Archive for March, 2007

HAPPY FEET to ANTARCTICA

Mar 30

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Hot on the heels of the announcement of new Antarctica product from ADVENTURESIncorporated (A.I.), Goway Travel’s adventure division, the adventure specialist has announced a range of exclusive departures being offered at significant savings.

Savings of up to $2200 USD are available on selected berth options on specific sailings. “Antarctica is a big ticket item, and by launching these savings, we are giving agents the tools that they need to convert potential travellers” commented A.I.’s Product Manager, Don Forster.

Departures offering significant savings include: Christmas and New Year in the Weddell Sea. Departing 21 Dec 2007, This 13 day cruise from Ushuaia explores the Weddell Sea, which is synonymous with the torturous northerly drift of Shackleton’s Endurance expedition. Travellers have the opportunity to explore where few are able, on a truly exploratory voyage of sunsets and ice sculptures.

Also available is the Weddell Sea Explorer departing 28th Dec 2007. All cruises operate on the quietest vessels in the Antarctica; they are purpose-built ice breakers fitted out for the comfort of our adventurers.

Please contact A.I. for more details and full trip and vessel descriptions or visit our website.

ADVENTURESIncorporated is the exclusive adventure division of 37 year old Goway Travel. For more information on A.I. please call 1-800-387-8850, email info@adventuresincorporated.com or visit www.adventuresincorporated.com.

‘Over the Water’ in Bora Bora with IslandsEscapes…by Goway

Mar 29

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IslandsEscapes…by Goway offers a practical and affordable way to experience an escape to one of Bora Bora’s famous Overwater Bungalows where the beautiful underwater sea life can be admired or fed through your very own illuminated glass-topped coffee table.

Bora Bora Lagoon Resort & Spa has created the ultimate Polynesian destination in the middle of Bora Bora’s majestic lagoon – the perfect place for an overwater experience. Here each bungalow is built in the traditional Polynesian style with thatched roofs made from pandanus leaves. Inside, Kohu wood floor-to-ceiling louvers and timber blinds surround authentic local-style furnishings. Outside, unique to the overwater bungalow, a private deck from where steps lead directly into the lagoon where one can take advantage of the snorkeling equipment placed in the closet for guests’ convenience.

Escape to this Overwater Bungalow in the “Romanic Islands” of Bora Bora for only $3899 per person. This 7 night escape includes round trip airfare from Toronto, 1 night Sofitel Tahiti Resort in a mountain view room, 6 nights Bora Bora Lagoon Resort & Spa in an overwater bungalow, an airport welcome with flower lei, inter-island flights, and all relevant transfers.

IslandsEscapes offers customized escapes to Tahiti & Her Islands where one can extend their stay and combine this overwater experience in Bora Bora with other islands in Tahiti such as Moorea.

For more information on this and many other great escapes please refer to the IslandsEscapes‘ “World’s Most Idyllic Islands” brochure, call 1-800-667-6601, or visit www.islandsescapes.com.

GOWAY’S DOWNUNDER SNOWBIRD PROGRAM PERFECTED

Mar 28

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Goway is again promoting the merits of its’ Snowbird packages to the lands Downunder. Highlighting favourable exchange rates and the value of their program, Goway’s destinations in Australia and New Zealand are safe, friendly and relaxed. With the reversal of seasons, wintertime here guarantees it is summer Downunder.

Goway’s destinations are the Gold and Sunshine Coasts in Australia and the Bay of Plenty region in the North Island of New Zealand. Snowbirds can fly away for one, two or three months to any one or a combination of these destinations.

Although the company offers condominium stays at any time of the year, they strongly recommend their inclusive long-stay package, which has three exclusive departures: January 16, January 30 and February 13.

Prices for this program range from $3,739 to $5,499 per person quad share for one to three months on the Sunshine Coast. Rates for the Gold Coast, New Zealand or combination packages are available on request or see Goway’s DOWNUNDER brochure. Inclusions are airfare from the West Coast with Qantas, airport transfers, an orientation tour, welcome and farewell parties, a fully self-contained apartment with cleaning and linen service, grocery starter kit, discount coupons, free membership in certain sports clubs, a diary, flight bag, neck pillow and other goodies. Goway also provides the services of an on-site local representative and a toll-free contact for Goway’s Sydney office

An additional exclusive feature of Goway’s Snowbirds packages is their fully comprehensive insurance, which is offered for only $100 per person, per month, has no age limit and waives pre-existing conditions.

