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Goway Promotes the Melbourne Commonwealth Games

Oct 12

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Did you know that four Canadian cities have hosted the Commonwealth Games, the second largest multi-sport event in the world and in 1930 Hamilton, Ontario was the first in the world to host the Games. For the 2014 Games, five cities are bidding to be the Canadian candidate. In the meantime however, the XVIII Commonwealth Games will be held in Melbourne, Australia 15-26 March, 2006.

To help promote the Melbourne Games and entice Canadians to travel to Downunder, Goway Travel, the official Games ticket provider for Canada will be hosting special presentations in Vancouver (Oct. 29), (Nov. 1), Winnipeg (Nov. 2), Edmonton (Nov. 3), Calgary (Nov. 5), Halifax (Nov 7), Montreal (Nov. 8), Ottawa (Nov. 9), Toronto (Nov. 10) and Ancaster (Nov. 26). The company hopes to have a Canadian athlete in attendance.

Agents are invited to attend and bring prospective clients. In most cities “agents only” presentations will precede the public event.

Goway Travel is Canada’s oldest and largest company specializing in travel to the lands Downunder. They are also the only Canadian travel company to actually have an office in Australia.

Melbourne is Australia’s city of sport. The whole country stops for the Melbourne Cup horse race; their cricket ground is “holy” and everyone supports an “Aussie Rules” football team. The city is home to the Australian Open Tennis Championship and the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix. They also hosted the 1956 Olympic Games. Melbourne therefore is a very fitting place to host the next Commonweath Games.

Turn Your Children Into Happy Vegemites

Apr 20

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Goway today launches a range of vacations specifically tailored for families; from a short getaway to Sydney for families with younger children to an educational-themed tour visiting the State of Tasmania.

Traditionally, children over 11 travelling to the “Land Downunder” are charged at the full adult fare, but Goway’s pricing is aimed at families of 2 adults with one or two children under the age of 16 at time of travel, which in itself is a tremendous saving!

For a short break during the summer holidays, consider Goway’s “Kangaroos and Koalas” 8-day vacation to Sydney starting at just $7153 per family (based on a family of 2 adults and 2 children) which includes international air fare from the west coast , 5 nights apartment-style accommodation, private transfers, cruise on Sydney Harbour, walking tour of the historic district, visit to the Aquarium at Darling Harbour and a visit to Featherdale wildlife park.

Or choose the New Zealand Explorer, including international air fare from the west coast and 12 days campervan rental to travel at your leisure, starting from just $6056 per family for 2 adults and 2 children.

All children receive the Goway “Happy Vegemites” travel pack (aimed at children 10 and under) to keep them busy on the international flight, which includes Backpack, Activity Book/Travel Journal, Colouring Pencils, Disposable camera, Selection of Aussie Stickers and a jar of Vegemite to try!

Getaway to Downunder

Mar 2

Posted by CanCon Admin in Africa, Asia, Australia, Downunder, Goway, Islands Escapes, New Zealand, Product Updates | No Comments

Goway Travel, the globetrotting specialist to the “Lands Downunder” have announced the addition of several comprehensive programs to Australia and New Zealand. Goway’s signature “Getaway” range of tours are a collection of their most popular air-land inclusive itineraries.

Although a few classic Getaways are featured in Goway’s award-winning 108 page DOWNUNDER brochure, more than 50 other Getaways, including those to Africa, Asia and the South Pacific, can be found on their website, goway.com.

“Our Getaways are very competitively priced, pre-packaged tours that include airfare, accommodation and sightseeing”, commented Bruce Hodge, founder and owner of Goway Travel. “Some are flexible in that the itineraries can be modified with the help of our staff in order to accommodate the needs of our clients. Other Getaways are so special that they must be purchased as presented in order to take advantage of the exceptional prices”.

From a 16-day Classic Australia package visiting Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Ayers Rock, Alice Springs and Cairns, priced from $4549 per person, to self-drive packages such as the 16-day Lord of the Rings tour from $3469 per person, Goway offers a wide range of travel.

GOWAY’S DOWNUNDER SNOWBIRD PROGRAM PERFECTED

Aug 26

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Goway is again promoting the merits of its Snowbird packages to the lands Downunder. Highlighting favourable exchange rates and the value of their program, Goway’s destinations in Australia and New Zealand are safe, friendly and relaxed. With the reversal of seasons, wintertime here guarantees it is summer Downunder.

