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Goway’s Buy-One, Get-One Free Offer on Eastern & Oriental Express

Jun 22

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Goway Travel, one of North America’s leading tour operators, continues to take on the global recession! Partnered with Eastern & Oriental Express, when passengers book one ticket on this luxury train, they will receive the second free.

The magic of Southeast Asia on board a luxury train is one of the best ways to experience Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand. says Doug Vogl, Product & Marketing Manager, Asia. “Passengers travel through rainforests and rice paddy fields, past plantation houses and stunning mountains aboard the Eastern & Oriental Express.”

Goway’s Eastern & Oriental Express programs http://www.goway.com/trainjouneys/eastorient/eastori_index.html have specific departures throughout 2009 and depart from either Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok or Chiang Mai. This offer is priced from just CAD $619 and must be booked and deposited by July 31, 2009. Goway offers excellent airfares when combined with the above land packages available on Cathay Pacific, Air Canada, Singapore Airlines and United Airlines, to name a few.

GOWAY OFFERS FREE NIGHTS IN AFRICA

Jun 9

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Goway’s AFRICAExperts has today announced a spectacular savings package for their travellers to South Africa, representing savings of up to $950 per person.

All travellers that book a minimum of 2 nights at Shamwari Game Reserve in South Africa’s Eastern Cape with Goway are entitled to a free 2 night stay at the One & Only Cape Town resort.

“This is an incredible deal” commented said Moira Smith, General Manager of Goway’s AFRICAExperts.  “Both Shamwari and One & Only are award-winning properties and the combination of a “Big Five” game experience with Cape Town is one of our most popular combinations.”

Shamwari Game Reserve is home to Africa’s Big 5 (elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion and leopard), and is malaria free. It is situated in verdant bush along the Bushmans River, halfway between Port Elizabeth and Grahamstown, a pleasant drive from Cape Town and forms a natural extension to the famous Garden Route. 3 Day packages start from $1776 (http://www.goway.com/africa/southafrica/eastern_cape_area_game.html) and include 2 nights at Eagles Crag or Lobengula Lodge, all meals, game drives and selected beverages.

The One&Only Cape Town is close to the fashionable Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, at the foot of Table Mountain. The free 2 night stay includes 2 nights in a Marina Room including breakfast at “Maze by Gordon Ramsay”. Other dining options include Nobu, chef Nobuyuki Matsuhisa’s first restaurant in Africa. http://goway.com/superspecials/canada/2009/06/04/cape-town/ 

For more information call AFRICAExperts at 1-800-245-0920, email info@africaexperts.com  or visit www.africaexperts.com

IslandsEscapes Introduces Fiji packages and Ultimate Fiji Fam

Jun 8

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IslandsEscapes…by Goway has announced a number of special deals for travellers interested in exploring exotic Fiji.

Starting from just $1199 per person for an 8-day vacation, the package includes round trip airfare with Air Pacific, airport welcome, all transfers and 6 nights at the luxurious Radisson Resort Fiji Denarau Island. Other highlighted holidays include the spectacularly priced Castaway and Outrigger package from $2289 which includes round trip airfare, airport welcome, transfers, 3 nights Castaway Island, 3 nights Outrigger on the Lagoon with free spa treatments, a free dolphin safari and free one way helicopter transfer.

“These packages represent fantastic savings for travellers” commented Meghan Boyd, Product Manager, “and the value continues in destination because $1 Canadian buys almost $1.90 Fijian”  The Fijian government also recently devalued the Fijian dollar by 20% further increasing the range of deals, specials and offers to this delightful country.

IslandsEscapes offers custom-designed vacations to this unspoiled gem of the South Pacific,  For honeymoons, IslandsEscapes‘ unique bridal registry allows couples to upgrade or enhance elements of their honeymoon.  Fiji is also a great option for a destination wedding, with select resorts offering free wedding packages at certain times of the year.

IslandsEscapes…by Goway also announce the release of an Ultimate Fiji Fam incentive. Scheduled to depart 22 October 2009, this 11 day Fam trip will showcase the best that Fiji has to offer. Agents who make 2 deposited bookings (4 passengers) to Fiji will receive an invitation to participate on this ultimate familiarization trip.

For more information on these and many other great value Travel ideas, visit the “$uper$pecial” section at www.goway.com or call 1-800-667-6601.

Goway Offers 50% savings to India

Jun 8

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Goway Travel, one of North America’s leading tour operators, is offering a summer special for visitors to explore India’s Golden Triangle in partnership with Oberoi Hotels.

The 6-day Golden Triangle itinerary visits Old and New Delhi before travelling by road to Jaipur, India’s ‘Pink City’ and completing the visit with two nights at Agra to visit the Taj Mahal. Accommodations include opulent accommodation at the Oberoi in Delhi, RajVilas in Jaipur and the AmarVilas in Agra.

“We have experienced an increased interest in India recently, and this offer reflects savings of over 50% off the standard rates – there’s never been a better time to explore India” commented Doug Vogl, Goway’s Product & Marketing Manager for Asia.

Goway’s Golden Triangle tour also allows offers a 10-day option which combines the Golden Triangle tour with Ranthambore (where travelers take a jeep drive into the Tiger Sanctuary), and Udaipur, dubbed the ‘Venice of the East, which is built around the picturesque Lake Pichola.

Goway offers competitive airfares on leading airlines to India to combine with their tour options

Goway’s 09/10 DOWNUNDER Brochure

Jun 5

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Goway has successfully launched their 2009/2010 brochure, North America’s most comprehensive travel guide to DOWNUNDER (Australia, New Zealand and the Islands of the South Pacific).