Goway pioneered the idea of Snowbird vacations in Australia and they have perfected the concept. The program is not “FLY and FLOP”, it is under the supervision of its’ own staff and its’ Sydney office. This can make and has made the difference in the case of emergency.

Full details of Goway’s Snowbird program and their long-stay destinations can be found in their up-side-down DOWNUNDER catalogue and on their very extensive website www.goway.com. For more information call 1-800-387-8850 or email info@goway.com.

AFRICAExperts’ Eternal Egypt

Mar 27

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AFRICAExperts by Goway, encourages travellers to discover the ancient culture of Egypt in style and luxury, and offers a wide range of travel options throughout Egypt to suit all tastes.

Most modern countries only count their histories in hundreds of years, Egyptian history covers a continuous period of over three thousand years. Consequently Egypt has a vast array of temples, monuments and archeological sites for visitors to explore.

AFRICAExperts‘ touring options are flexible and can be customized and combined to come up with the perfect vacation for your clients. A Nile Cruise is truly a highlight of the Egyptian experience; visitors can view landscape and scenery that they would otherwise miss by flying between destinations. Cairo is also a “must see”, a visit to Egypt is not complete without experiencing Old Cairo, the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities which holds the Tutankhamen collection and a visit to the Great Pyramids and Sphinx.

Feature tours include the 15 day Mysteries and Magic of Egypt priced from $1741. This tour includes 8 days in Cairo and a 7 day Nile cruise from Luxor, plus a bonus offer of up to 6 free nights accommodation in the Red Sea Resort of Ein Sokhna.

For travellers with limited vacation time the popular 9 day Classic Egypt tour which includes 4 days in Cairo and 5 day Nile cruise from Luxor is ideally priced from $1445. A highly recommended post-tour excursion would be a visit to Abu Simbel to see the Temples of Ramses II. The temples were cut from the rock face, shifted to higher ground in the 1960′s and rescued as the waters of Lake Nasser began to rise following completion of the Aswan High Dam.

Any of these travel ideas can be combined and incorporated into AFRICAExperts programs throughout North Africa and even East Africa, for details please visit our website.

To receive your copy of AFRICAExperts brochure which features these and many more travel ideas please call 1-800-245-0920, email africaexperts@goway.com or visit www.africaexperts.com.

Goway Experiences Repeat Interest in China

Mar 26

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Goway Travel, is experiencing a surge in requests from agents who have clients returning to China for a second or third visit. Typically clients are looking to experience areas outside of the major cities, as well as Tibet.

“Whilst the “Big Five” attractions of China (Beijing, Shanghai, Xian, Guilin and the Yangtze River) can be experienced in a two week vacation, there is so much more to explore in China” stated Robert Glazier, Goway’s Product and Marketing Manager. “We have travelled throughout China to create itineraries that suit the second or third time visitor to give them a totally different, yet still enriching, experience.”

Goway’s 7-day Tibet in Depth tour encompasses Lhasa, Gyantze and Shigatse. It highlights the centre of Tibetan Buddhism and many temples and palaces set against magnificent backdrops. Much of the tour is overland, offering visitors the opportunity to view the expansive landscape.

The 13-day Roof of the World itinerary is a more extensive itinerary and includes Beijing, Xining, the Tibet Express, Lhasa, Chengdu and Shanghai. Prices start from $3446 per person with regular departures.

China Revisited is a 10-day tour designed to show a different side of China with an itinerary which includes Luoyang with its renowned Longmen Grottos, Shaolin Temple, famous for its martial arts, Kunming, centre of a large number of ethnic minority peoples and Lijiang in Yunnan Province, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Prices start form $2577 with daily departures.

The 10-day land only Silk Route of China is an amazing itinerary leaving on Tuesdays from May to October only. It includes visits to Lanzhou for the Binglingsi Caves, Dunhuang for the Mogao Grottos and the exquisite sand dunes, Turpan, the fruit garden of China, Urumqi with nearby picturesque Heavenly Lake and Kashgar, the highlight with its exotic Sunday Market.

