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GOWAY LAUNCHES “TREASURES OF ISRAEL” PROGRAM

Nov 29

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Goway, in partnership with the Israel Government Tourist Office, recently hosted two ‘Focus on Israel’ evenings to launch Goway’s unique ‘Treasures of Israel’ program.

Specialist Guide Amir Orly captivated attendees with an exceptional Israel presentation.  ‘Treasures of Israel’ is a small group tour, limited to a maximum number of 20 passengers, offers guaranteed departures and includes exclusive features with either first class or deluxe accommodations.  “We recognized the demand for a tour which offers all the advantages of a small group and includes special extras as well as  all the must see sights.” said Moira Smith, General Manager for Goway’s AFRICAExperts.

Goway’s Treasures of Israel program starts from CA$1820 and includes 7 nights accommodation, breakfast and dinners, all sight seeing, an English speaking guide and luxury air conditioned vehicle.

For more information on this and other travel ideas call 1-800-245-0920, visit www.goway.com or email info@africaexperts.com

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L to R: Uzi Michaeli – Amiel, Oded Grofman – IGTO, Bruce Hodge – Goway, Jacob Mazgaonkar – El Al.

L to R: Belinda Combrink – Goway, Amir Orly – Amiel, Ellen Melman – IGTO, Oded Grofman – IGTO, Moira Smith – Goway, Uzi Michaeli – Amiel.

Take a Gastronomic Getaway With Goway To The Cook Islands

Nov 28

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IslandsEscapes by Goway has just announced a new marketing campaign in conjunction with Cook Islands Tourism to encourage more North American travelers to visit this gem in the South Pacific. This pristine, untouched area of the world is a paradise like no other and a must see for those looking for the ultimate tropical destination.

The “Delicious Deals in the Cook Islands” campaign offers travelers a $200 free dining voucher per couple on any Cook Islands Vacation booked with IslandsEscapes between November 21st 2011 and February 10th 2012 with travel commencing January 1st and completed by May 31st 2012. Take advantage of this deal while surrounded by the beauty of the Cook Islands. For more information, please visit our website.

Starting from just $1459 per person (before rebate) for departure from Los Angeles with Air New Zealand, packages include 5 nights accommodation, transfers and airport welcome. A range of accommodations are available with some offering various benefits, including free accommodation, free breakfast, free car rental or food and beverage resort credits.

IslandsEscapes offers custom-designed vacations to this unspoiled gem of the South Pacific, including extensions to the stunning island Aitutaki. For honeymoon packages, IslandsEscapes‘ unique bridal registry allows couples to upgrade or enhance elements of their honeymoon.

Goway Offers Free Southern Africa Trip for Agents

Nov 21

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Goway and the Shongololo Express are offering a free train journey to any agent who has made at least one Shongololo booking with Goway. And their partner only pays 50%.

Named for the Zulu word for millipede, the Shongololo Train is more aptly described as a travelling hotel which incorporates touring experiences by day. This unique train safari is one of the most convenient ways of seeing Southern Africa. The train travels between destinations at night and by day guests board air-conditioned vehicles to explore the regional attractions.

Shongololo operates 4 exceptional journeys covering some of the most iconic sights in Southern Africa. The 14-day Good Hope itinerary 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.

The 17-day Southern Cross itinerary visits six countries starting in Johannesburg and ending in 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 13-day Dune Adventure takes in the stark, stunning beauty of Namibia, a beautiful country of extreme contrasts, vast colourful deserts, dunes, almost extra-terrestrial rock formations, great game reserves and delightful coastal towns with old world German hospitality, bushman settlements.

Brand new in 2012 is the Traces of Dr Livingstone which travels from Victoria Falls to Dar-es-Salaam.

Agents wishing to take up this offer should email moira@goway.com and include the booking reference of their Shongololo booking plus details of which of the journeys they would like to take.

Mayan Dawn By Goway Travel

Nov 17

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The exclusive Latin America division of 41 year old Goway Travel, announces The World of the Maya.

As many people are aware, the Long Count Calendar of the Ancient Mayans ends on Dec 21 2012.

“Though the Mayans have calculated that the date of December 21st, 2012 A.D. (13.0.0.0.0 in the Long Count) marks the end of a cycle and a beginning of a new one – they did not stipulate or predict what this ending and new beginning may denote” states Don Forster, Product & Marketing Manager for Latin America.

There are generally two schools of thought. One is a more holistic spiritual view where we see simply see the ending of one phase and the beginning of a new. The other is the more “Hollywood view” where a catastrophic event may take place with some even predicting the end of the world as we know it.