Out on the market since April, the award winning brochure features every possible style of travel imaginable! From cruises and family vacations to Australian working holidays and VIP Travel arrangements, and everything in between!

New for the 2009/2010 season:

  • More adventure travel options. Goway has expanded their active touring, following the launch of their 84-page “Active Australia” brochure. Aimed at travellers that are adventurous at heart, most of the tours are for all ages. Goway’s “Active Australia” product range now covers all of Australia, including Western Australia
  • Platinum Service Rail Travel.  This new category of rail travel offers luxurious accommodations on board the Indian Pacific and The Ghan, and include all meals. Platinum Service is available in addition to Gold and Red Service
  • A wider range of campervans are now available with Britz and Maui for self-drive travellers. Goway offers the entire range of vehicles and in particular Britz’s “Rookie” which is an ideal vehicle to stay in every two or three nights combined with hotel or motel style accommodation. By day the vehicle is small and manageable for city driving, but at night converts to accommodate two adults comfortably (perfect for an overnight stay in a National Park)
  • A wider range of Islands of the Great Barrier Reef is also available. After being the exclusive partner in Canada for the “Best Job in the World” as promoted by Tourism Queensland, Goway has added Wilson Island (off Heron Island) and the exclusive Orpheus Island
  • Sydney is home to two great experiences in the DOWNUNDER planner – a Highlights Tour of Sydney by bicycle and an exciting Sydney Harbour Jetboat ride
  • River, Harbour and Fiord Cruises – after the success of the inclusion of a special Cruise section in the 08/09 planner, Goway has added Sydney Harbour Weekend Cruises, plus a range of overnight cruises in Milford and Doubtful Sounds in New Zealand
  • After 14 years of promoting their innovative SNOWBIRD program, Goway has modified the program for 2010 to offer more flexibility for travellers. Priced aggressively from $903 for a 1-month stay, Goway now offers a land only program to allow their Snowbirds to take advantage of great sale fares available to the South Pacific!

For the truly independent traveller, Goway’s 132-page DOWNUNDER brochure offers over 450 travel ideas. From expedition cruising along Australia’s Great Barrier Reef to exploring New Zealand’s National Parks, and cultural tours to exploring the wine regions, the brochure has ideas to inspire travellers of all styles.

For more information or to book, visit Goway’s website at www.Goway.com or call toll-free (888)-469-2944.

MAGIC OF AFRICA

Jun 4

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Goway’s premier 20 day fully escorted tour to Southern Africa is the ‘Magic of Africa’. It is one of only 6 fully escorted tours Goway operates and which have the special designation, ‘Holidays of a Lifetime’”.  It is also one of two escorted tours Goway features for Africa.
The regular departures of the ‘Magic of Africa’ feature air travel with South African Airways who fly directly from  North America to South Africa allowing for less jetlag than flying via Europe.

Visits to three different countries are included in the itinerary with South Africa being naturally the main feature. This destination is covered in depth with visits to Cape Town, the Winelands, the Garden Route, Zululand, Swaziland and a game safari in Kruger National Park.  To enjoy a different perspective while on safari, there is a visit to Chobe National Park in Botswana followed by a grand finale in Zambia to view the spectacular Victoria Falls.

Southern Africa has such a diverse range of attractions that the interest level is continually rewarding.

What makes the ‘Magic of Africa’ a special tour? Not only does Goway really know Africa having been offering travel to this part of the world for a large number of years but included are additional features which are not usually found in other tours. An example is the Fun Themes which vary according to the departure such as Food and Wine, Geography and History, Lifestyles and Native Culture and Animal and Plant Life.

All tour departures include tipping; special dinners and Goway’s twin share guarantee a benefit for single travellers. Goway will match them with someone of the same sex avoiding the single room supplement. If this option is taken up and there is no one else wishing to share, a single room is provided at no additional cost. Additionally a quality Travel Companion booklet with a wealth of destination information and a souvenir group photograph at the end of the tour are provided.

Goway’s professional Tour Directors who accompany the groups from North America know Africa intimately having been there repeatedly.

Goway does not hesitate to call The ‘Magic of Africa’ the best escorted tour from North America to Southern Africa. Prices start from $10,849 per person sharing basis from Toronto. Prices from other Canadian cities available on request.

For more information on Goway’s “Magic of Africa’, request a copy of the Africa travel planner by calling 1-800-387-8850 or by visiting  www.goway.com/brochure.

Goway Offers Summer Value Vacations to Japan

Jun 1

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Goway Travel, one of North America’s leading tour operators, is offering great value getaways to Japan this summer.

“Our new getaways represent excellent value and are a great opportunity for all travellers – including families – to experience traditional Japanese culture and the exciting sights of Tokyo” commented Doug Vogl, Goway’s Asia Product & Marketing Manager.

Goway’s ‘Summer Festivals in Japan‘ is priced from C$699 and includes return airport transfers, 4 nights first class hotel, a  traditional Japanese “Hanten” Festival all replete with fireworks and foodstalls plus Festival maps and schedules, and public transportation to the summer festival (with guide).

The ‘Summer Vacation in Tokyo‘ is the perfect way to enjoy a one week summer vacation in the Land of the Rising Sun. Also priced from $699, the trip includes return airport transfers, 4 nights first class hotel, Tokyo 1-day rail transport pass, English speaking local assistant on day 2, and an Onsen (hot spring) kit souvenir.

Additional nights are available, plus optional experiences that can be added to the vacation, such as a traditional tea ceremony experience and a sushi making instruction at a Japanese fish market.

For more information on Goway’s Travel Experiences in Japan, request a copy of the Asia Travel Planner by calling 1-888-469-2988 or by visiting www.goway.com/brochure.