When you think of the fall, you may think of golden forests, brisk nights, and pumpkin spice lattes. You may not think of sand and skyscrapers, but you should, as Dubai is an ideal fall getaway.

There are a lot of questions that arise when contemplating a trip to the Middle East. But what shouldn’t be in question is where you should go on your first trip to the region: Jordan.

That first view of the iconic sails of the Sydney Opera House will take your breath away. One of the world’s most famous and beautiful performance venues truly is a sight to behold, and at the core of what makes Sydney such a fabulous city to visit. But it’s not all that Sydney and New South Wales has going for it—far from it. Beyond the famed Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Bondi Beach, and Taronga Zoo lies a city and a state where history, nature, and culture combine in remarkable ways.

Part of Australia, yet a world away – Tasmania is a special destination with its own unique wildlife, history, and spectacular geography. The island takes an innovative and irreverent approach to food and art – all served with a laid-back devotion to good living that is pure ‘Tassie.’

Have you ever watched a nature documentary such as Planet Earth or Our Planet and sighed when you see the cheetahs racing across the horizon or the elephants bathing in the water hole? Maybe you thought, “There’s no way I’ll ever get to East Africa and if I do, there’s no chance I’ll have that gorgeous nature all to myself.”

Australia has so much diversity to explore and enjoy, and that includes its wildlife. No visit to Australia is complete until you see some of its incredible animals in the wild.

Which country has the best food in Europe? Okay, one, we’re not touching that question with a ten foot pole, and two, there is great food to be had just about everywhere in Europe! But going by the numbers, who’s got the most Michelin stars? Paris? Rome? Copenhagen? The answer might surprise you. 

You have been on your feet most of the day checking out the highlights of your chosen destination. As the day goes on, it is time to not only slow down and relax but also to round off the day with a good meal. There are literally thousands of restaurants on the planet, so this is not an article with recommendations about where to eat, but more a guide to discuss the qualities of individual countries’ cuisines.

Group travel is one of fastest-growing parts of the travel industry. But it’s also one of the most complex. Luckily, you don’t have to go it alone. And you can heed the advice of seasoned travel professionals who’ll help your group travel planning go as smoothly as possible.

Group travel is not just about the where—it’s about the why! When selling a group, you want to ensure your group sees the highlights and truly experiences a destination. It’s also important to include activities that bond the group together and connect your group to the destination.

When you’re in the city of Auckland, head south and follow the road. Once you set your heading, it doesn’t matter the direction you choose or what you want to do that day, because in a very short while you’ll soon discover something magical.

As the world emerges from the global pandemic and globetrotters begin to once again set their sights on travel, self-drive vacations are going to be more popular than ever. Few vacation styles fit the current moment quite like a self-drive.

The wait has been worth it! Hong Kong has emerged from the pandemic refreshed, renewed, and eager to welcome back visitors. From families to foodies, to art lovers and hikers, Hong Kong has always had something to offer every kind of traveler. Now, after 3+ long years of tourism silence, Asia’s crossroads is ready to show a whole new face.

The highlight of so many Australia vacation packages, Sydney, Australia, is a city dressed to impress. Built on the traditional lands of the Gadigal people, Australia’s biggest, most multicultural city wows visitors with its harbour, surf beaches, and instantly recognized Harbour Bridge and Opera House. It’s packed with attractions, experiences, and memories waiting to be made.

Craving all the best things a tropical island vacation can offer? How about throwing in icons like the world’s largest living reef system and the world’s oldest rainforest? Add a glimpse of the oldest human culture on earth, and you have an unforgettable vacation that can only be had in one place.

Indonesia is big, beautiful, and a cultural marvel. It’s massive in terms of landmass and population, startlingly diverse when it comes to nature and culture, and home to some of the world’s greatest wonders. It has so much to offer travellers who are looking for an unforgettable vacation.

Thailand is a destination to return to throughout your life. It rewards those repeat travelers who want to delve into different regions, enjoy different experiences, and see a destination through the new eyes that age brings.

It’s time to reconnect. Over the past few years, we’ve been isolated and missed out on the essential human connections that make life so meaningful. Now, finally, we can travel and go local in parts of the world where meaningful experiences are possible. And there are few better places to go local than South Korea.