Despite what view you may ascribe to, in 2012 Goway is offering the chance for people to gain a real insight in to the old and the predicted new on our 10 day World of the Maya trip.” continues Forster.

The World of the Maya has many faces and this amazing trip offered by Goway takes in El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala with opportunities to extend your trip into Belize. The record of this mighty civilization of the Maya can be found carved on towering temples such as Copan and Tikal as well as in the handiworks and daily life rituals of the modern descendants of the Mayan culture all seen on Goway’s World of the Maya.

Goway’s Wizards Of Oz

Nov 16

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According to Webster’s dictionary, “a wizard is a very clever and skillful person possessed of magical influence”. With this in mind, Goway Travel promotes themselves as the Wizards of OZ (OZ for OZtralia in the Australian slang dictionary).

Goway prides itself on the level of expertise shown by its sales team and has an intense staff training program to qualify genuine wizards, with weekly quizzes and bi-annual Wizard tests and are proud to have the majority of reservations qualified for the company to genuinely promote themselves as the Wizards of OZ. Those that are not yet qualified are designated “wizards in training”. As well as the designation, other privileges for Goway Wizards include the opportunity to go on a special in-house familiarization tours.

“When it comes to Downunder we are always looking for ways to better ourselves, our products and our services to agents” states Meghan Boyd, Product Manager for Goway “Our industry requires our sales team to be more knowledgeable than other wholesalers, and we want professional retail agents to know they can expect only the best from Goway.”

Goway ‘Stay of Distinction’ hosts Michelle Obama

Nov 15

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The Table Bay Hotel in Cape Town, a Goway ‘Stay of Distinction’, had the honour of hosting First Lady Michelle Obama during her first official visit to South Africa. Michelle Obama was accompanied by daughters Sasha and Malia, mother Marian Robinson, and her niece and nephew. At The Table Bay Hotel, Mrs. Obama stayed in the Table Mountain Suite with stunning views of Table Mountain. True to form, the First Lady was a gracious and warm guest, exuding a down-to-earth sophistication and elegance. During her two-day stay in Cape Town, the First Lady had a very full schedule, including meeting with Archbishop Desmond Tutu and University of Cape Town students and touring the historic District Six Museum before leaving South Africa.

To qualify as a Goway Stay of Distinction, a property must not only be outstanding in every aspect, but must also have character, style, location and other contributing assets. Cape Town’s celebrated Table Bay Hotel fulfils all these criteria and has been the preferred hotel of choice for heads of state, dignitaries, royalty and celebrities since welcoming Nelson Mandela as their first guest in 1997. Barack Obama first stayed at The Table Bay Hotel as a Senator from Illinois, while Charlize Theron, Céline Dion, Sean Connery, Robert De Niro, Madeleine Albright, and Snoop Dogg have all called the award-winning Table Bay Hotel home while visiting Cape Town.

On the heels of Michelle Obama, Oscar-nominated actor Djimon Hounsou and Kimora Lee Simmons, fashion designer and reality TV star of “Life in the Fab Lane”, stayed at The Table Bay Hotel for the weeklong activities leading up to Nelson Mandela International Day on July 18 (Mandela’s birthday). On Nelson Mandela International Day, recognized by the United Nations, people are encouraged to give 67 minutes of their time to a humanitarian activity, just as Mandela spent 67 years fighting for the betterment of South Africa.

The Table Bay Hotel, a Sun International property and a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, is located on the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront and embodies all the tradition, grace and elegance befitting a five-star property while still maintaining its own unique nautical character. Discover more about The Table Bay Hotel.

Top Tahiti Travel Packages

Nov 14

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Goway has just released their latest savings on exotic Island getaways to Tahiti. With a year-round pleasant climate, Tahiti offers a great opportunity to escape the harsh North American winter! Explore the islands of Tahiti; perfect for a romantic getaway, an exclusive family holiday, or simply an escape from the daily routine of life.

On the “Magical Island” of Moorea awaken to the wonder of dawn in the tropics with a 5 night escape from $2139. Included in this escape is 5 nights accommodation at the Sofitel Moorea Ia Ora Beach Resort & Spa in a luxury garden bungalow with complimentary breakfast & dinner in Moorea (a savings of $1728 per couple).

The “Romantic Island” of Bora Bora brings the ultimate in beauty with Le Maitai Polynesia Bora Bora. Enjoy an ‘all inclusive’ 5 night escape for $2099 per person, including 5 nights in a garden view room with breakfast, lunch and dinner daily and select beverages with meals.

