Anyone booking travel arrangements to Downunder and Asia in May can get a full refund of monies paid should they be laid off from their job before travelling. This “Peace of Mind” Guarantee is provided by Goway Travel, one of North America’s leading tour operators, at no cost to customers.

“It’s a tough time for consumers and Goway is taking this unprecedented move to help people make the decision to book”, says Bruce Hodge, President of the 39-year old company.

Goway’s “Peace of Mind” Guarantee www.goway.com/peaceofmind is valid for all new bookings with deposits made in May and is valid for travel commencing up to December 31st. All travel to the South Pacific, when flying on Qantas, and to Asia, when flying on Cathay Pacific Airways, is eligible, with a few exceptions.

“If anxiety over a possible layoff is keeping would-be travellers from their dream vacation to the South Pacific or Asia, Goway’s “Peace of Mind” guarantee is sure to appeal to everyone wanting to travel this year,” adds Hodge.

ADVENTURESIncorporated, is reducing its 11-day “Ecuador in a Nutshell” adventure by $1200 CAD and for the September 21st 2009 departure you can get the exciting and relaxing “Waterfalls and Hot Springs” Quito stopover FREE!

“After a successful joint campaign with National Geographic we have seen increased demand for this Ecuador adventure” states Don Forster, Product manager for ADVENTURESIncorporated Goway’s adventure division.

“This is a fantastic itinerary to see the best of Ecuador in 11 days. For a complete experience in Ecuador, we recommend adding the Galapagos Islands; visitors will see the 4 regions – Galapagos Islands, the Coast, The Andes and the Amazon – in one amazing trip” continued Forster.

For full details on the Ecuador in a Nutshell trip visit adventuresincorporated.com/countries/ecuador/trip_details.php?tid=541 and for the FREE city stop over – Water Falls and Hot Springs visit adventuresincorporated.com/countries/ecuador/trip_details.php?tid=559.

For full details of all ADVENTURESIncorporated‘s Ecuadorian, Latin and Worldwide adventures visit the ADVENTURESIncorporated website.

ADVENTURESIncorporated is the exclusive adventure division of 39 year old Goway Travel.

For more information, please call 1 888 469 2949, email info@adventuresincorporated.com or visit ADVENTURESIncorporated.

ADVENTURESIncorporated announces big savings for ALL small group Australian Safaris

“ADVENTURESIncorporated is starting to ramp up the DOWNUNDER selling season by aggressively seeking adventurers. The Northern Territory of Australia holds some of the most iconic Australian and world sites and now is the perfect time to take advantage of some great savings to this remote region of Australia.” states Don Forster, Product manager for ADVENTURESIncorporated Goway’s exclusive adventure division.

“Home to Kakadu, Litchfiled, Katherine Gorge National Parks as well as the Devils Marbles and one of the most famous Australian sites – Uluru – our Northern Territory small group safaris in custom built Safari Vehicles gives travellers a intimate and in depth look into both the ancient cultures of Australia as well as some of the more unique modern characters of the Australian outback.” continues Forster.

ADVENTURESIncorporated is offering 20% off Northern Territory Safari savings if booked during May 2009. If a traveller books two or more tours the discount increases to 30% off for all booked tours! Travel can be taken up until March 2010 and with the wide choice of adventures from the “Top End” to the “The Centre” there is no better value out there now to see the heart of the great Australian Continent.

For full details on ADVENTURESIncorporated Australian Safaris visit adventuresincorporated.com/countries/australia/.

For full details of all ADVENTURESIncorporated‘s Australia adventures visit the ADVENTURESIncorporated website.

ADVENTURESIncorporated is the exclusive adventure division of 39 year old Goway Travel.

For more information, please call 1-800-469 4946, email info@adventuresincorporated.com or visit ADVENTURESIncorporated.

Goway Travel is redefining escorted tours under their “Holidays of a Lifetime” signature range of vacations. The leading North American travel company designates just 6 experiences to Africa, Asia and the South Pacific under the “Holidays of a Lifetime” trademark theme.

“We feel justified in using this expression; it sets the bar high enough for us to ensure we deliver what this promises,” says Goway’s President Bruce Hodge. “We have value-added experiences built in which make the difference between a regular escorted tour and the exceptional experience”

Examples of exclusive elements include “Fun Themes” designated on specific departures; Animal and Plant Life, Food and Wine, Geography and History, Lifestyles and Native Culture. All travellers receive a quality “Travel Companion” booklet with a wealth of destination information and a souvenir group photograph at the end of the tour. Goway also offers 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.

“We pride ourselves on having the very best professional Tour Directors who are second to none”, declares Hodge. “This makes the difference again”.

Goway has tours ranging in length from the 10 day “Best of New Zealand” to the 22 day “Waltzing Matilda” featuring Australia and New Zealand in depth. Their flagship tour to Africa is the 20 day “Magic of Africa” featuring South Africa, Botswana and Victoria Falls. The 16 day “Splendours of China” and the 17 day “Splendours of India” represent the best of Asia.

For more information on Goway “Holidays of a Lifetime“, request a copy of the South Pacific, Africa or Asia travel planners by calling 1-800-387-8850 or by visiting www.goway.com/brochure.

There IS such a thing as a Free Meal… With Goway

A perfect addition to any South African holiday is a visit to Victoria Falls, one of the seven natural wonders of the world. And as a further enticement, AFRICAExperts by Goway is offering free meals to travellers booking their 3-day Victoria Falls Safari Lodge package.

