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IslandsEscapes Offers Fabulous Fiji Fares

Goway’s IslandsEscapes Travel, in conjunction with Air Pacific, is offering incredible pricingfor North American travelers looking for respite from the upcoming winter weather.

With deep discounts on airfares, including seat sales airfares from Canada starting at just $1050 to Fiji or $1080 to Australia or New Zealand including a free stop in Fiji. Travellers wishing to plan a customised vacation can also take advantage of these discounted airfares.

Goway’s Luxury Heli Combo vacation package departing from Los Angeles starts from just CA $2729 and includes international airfare to Nadi, accommodation for 3 nights on Castaway Island resort, 3 nights at the Outrigger on the Lagoon Resort, Meet and greet upon arrival with fresh flower lei, all transfers and Departure assistance with a shell lei plus bonus offers worth over $500 per couple – a free one way helicopter transfer between resorts, free spa treatment and free dolphin safari. Various accommodation options are available including the desirable Coral Coast, plus many island resorts.

Besides its wealth of natural beauty, Fiji’s true magic lies in its people and the fascinating blend of their diverse cultures. Fiji offers a wide range of exciting experiences to see, do and taste but more importantly doing so at your own time and pace.

For more information on vacations to Fiji, call 800-667-6601 or visit Goway.com/fiji

Cook Islands Snowbird Escape

Goway Travel invites travellers to spend a month in their very own island paradise. The Cook Islandsis perfect for a romantic getaway, for “down-time” with the family or simply for an excuse to get away from it all.

Exclusive Long Stay Snowbird packages to the Cook Islands include round trip airfare from Vancouver with Air New Zealand, 26 nights accommodation, airport meet and greet with round trip airport transfers, breakfast daily and more. Goway’s featured property – Palm Grove – starts at $2749 CA per person which also includes 4 free nights and choice of 4 days scooter or 2 day car rental or a $50 food and beverage voucher. Set in the stunning Southern coast, Palm Grove enjoys the peace and tranquility of one of the best locations on Rarotonga in the Cook Islands. Thirteen garden bungalows set amongst hibiscus and tipani flowers are complemented with twelve beachfront bungalows set alongside a secluded beach.

Each beachfront or garden bungalow contains a king size bed (or two single beds), air conditioning, full kitchen facilities, private patio, flat screen TV, fans, telephone, CD/MP3 radio and full screened windows. All bungalows are serviced daily and tropical breakfast at the on-site restaurant is included in the room rate.

Rarotonga is renowned for its pristine beauty and offers activities from scuba diving to hiking. Experience the true paradise of white sand beaches and clear blue lagoon, or enjoy acres of lush, quiet garden. Palm Grove features a secluded beach and a calm, protected lagoon. Lounge chairs, canoes, snorkel equipment, and beach towels are complimentary. With clear blue waters and abundant sea life, guests find the lagoon to be one of the island’s best snorkel spots. Its calm, shallow water makes the lagoon perfect for both novice and advanced snorkelers. The more adventuresome can try a scuba dive or deep-sea fishing trip!

Property amenities include an open-air restaurant and bar, on-site reception and tour desk with car and motorbike rentals, fresh-water swimming pool and bbq area in the quiet garden, a TV lounge, library and laundry facilities.

Tahiti Earlybird Cruise Offer

Goway, together with Aranui Cruises, has announced an Earlybird deal for select 2013 cruises. The Aranui is a freighter that offers a 14-day adventure cruise in the French Polynesian Marquesas islands, journeying from Tahiti to Fakarava, Ua Pou, Nuku Hiva, Hiva Oa, Fatu Hiva, Tahuata, Ua Huka, Rangiroa and returning back to Papeete

The Aranui is a mixed passenger/cargo vessel offering comfortable, air-conditioned accommodations for about two hundred passengers. The vessel operates under the French flag, and her crew are all Polynesian, primarily Marquesans, adding to the remarkably friendly atmosphere and truly local feeling onboard. Passengers can sunbathe on deck, swim in the pool, or enjoy exotic tropical drinks while the Aranui winds her way among the islands of the Marquesas.

On board facilities include a swimming pool, library, two bars, two lounges and a full program of activities. Guest lecturers will be available to share Marquesan history, culture and art and the crew will be on hand to teach guests Polynesian dance, hat weaving, how to wear that national dress plus more.

