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Goway Helps Stranded Passengers

Dec 9

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Australia bound travellers from Halifax recently benefited from the “long arm” of Goway. Bill Tower, Branch Manager, Maritime Travel Halifax explained in a letter to Goway what happened to two clients booked through Goway’s Toronto office:

“The clients were grounded in Los Angeles en route to their tour in Australia the day the Qantas flight lost the engine. Through John Pringle in your YVR office we were able to relay what had happened to Sydney. The clients finally arrived in Sydney two days late and connected with your reps. My clients were dealing with a lady by the name of Marzia in your Sydney office (they described her as a “doll” – a Nova Scotia expression that means someone pretty special). She managed to rearrange their tour by adding what they missed on to the end of their stay and we were able to extend their flights to accommodate them.

“Just wanted to pass on how pleased we are with the service Goway provided.”

Goway is the only company in North America selling the South Pacific that has its own office Downunder. Travellers have access to Goway’s Sydney office via a 24-7-365 toll free line in the event of any disruptions to their trips.

Qantas announced 23 November that it plans to resume initial Airbus A380 operations from Saturday, 27 November. The decision to restore A380 services follows an intensive Trent 900 engine inspection program carried out in close consultation with Rolls-Royce and Airbus. Together with the engine and aircraft manufacturers and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), Qantas is now satisfied that it can begin reintroducing A380s to its international network progressively. In line with its conservative approach to operational safety, Qantas is voluntarily suspending A380 services on routes that regularly require use of maximum certified engine thrust and will do so until further operational experience is gained or possible additional changes are made to engines.

Goway Offers Antarctica in a Day

Dec 1

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Antarctica in a DayThe exclusive Latin America division of 40 year old Goway Travel, announces the availability of day trips to Antarctica from Chile.

“Antarctica has proven to be of our most popular destinations from the inception of our Latin division and as the economic times improve, there has been a marked increase in Antarctica as a destination of choice for travellers.” states Don Forster, Product & Marketing Manager for Latin America.

“With that increase in demand we are also seeing many passengers who cannot dedicate the time for a traditional Antarctic expedition cruise, or the “bucket list” client who literally wants to just set foot on the continent!

Departing from Punta Arenas, Chile and flying over Cape Horn and the mythical waters of the Drake Passage, in less than 2 hours of flying clients arrive at King George Island, the largest Island of the South Shetland Archipelago, where they enter the realm of the white continent.

The air fleet consists of three planes designed specifically for flying on this route, including the BAe-146 or the Beechkraft King Air 100.

Clients then spend a day exploring in and around the Frei Research station before re boarding their plane and returning to Punta Arenas. There is also a choice to overnight and experience a 2-day Antarctica option.” continues Forster.

Day trips start from $3295CAD and the overnight option from $4370CAD.

Full details on the Fly to Antarctica – Antarctica in a day can be found here.

For full details on all the Antarctica cruises, visit Goway’s website.

The Latin America travel planner prominently features this amazing journey to Antarctica as well as a complete choice of travel ideas in Central and South America.

To order your copy of the LATIN AMERICA Travel Planner please call 1-888-469 2955, email info@goway.com or visit www.goway.com

The President’s Cup: One More Reason To Visit Australia

Nov 29

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Thanks to worldwide attention from the 1998 Presidents Cup, Melbourne shed its title of “The Best Kept Secret in Golf” in favor of a new accolade: “The World’s Best Golf Destination.” In fact, the city alone has as many Top 100 courses as all of Ireland and more than almost every other country. But it is not just the world’s best cluster of courses that makes Melbourne the ultimate golf vacation spot, it is the combination of golf and off-the-greens experiences that puts it at the very top of any golf traveller’s fantasy list. The city is brimming with beautiful hotels, many of them new, every imaginable cuisine at more than 3000 restaurants, and all the cultural trappings a traveller could want, from museums and sports to performing arts, shopping and gaming. And in surrounding Victoria, a countryside of coastal villages, rugged mountains, sprawling vineyards, windswept beaches and verdant rainforests, all populated by Australia’s famed wildlife, abound with adventures and experiences that make golf just one more reason to visit Melbourne.

