Always distinguished by its distinctive up-side down DOWNUNDER trademark, the latest (2007/08) edition features over 350 different travel suggestions. It is North America’s most comprehensive catalogue for travel to the lands Downunder offering more variety than any other company.

The bookmark itself is designed to help travellers find different travel suggestions by the type of idea they would be interested in. Listings on the “Bookmark Guide By Travel Idea” include:

• Exclusive Escorted Tours
• Locally Escorted Tours
• Adventure Experiences
• Popular Air Itineraries
• Rail Travel Ideas
• Travel Passes
• Car & Motorhomes
• Long Stay Vacations
• Eco and Small Vessel Cruises
• Stays of Distinction
• Island, Beach, Rainforest Resorts
• Classic Independent Itineraries
• Itineraries with Style
• Independent Travelpak Modules

As well, the bookmark also lists “value added” and other special offers that are featured throughout the brochure.

“Our DOWNUNDER catalogue has always been an excellent reference source for travel to the South Pacific,” claimed Bruce Hodge, Founder and President of the 37 year old company. “Now, with our Bookmark Guide, travellers will be able to more easily find specific travel suggestions for their particular interests”.

To receive your copy of Goway’s DOWNUNDER contact your travel agent, call 1-800-387-8850 ext 123 or email info@goway.com.

Among the many visitors to Australia and New Zealand opting to travel together in convoy are families and friends – some celebrating milestones such as wedding anniversaries and special birthdays – and special interest groups such as amateur photographers, golfers, garden enthusiasts and the like.

By travelling in convoy motor home customers can enjoy the companionship and savings that group travel affords while still having the flexibility, space and privacy of their own vehicle. Often convoy customers split off from the group at the start of the day to travel at their own pace and visit places they want to see. They then meet up with the other travellers in the convoy in the evening at the pre-designated holiday park and have a great time swapping stories about their experiences during the day.

Maui motor homes, recommended by Goway, come in a range of vehicle models and three sizes – two berth, four and six berth – and all feature comfortable beds, a fridge and cook top, kitchenware, cutlery, crockery, closets for clothes storage, ample cupboard space and heating. The two-berth Volkswagen and four and six berth motor homes also include toilets and showers, microwaves and CD players. Maui is the only motor home company Downunder to offer a 24-hour Customer Care on the Road service in order to maintain regular contact with customers while they are travelling.

All-inclusive convoy packages can be booked via Goway’s dedicated GroupsOnly Department at 1-800 838 0618 or by visiting their website at www.groupsonly.com.

Packages include full vehicle protection coverage, unlimited kilometres, free airport-branch transfers, complimentary travel wallet, maps and travel discounts.

The Goway GroupsOnly Department is staffed by a team of dedicated group specialists focusing strictly on group travel. They come from the ranks of the teaching profession, tour escorting, the retail travel trade and the airlines. Their creativity, attention to detail and enthusiasm is unparalleled.

For more information on motorhome convoys or other group travel, contact your travel agent, call 1 800 838 0618 or visit www.groupsonly.com.

AFRICAExperts

New travel experiences introduced for 2007 include:
Travel Africa in Style, two exclusive VIP itineraries to enjoy South Africa that include icons such as the Kruger National Park and Victoria Falls. The 12-day “Route of the African Sun” ($5410CAD) and 15-day “Heartbeat of Africa” ($6530CAD) are both planned to incorporate a number of Stays of Distinctions, a selection of unique accommodations that cater to the discerning traveler.

The legendary 8-day “Zambian Walking Safari“, starting from $4570CAD, is a truly unique journey to explore the Zambian landscape, a profusion of birds and abundant wildlife. The safari includes accommodation at three bush camps, day walks and game drives, a professional guide, and flights from Livingstone to Lusaka. Highly recommended is a visit to Victoria Falls before of after the safari.

Two Namibian flying safaris (one from Windhoek and the other from Sossusvlei) for 7 days starting from $4892CAD, offer visitors the maximum time to see the country’s highlights by flying in light aircraft in between and over some of the most spectacular scenery in the world.

On the 8-day “Best of Uganda” journey, travellers will see the Mountain Gorillas in Uganda, enjoy game viewing and bird watching in Queen Elizabeth National Park, and visit the Ngamba Island chimp sanctuary. Starting from $3434CAD, departures are available from September 2006.