Accommodation classes include suites, deluxe and standard cabins and dormitory style accommodation for budget minded travellers. Dining is family style with a mix of French and Polynesian Cuisine, dressing for dinner is casual, either a pareo (local style sarong or shorts, sandals and a traditional white tiare (hibiscus) blossom behind the ear).

Goway is offering a 10% early bird booking discount on the first four sailings of 2013 if booked between now and December 31, 2011. The dates for the cruises are 12 January, 02 and 23 February and 16 March 2013.

Amazing Offers in the Cook Islands With IslandsEscapes

IslandsEscapes…by Gowayin conjunction with the Black Pearl Collection is thrilled to offer some exciting specials throughout Rarotonga, Cook Islands. The Black Pearl Collection comprises three boutique beachfront properties in Rarotonga; The Sunset Resort, Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel & Villas and Palm Grove. Each property offers self catering accommodation, a beachfront location and management dedicated to ensuring the ultimate guest experience.

For all bookings of at least 5 nights at one of the Black Pearl hotels guests will enjoy the choice of a free 2 day car hire or 4 day scooter rental or a $50 NZD food and beverage credit that can be used at any of the 3 hotels, plus a Guest Advantage Discount Card offering discounts at select tours, rentals, attractions and restaurants. For any guests staying 12 nights or more, in addition to the above, will receive a certified, unique black pearl pendant in a sterling silver or gold setting worth $500 NZD (one per booking).

Alternatively, each resort is offering some great discounts: The Sunset Resort is offering Stay 5 nights/Pay only 4 nights, Stay 9/Pay 7 or Stay 12/Pay 10. Moana Sands is offering Stay 7/Pay 6 or Stay 5/Pay 4, Palm Grove offers free early check in and late check out and restaurant discounts when staying a minimum of 12 nights

The Cook Islands is populated by warm, welcoming people whose connection to their heritage and un-spoilt natural environment permeates almost every aspect of their daily lives. An authentic and vibrant experience is what one will encounter while visiting Rarotonga whose present-day name stems from ‘raro’ meaning ‘down’ and ‘tonga’ meaning ‘south’.

Travellers can escape to this invigorating destination from only $1799 including air from Vancouver, 12 nights accommodation with early check-in and late check-out, an airport welcome, and all relevant transfers.

IslandsEscapes offers customized escapes to the Cook Islands where one can extend their stay and combine their Rarotonga experience with a few extra nights in incredible Aitutaki where life moves at a wonderfully relaxed tempo.

Goway Offers Great Value On Luxury Stays Of Distinction Downunder

Goway Travel offers a signature range of products throughout Australia and New Zealand, designated as “Stays of Distinction”. These are an exclusive group of experiences throughout these two exotic destinations. The properties are personally selected for a wide range of qualities, including spectacular location, an historical landmark, exceptional service, architectural magnificence plus many other considerations.

“We have taken the selected properties and have included them in a package which offers not only the accommodation but also sightseeing on an individual and private basis” commented Meghan Boyd, Product Manager at Goway Travel. “We also recognize a need for total customization for these experiences, and offer personalized independent holidays at no additional cost.”

Featured in the 2011/2012 Downunder catalogue are a variety of Stays of Distinctions. Thala Beach Lodge, Luxury 5 star accommodation in Port Douglas offers guests unique on site experiences to compliment the eco-friendly accommodation. The lodge is spread over an exclusive property amongst a glorious beach and rainforest setting close to the natural attractions of Cairns, Port Douglas & the Great Barrier Reef and is the only beach nature lodge providing on a private headland between Cairns and Port Douglas. Thala are offering free airport transfers and free breakfast daily when staying 4 nights in select room categories.

The Hilton Auckland, Goway’s Stay of Distinction in New Zealand’s biggest city, is uniquely located at the end of Prince’s wharf offering all guests beautiful views across Auckland’s inner harbour and easy access to outstanding restaurants and bars, great shopping and exciting nightlife. Guests staying 2 nights in a Deluxe Harbour View room or 3 nights in a Guest Room will receive free continental breakfast daily.