Visiting for The President’s Cup 2011
With it’s long list of attributes both on and off the course, it is no coincidence that the PGA Tour again selected Melbourne to host the Presidents Cup in 2011, the first time a destination outside the United States has been granted this honor twice. Goway Travel, North America’s oldest and largest travel company specializing in travel to Australia, has been appointed the official tour operator for North America. As such, Goway is offering packages for experiencing The Cup and extended travel throughout Australia including golf trips, self drive options and private touring. Packages are bookable online at www.thepresidentscuptravel.com or by calling Goway at 866 515 2878.

On The Greens
To experience The President’s Cup in style, five and seven-night packages tailored to golf fans are available from $3019 double occupancy. Packages for witnessing the tournament firsthand include general admission tickets, a choice of hotels, private transportation to and from The Royal Melbourne Golf Club and entry to an exclusive spectator function at the Crown Towers on November 18.

Off The Greens
Beyond The Cup, visitors will have a hard time choosing from activities both in and out of the city. To narrow the field, Goway has created a selection of two, three and five-day post-golf touring options. Choose from the iconic rock formations along Victoria’s famed Great Ocean Road or the world’s smallest penguins on parade at Philip Island. Package rates range from $419 to $989, based on twin/double share.

About The Presidents Cup
The Presidents Cup, a team match play competition featuring 24 of the world’s top golfers – 12 from the United States and 12 from around the world, excluding Europe – is held every two years, and since 1996 has alternated between United States and international venues.. The Presidents Cup is a unique golf event in that there is no purse or prize money. Players are not personally paid for their participation, rather each competitor allocates an equal portion of the funds generated to charities of his choice. Since the event’s inception, nearly $22 million has been raised for charities around the world, including a record-tying $4.2 million in 2009. For more information on The Presidents Cup, visit www.PresidentsCup.com.

About Citi
Citi, the leading global financial services company, has approximately 200 million customer accounts and does business in more than 140 countries. Through Citicorp and Citi Holdings, Citi provides consumers, corporations, governments and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, transaction services, and wealth management. Citi is proud to be the first-ever Global Partner of The Presidents Cup, a signature event that benefits communities that Citi serves around the world, builds bridges between countries and embraces the spirit of teamwork.

For more information about Melbourne, Australia’s cultural and events capital, home to one of the world’s finest and most recognizable golf regions, the Sandbelt, visit www.visitmelbourne.com.

Goway’s Small Group Touring Experiences Offer Something Different

Nov 12

Posted by PressRelease in Africa, Asia, Australia, Downunder, Holidays of a Lifetime, India, Latin America, New Zealand, Product Updates, South Pacific | No Comments

Goway Travel operates 10 different escorted tours covering 4 continents.  Every tour contains unusual or different events, sightseeing and meals in addition to the expected sites and inclusions. “We want our passengers to return not only satisfied with their tour but also to know they experienced something that they can say was unexpected and memorable”, says Goway President, Bruce Hodge.
Examples of these are the following.

22 Day Waltzing Matilda to Australia and New Zealand from CA$7779

  • Spend one night with a “Kiwi” family in Rotorua including a home-cooked meal
  • Travel on an amphibious army duck into the Kuranda Rainforest in Cairns
  • Get to meet Goway’s adopted Koalas, Matilda and Walter
  • Enjoy dinner under the stars in the Outback
  • Take a camel to breakfast in Alice Springs
  • Try a traditional Aussie meat pie from a vendor’s stall in Sydney.

21 Day Magic of Africa to South Africa, Botswana and Victoria Falls from CA$9899

  • A visit to Mandela’s former “home” on Robben Island in Cape Town
  • Try South African wines in the Cape Winelands
  • Watch dolphins and whales at Knysna Lagoon
  • Cruise the St. Lucia Wetlands
  • Visit a local pre school in Zimbabwe
  • Have dinner on a luxury steam train while on board in Victoria Falls.

22 Day Middle East Treasures to Egypt, Jordan and Israel from CA$8999

  • An overnight stop in the Sinai Peninsula including a special Bedouin dinner and show plus an optional hike to the top of Mount Sinai, site of the ten commandments
  • Travel in a 4 wheel drive jeep into the sand dunes in Wadi Rum
  • Swim (or float) in the Dead Sea
  • Visit to a winery in Carmel
  • Lunch at a Kibbutz
  • Visit a mystical Druze Village near Haifa
  • Visit to the Bauhaus Museum in Tel Aviv.
  • The 19 May 2011 departure includes an outdoor performance at Masada in Israel of Verdi’s opera, Aida.

