Anyone booking travel arrangements to Downunder and Asia in May can get a full refund of monies paid should they be laid off from their job before travelling. This “Peace of Mind” Guarantee is provided by Goway Travel, one of North America’s leading tour operators, at no cost to customers.

“It’s a tough time for consumers and Goway is taking this unprecedented move to help people make the decision to book”, says Bruce Hodge, President of the 39-year old company.

Goway’s “Peace of Mind” Guarantee www.goway.com/peaceofmind is valid for all new bookings with deposits made in May and is valid for travel commencing up to December 31st. All travel to the South Pacific, when flying on Qantas, and to Asia, when flying on Cathay Pacific Airways, is eligible, with a few exceptions.

“If anxiety over a possible layoff is keeping would-be travellers from their dream vacation to the South Pacific or Asia, Goway’s “Peace of Mind” guarantee is sure to appeal to everyone wanting to travel this year,” adds Hodge.

The “Year of the Gorilla” began Monday – a U.N. effort to raise money for primates threatened with extinction from disease, hunting and deforestation. It was launched at a ceremony in Rome where Prince Albert II of Monaco and representatives from more than 100 governments gathered to discuss increasing measures for nearly 30 species endangered by pollution, climate change and over hunting.

In related news, rare mountain gorilla twins have been born in Uganda’s Bwindi Forest, home to around half the world’s population of the endangered primates. “It is only the second time in history that we are aware of twins being born in Uganda,” a spokesman for the Uganda Wildlife Authority advised, adding that the twins were healthy. Mountain gorillas are the cornerstone of Uganda’s tourism industry and it is predicted that the twins’ arrival will boost tourist numbers. Bwindi is home to an estimated 340 mountain gorillas, around half the global population, according to the most recent survey conducted between 2006 and 2007.

Goway’s AFRICAExperts offer travellers some programs where they can encounter gorillas up close. One is a 7 day ‘Gorillas, Wildlife & Chimps’ (http://www.goway.com/africa/uganda/gorillas-wildlife-chimps.html) which includes gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda and chimp trekking from $4434. Also on offer is the 3 or 4 day ‘Mountain Gorilla Encounter’ in Rwanda from $2940 (http://www.goway.com/africa/rwanda/index.html) which includes flights from Nairobi, a city tour of Kigali including a visit to the very moving Genocide Memorial & Education Center. Accommodation in the capital is at the first class Intercontinental Hotel or similar. Morning gorilla treks occur on days two and three and you overnight at the Gorilla Nest Lodge. Travel through the beautiful Rwandan countryside is by luxury 4WD. “Before I saw my first mountain gorilla he brushed my shoulder as he bounded from the canopy above and went somersaulting down the track behind me,” says Bruce Hodge, President of 39-year-old Goway. “There was another gorilla in the undergrowth to the left and one to the right and even more in the bamboo canopy above. Wow…were we ever close!” The place was Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda, East Africa the region where Dian Fossey became famous. “I feel privileged to be one of the very few travellers who have ever encountered mountain gorillas in their own habitat” continued Hodge.

When you consider that only 8 permits are issued each day in Rwanda to visit each of 5 families habituated for tourists, you will be one of only a few travellers to have encountered mountain gorillas in their own habitat, so early booking is essential.

For more information on these and many other great value Travel ideas, visit Goway.com or call 1-800-387-8850.

ADVENTURESIncorporated is offering African adventurers the opportunity to escape the North American winter and enjoy the sun and fun in Africa.

If escaping the winter isn’t enough then up to 25% off selected African adventure trips should be!

“Africa is hot – literally and figuratively – at the moment” states Don Forster, Product and Marketing Manager for ADVENTURESIncorporated. “Cold winters and the lure of exotic sights and sounds have always been a factor in people looking to Africa for the ultimate adventure. Now with an concerted effort in these tough times ADVENTURESIncorporated wants to make a decision to adventure in Africa that much easier.”

“With 25% off our overlanding trips, this remains the best way to see a country and with our select small group adventures at 12% off, the choice is as varied as the continent itself.” continues Forster.

An example of the many overland tours available include the “Gorilla Encounter” – a 14 day tour from Nairobi starting from $1145. This safari gives a glimpse of East Africa’s enormously diverse scenery and some of its friendliest people. From the Great Rift Valley dotted with lakes, to the terraced hillsides of fertile Uganda, and a very special wildlife encounter – the opportunity to trek and view the magnificent gorillas in their fragile habitat is an unforgettable experience.

The complete range of African adventures offer by ADVENTURESIncorporated is available at http://adventuresincorporated.com/countries/africa/.

One of the great selections of ADVENTURESIncorporated small group adventures is the 22 day Southern Experience from $2824 CAD. This is the most popular small group safari, and the best way to see the most spectacular features of Southern Africa.

For full details of all ADVENTURESIncorporated’s adventure choices visit the ADVENTURESIncorporated website.

ADVENTURESIncorporated is the exclusive adventure division of 38 year old Goway Travel.

For more information, please call 1-888-469-2949, email info@adventuresincorporated.com or visit ADVENTURESIncorporated.com.

Goway Travel, one of North America’s leading companies for travel to Australia and New Zealand, is now offering some great value deals to Sydney and Melbourne with extensions available throughout Australia!

Starting from as little as $975 for departure from Los Angeles, Goway’s great value vacations MUST be purchased by 21 November 2008 to qualify for these low prices.

SEE SYDNEY – $975 – Includes round trip airfare from Los Angeles, 5 nights economy accommodation, airport-hotel transfers, historic Rocks Walking Tour and a Sydney Harbour Explorer ticket.

SEE MELBOURNE – $1025 – Includes round trip airfare from Los Angeles, 5 nights economy accommodation, airport-hotel transfers, Yarra River cruise and entrance to Melbourne Aquarium.

For these and other special value deals, visit Goway’s “$uper$pecials” page at Goway.com.

Goway Travel has this month launched an impressive booking incentive for travellers bound for New Zealand. Goway is offering a savings of up to $300 per couple for tours 12 days or longer that are booked by 30 November 2008 for travel before 31 March 2009.

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 New Zealand escorted tours that qualify for the savings include:

12 day “Southern Starter“. Designed for the traveller on a budget, this affordable tour starts from $2770 per person in low season and includes all of the highlights from Queenstown to Auckland in 11 nights.

12 day “Scenic Sights“. Starting from as little as $3490, this tour offers a higher quality selection of hotels and is available in a northbound or southbound direction.

15 day “New Zealand Explorer“. Designed to delight the most discerning traveller, the tour is priced from $4765 provides first class and deluxe accommodation. Exceptional areas of interest include the Nelson area (gateway to the Abel Tasman National Park) and Punakaiki, home to the spectacular Pancake Rocks.

Unlike many coach tours that are inflexible, all New Zealand escorted vacations include a country homestay option in Rotorua and special theme dinners. A range of meal options are available from room only to bed and breakfast or dinner, bed and breakfast. In selected locations, there are a choice of day tour options, allowing travellers to customize their tour to fit their interests. These are provided at no additional cost.

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