“Victoria Falls should be on any serious traveller’s ‘bucket list’, commented Moira Smith, General Manager AFRICAExperts. ”Not only are the Falls a spectacular sight, they are also only one of a limited number of places around the world where you can see a spectacular lunar rainbow”.

AFRICAExperts’ 3-day Victoria Falls package is priced at $981 per person and includes roundtrip flights from Johannesburg, roundtrip airport transfers, 2 nights accommodation at the Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, breakfast daily, free dinner daily, a guided walking tour of the Falls and a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River.

The Victoria Falls Safari Lodge is ideally located bordering the Zambezi National Park, and offers uninterrupted views of spectacular African sunsets and year round game at its on-site waterhole. Dining options include the flagship restaurant, “The Makuwa-Kuwa”, which overlooks the waterhole, and “The Boma Place of Eating”, set in the nearby Gusu Forest.

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

Goway is taking a bite out of the current global recession by offering amazing travel deals to Asia, especially Bali. “Bali is back on high on the wish list of travellers and is a beautiful, safe and friendly destination which Goway now has on sale”, says Doug Vogl, Product and Marketing Manager, Asia. “Bali has become a great one-stop destination with many choices of beaches and tours to choose from.”

Goway’s Bali Beach Escapes Packages start at $319 for an 8 day holiday or $539 for a 13 day vacation at a modern and popular 3 star property (Oasis Boutique Beach Resort) with other choices of hotel accommodation ranging up to spectacular 5 star resorts. These packages include return airport to hotel transfers, daily breakfasts, a Welcome bottle of wine, a choice of a 90 minute massage and spa or a Balinese Dinner Show plus a combination of 3 or 5 half and full day tours around Bali!

Once in Bali, travellers enjoy the fantastic sun-smacked beaches and can embark upon tours to monkey forests and ocean temples. They can witness Balinese dance performances, view spectacular rice terraces and visit artsy Ubud in the centre of the Island.

Getting there is easy. Goway offers excellent airfares when combined with the above land packages available on Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines and Singapore Airlines.

Goway offers several flexible modules that can be combined to create a custom vacation to include different destinations around Bali such as the Komodo Dragons and many options to explore Java.

Goway Travel, as a major partner with Tourism Queensland for the “Best Job in the World” campaign is requesting all Canadians to “get out the vote” this March and support our fellow Canucks!

In an industry first, in January Tourism Queensland posted a position vacant for “Island Caretaker”. This six-month contract position carries a three figure salary and is based on one of the idyllic islands of the Great Barrier Reef. The successful applicant is charged with writing a weekly blog and enjoying a schedule of travel and events on the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef, reporting back to the world about the wonders Downunder.

Whilst applications have now closed, Goway is asking all Canadians to vote for their favourite Canadian. More information is available at www.goway.com/best_job.html

For almost 39 years, Goway has been leading the market in travel Downunder. For more information on Goway’s travel ideas visit www.goway.com or to request a Downunder Travel Planner call 1-800-387-8850 or visit http://www.goway.com/brochure.html

Goway Travel has launched a specialist area of their flagship GROUPSOnly department. Spearheaded by team leader Nicky Cox, Special Events by Goway are experts in organizing and managing air and land arrangements for large passenger movements to special events around the world.

“Nicky has been the driving force behind many of our Special Event Groups,” commented Groups Manager Barbara Norton, “Nicky has travelled extensively throughout Europe, Asia and Australia, and specializes in customizing group itineraries to these destinations. She brings over 27 years experience to the department.

From handling such diverse events as the World Police and Fire Games, the World Dragonboat Championships and the Dragons Abreast Regatta in 2007, World Youth Day in 2008 and now as the official tour operator for the World Masters Games in Sydney in 2009, the Goway groups advantage is unparalleled.

Current Special Events being handled include:

• Sydney 2009 World Masters Games, October 2009
• World Transplant Games, August 2009 in Australia
• World Masters Athletics Championships, July 2009 in Finland
• World Masters Winter Games, January 2010 in Slovenia
• FIFA World Cup, June 2010 in South Africa
• World Youth Day, August 2011 in Spain

For more details on how Goway can work with you and your group, check out our new website at Goway.com/specialevents, call 866 913 6918 or email events@goway.com.

Goway’s AFRICAExperts has announced special savings in Southern Africa aboard the Shongololo Express. Named for the Zulu word for millipede, the Shongololo Train is more aptly described as a travelling hotel which incorporates touring experiences by day.

The Shongololo operates two 17-day train experiences between Johannesburg and Cape Town, and Johannesburg and Victoria Falls. The train travels between destinations by night, and by day guests board air-conditioned vehicles to explore the regional attractions. These customized vehicles are that are carried on-board the train, a feature unique to this operator.

“Without doubt, a train safari is one of the most convenient ways of seeing southern Africa. Guests unpack upon boarding and only pack again at the completion of the 17-day journey.” commented Christy Fraser, Africa Product Manager.

The Good Hope operates between Johannesburg and Cape Town, and takes in virtually all the “must-see” sights in South Africa, Goway’s AFRICAExperts is offering some incredible pricing for the Shongololo on specific departures. Regularly priced at $4451 per person, guests can save up to $655 per person.

The Southern Cross is now priced at just $4498 which reflects a savings of $774 per person for select departures. This great itinerary traverses six countries in Southern Africa journeys (South Africa, Mozambique, Botswana, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe) between Johannesburg and Victoria Falls.

For more information on AFRICAExperts reduced pricing and value added offerings, visit the $uper$pecial pages at Goway.com or call 1-800-245-0920.