The ultimate luxury tenting experience, “Colonial Glory of Kenya” is an 7-day journey starting at $2654CAD. This memorable tour travels from Nairobi to Samburu, Lake Naivasha to Kenya’s finest reserve, the Masai Mara.
AFRICAExperts has also a variety of islands and resorts available in the Indian Ocean, including the Maldives, Mauritius, Seychelles, Zanzibar and Mombasa. 3-day packages start from $283CAD.

Although a few classic Getaways are featured in Goway’s award-winning brochures, many more are published on the website to ensure up-to-the-minute prices are posted, using the most competitive fares available.

“Our Getaways are simply pre-packaged popular itineraries,” commented Bruce Hodge, founder and owner of Goway Travel. “Of course, we still customize them as required, but it gives the consumer a starting place for planning their trip to our long-haul destinations.”

For Downunder, new to the program is “Two Countries for the price of one” starting at just $1970 for 11-days. This great value vacation includes airfare from Vancouver, and 4 nights accommodation in each of Sydney, Australia and Auckland, New Zealand. Day tour ideas are also available to customize the trip.

In Asia, vacations include a 12-day “Classic Thailand”, including Bangkok, Chiang Mai and the beaches of Phuket.

Starting from as little as $2219 from Vancouver, this vacation offers the best of Thailand, incorporating culture, cities and relaxation; perfect for the first time visitor to Asia.

For the traveller who wishes to be with a group, there is the professionally escorted Splendours of India 23 day tour which visits 10 different cities plus a stopover en route in Singapore and is priced at CAD$8499 per person from the West Coast. For the independent traveler, Goway’s best seller is its’ Classic India 16 day tour visiting 7 different cities in Northern India, mainly in the State of Rajasthan and priced from CAD$4579 per person from the West Coast.

An exciting and unusual tour is the Forts and Palaces Adventure 18 day program which offers accommodation throughout at hotels that were once the palaces of the local Maharajas. The forts with their amazing architecture and grandeur are dotted around Northern India. This tour is priced from CAD$5849 per person from the West Coast.

For those travellers who might want to combine India with a stopover in Dubai, Goway has it’s Tale of Two Countries 14 day tour which allows for 8 nights in India and 3 nights in Dubai. The price from the East Coast is from CAD$3389 per person. India is renowned for its tigers and Goway offers two 4 day packages with tiger viewing at either Ranthambore near Jaipur or Corbett north of Delhi. For train buffs, there are 3 packages available. The Palace on Wheels is a one week all-inclusive train tour visiting the major highlights in Northern India departing Delhi weekly between mid September and mid April. All meals and sightseeing are included.

There is also the Heritage on Wheels, a 4 day all-inclusive train tour from Jaipur visiting the Fort Cities of Rajasthan. The third is a one week all-inclusive train tour from Bombay, the Deccan Odyssey which visits a number of interesting cities in central India. Other India offerings include the South of India, the beach resort of Goa and the foothills of the Himalayas.

The award winning brochure, which was rated in the top 10 global brochures for travel to Australia, features every possible style of travel imaginable! From hiking the Milford Track in New Zealand, to languishing poolside at Hayman Island on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, and everything in between!

Catering to the needs of the North America traveller, Goway’s signature range of “Holidays of a Lifetime” escorted tours has been expanded to include a 10 Day Best of New Zealand and 15 Day Best of Australia. These shorter duration tours allow visitors an insight into the destination within the confines of vacation time! Starting from just $4999, these tours include airfare from the west coast, accommodations, meals and great touring. Goway has also introduced guaranteed departures for the 2006/2007 travel season.

Goway has also refined their “Classic Tours”, a series of suggested itineraries that are priced at four levels of accommodation to allow the flexibility for travellers to choose their date of departure and budget. Sample tours include the 11 Day Classic Sydney Rock and Reef, starting at $1440 and because they are priced for land only, they allow travellers to take advantage of the latest airline specials or use frequent flier miles for part or all of the air travel arrangements.

Recognizing a need for greater flexibility and options for travellers, Goway has added tours such as hot air ballooning, wine tours, city walking tours, cultural tours, and even a jetlag recovery package!

For the truly independent traveller, Goway’s 108-page DOWNUNDER brochure offers literally hundreds of travel ideas. From expedition cruising along Australia’s Great Barrier Reef to exploring New Zealand’s National Parks, and cultural tours to exploring the wine regions, the brochure has ideas to inspire travellers of all styles.

Goway invites travellers to share their passion for Far East travel – the cuisine, the natural beauty, the history, culture and people. Opt for a “Taste of Vietnam”; 7 Days featuring Hanoi, Halong Bay, Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta from CAD$1340, or explore Angkor Wat with Goway’s 7-Day Inside Cambodia from CAD$1200. For the more adventurous, travel overland from Bangkok to Hanoi, 16 Days featuring Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Mekong River, Luang Prabang, Vientiane, Lak Sao, Hanoi from just CAD$2,710.

