton, Goway’sveteran GroupsOnly Manager, will be presenting “How to Sell Groups” workshops in Kelowna-09March, North Vancouver-21March, Burnaby-22March.

All workshops are Access Approved for 3 credits. Attendees will receive a $50 Cash Back Bonus and will be eligible to win a Grand Prize for Two to Australia.