18 Day Splendours of China and Tibet from CA$5629

  • Visit the Olympic site including the “Bird’s Nest” stadium and the “Water Cube”
  • Panda Centre near Chengdu
  • Tang Dynasty dinner and show in Xian
  • Tour of the old city of Ciqikou, near Chongqing
  • Spend 3 nights in the unique destination of Tibet

18 Day Splendours of India from CA$5299

  • Visit a working people’s laundry and have tea with a local family in Mumbai
  • Dinner with a distinguished Indian family in Jaipur
  • Visit to Mother Teresa’s orphanage in Agra
  • Ride on the famous Shatabdi Express train

14 Day Splendours of Indochina to Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos from CA$5479

  • Spend half day in Hoi An with well-known Vietnamese chef, Ms.Vy when travellers help to prepare a typical local meal
  • Pedi Cab ride through the old streets of Hanoi
  • Overnight stay on a luxury junk in Halong Bay
  • Visit the UNESCO protected World Heritage site of Luang Prabang
  • Visit the notorious “Killing Fields” outside Phnom Penh.

20 Day Magical Ecuador and Peru from CA$8649

  • Lunch taken at a restaurant overlooking an extinct volcano near Quito
  • Ride on a private train from Otavalo to the Sacred Valley
  • Spa stay in Papallacta Hot Springs
  • Cooking lesson in Pisac,
  • Trip aboard the 5 star luxury train, the Hiram Bingham to arrive at Machu Picchu in style
  • Meet the local indigenous natives who live on the Uros floating islands on Lake Titicaca, the world’s highest navigable lake.

17 Day Splendours of South America to Chile, Argentina and Brazil from CA$7369

  • Special wine tasting outside of Santiago
  • Cross the Andes by private motor coach and ferries
  • Coffee at the famous traditional Café Tortini in Buenos Aires
  • Day trip to Colonia Del Sacramento in Uruguay from Buenos Aires
  • Optional helicopter ride over Iguassu Falls
  • Night of Samba in Rio de Janeiro.

All tour departures are land only sharing basis and 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.

For more information on Goway’s “Holidays of a Lifetime” small group escorted touring experiences, request a copy of the Downunder, Africa/Middle East, Asia and Latin America travel planners by calling 1-800-387-8850 or by visiting our online brochure rack

To view more about Goway’s Holidays of a Lifetime, visit www.goway.com/hol/index.html.

Goway Gets Glamourous For Priscilla

Oct 18

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October 18, 2010: The Goway Sales team took 10 of their special top selling travel agents to enjoy a night at the Princess of Wales theatre in Toronto to see Priscilla Queen of the Desert -The Musical. Staff and travel agents wore boas to get into the spirit of the night!

The musical, based on the 1994 film, PRISCILLA, Queen of the Desert (not the name of a person, but a bus), is a tale about the shocking and heart-warming adventure of three friends on a journey of a lifetime from the modern city of Sydney, across the vast, arid, empty expanses of the Outback to the desert town of Alice Spring in the centre of the Australian Continent.

As North America’s number one Wholesaler for Downunder, Goway has partnered with Mirvish Productions to the Musical, including a spectacular trip giveaway to Australia’s Outback.

Fall in Love with Tasmania

Oct 1

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Goway Travel is a multi-award winning Wholesaler for travel to Australia, New Zealand, Africa, Asia, Latin America, Idyllic Islands and more! Goway Travel is always looking for the most exciting destinations to travel to.

Among all the popular destinations Tasmania is one of the most unique destinations and is the only island state of Australia. This unspoiled gem glistens with beautiful National Parks, Wildlife Reserves, Charming villages and World Heritage Sites. “Whether you are an adventurous soul or someone looking for some R&R visitors always fall in love with this heart shaped island. Its legendary hospitality to the beautiful surroundings makes this an extraordinary destination,” comments Meghan Boyd, Goway’s Product Manager for Australia, New Zealand and Idyllic Islands.

The perfect way to explore Tasmania is by driving through the island at your own pace. Goway Travel’s Tasmania Self-Drive package lets you do just that. Priced from $2769CAD* per person, includes round trip airfare from Vancouver with Qantas Airways, 9 days car rental, 8 nights accommodation, Goway Co-Pilot Kit with maps & discount vouchers.