For full details on Goway’s China Tours, request Goway’s ASIA Travel Planner, visit www.goway.com, call 1-800-387-8850 or e-mail info@goway.com.

Antarctica – A “Boat” Load of New Product for A.I.

Mar 23

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As an extension to its product range in Latin America, ADVENTURESIncorporated (A.I). has announced the ultimate in adventure – Antarctica. Considered by many as the final travel frontier, Antarctica is becoming increasingly popular for all adventurers and is moving up the wish list of Globetrotting travellers, partly due to limited numbers that are able to visit this region.

There are no permanent human residents and Antarctica has never had an indigenous population. The only residents are researchers, varying from approximately 4000 people in summer to 1000 people in winter. Only cold-adapted plants and animals survive in Antarctica, including penguins, fur seals, blue whales, mosses, lichens, and many types of algae.

The Antarctic expedition cruises offered by A.I. operate aboard purpose built vessels (previously operated as Russian research ice breakers) that have been fully converted for the comfort of our clients. They offer travellers up to 4 landings a day, maximized by the extended daylight in the south, as well as having clients up close and personal with a menagerie of polar wildlife. Other adventure options include overnight camping, kayaking and even diving!

“Antarctica by its nature and location is a high cost trip, but within those parameters we have prices to cater to all budgets” says Don Forster, A.I.’s Product Development Manager. “Savvy agents that specialize in this unique destination can earn big commissions by having the knowledge and expertise to confidently sell this niche product.”

With over 22 departures during the season (Northern Hemisphere winter), and a wide selection of itineraries that may include South Georgia and the Falklands Islands, and pricing for all budgets, Antarctica is a new jewel in the Goway family of destinations.

Sample trips include:
13 days Christmas in the Weddell Sea from $8150 USD per person.
19 days Antarctica, Falklands & South Georgia from $7800 USD per person.

China: From Ancient World to Olympic Gold!

Mar 22

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China is one of the world’s oldest continuous civilizations. It also has the world’s longest continuously used written language system, and is the world’s most populous nation. Hardly surprising, North America now accounts for 2 million of China’s annual visitors, representing growth of up to 20% in recent years.

“North Americans are flocking to China on holiday now” commented Robert Glazier, Goway’s Product and Marketing Manager, “I attribute this to the unique blend of ancient culture, spectacular scenery and modern cities; of course the focus on China for the upcoming 2008 Olympic Games is also stimulating interest.”

Goway’s China offerings are as varied as the destination itself. For first time visitors, the 16-day China Odyssey tour has the perfect itinerary visiting “China’s Big Five” – Beijing, Xian, Guilin, Shanghai, and the magnificent Yangtze River. Priced from $3599, the tour includes airfare from Vancouver, accommodations, sightseeing and some meals.

For travellers with limited vacation time, Goway also offers the popular 10-day “Taste of China” from $1107 (excluding airfare) that includes Beijing, Xian and Shanghai; or the 12-day China Odyssey that also combines Guilin, gateway for the Li River Cruise.

For the French-speaking market, Goway offers two tours available with departures from Montreal, Ottawa and Quebec City. The 11 day “Les Saveurs de la Chine” visits Beijing, Xian and Shanghai from $2659 and “L’Essence de la Chine” also includes Guilin and is priced from $3039.

Goway also offers customized arrangements and has city modules highlighting the best of Beijing, Xian, Guilin, Shanghai, Suzhou, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Kunming and Lhasa in Tibet. All these can be combined according to the travellers needs. Accommodation is available at a selection of moderate, first class and deluxe properties in all cities.

For full details on Goway’s China Tours, request Goway’s ASIA Travel Planner, visit www.goway.com, call 1-800-387-8850 or e-mail info@goway.com.

GOWAYAIR- “One Stop Shop” For World-Wide Net Complex Fare Routings

Mar 21

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In this day and age, the world-wide web is often the quick fix answer, with access to thousands of pages of information, as well as the ability to book everything from meals to airline seats online, and instantly compare prices. However, savvy travel agents shouldn’t necessarily rely on using technology to obtain the best fare and routing for their clients.

GowayAir has earned a reputation for having the most knowledgeable team of experts on hand to assist agents with complex airfare routings – those that a booking engine simply autoprices. The team of wizards at GowayAir has the expertise and knowledge to combine several net fares to ensure that the best fare is offered, whilst maintaining commission for travel agents.

