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Goway’s Downunder Launch At G’Day Toronto’s Aussie Biosphere

Feb 12

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It’s Australia Week in Canada and next Saturday, February 17th, at the purpose-built Australian “Biosphere” in the middle of Dundas Square, Toronto, Goway will launch their 2007/08 DOWNUNDER brochure.

From 15-18 February, the Biosphere will be hosting world-class Australian entertainers, music, art and film. Goway is the official Travel Sponsor of the events, along with Qantas Airways.

On Saturday morning, the downunder specialist will be hosting the Great Aussie Travel Seminar and Breakfast from 8am-10am. Guest speaker will be renowned adventurer Jon Bowermeister, who will showcase his recent adventures in Australia, paddling Tasmania’s coastline on assignment for National Geographic.

Special travel offers will be available for attendees and you can be among the first to receive the hot-off-the-press Goway DOWNUNDER catalogue that has expanded to 116-pages, featuring over 350 travel ideas.

Admission to Goway’s Great Aussie Travel Seminar and Breakfast is free but an RSVP is required. For more information on Jon Bowermeister, the special event and how to register please visit www.australiaweek.ca/events/travel.htm.

If you cannot attend you can order Goway’s new DOWNUNDER at info@goway.com or call 1-800-387-8850 ext 123.

Goway Introduces New Expanded Asia Brochure

Jan 17

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ASia coverDue to the ever increasing demand for Asia, Goway has considerably expanded its 2007 brochure to include more destinations and products. 18 different countries are on offer with a variety of styles of travel including escorted tours, independent travel ideas, cruises, rail journeys and special interest suggestions such as golfing and beach vacations.

“We have determined that the type of traveller currently requesting arrangements to Asia is looking for a variety of requirements and it is necessary to cater to this need by offering a full range of travel ideas”, states Robert Glazier, Goway’s Product and Marketing Manager for Asia.

The 2007 brochure includes two “Holidays of a Lifetime”, Goway’s signature escorted tour programs –the “Grand Orient Spectacular” which can be taken as 2 weeks in China only or a combination of China, Hong Kong, Thailand and Cambodia for 3 weeks.
The third is the 23 day “Splendours of India” which offers 10 ‘must see’ cities in India.

Also included are some different and unusual itineraries. In China, there is “China Revisited” featuring Luoyang, Shaolin Temple for Martial Arts, Kunming and Lijiang and “Journey to the Roof of the World” featuring the new train travelling to Lhasa, Tibet. In India, the “Forts and Palaces Adventure incorporates stays at Palaces converted to deluxe hotels.

Besides the usual, very popular destinations such as China, Japan, Hong Kong and Singapore, also on offer are less well travelled destinations such as Vietnam, Myanmar, Philippines, Taiwan, Bhutan and Dubai.

IslandsEscapes By Goway Showcases The World’s Most Idyllic Islands

Jan 17

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Idyllic Islands coverIslandsEscapes by Goway has introduced their 60-page Travel Planner to the “World’s Most Idyllic Islands” – a new and unique brochure for travel agents in North America. “We’ve focused on some of the world’s most exotic islands,” commented founder and President, Bruce Hodge, “not only recognised for their natural beauty, the islands are also home to indigenous cultural experiences, offering a rich vacation for North American travellers. IslandsEscapes by Goway has now added Mauritius, Seychelles, Maldives and Thailand to it’s comprehensive range of product in Tahiti, Fiji, the Cook Islands, Tonga, Samoa and Bali.”

Inviting travellers to escape to the Island paradise of their dreams, new travel experiences introduced for 2007 include:
The 9-day “Honeymoon in Paradise” from $4019. This romantic getaway includes round-trip airfare from Los Angeles aboard national carrier Air Tahiti Nui, 1 night on the mainland at Papeete, 5 nights on romantic Bora Bora and 2 nights on the exclusive private island resort at Taha’a. Three levels of accommodation are available to enable honeymooners to choose the resort that best suits their travel style.