For those who prefer escorted touring, Goway Travel offers a great 6 day Natural Tasmania tour from $3649CAD* where visitors will visit Freycinet National Park’s white beaches, Port Arthur Historic Site, Hobart’s charming historic village and Huon Valley’s stunning scenery. This package includes round trip airfare from Vancouver with Qantas Airways, private guide for 4 days, 5 nights hotel, national park fees, some meals and transfers.

*Book by 29 Oct 2010, travel valid until 08 Dec 2010 Excludes taxes of $425 CAD

For more information on Tasmania and Australia Vacations contact Goway Travel at 1-888-469-2944, email res@goway.com or visit http://goway.com/aus

Selling Goway is Rewarding for Agents

Sep 15

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Travel Agents can now earn up to $100 on their Goway Incentive Card when they book escorted tours to Australia and New Zealand by 31 October 2010.

Goway is the leading North American wholesaler for the Lands Down Under and works closely with the leading motorcoach operators Australian Pacific Touring AAT Kings, and Scenic Tours. And for a limited time, Goway will reward agent bookings with $100 credited to their Goway Incentive card for selected tours. All bookings of escorted tours of 10 days or longer offered by the three coach companies listed will qualify when the deposit is received by 31 October 2010.

This incentive is valid only on new bookings made from 14 September 2010 and may not be combined with any other incentives or discounts. The incentive payment is based on $50 per person on deposited files only. The Incentive payment will be credited to the agents incentive card once final payment is received.

“Coach touring is a great way to experience Australia and New Zealand” commented Product Manager, Meghan Boyd, “It’s a worry-free tour for travellers ensuring they see all of the key sights under the guidance of a professional Tour Director. And for agents, it’s a simple sale that earns great commissions and now qualifies for a fantastic incentive payment!”

Agents that do not hold a Goway Incentive card can register for a free card at GowayAgent.com to receive a personalized re-loadable Persona Card. The Persona Card is a stored value card that can be redeemed at a wide variety of retail and entertainment outlets.

Sydney and Beyond

Aug 10

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Goway Travel is a multi-award winning Wholesaler for travel to Australia, and offers a wide range of travel styles and ideas for exploring Australia and New Zealand.

Australia is one of the largest countries in the world lends itself to endless possibilities for visitors. New South Wales (NSW) is one of the must see States which lies on the east coast of Australia, between Queensland and Victoria. One of the highlights of NSW is Sydney, the most cosmopolitan city in Australia, surrounded by modern and historic architecture, a beautiful harbour, dazzling beaches and a sunny climate. The surrounding regions include popular wine regions, beaches, World Heritage National Parks and spectacular coastal and country scenery. The farthest west is the Outback where visitors can catch a glimpse of Australia’s Aboriginal heritage.

“People continue to visit Sydney due to the many attractions and activities available. You can walk along the harbour then catch a performance at the Opera House, or you can easily go beach hopping by taking ferries or short bus rides. Sydney is a city where everyone will find something to do” comments Meghan Boyd, Goway’s Product Manager for Australia and New Zealand

Goway has many touring options from Sydney such as; Hunter Valley wine tours, day trips to the Capital of Australia, Canberra, exploring Sydney by helicopter, discovering the lush Blue Mountains and the wildlife, cruising the famous harbour, even the opportunity to spend the night at the zoo for a unique experience!

The perfect way to explore New South Wales is with Goway Travel’s Sydney and Beyond package that start from $2049CAD per person. This includes Round trip airfare from Vancouver with Qantas Airways, 7 nights hotel, transfers, tours, 5 days car rental, Goway Co-Pilot Kit with maps & discount vouchers. (Book by 17 Aug, travel valid until 21 Sep 2010. Excludes taxes of $425CAD)

Australia is known for their great wines, and many travellers opt for Goway’s 2 Day Hunter Valley Wine Country Tour from $535CAD. This gives a great contrast from the action-packed city and includes overnight accommodation, some meals, wine tasting, transfers from Sydney and sightseeing. Visitors will have a chance to view panoramic views of the wine areas.

Qantas Airways flies non-stop from Los Angeles and San Francisco to Sydney daily and offers convenient connections from all major North American cities. Book your clients on the A380 aircraft which has won Standards Australia’s top prize, the ‘2009 Australian International Design Award’. It is the most efficient and environmentally friendly aircraft to date. It burns 17% less fuel per seat than today’s largest aircrafts. Therefore, this makes a very quiet take-off and almost silent trip.