Imagine this: it’s the middle of January and the snow is piling up outside your living room window. You know you’re going to have to gear up and head outside to shovel the driveway at some point, but the wind looks particularly chilly. Now, would you rather do the inevitable and shovel the driveway or lie back on the warm sands of a sunny beach without a care in the world?

Nothing beats a vacation while escaping from our winter for a period of time. Many places in the world offer us not only warmer weather but also an opportunity to enjoy a foreign destination.

Goway’s Idyllic Retreats are our collection of high-end resorts and hotels in warm destinations worldwide. If you want to enjoy deluxe accommodation, high-end service, intimate locations, and a unique luxury experience in an exotic beach destination, you want to stay at a Goway Idyllic Retreat.

The natural attractions of Kenya read like an Africa wish list. The annual Great Migration sweeps into the plains of the Masai Mara, where the savanna’s big cats lie patiently in wait. The giants of the Big Five, Africa’s elephants, congregate in dense herds in Amboseli’s marshes, watched over by the snowy peak of Kilimanjaro. Lake Nakuru offers a haven for Kenya’s rhinos alongside a wide range of birdlife, while Samburu invites visitors to keep their eyes peeled for ‘the Special Five,’ species not found anywhere else in Africa. Connecting it all is Kenya’s welcoming people, including the Masai, whose centuries-old traditions live on in the present day.

It’s that time of year. Kids are heading back to school and parents are filling their calendars with all the events for the new school year. But if you’re a parent, have you added a vacation to the school year plans?

Over the past couple decades, Dubai has transformed into one of the world’s great travel hubs. The city combines a futuristic skyline and luxury pleasures with great shopping, fascinating history, and easy access to beaches and sand dunes. It’s also a great place for a family vacation.

With a wealth of natural and cultural wonders and a price point that accommodates every budget, Thailand is hard to top as a leisure destination. As well, no matter how you define leisure, you’ll find something for you on a trip to Thailand.

Thailand offers everything you could ever want for a memorable honeymoon. There are exotic islands to explore, stunning beaches to lounge on, luxurious accommodations to spend your time in, incredible food to feast upon, and natural beauty as far as the eye can see.

At the beginning of the year, we identified some of the top trends in travel for 2023. One of those trends was combining multiple destinations on a single itinerary. We weren’t kidding as even two and a half months into 2023, we’ve noticed that multi-country vacations are all the rage.

Sometimes the best vacations are the ones that go beyond individual borders and combine several countries on one incredible journey. Whether taking in neighbouring countries or pairing city stopovers with island stays, these vacations are the best way to get bang for your buck when exploring the world.

As we see events like Sydney WorldPride light up some of our favorite destinations, it’s easy to forget that some destinations are still more complicated than others for LGBTQ+ travelers. This is particularly true if your group includes children with same-sex parents or non-cisgender identities. So, when it’s time to weigh one destination against another, we might well swing (no pun intended) toward one that’s a bit more relaxed about who and how we love.

Every new year brings with it some changes, no matter how small. In the world of travel, we’ve seen a number of trends develop that should dictate how people travel over the course of 2023.

The Odyssey is one of Goway’s staple vacation packages for Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. In the interests of helping you become more informed about different ways to travel with Goway, we’re sharing this handy guide to our Odyssey vacations.

Time flies in the world of travel and here we are, celebrating nine years of selling European vacations at Goway. For over 50 years, we’ve been one of North America’s leading travel companies. We’ve always sold vacations worldwide, with a particular expertise in travel to Australia and the South Pacific, but we didn’t always sell trips to Europe. However, things changed over time and we’re now experts in the European travel market with over 400 vacations to 44 destinations across Europe.

Looking for romance? Looking for a warm retreat on a cold winter day? Looking to mark an anniversary or milestone birthday? Looking for that unforgettable romantic escape? Sounds like you’re looking for The Islands of Tahiti.

Hawaii and paradise are often mentioned in the same sentence. Travellers from around the world agree that it has magic all of its own. It’s not just the gorgeous beaches and lovely year-round weather. It’s also that unique aloha spirit, which seems to surround you wherever you go in the Hawaiian Islands.