IslandsEscapes’ 14-day “Cook Islands and Fiji Escape” starts at $2929 and includes airfare from Vancouver, accommodation in two island groups and offers a great “island hopping” experience. The Cook Islands are truly the jewel of the South Pacific; they are home to some of the most diverse scenery, clear turquoise waters and white sandy shores. Crossing the dateline to Fiji, visitors enjoy a week of relaxation at one of the world-class island resorts. Fiji is renowned for warm and spontaneous hospitality, and visitors can choose to relax, be amazed by cultural traditions such as firewalking, or enjoy one of many island activities.

For travellers seeking an island paradise, the 15-day “Magic of Bali Escape” includes airfare from Vancouver plus 12 nights accommodation and a choice of 5 tours including cultural village tours and sunset excursions. Starting at $1559, visitors can explore Bali’s landscape, ranging from volcanic mountains, lakes and rivers, and terraced rice fields.

To explore Thailand, IslandsEscapes’ 13 Day “Phuket Escape” is an inclusive vacation from Vancouver starting from $2309 and includes airfare, transfers, 3-nights in Bangkok, half-day sightseeing tour of Bangkok, 7 nights in Phuket and breakfast daily. Contrasting the bustle of Bangkok with the serene beaches of Phuket, this tour combines all of the elements of a great vacation.

For more information on tours to the “World’s Most Idyllic Islands”, visit www.islandsescapes.com. To obtain your copy of the 2007 brochure, call 1-800-387-8850 ext 123, or email brochures@goway.com

IslandsEscapes By Goway Announces Staff Promotion

Dec 14

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IslandsEscapes by Goway has recently added to the profile of Islands Destinations that are managed by Product Manager Kim Friedrich. Kim’s responsibilities are now expanded to include overall contract and product management, product development, marketing and sales for the Islands of Asia and the Indian Ocean.These additional destinations will now be handled by Kim Friedrich in conjunction with her responsibilities for marketing and sales of the Cook Islands, Fiji, Tahiti, Western Samoa, and the Kingdom of Tonga. In this newly developed role, Kim will work closely with Bob Glazier, Goway Product Manager for Asia, and Christy Fraser, Goway Product Manager for AFRICAExperts.

This announcement coincides with the launch of IslandsEscapes 60-page Idyllic Islands brochure, which is a concise compendium of hotels, resorts and touring options to some of the most spectacular islands of the world.

Idyllic Islands is the latest brochure to be released by Goway and joins the group of travel planners to Downunder, Africa, and Asia. Brochures may be ordered at goway.com, by emailing brochures@goway.com or calling 1-800-387-8850 ext. 123.

Goway’s AFRICAExperts Unveil New Travel Experiences

Aug 31

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Africa 0607AFRICAExperts by Goway has recently released their expanded 48-page brochure for 2007, which is one of the most comprehensive African Travel Planners in North America. “We’ve focused on expanding the destinations and memorable experiences available in Africa,” commented founder and President, Bruce Hodge, “recognizing the diverse needs of North American travellers, we offer safari excursions, small group escorted tours, wildlife encounters, winter escapes, self-drives and Indian Ocean island resorts. AFRICAExperts now offers the most wide-ranging African travel options for North Americans.”

New travel experiences introduced for 2007 include:
Travel Africa in Style, two exclusive VIP itineraries to enjoy South Africa that include icons such as the Kruger National Park and Victoria Falls. The 12-day “Route of the African Sun” ($5410CAD) and 15-day “Heartbeat of Africa” ($6530CAD) are both planned to incorporate a number of Stays of Distinctions, a selection of unique accommodations that cater to the discerning traveler.

The legendary 8-day “Zambian Walking Safari”, starting from $4570CAD, is a truly unique journey to explore the Zambian landscape, a profusion of birds and abundant wildlife. The safari includes accommodation at three bush camps, day walks and game drives, a professional guide, and flights from Livingstone to Lusaka. Highly recommended is a visit to Victoria Falls before of after the safari.

