“Responding to demand from our agent partners, we have improved several of the features” commented Product and Marketing Manager, Emma Cottis. “With so many at-home Agents and a focus on reducing paper usage, agents can now opt to utilize some of the new tools. Of course, the traditional brochures are still available to be ordered atGoway.com/brochure.”

New features include:

• A more modern look and feel
• The option to view the brochure in “full screen” mode
• The ability to download the brochure as a PDF to store a file copy electronically.
• The function to share the brochure to a number of social media platforms, including twitter, Facebook, my space and more.
• The brochure can be translated to any language and the translation pops up in a choice of all languages.

Goway’s commitment to providing time-efficient options that reduce the need for paper in today’s electronic environment follows a recent announcement that all most documentation (tickets, vouchers, itineraries, quotes and invoices, are now available in electronic format that are emailed directly to agent partners.

The new 132-page Downunder brochure can be viewed online at Goway’s website, and future Goway brochures will be available in the same format.

The Winter Tropics program includes an Early Booking Bonus of $50 per person off select escapes to Tahiti, Fiji, and the Cook Islands when booked by September 15, 2007 for travel November 01, 2007 to March 31, 2008.

Escapes to Tahiti and Her Islands for 7 nights start from $2099 per person and include round trip airfare from Los Angeles, accommodation on select islands, airport welcome, inter-island flights, and all relevant transfers.

Other specially priced vacations include 12 night escapes to the Cook Islands from $2479 which includes roundtrip airfare from Vancouver to Rarotonga, 12 nights at a choice of hotels, island breakfast daily, airport welcome, transfers, early check-in from 6.00am and late check-out until 6.00pm.

Alternatively, travellers can experience the lost paradise of the islands of Fiji. 10 night getaways start from $3029 per person including round trip airfare from Los Angeles, 10 nights accommodation, airport welcome, all relevant transfers, and access to the airport VIP lounge on departure.

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.

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.

Starting at just $1399 for travel from Vancouver ($1599 from Calgary, Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal and Halifax), the airpass permits travel to Australia and up to three domestic segments for departures 1 April to 30 June 2006.

An extensive routing that covers the width and breadth of Australia might include an itinerary Vancouver to Sydney, Perth, Cairns, before returning from Melbourne to Vancouver. For clients that choose this routing to depart in April 2006, the normal fare is $2399, but if purchased before 13 April 2006, Goway’s special pricing is $1399 – a savings of $1000 per person!

Travellers now have the opportunity to visit any combination of cities – with no surcharges for travelling to the Northern Territory, North Queensland, or Western Australia.

Goway offers a variety of affordable 3 and 4 day city stay packages that include transfers, accommodation and touring;

• Splendid Sydney,
  4 days from $380
• Melbourne Town,
  3 days from $325
• Adelaide/Barossa Valley,
  3 days from $245
• Alice Springs and Ayers Rock,
  3 days from $641
• Darwin Wildlife,
  4 days from $673
• Tassie Convict Stopover,
  3 days from $319
• Friendly Brisbane,
  3 days from $246
• Cairns Barrier Reef,
  4 days from $551
• Sunny Perth,
  3 days from $211

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.

“New Zealand’s magnificent scenery has been introduced to the world over the last few years, and now Goway offers the opportunity for Canadians to realize their dreams of visiting the South Pacific at the most affordable prices ever” commented Goway founder and President, Bruce Hodge. “Normally an add-on package to Australia costs at least $150 per person, but we’re providing a great deal that permits travel to Australia for free!”

Offers include a 10 day/7 night “Self Drive by Motorhome” option priced from $2499 per person. Travellers are encouraged to explore and experience the natural wonders of New Zealand at their own pace in the comfort of their own fully furnished motor home. And for those with more time, additional days may be purchased from as little as $39 per person.

For globetrotters that may prefer the comforts of a hotel, opt for a 10 day/7 night hotel pass and car rental starting from $2399. For assistance planning a tour around New Zealand, the expert staff at Goway is on hand to recommend an itinerary to a combination of must-see highlights and off-the-beaten-track areas.

Recognizing that many visitors to New Zealand will want to relax, enjoy the scenery, and let someone else drive, Goway also offers an option for independent travellers to New Zealand starting at $2550 that includes accommodation, unlimited travel on the coach network in New Zealand and a one way ferry crossing between the North and South Islands.