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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 Offers Agent Incentive “One, Two… FREE”

Oct 6

Posted by PressRelease in New Zealand, Special Offer/Incentive | No Comments

Goway Travel announced the launch of an agency incentive for Travel Professionals to earn free tickets to the South Pacific on Air New Zealand.

Agents simply sell three air/land inclusive bookings (min six passengers) through Goway to Australia or New Zealand and report sales by email (including a valid Goway booking confirmation number) to contest@goway.com. As a bonus, travel agents that sell an additional two bookings (total five bookings/10 passengers) receive a second free ticket! Full details are available at www.gowayagent.com.

“At Goway we firmly believe in the power of education and experience within the Travel Industry,” commented Cathy Mulrine, VP Wholesale, Goway Travel “This promotion is a great reward for Agents, who can then customize their own holiday to experience these great destinations and increase their knowledge of Australia and New Zealand, equating to more future sales.”

Goway’s 40th Anniversary “Downunder” brochure is currently available at www.goway.com/brochure or by calling 1-800 387 8850, ext 123. In addition, agents can enter to win a trip in Goway’s 40 trips in 40 weeks sweepstakes as well as receive a bonus commission voucher for future sales at www.goway.com/40th.

Selling Goway is Rewarding for Agents

Sep 15

Posted by PressRelease in Australia, New Zealand, Special Offer/Incentive | No Comments

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.

Fly to New Zealand and Australia for One Senseless Price

Jun 14

Posted by PressRelease in Australia, New Zealand, Special Offer/Incentive | No Comments

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.

New Zealand Goes On Sale!

May 26

Posted by PressRelease in New Zealand, Packages | No Comments

New Zealand, known for its clean green environment and breathtaking scenery, is a destination that is always impressive to visit. The country is filled with unspoiled areas to discover again and again. Kiwi’s embrace everything eco friendly from restaurants and markets selling only local produce. The indigenous Maori culture of New Zealand is something that is very unique and interesting to learn about when you visit.

Goway Travel is offering an amazing 12-day vacation that starts at just $1409CA per person and includes round trip airfare on Air New Zealand from Los Angeles, 10 days Maui Intermediate car rental and 9 nights accommodation in a choice of cities at Kingsgate hotels. Accommodation upgrades are available. This is an incredible sale for travel 01 May to 21 September 2010, and offers over $300 per person in savings.

New Zealand’s largest city is Auckland and is a prime destination for water sports, swimming and yachting which has made it known as the ‘City of Sails’. The country is really a land of all contrasts, offering a wealth of natural sights including geysers and mud pools, waterfalls and glaciers, a rugged coastline and spectacular plains. The best time to visit is during the warm months between November and April, though June to August is high season for skiing and snowboarding.

“I’ve travelled the length of New Zealand by coach and by car” commented Aussie-born Product Manager Meghan Boyd, “And what always strikes me is the friendly Kiwis and the compact nature of the country… you can be walking to the glacier face in the morning, strolling in rainforests by late afternoon, and then enjoying fish and chips with the locals at dinner time!”

For more information on this trip or other travel ideas please call 1-888-469-2944 or visit New Zealand On Sale pages on Goway’s website

Goway Improves Online Brochures

Apr 19

Posted by PressRelease in Australia, Brochure, New Package, New Zealand, Product Updates | No Comments

With the launch of Goway’s Downunder brochure, new features have been added to the online functionality of the eBrochures.

“Responding to demand from our agent partners, we have improved several of the features” commented Product and Marketing Manager, Emma Cottis. “With so many at-home Agents and a focus on reducing paper usage, agents can now opt to utilize some of the new tools. Of course, the traditional brochures are still available to be ordered atGoway.com/brochure.”

New features include:

  • A more modern look and feel
  • The option to view the brochure in “full screen” mode
  • The ability to download the brochure as a PDF to store a file copy electronically.
  • The function to share the brochure to a number of social media platforms, including twitter, Facebook, my space and more.
  • The brochure can be translated to any language and the translation pops up in a choice of all languages.

Goway’s commitment to providing time-efficient options that reduce the need for paper in today’s electronic environment follows a recent announcement that all most documentation (tickets, vouchers, itineraries, quotes and invoices, are now available in electronic format that are emailed directly to agent partners.

The new 132-page Downunder brochure can be viewed online at Goway’s website, and future Goway brochures will be available in the same format.

Holiday Cheer from Goway

Dec 23

Posted by PressRelease in Australia, New Zealand, Product Updates | No Comments

Goway Travel has this month launched an impressive earlybird booking incentive for travellers bound for Australia and New Zealand. Goway is offering a savings of up to 10% for selected motorcoach tours booked by 31 January for travel before 30 April 2010. This represents savings of up to $1200 per couple!

Perfect for travellers who are less inclined to drive on the “wrong” side of the road, or for those keen to forge new friendships with fellow travellers, Goway’s Australia and New Zealand escorted tours that qualify for the savings include:

New Zealand Offers include:
21 day Great New Zealand Experience. On this comprehensive and stylish holiday, absorb the majestic sights of the Bay of Islands, experience Maori culture and geothermal activity in Rotorua, discover the natural beauty of the Marlborough Sounds on your Interislander cruise and explore the rugged West Coast. Cruise the full length of spectacular Milford Sound and explore the alpine resort of Queenstown. Further south, the Scottish-inspired city of Dunedin, spectacular Mt Cook and the luxurious Hermitage Hotel await. From CA$6500 per person – save over $1200 per couple.

