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Savings for New Zealand Bound Travellers

Oct 15

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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.

Goway Announces Special ‘Aussie’ Night

Jul 25

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Over 30 Australian travel industry representatives will be travelling to Toronto in early August to join Goway’s annual “Pow Wow” Aussie training program to update the company’s reservations teams on news from the Lands Downunder. Over 600 appointments will be conducted totalling over 120 hours of product training!

Goway will also host a special Australia evening at the Marriott Toronto Bloor Yorkville, 90 Bloor Street East on Wednesday 6 August from 6pm-9pm. Travel Agents and consumers are given the opportunity to meet the visiting hotel, tour and tourist board representatives from Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, and the Northern Territory and to attend an informative Goway presentation on Australia. Registration is FREE with advance registration at Goway.com/venues, and all attendees will be entered into a draw to win a Grand Prize of a trip for 2 to Australia.

Goway Offers New Australia Luxury Rail Cruise – ‘The Southern Spirit’

Jul 23

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Goway has announced a new luxurious train service called ‘The Southern Spirit’ that will operate each summer season from November 2008 on a variety of outback Australian train routes.

The Southern Spirit will be a luxury Australian rail cruise offering 8 different itineraries that visit a number of different destinations across Australia’s rail network, combined with deluxe excursions and exclusive events. The Inaugural journey departs Darwin on 25 November 2008 bound for Sydney on a 13 day/12 night rail cruise across the heart of Australia. It will travel through the Red Centre to the scenic south-east corner, with stopovers in Katherine, Alice Springs, Cooper Pedy, Adelaide, Melbourne, Canberra and Moss Vale. Each unique journey on board the Southern Spirit will take guests through some of the most breathtaking scenery Australia has to offer. On board, guests will enjoy unparalleled luxury and unmatched personal attention with 24-hour cabin service. Guests can choose to travel in the prestigious new Platinum Service deluxe cabins or the hallmark Gold Service, with all the creature comforts in a compact twin cabin.

The transcontinental journeys are combined with a suite of deluxe excursions staying at five-star hotels, together with once in a lifetime exclusive events at stops along the way. The uniquely Australian events include a candlelit dinner underground at Coober Pedy or a spectacular seafood dinner in a marquee on Coffs Harbor Jetty or Australia Day celebrations 36 storeys up, overlooking the spectacular harbour city of Sydney at sunset. Each itinerary offers a different combination of journeys and experiences. For example, itinerary 5 ‘The Great Coastal Epic’ is an impressive rail cruise from Perth following the coast through four states, visiting six mainland capitals, and arriving in to the sunshine city of Brisbane after 13 days and 12 nights.

Great Southern Rail, Chief Executive Officer Tony Braxton-Smith said, “The Southern Spirit is not only a new Australian train journey with a fantastic array of destinations and experiences, it sets a completely new standard of deluxe rail travel in Australia”. “Each of the eight luxury rail cruises showcases some of Australia-s most prestigious tourism offerings. There is something to tempt everyone, from the adventurous and exciting to the laid-back and indulgent. The Southern Spirit is a perfect mix of the rich diversity of Australia’s landscape and some of the most exciting city highlights”, he added.

“We are delighted to bring this new luxury rail travel to the North America marketplace. Our travellers have come to expect that Goway will have the latest product offers, and the new Southern Spirit journeys are a fantastic way for Canadians to experience our majestic landscape” commented Product and Marketing Manager, Emma Cottis.

The Southern Spirit journeys will run from November 2008 to February 2009 with each offering an adventure of a lifetime combining luxury travel, iconic outback experiences and once in a lifetime events.

For more information call 800 387 8850 or visit Goway.com. and select “Rail Travel”.

Name Goway’s Kiwi and win a trip to New Zealand!

Jul 2

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Goway Travel, a leading North American Travel Specialist, is proud to announce the sponsorship of a kiwi chick at Kiwi Encounter at Rainbow Springs in Rotorua, New Zealand.

To celebrate, Goway is inviting North American residents to submit a suggested name for the Kiwi! The successful submission will be awarded a trip for two to Rotorua, New Zealand, including round trip airfare from Los Angeles/San Francisco or Vancouver to Rotorua, 5 nights accommodation, and entry to Kiwi Encounter to view the kiwis.

The kiwi is simply unique and commands a position all of its own in the bird world. It exists nowhere but New Zealand and its evolution is due to New Zealand’s isolation. However, ‘eccentric’ national symbol is an endangered species and Kiwi Encounter is playing its part to bring our treasured icon back from the brink of extinction on the New Zealand mainland.

To enter, simply submit your name suggestion, together with contact details, at www.goway.com/namethekiwi by midnight September 30, 2008. Alternatively, submit your entry by mail to:
GOWAY Name the Kiwi Contest
3284 Yonge Street
Suite 500
Toronto ON M4N 3M7.
Mailed entries must be postmarked before September 30, 2008. The winning name will be announced at Goway.com on October 15, 2008.

This kiwi will join Goway’s expanding family of sponsored animals; Matilda, Walter and Kiah (koalas), Zeke the Tasmanian Devil and Orville the Cheetah.

Go Globetrotting – The Magazine for Travel Professsionals

Jun 11

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If you enjoy travel, you are always on the lookout for unique destinations or travel ideas for your very next trip. Globetrotting Magazine is now available to you. If you subscribe online at GoGlobetrotting.com, there is no cost.

Globetrotting Magazine is not a glossy brochure. It is an informative, entertaining broadsheet magazine that offers in-depth articles on travel. Written by destination travel experts, not marketing executives, the articles provide an insight into travel to far-flung destinations and offer advice on when and where to travel. The 24-page Globetrotting Magazine is published twice a year and focuses on the exotic destinations of Australia, New Zealand, the South Pacific Islands, Asia and Africa.