Goway’s destinations are the Gold and Sunshine Coasts in Australia and the Bay of Plenty region in the North Island of New Zealand. Snowbirds can fly away for one, two or three months to any one or a combination of these destinations.

Although the company offers condominium stays at any time of the year, they strongly recommend their inclusive long-stay package, which has three exclusive departures: January 17, January 31 and February 14.

Prices for this program range from $3,059 to $4,159 per person quad share for one to three months on the Sunshine Coast. Rates for the Gold Coast, New Zealand or combination packages are available on request or see Goway’s DOWNUNDER brochure. Inclusions are airfare from the West Coast with Qantas, airport transfers, an orientation tour, welcome and farewell parties, a fully self-contained apartment with cleaning and linen service, grocery starter kit, discount coupons, free membership in certain sports clubs, a diary, flight bag, neck pillow and other goodies. Goway also provides the services of an on-site local representative and a toll-free contact for Goway’s Sydney office.

An additional exclusive feature of Goway’s Snowbirds packages is their fully comprehensive insurance, which is offered for only $100 per person, per month, has no age limit and waives pre-existing conditions.

Goway pioneered the idea of Snowbird vacations in Australia and they have perfected the concept. The program is not FLY and FLOP, it is under the supervision of its own staff and its Sydney office. This can make and has made the difference in the case of emergency.

Full details of Goway’s Snowbird program and their long-stay destinations can be found in their up-side-down DOWNUNDER catalogue and on their very extensive website www.goway.com. For more information contact your travel agent or call 1-800-387-8850

WHATS NEW AND DIFFERENT IN GOWAY’s DOWNUNDER

May 30

Posted by CanCon Admin in Australia, Brochure, Downunder, Goway, New Packages, New Zealand, Product Updates | No Comments

North America’s most comprehensive travel planner for Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific, Goway Travel’s DOWNUNDER catalogue, has just been released for 2003/2004. This year’s edition features an additional 20 pages of ideas. New and different are:

1. Kiwi and Aussie Odysseys: These are unique small group touring experiences for 12 days in either Australia or New Zealand or a combination thereof. Travellers visit the classic sights, but also enjoy experiences not normally included in regular itineraries, under the personalized attention of a local Goway guide. Accommodation is all first class and sometimes unique.

2. Stays of Distinction: These are 15 ideas to treat oneself. They are exclusive accommodations selected by Goway for their uniqueness, hospitality and quality of service. Most are situated in a stunning location. Some are the finest accommodations you will ever find.

3. V.I.P. Treatment: This is a special service provided by Goway’s Sydney office that entails personalized itineraries, value-added extras, gift on arrival and a personal phone contact when travelling around Australia and New Zealand.

4. Self Drive Itineraries: Several new pre-planned self drive itineraries for both Australia and New Zealand entice travellers to explore these countries on a more independent basis. Some of the Australian self drive ideas feature wine, wilderness and beach experiences.

5. Small and Special Accommodations: All Goway’s independent city packages in Australia and New Zealand offer travellers a choice of economy, moderate, first or deluxe accommodation. New for this year is the option of staying in Goway’s “S & S” classification. They are accommodations specially selected for their individual character and uniqueness, all offering a very personalized service.

Also presented in this year’s edition are the company’s six (6) most popular air itineraries. Goway’s Waltzing Matilda HOLIDAY OF A LIFETIME fully escorted tour is now presented on four (4) pages. Classic independent itineraries for New Zealand, Australia, the South Pacific and Circle Pacific are also presented on their own page.

Popular travel ideas that are always included in every edition of DOWNUNDER are Snowbird Long Stay Getaways, South Pacific Island Stopovers, small vessel eco-cruises, sailing experiences, motor coach touring, adventures for 18-35’s, bus, hotel, touring and train passes, car or motor home rentals, guided walks, eco-lodges, Great Barrier Reef Islands resorts, rail journeys, camping safaris and Circle Pacific stopover ideas.

To get your copy of the ultimate planner for travel to the fabulous lands Downunder call your travel agent. Alternatively you can call Goway toll free at 1-800-387-8850

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