Two Namibian flying safaris (one from Windhoek and the other from Sossusvlei) for 7 days starting from $4892CAD, offer visitors the maximum time to see the country’s highlights by flying in light aircraft in between and over some of the most spectacular scenery in the world.

On the 8-day “Best of Uganda” journey, travellers will see the Mountain Gorillas in Uganda, enjoy game viewing and bird watching in Queen Elizabeth National Park, and visit the Ngamba Island chimp sanctuary. Starting from $3434CAD, departures are available from September 2006.

The ultimate luxury tenting experience, “Colonial Glory of Kenya” is an 7-day journey starting at $2654CAD. This memorable tour travels from Nairobi to Samburu, Lake Naivasha to Kenya’s finest reserve, the Masai Mara.

AFRICAExperts has also a variety of islands and resorts available in the Indian Ocean, including the Maldives, Mauritius, Seychelles, Zanzibar and Mombasa. 3-day packages start from $283CAD.

Goway’s DOWNUNDER Brochure

Mar 9

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Goway today announced the launch of their 2006/2007 brochure, North America’s most comprehensive travel guide to DOWNUNDER (Australia, New Zealand and the Islands of the South Pacific).

The award winning brochure, which was rated in the top 10 global brochures for travel to Australia, features every possible style of travel imaginable! From hiking the Milford Track in New Zealand, to languishing poolside at Hayman Island on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, and everything in between!

Catering to the needs of the North America traveller, Goway’s signature range of “Holidays of a Lifetime” escorted tours has been expanded to include a 10 Day Best of New Zealand and 15 Day Best of Australia. These shorter duration tours allow visitors an insight into the destination within the confines of vacation time! Starting from just $4999, these tours include airfare from the west coast, accommodations, meals and great touring. Goway has also introduced guaranteed departures for the 2006/2007 travel season.

Goway has also refined their “Classic Tours”, a series of suggested itineraries that are priced at four levels of accommodation to allow the flexibility for travellers to choose their date of departure and budget. Sample tours include the 11 Day Classic Sydney Rock and Reef, starting at $1440 and because they are priced for land only, they allow travellers to take advantage of the latest airline specials or use frequent flier miles for part or all of the air travel arrangements.

Recognizing a need for greater flexibility and options for travellers, Goway has added tours such as hot air ballooning, wine tours, city walking tours, cultural tours, and even a jetlag recovery package!

For the truly independent traveller, Goway’s 108-page DOWNUNDER brochure offers literally hundreds of 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.

Goway Introduces New India Brochure for 2006

Mar 1

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Goway today announced the launch of their 2006/2007 brochure, North America’s most comprehensive travel guide to DOWNUNDER (Australia, New Zealand and the Islands of the South Pacific).

The award winning brochure, which was rated in the top 10 global brochures for travel to Australia, features every possible style of travel imaginable! From hiking the Milford Track in New Zealand, to languishing poolside at Hayman Island on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, and everything in between!

Catering to the needs of the North America traveller, Goway’s signature range of “Holidays of a Lifetime” escorted tours has been expanded to include a 10 Day Best of New Zealand and 15 Day Best of Australia. These shorter duration tours allow visitors an insight into the destination within the confines of vacation time! Starting from just $4999, these tours include airfare from the west coast, accommodations, meals and great touring. Goway has also introduced guaranteed departures for the 2006/2007 travel season.

Goway has also refined their “Classic Tours”, a series of suggested itineraries that are priced at four levels of accommodation to allow the flexibility for travellers to choose their date of departure and budget. Sample tours include the 11 Day Classic Sydney Rock and Reef, starting at $1440 and because they are priced for land only, they allow travellers to take advantage of the latest airline specials or use frequent flier miles for part or all of the air travel arrangements.

Recognizing a need for greater flexibility and options for travellers, Goway has added tours such as hot air ballooning, wine tours, city walking tours, cultural tours, and even a jetlag recovery package!

For the truly independent traveller, Goway’s 108-page DOWNUNDER brochure offers literally hundreds of 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.

Travel To IndoChina

Feb 22

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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

Feb 20

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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?

Feb 15

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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.