14 day New Zealand Highlighter. Uncover the highlights of this amazing country. With snow capped mountains, rugged coastlines, World Heritage National Parks and beautiful lakes, this tour has it all. From CA$ 3460 per person – save over $600 per couple.

Australia Offers include:
13 day Barrier Reef Island Wanderer. Explore Cairns and the Port Douglas region before relaxing on the Great Barrier Reef islands of Hamilton Island and Dunk Island. This 13 day tour also offers the World Heritage-listed Fraser Island and NSW coastal town of Coffs Harbour. From CA$4175 per person – save over $800 per person

For more information on Goway’s Downunder escorted tours, request a copy of the brochure by calling 1-800-387-8850 or by visiting www.goway.com.

Discounts for new bookings of 10 days or more received by January 31, 2010. 10% off land content for travel by April 30, 2010. 5% off land content for travel between May and December 31, 2010. Just ask for discount at time of booking. No other discounts apply.

Name Goway’s Kiwi and win a trip to New Zealand!

Jul 2

Posted by PressRelease in Contest, Downunder, Goway, New Zealand | Comments off

Goway Travel, a leading North American Travel Specialist, is proud to announce the sponsorship of a kiwi chick at Kiwi Encounter at Rainbow Springs in Rotorua, New Zealand.

To celebrate, Goway is inviting North American residents to submit a suggested name for the Kiwi! The successful submission will be awarded a trip for two to Rotorua, New Zealand, including round trip airfare from Los Angeles/San Francisco or Vancouver to Rotorua, 5 nights accommodation, and entry to Kiwi Encounter to view the kiwis.

The kiwi is simply unique and commands a position all of its own in the bird world. It exists nowhere but New Zealand and its evolution is due to New Zealand’s isolation. However, ‘eccentric’ national symbol is an endangered species and Kiwi Encounter is playing its part to bring our treasured icon back from the brink of extinction on the New Zealand mainland.

To enter, simply submit your name suggestion, together with contact details, at www.goway.com/namethekiwi by midnight September 30, 2008. Alternatively, submit your entry by mail to:
GOWAY Name the Kiwi Contest
3284 Yonge Street
Suite 500
Toronto ON M4N 3M7.
Mailed entries must be postmarked before September 30, 2008. The winning name will be announced at Goway.com on October 15, 2008.

This kiwi will join Goway’s expanding family of sponsored animals; Matilda, Walter and Kiah (koalas), Zeke the Tasmanian Devil and Orville the Cheetah.

Selling Motorcoach Tours with Goway is a Rewarding Experience for Agents.

Feb 27

Posted by PressRelease in Agents, Australia, Goway, New Zealand, Special Offer/Incentive | Comments off


Travel Agents can now earn up to $100 in points on their Goway-Amex Persona Card when they book escorted tours to Australia and New Zealand by 31 March 2008.

Goway is the leading North American wholesaler for the “Lands Down Under” and works closely with the leading motorcoach operators Horizon Holidays, AAT Kings, Scenic Tours and Australian Pacific Touring. And for a limited time, Goway will reward agent bookings with $100 in points credited to the agents Goway-Amex Persona Incentive card for selected tours. All bookings of escorted tours of 10 days or longer offered by the four coach companies listed will qualify when the deposit is received by 31 March 2008.

This incentive is valid only on new bookings made from 25 February 2008 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 and Marketing Manager, Emma Cottis, “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-Amex Personal card can register 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, including The Bay, The Sony Store, Golf Town many other recognizable outlets.

GOWAY LAUNCHES ‘DRIVER GOES FREE’ OFFER

Aug 9

Posted by PressRelease in Goway, New Zealand, Packages, Special Offer/Incentive | No Comments


Goway Travel, a leading North American wholesaler, has introduced a new campaign: “Driver Goes Free”. The campaign, offered in conjunction with Maui New Zealand car rentals, offers the driver of the vehicle the opportunity to save hundreds of dollars off the cost of attractions throughout New Zealand.

During September, October and November, all travellers that are booked with Goway on a self-drive vacation with Maui car rentals or Maui motorhomes will enjoy FREE admission to the following attractions.

  • Kelly Tarlton’s Antarctic Encounter in Auckland
  • Fullers activities in the Bay of Islands which includes: Cape Brett Hole in the Rock Cruise, Super Cruise including ‘Hole in the Rock’, Cape Reinga Wanderer and Dolphin Adventure
  • Waitomo or Ruakuri Caves to visit the glowworms and a Milford Sound cruise in the South Island

This new value-added benefit is included in Goway’s New Zealand on Wheels 12 Day Getaway which is priced from $2390, and includes international airfare from Vancouver with Air New Zealand, 10 days mid-size automatic car rental with Maui, and 9 nights accommodation pass.

“New Zealand is really a great self-drive destination,” commented Product and Marketing Manager Emma Cottis, “and now with the introduction of Air New Zealand’s non-stop service in November from Vancouver to Auckland, it’s more convenient than ever”.

Customized self-drive vacations can also be planned by Goway’s team of “Wizards of Oz”. Goway’s self-drives are the most detailed tours offered in North America, and all include a special “Co-Pilot Kit” which contains not only a detailed day-by-day itinerary, but also maps, directions and discounts for travellers.

For more information on Goway’s Downunder product range, visit their website, Goway.com or request a copy of their unique upside-down DOWNUNDER® catalogue. You can also call 1-800-387-8850 or email info@goway.com.