Bring both the Magic and Romance together on a 9 night escape with a three island combination for $3899 per person. This escape offers a significant savings and includes 1 free night at the Sofitel Tahiti Maeve Beach Resort in mountain view room, 4 nights at Sofitel Moorea Ia Ora Beach Resort & Spa in a luxury garden bungalow and 4 nights at the Sofitel Bora Bora Marara Beach Resort and Spa in luxury garden bungalow and free breakfast and dinner daily.

All of these idyllic value escapes also include round trip airfare from Los Angeles, an airport welcome with flower lei, inter-island flights, and all relevant transfers.

Goway’s Queensland is Beautiful One Day, Perfect the Next

Nov 10

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Goway Travel has announced a wide variety of travel ideas and special offers for travellers bound for Australia, and specifically Queensland, the sunshine state. Queensland is home to the spectacular Great Barrier Reef, virgin rainforests, miles of pristine beaches, and, of course, the Outback. There’s fantastic entertainment, shopping, dining and nightlife in Brisbane, Surfers Paradise and the many tourist towns.

Queensland Rail: Goway is currently offering a 20% discount on Queenslander Class travel on the Sunlander. The Sunlander, voted Australia’s number one rail journey and one of the top 25 rail journey’s in the world, weaves its way along Queensland’s incredible coastline between Brisbane and tropical Cairns, where the Great Barrier Reef meets the timeless Daintree wilderness. Queenslander Class on The Sunlander is more than just a train experience – it’s a journey into Queensland’s heritage, culture, landscape and cuisine set against a backdrop of superb dining, comfortable accommodation and exceptional service.

The premium, all-inclusive style of travel features comfortable, twin-berth accommodation; fine dining with the best Queensland wine and fresh produce in an exclusive restaurant car; and a host of special touches for a memorable experience.

Cairns Barrier Reef: In the heart of the Tropical North, Cairns is the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and World Heritage Rainforests. Goway’s Cairns Barrier Reef package is priced from $661CAD and includes airport/hotel transfers, 3 nights accommodation, a Great Barrier Reef Cruise and a Rainforest, Kuranda & Aboriginal Experience Tour. Hotel value adds available on this package include free hotel nights, free breakfasts and more.

Hamilton Island: Perfectly situated in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef, nestled among the 74 Whitsunday Islands, Hamilton Island offers an experience like no other. In this quintessential aquatic wonderland, travellers can revel in the very best of everything that is great about Australia: glorious warm weather, azure waters, brilliant white beaches, awe-inspiring coral reefs, fascinating flora and fauna, 20km of bushwalking trails, fine food and wines, laid back luxury, unpretentious service, and activities almost too numerous to mention. Goway’s Hamilton Island package is priced from $738CAD and includes 3nights hotel, transfers, use of resort activities and non motorized watercraft, day reef cruise and breakfast daily.

Goway’s Natural Maldives

Nov 9

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Straddling the equator, washed by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, the Maldivian archipelago has 1,190 small and low lying coral islands slung over 90,000 square kilometers of tropical sea offering an astounding variety of attractions that is unparalleled anywhere else.

The Maldives Marketing and PR Corporation (MMPRC) has recently revealed the country’s new tourism slogan and logo, ‘Maldives – Always Natural’, which is accompanied by a logo highlighting the country’s unique natural characteristics.

Offerng a range of resort vacations, Goway is offering travellers the opportunity to explore and escape to the comfort, hospitality and sheer beauty of the Maldives. Relax and revive amid nature’s own luxury with Goway’s 7 night Magnificent Maldives Escape from just $1869CAD including round trip airfare with Qatar Airlines from Toronto to Male and 7 nights at Kuredu Island Resort with breakfast and dinner daily and a free sunset cruise.

The Ultimate Sky Safari

Nov 8

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Goway’s 2012 Africa travel planner has just been launched with over 200 travel ideas. One of the unique upmarket products featured is the Elewana sky safari. Considering the trend for shorter vacations that offer a true escape from the daily grind of modern life, the sky safari offers an incredible 8-day itinerary travelling in a luxurious executive aircraft staying in some of the leading lodges in this diverse region of East Africa.

“A sky safari may sound like an oxymoron, but when you consider the immense size of Tanzania, it is a logical and time efficient way to cover the vast dis¬tances between the iconic parks of Northern Tanzania, including the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire National Park, and Lake Manyara National Park’ said Emma Cottis, Marketing Manager for Goway.

The only one of it’s kind, the Elewana Sky Safari includes all of Northern Tanzania’s core highlights and offers an unparalleled game viewing and cultural experience. The deluxe 8-day sky safari starts at CA$6643.