Wharekauhau Lodge and Country Estate, is a 5500 acre working sheep station in the Wairarapa region of the North Island of New Zealand. Offering walking, hiking, farm tours, wine tour, coastal tours not to mention gourmet cuisine and exquisite wines, any visit will be an outstanding experience. Wharekauhau are offering a 1,2 3, go! Promotion – Something for Nothing. On the first night of a stay at Wharekauhau guests will receive complimentary bottle of wine, on the second night a light antipasto platter featuring local and regional produce and on the third night a complimentary farm tour by 4WD

IslandsEscapes Offers Romance in the World’s Most Idyllic Islands

IslandsEscapes…by Gowayreminds travel agents of some of the magical destinations offered in their World’s Most Idyllic Islands program along with some special packages available for any couple seeking romance.

With 333 islands, a couple’s only problem would be choosing that one special location in Fiji, ranging from luxurious hotels to secluded beach resorts. With a combination of 7 nights in the Coral Coast and 3 nights in the Mamanuca Islands, couples can escape for 10 nights from $2279 per person and receive roundtrip airfare from Los Angeles, 10 nights accommodation, an airport welcome, transfers, and access to the airport VIP lounge on departure.

The Maldives is a true paradise that people often dream of. From only $1869 per person, IslandsEscapes offers an alluring escape including roundtrip airfare from Toronto, 7 nights in the Maldives at Kuredu Island Resort (garden bungalow) with breakfast and dinner daily, an airport welcome, and round trip airport/resort sea plane transfers.

In the Cook Islands 12 nights escapes start at $1799 per person and include roundtrip airfare from Vancouver, accommodation in Rarotonga, an airport welcome, transfers, breakfasts, guest VIP card, free car or scooter rental or food and beverage credit.

Surrounded by the world’s largest and purest ocean, Tahiti’s islands offer a 10 night escape, including 5 FREE nights from $3499 per person. Visiting Moorea and Huahine, this getaway includes roundtrip airfare from Los Angeles, 5 nights at the Moorea Pearl Resort and Spa in an overwater bungalow and 5 free nights at the Te Tiare Beach Resort in Huahine, daily breakfast in Moorea, an airport welcome, inter-island flights, and all transfers.

Along with these romantic escapes, agents can offer clients access to their very own personalized On-line Honeymoon Registry through Goway Travel. The registry allows couples to create their own “dream list” ensuring they experience the honeymoon they have always dreamed of. As an added bonus, the registry offers couples their own wedding website allowing them to tell the unique story of how they met or of their proposal, add various photos, and include a special message to all of their guests.

True Exotic Paradise with IslandsEscapes…by Goway

IslandsEscapes….by Goway has recently released exciting packages to the Islands of the Indian Ocean. Combined with a brief stay in Dubai, these escapes include the exotic islands of Seychelles, Mauritius, and Maldives.

These exclusive tropical escapes start with a 3 night experience in a city of superlatives – Dubai, a desert city with superb infrastructure, liberal policies and excellent tourist amenities. Spend 3 nights on the shores of the Arabian Gulf at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel built in a startling shape that mirrors a breaking wave.

From Dubai it is off to discover the lush, palm-fringed tropical islands of the Seychelles renowned for having some of the most breath-taking and extrodinary beaches for diving, sailing, fishing, hiking and island-hopping. Or to Mauritius where there is an abundance of choice of outstanding beaches and water sports, world class golf courses, incredible deep sea fishing, high end boutique shopping, hiking, and world renowned cuisine. Or to the Maldives with countless islands of coconut palms and tropical greenery surrounded by endless colors of turquoise and sapphire in crystal clear lagoons.

Travellers can escape to comfort, hospitality and the opportunity to relax and revive amid nature’s own luxury with a 10 night escape to these idyllic islands from $2049CAD including 3 nights in Dubai at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel, and 7 nights on one of the spectacular islands of Seychelles, Mauritius, or Maldives, select meals and all relevant transfers.

IslandsEscapes Features “The Sunny Side of Life…”

IslandsEscapes…by Goway is proud to enhance their “expert” status for the World’s Most Idyllic Islands with staff members who have travelled to the Maldives, home of sun, sand and sea where one will find a thousand ‘Robinson Crusoe’ islands, massive lagoons with different depths and infinite shades of blue and turquoise, dazzling underwater coral gardens. IslandsEscapesExperts are excited and more prepared then ever to assist in creating the perfect escape to the Maldives – the ideal tropical holiday destination.

Like a string of pearls, the Maldives is scattered over the deep blue Indian Ocean. Not only does it consist of 1190 of the world’s most beautiful tropical coral islands, but 99% of its 90,000 km² is covered by the sea. The ring-like coral formations enclose a lagoon and are surrounded by the finest white sand beaches giving the destination its unique paradise appearance ideal for a relaxing beach holiday.