GowayAir trains all reservation staff in depth and has initiated a training programme which, when completed successfully, allows staff to assume the designation “Wizard” denoting that they are not only extremely knowledgeable about airfares, but can come up with the very best and most suitable combinations of fares and routings.

GowayAir has a wide range of consolidated airfares that covers the South Pacific, Asia/Orient, Africa, Middle East, Latin America and Europe. Agents, when using GowayAir’s services have access to a selection of over 65 Airlines and make it a “One Stop Shop” for all needs to these destinations.

For instant online point-to-point fares, Goway’s engine at www.gowayagent.com offers the full range of Goway’s consolidated product line. The website has over half a million fares loaded into the database, including point to point and sale fares at rates well below published fares, and agents can then access fares, create reservations, and confirm payment at one time.

GowayAir can be reached at 1-800-387-8850.

Don’t miss the boat to the Galapagos – “Garden of Eden”

Mar 16

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ADVENTURESIncorporated has this week launched two unique cruise experiences to the Galapagos Islands aboard the best cruising vessels, the Isabella and the Santa Cruz.

Perhaps more so than any other place in the world, the fauna of the Galapagos are unique. Charles Darwin’s observations of these unique animals, their remarkable adaptation to a hostile environment, and the subtle variations between races of the same species living on different islands led directly to his theory of natural selection.

“Through ADVENTURESIncorporated’s years of experience within the Ecuador and Galapagos region we are able to tap into some of the best adventure cruising options in the islands at favourable pricing levels as well as add excellent land options for the pre and post portions of a Galapagos adventure” says Don Forster, A.I.’s Product Manager. “The destination is a fabulous choice for agents to focus on and specialize in, as there is a never ending desire by travellers of all levels to visit this truly unique destination.”

Space and departure dates are extremely limited, so an early reservation is suggested to prevent disappointment.

9 or 11 day sea only or land and sea options are available with prices starting as low as $2710. For full departure dates and pricing please visit our website.

ADVENTURESIncorporated is the exclusive adventure division of 37 year old Goway Travel.

For more information on A.I. please call 1-800-387-8850, email info@adventuresincorporated.com or visit www.adventuresincorporated.com.

IslandsEscapes Offers Unbelievable Value in Tahiti

Mar 15

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IslandsEscapes…by Goway has just released their latest savings on exotic Island getaways to Tahiti. With a year-round pleasant climate, Tahiti offers a great opportunity to escape the harsh North American winter! Explore the islands of Tahiti; perfect for a romantic getaway, an exclusive family holiday, or simply an escape from the daily routine of life.

On the “Magical Island” of Moorea awaken to the wonder of dawn in the tropics with a 7 night escape from $2999. Included in this escape is 1 night accommodation at Radisson Plaza Resort Tahiti in an ocean view room, 6 nights accommodation at Moorea Pearl Resort & Spa in a beach bungalow, and complimentary breakfast & dinner in Moorea (a savings of $795 per person).

The “Romanic Islands” of Bora Bora brings the ultimate in luxury with the St. Regis Resort, Bora Bora. Enjoy a 7 night escape with your very own butler for $6099 per person. Along with your personal 24 hour butler service, this escape includes 1 night Sheraton Tahiti Resort in a lagoon room, 6 nights St. Regis Resort, Bora Bora in an overwater villa, and complimentary breakfast & dinner daily in Bora Bora (a savings of $1250 per person).

Bring both the Magic and Romance together on a 10 night escape with a three island combination for $4299 per person. This escape offers a savings of $1525 with three complimentary nights and breakfast & dinner daily in Bora Bora and includes 1 night at the Intercontinental Tahiti Resort in lagoon view room, 5 nights at Intercontinental Moorea Resort & Spa in a suite bungalow garden room, and 4 nights at Intercontinental Le Moana Bora Bora Resort in a beach junior suite bungalow

All of these idyllic value escapes also include round trip airfare from Toronto, an airport welcome with flower lei, inter-island flights, and all relevant transfers.

For additional departure cities and more information on these and many other great escapes please refer to the IslandsEscapes‘ “World’s Most Idyllic Islands” brochure, call 1-800-667-6601, or visit www.islandsescapes.com.

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