Goway’s quality first class tours range from 5 to 27 days in duration with a maximum of 15 passengers. This is the perfect size group and gives flexibility and informality with no hassles, escorted by professionals with a wealth of knowledge on the destinations.

Travel… and put something back:
Goway’s partner travel company supports the Fred Hollows Foundation and their worthy work to cure cataract blindness in the region, and the Loreto Foundation in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), which assists disadvantaged, poor and disabled children through education. They also support other organizations throughout Asia dedicated to the improvement of education, health and living standards.

Recently released is a 48-page brochure containing Connections Adventures and Sahara Tours, which complements Goway’s “Downunder” brochure. The unique “back-to-front” brochure features Connections Adventures on the front, and on the back (which is also the front) Sahara Outback Tours. It showcases small group adventure safaris and travel options for intrepid travellers aged 18-35.

Featured tours include:

• 5-Day 4WD Red Centre Outback Experience, a camping safari for those who want to experience the colours and nature of the real Aussie outback from Alice Springs. From $785 CAD per person, twin share.
• 4-Day Kakadu, Katherine and Litchfield Camping Safari, visiting the world heritage sites and National Parks of Northern Australia. From $755 CAD per person, twin share.
• Connections 18-35 tours, with adventures for young people throughout Australia and New Zealand, packed with activities. Samples include a 26-Day Grand Aussie Tour, starting at $2925 per person, twin share.

Goway also offers a “G’DAY” (Go Downunder for A Year) working holiday scheme for Canadians to spend up to 2 years on a working holiday Downunder, which can be purchased in conjunction with a Connections/Sahara Tour (conditions apply).

New for the 2006 season are Gorilla Treks in Rwanda, a totally upgraded East Africa program with new 4X4 Landrovers traversing the game parks of Kenya and Tanzania, and an expanded product range in Egypt with more hotels and Nile cruise vessels.

In Southern Africa, AFRICAExperts’ fully escorted “Holidays of a Lifetime” have been revised to include even better hotels than before. For the independent traveller,AFRICAExperts offers a complete range of options to suit every budget. The new brochure includes the Mala Mala and Ivory Lodges in addition to its current selection of South African Private Game Lodges. Due to popular demand AFRICAExperts is once again offering the 5th night free at selected lodges with a minimum stay of 4 nights, a savings of over $800 per couple.

In Namibia, the product is expanded to offer 4 new itineraries including a 7-day Flying Safari ideal for those with time-restraints. Rail journeys in South and Southern Africa once again include the famous Blue Train, the legendary Rovos Rail and the Shongololo ‘travelling hotel’ with its three journeys. The islands of the Indian Ocean – Mauritius, Seychelles and Zanzibar are being offered with a variety of new hotels and spas, ideal for the honeymoon market.

“We are gearing up for yet another good year in Africa” said Bulsara, “I am very excited with the positive changes taking place on the continent and with the initiatives being taken by governments and tourist boards to ensure safe and memorable holidays to its visitors”.

New for the 2006 season are Gorilla Treks in Rwanda, a totally upgraded East Africa program with new 4X4 Landrovers traversing the game parks of Kenya and Tanzania, and an expanded product range in Egypt with more hotels and Nile cruise vessels.

In Southern Africa, AFRICAExperts’ fully escorted “Holidays of a Lifetime” have been revised to include even better hotels than before. For the independent traveller, AFRICAExperts offers a complete range of options to suit every budget. The new brochure includes the Mala Mala and Ivory Lodges in addition to its current selection of South African Private Game Lodges. Due to popular demand AFRICAExperts is once again offering the 5th night free at selected lodges with a minimum stay of 4 nights, a savings of over $800 per couple.

In Namibia, the product is expanded to offer 4 new itineraries including a 7-day Flying Safari ideal for those with time-restraints. Rail journeys in South and Southern Africa once again include the famous Blue Train, the legendary Rovos Rail and the Shongololo ‘travelling hotel’ with its three journeys. The islands of the Indian Ocean – Mauritius, Seychelles and Zanzibar are being offered with a variety of new hotels and spas, ideal for the honeymoon market.

“We are gearing up for yet another good year in Africa” said Bulsara, “I am very excited with the positive changes taking place on the continent and with the initiatives being taken by governments and tourist boards to ensure safe and memorable holidays to its visitors”.