This stunning destination is one of the top dive locations in the world, with superb underwater scenery in a real life aquarium and is one of the top five places in the world for dolphin and whale watching. It is not uncommon for visitors to see a dolphin or two swim by their transfer boat.

Travellers can choose between sophisticated accommodation or more natural simple resorts where almost all have a “no news, no shoes” policy.

And of course, the Maldives is simply the ultimate in romance. Couples can immerse themselves in the incredible beauty of the islands and the casual, relaxed pace. With it’s mesmerizing sunsets and sweet aroma of flowers, Maldives radiates romance. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast brought to your overeater bungalow by canoe. Find a secluded islet for a private picnic. Arrange a traditional Maldivian wedding ceremony or renewal of vows. Or simply take a leisurely stroll along a secluded white sand beach and enjoy the most spectacular place on earth.

Idyllic Islands from Goway

Sunny, unique and unspoiled, the World’s Most Idyllic Islandsare thousands of miles of pristine white sand beaches, fabulous coral gardens and azure lagoons. The genuine friendliness and hospitality of the people is legendary, their smiles infectious, the gentle pace of life irresistibly seductive.

IslandsEscapesby Goway offers three special Pacific destinations – Fiji, Samoa and Tonga. Brushed by the cool trade winds of the South Pacific and in the very heart of Polynesia, lies the Samoan Archipelago. The islands of history, myth and legends, and home to Samoans for thousands of years are islands of extraordinary beauty; where turquoise lagoons lap onto unspoiled white sand beaches lined with coconut palms, where cascading waterfalls, rich green rainforests, and mist enshrouded mountain peaks are all contained within a sparkling necklace of reefs.

Tonga is unique. It’s an independent constitutional monarchy and the only South Pacific country never to have been colonized. Spread over 7,700 km² (3000 square miles) of shimmering turquoise South Seas, these remarkably diverse islands reflect the natural beauty of ancient Polynesia. Truly deserving of the romantic description of being the land – “where time begins”. Comprised of 330 islands across some 320,000 square kilometres of sea, Fiji’s people are friendly, smiling and always ready to entertain you. Be amazed by traditional “fire walking”, still performed today. Fiji’s sun drenched palm fringed island resorts are among the best in the world.

Great value packages start from just US$2694. Travelers can explore Fiji and Samoa for just US$2779 or Fiji and Tonga for US$2694. Both packages include round trip airfare with Air Pacific from Los Angeles, meet and greet, all transfers, accommodation, select meals and more. For more information on these packages please visit our Value Vacations page

Idyllic Islands from Goway

Sunny, unique and unspoiled, the World’s Most Idyllic Islandsare thousands of miles of pristine white sand beaches, fabulous coral gardens and azure lagoons. The genuine friendliness and hospitality of the people is legendary, their smiles infectious, the gentle pace of life irresistibly seductive.

IslandsEscapesby Goway offers three special Pacific destinations – Fiji, Samoa and Tonga. Brushed by the cool trade winds of the South Pacific and in the very heart of Polynesia, lies the Samoan Archipelago. The islands of history, myth and legends, and home to Samoans for thousands of years are islands of extraordinary beauty; where turquoise lagoons lap onto unspoiled white sand beaches lined with coconut palms, where cascading waterfalls, rich green rainforests, and mist enshrouded mountain peaks are all contained within a sparkling necklace of reefs.

Tonga is unique. It’s an independent constitutional monarchy and the only South Pacific country never to have been colonized. Spread over 7,700 km² (3000 square miles) of shimmering turquoise South Seas, these remarkably diverse islands reflect the natural beauty of ancient Polynesia. Truly deserving of the romantic description of being the land – “where time begins”. Comprised of 330 islands across some 320,000 square kilometres of sea, Fiji’s people are friendly, smiling and always ready to entertain you. Be amazed by traditional “fire walking”, still performed today. Fiji’s sun drenched palm fringed island resorts are among the best in the world.

Great value packages start from just US$2694. Travellers can explore Fiji and Samoa for just US$2779 or Fiji and Tonga for US$2694. Both packages include round trip airfare with Air Pacific from Los Angeles, meet and greet, all transfers, accommodation, select meals and more. For more information on these packages please visit our Value Vacations page