IslandsEscapes…by Goway

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.

“The Shongololo Express already offers excellent value for money considering it includes accommodation, sightseeing and two meals a day,” commented Moira Smith, General Manager AFRICAExperts. “Combined with two free nights at the deluxe Taj Hotel, this deal represents outstanding value”

The train operates two 17-day trips. The Good Hope, starting in Johannesburg and ending in Cape Town, or vice versa, which is a comprehensive tour of South Africa that includes all of the great sights including Kruger National Park, Zululand, the Drakensberg Mountains, Klein Karoo, the winelands and the spectacular Garden Route.

Six countries are visited on the Southern Cross route that starts in Johannesburg and ends at Victoria Falls, or vice versa. The route passes through Swaziland, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Botswana and includes visits to Kruger National Park, Bulawayo, Matobo National Park and Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe, and Chobe National Park in Botswana.

The Shongololo Express uses classic 1950’s carriages with accommodation in four two-person categories: Emerald, Commodore and Gold cabins have ensuite facilities, Ivory cabins have shared facilities. Breakfast and dinner, prepared on board, are served daily in the restaurant carriage, with lunches at guests’ own expense during daytime excursions.

After travelling through the night, the air conditioned touring vehicles are off-loaded each morning and guests may choose from several included day trips daily, conducted by an experienced guide, or elect for exciting optional tours that can be booked and paid for on board the train.

“It’s an incredible deal,” says Diane Molzan, General Manager for Asia by Goway. Goway has been offering the Thanatharee rice barge for a few years now but prior to the renovation, it was dorm style accommodation. Despite the fact the barge has always offered top notch service and comfortable amenities, the majority of our clientele couldn’t get comfortable in shared sleeping quarters. Other barge cruise options along the Chao Phraya were quite a bit more expensive and there didn’t seem to be an in-between option.”

After spending a few months under construction, the new Thanatharee is now equipped with 6 air conditioned double cabins with shared bathroom facilities. Come the 2012 season, rates will inevitably climb but until Oct 31, Goway is offering the new private cabin comfort at the dorm-style prices. The promotion is valid for travel before 31 August, and new season pricing will be introduced for travel beyond Oct. 31.

The Thanatharee travels between Bangkok and the Northern ancient capital of Ayutthaya taking in rural villages of Thailand along the way. Each morning begins by offering alms to the village monks before heading into the countryside by bike to visit temples and learn more about the local hill-tribes of the area. The barge is also equipped with enough bicycles for all passengers. All meals throughout the journey are included. Afterwards, clients can either travel further north up to Chiang Mai after the cruise or be transferred overland back to Bangkok if they have limited time.

Departures are available on Saturdays from Bangkok to Ayutthaya and Wednesdays for the reverse direction. Call Goway to take advantage of this great deal now. Goway also offers luxury rice barge cruising as well if pure opulence and pampering is what your clients are after.

Tahiti

Only twelve miles from Tahiti is the island of Moorea which resembles a vast star-shaped garden branching into eight valleys. Bask in the warm sunshine, plunge into clear blue waters of a calm lagoon, hire a wind surfer, rent a Jeep and explore the mountain valley’s with exotic flowers at every turn.

This escape, from just $2949 per person includes airfares from Los Angeles to Papeete with the award winning Air Tahiti Nui, meet and greet upon arrival, round trip ferry transportation between Papeete and Moorea, hotel transfers and 6 nights accommodation at the Sofitel Moorea Ia Ora Beach Resort in a Superior Overwater Bungalow – including breakfast daily, 2 free nights plus a free upgrade from a Luxury Beach Bungalow – a value of up to $1958 per couple. For more information, visit our website.

With deep discounts on airfares and accommodations, prices for a 10-day vacation from Los Angeles start from just CA $1489 and include international airfare to Nadi, 7 nights accommodation, meet and greet upon arrival with fresh flower lei, all transfers and departure assistance with a shell lei. Various accommodation options are available including the desirable Coral Coast, plus many island resorts.

Travellers wishing to plan a customised vacation can also take advantage of discounted airfares with GowayAir with Air Pacific; each fare paying passenger is entitled to take a companion at 50%, or three people travelling together can take a friend for free. All travel must commence by 31May 2011 to take advantage of this airfare.

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.

There are 5 tours with departures in July. The 22 Day Waltzing Matilda to Australia and New Zealand from CA$7999, the 21 Day Magic of Africa visiting South Africa, Botswana and Victoria Falls from CA$9899, the 18 Day Splendours of China including Tibet and a Yangtze River Cruise from CA$5049, the 17 Day Splendours of South America to Chile, Argentina and Brazil from CA$7339 and the 20 Day Magical Ecuador and Peru which features the Galapagos Islands and a visit to Machu Picchu from CA$8229. All prices are per person twin share and are land only.

All Goway’s Holidays of a Lifetime include the services of a professional Tour Director, First Class or Deluxe hotels, most meals, tipping (except the Tour Director), twin share guarantee for single travellers, fun themes (a different one for each departure), a quality comprehensive Travel Companion Book and neck pillow.

In conjunction with national airline, Air New Zealand, Goway is offering an amazing 12-day vacation that starts at just $1739CA per person and includes round trip airfare on Air New Zealand from Vancouver, plus 9 nights accommodation in Auckland, Christchurch and Queenstown. A 15-day option priced at $1869CA  also includes Rotorua, the geothermal centre and most known for the rich cultural experiences available.

By taking advantage of these prices before 31Jan 2011, travellers can save up to $800 per couple. And since $1 buys more than $1.30 New Zealand, travellers will find that their money goes a lot further during the trip.

“This is a great time to travel to New Zealand, with a great exchange rate and fantastic vacation prices,” commented Goway’s Marketing Manager, Emma Cottis “The easy overnight flight from the West Coast to Auckland arrives early morning, enabling you to start your vacation and start exploring this diverse country. “

For more information on these New Zealand specials or other travel ideas call 1-888-469-2934 or visit Goway’s website at www.goway.com/nz

Goway Travel

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.

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.

Goway’s unique incentive is based on sales of select dates on Goway’s HOLIDAYS OF A LIFETIME, their signature small group escorted touring experiences designed for globetrotting travellers. Of the thousands of travel ideas Goway offers, only 10 are classified as HOLIDAYS OF A LIFETIME and include top quality touring and first class hotels, and are led by Goway’s professional North American Tour Directors.

The FREE iPad incentive is valid for the following 2010 trips for new bookings between now and 31 August 2010:

10 day BEST OF NEW ZEALAND – 14th October 2010: All the top sites of the North and South islands

20 day MAGIC OF AFRICA – 10th September 2010: South Africa including Kruger, Swaziland, Garden Route, Cape Town, Victoria Falls

18 day SPLENDOURS OF CHINA & TIBET – 8th September 2010: Beijing, Xian, Lhasa, Chengdu (Pandas), Yangtze River Cruise, Shanghai

21 day MIDDLE EAST TREASURES – 4th November 2010: Egypt, Jordan and Israel

20 day MAGIC OF ECUADOR & PERU – 28th September 2010: Quito, Galapagos Islands, Cusco, Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, Lima

For prices, itineraries and all the many inclusions please go to www.holidaysofalifetime.com. For any help selling these fabulous trips please email info@goway.com or call 1-800-387-8850