For more information on New South Wales and Australia Vacations contact Goway Travel at 1-888-469-2944, email res@goway.com or visit Goway.com

Goway’s Aussie Self-Drives Offer Improved Signage

Aug 5

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Goway Travel, one of North America’s leading wholesalers for travel to Australia and New Zealand offers self-drive vacations for those who love to explore with freedom at their own pace. Australia’s Northern Territory invested $500,000 for the construction of the Red Centre Way signage and has constructed three levels of signage: gateway, interpretive and directional along the route.

The new Red Centre Way infrastructure will be a welcome guide for travellers providing information to make it easier for them to travel from Alice Springs to Uluru. Tourism NT Chief Executive, Maree Tetlow said “The driving force behind the development of the infrastructure was to guide visitors through one of Australia’s most iconic landscapes passing through the spectacular West MacDonnell Ranges, Hermannsburg and Kings Canyon.”

At Flynn’s Grave near the Desert Park in Alice Springs and at Yulara on the Lassiter Highway, two gateway signs have been erected. Along the route, there are also interpretive signs explaining cultural, heritage and nature attractions providing visitors with an enhanced experience to this majestic corner of the Territory.

“Visitors going along the Red Centre Way routes will be able to feel more safe and confident with all the new signage that caters to travellers. Tourists will not only be able to enjoy the scenery but will also learn more about these significant sites,” says Product and Marketing Manager Meghan Boyd.

Goway offers Red Centre self-drive travel ideas, such as the Red Centre for 4 Days. This drive takes you from Alice Springs to Kings Canyon for spectacular views, then on to Ayers Rock. Just west of Ayers Rock you can find the Olgas, a collection of weathered red domes taller than Ayers Rock. This package includes hotel for 3 nights, a Hertz Group S car rental and Goway’s co-pilot kit of goodies (maps, directions, discounts) and starts from $637CAD.

Another great self-drive itinerary is Goway’s 7 day option from Darwin to Ayers Rock, including 6 nights accommodation, 7 day Hertz Group C car rental with unlimited kilometres, vehicle insurance, Goway’s co-pilot kit of goodies (maps, directions, discounts). From Darwin you head to Kakadu where you can enjoy a cruise on the Adelaide River Queen and witness jumping crocodiles. Then drive from Kakadu to Katherine on to Alice Springs and end in Ayers Rock. The self-drive starts from $1905CAD.

For more information on Northern Territory Self-Drives, visit www.goway.com/roadtrip. Many options are also featured in Goway’s popular DOWNUNDER travel planner, for a copy, call 1-800-387-8850 or email info@goway.com.

Fly to New Zealand and Australia for One Senseless Price

Jun 14

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Goway Travel has today announced an incredible limited time offer for travel “DOWNUNDER” worth over $200.

For a limited time, Goway will include two free nights accommodation in Auckland, New Zealand, when combined with an Air New Zealand airfare booked 14-18June 2010 for travel 01August-21September. Airfares from Los Angeles to Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane start from just US$728 (including fuel surcharge, excludes taxes of US$170) and include 2 nights accommodation at the centrally located Copthorne Hotel in Auckland.

For those with more time to explore New Zealand before continuing to Australia, Goway offers a number of great travel ideas including:

North Island 9-day self-drive from CA$759 exploring the beaches of the Coromandel coast, the thermal activity of the Rotorua region and the wineries of the Napier region. Includes accommodation, car rental, and Goway’s exclusive self-drive kit.

For those who want to sit back and let someone else do the driving, Goway’s extensive range of escorted vacations includes a 16-Day New Zealand Adventure priced from CA$3325 that includes accommodation, daily breakfast, cultural touring experiences. This escorted tour explores the best of the North and South Islands and is the ultimate New Zealand journey!

For more information on Goway’s offers and product range, visit Goway.com or request a copy of the 132-page DOWNUNDER travel planner at Goway.com/brochure or call 1-888-469-2944

*Airfare prices listed include fuel surcharge. Excludes Government fees and taxes of up to $170 USD, depending on routing, which includes the Passenger Facility Charge of $4.50 and the September 11th Security Fee of $2.50 USD per person per enplanement in the USA to a maximum of $10.00 USD. Taxes are subject to currency exchange fluctuation, routing and may vary from the estimated taxes shown. All rules and terms and conditions of fare type purchased will apply. Additional baggage charge may apply. Other restrictions and conditions apply.