The Spring/Summer 2008 edition of Globetrotting Magazine features:

Promotional Events
Tour Manager Profile
Guide to Tipping
World Masters Games
Australia’s Qantas
Queensland by Rail
Tassie’s Peter Ernst
New in Tasmania
Guide to NZ Wine
NZ Vehicle Rentals
Australian Football
Fiji’s Air Pacific
Bali & Maldives
The Cook Islands
Colourful Malaysia
Exotic Thailand
Singapore Blend
South Africa Ideas
Mandela Turns 90
Best Way to Egypt
Be A Tour Leader
Amazon’s Heart
The A380
Living Cultures

For a free subscription, please contact your travel agent, GoGlobetrotting.com or call Goway Travel at 1-800-387-8850.

TREKKING THROUGH THE WORLD OF ADVENTURE

Aug 13

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trekkingADVENTURESIncorporated, Goway’s newest division, has announced a unique partnership with TEVA Canada. To celebrate the launch this partnership through to December 2007, ADVENTURESIncorporated and TEVA are giving away a pair of TEVA footwear every month, when you book an ADVENTURESIncorporated adventure trip. All agents that book a trip will be entered into the draw, which will announced on the first of each month.“ADVENTURESIncorporated are experts in adventure travel and we believe in working with experts in respective fields. TEVA are those experts when it comes to adventure travel footwear” stated Don Forster, Product and Marketing Manager of ADVENTURESIncorporated. “We see this partnership as having many obvious synergies and also we are able to offer our clients one more advantage when they book with ADVENTURESIncorporated. Keep your eye out for more great offers in the near future” continues Forster.The Tevalution began in 1982, on the raging rapids of the Colorado River, when Mark Thatcher invented the first sport sandal. A simple idea really, and they have been innovating ever since. Authentic, outdoor performance footgear that lives up to the promise from which it was born. “The world leaders in adventure and active footwear, TEVA mirror the ADVENTURESIncorporated attitude and ideals. A perfect partnership for us and our adventure travellers.” continues ForsterCheck out www.adventuresincorpoarted.com for the over 2500 worldwide adventures available and have your chance at winning a pair of TEVA footwear.

IslandsEscapes…by Goway provides “Winter Tropics”

Jul 9

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IslandsEscapes…by Goway has just released their “Winter Tropics” program providing special package ideas that will enable travellers to escape to the Tropics during the chilly Winter months and enjoy extra special savings.

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.

Name Goway’s Kiwi and win a trip to New Zealand!

Jul 4

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Name the KiwiGoway Travel, a leading North American Travel Specialist, is proud to announce the sponsorship of a kiwi chick at Kiwi Encounter at Rainbow Springs in Rotorua, New Zealand.

To celebrate, Goway is inviting North American residents to submit a suggested name for the Kiwi! The successful submission will be awarded a trip for two to Rotorua, New Zealand, including round trip airfare from Los Angeles/San Francisco to Rotorua, 5 nights accommodation, and entry to Kiwi Encounter to view the kiwis.

The kiwi is simply unique and commands a position all of its own in the bird world. It exists nowhere but New Zealand and its evolution is due to New Zealand’s isolation. However, the ‘eccentric’ national symbol is an endangered species and Kiwi Encounter is playing its part to bring the treasured icon back from the brink of extinction on the New Zealand mainland.

To enter, simply submit your name suggestion, together with contact details, at goway.com/namethekiwi by midnight September 30, 2007. Alternatively, submit your entry by mail to:
GOWAY Name the Kiwi Contest,
3284 Yonge Street, Suite 500,
Toronto ON M4N 3M7.

Mailed entries must be postmarked before September 30, 2007. The winning name will be announced at www.goway.com on October 15, 2007.

Peru Presentation At The Royal Ontario Museum

Jun 28

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ADVENTURESIncorporated, the exclusive adventure division of leading tour operator Goway Travel, is holding a presentation on the wonders, sights and sounds of travel to Peru on July 21st at 10AM at the ROM Toronto.

“Peru and its rich Incan history is one of the most popular Latin American destinations” states Don Forster, ADVENTURESIncorporated Product and Marketing Manager who will present at the ROM. “With the famous sites of Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, the Andes mountains and of course easy access to the Amazon Jungle, Peru offers a travel choice for every one as well as a rich, vibrant and prevalent culture.”

The presentation includes a chance to explore the “Ancient Peru Unearthed Gold” exhibit as well as taste samples of Peruvian Cuisine, a chance to win door prizes and receive amazing Peru travel package specials available on the day. Plus of course an in depth and knowledgeable talk on travel in Peru.

Tickets for the event cost $25 and include entrance to the Peru exhibit at the ROM, attendance at the 10:00AM presentation on July 21st and a voucher worth $25 to redeem against a Peru trip with ADVENTURESIncorporated. Interested participants should register online.

ADVENTURESIncorporated is the exclusive adventure division of 37 year old Goway Travel. For more information on A.I. please call 1-800-387-8850, email info@adventuresincorporated.com or visit ADVENTURESIncorporated.com.

Downunder Catalogue Features Over 350 Ideas

May 9

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If you are looking to travel to Australia, New Zealand and/or the South Pacific (the lands Downunder), you should request the appropriately named DOWNUNDER brochure. Distinguished by its’ upside down DOWNUNDER logo, the brochure is available from most travel agents.

Produced and distributed by Goway Travel, the DOWNUNDER brochure is more a catalogue than a brochure. It features over 350 travel ideas ranging from walking and 4WD adventures to self drive suggestions to rail and cruise ideas to Stays of Distinction and classic independent itineraries.

To help potential travellers find their way through the brochure, a new “Bookmark Guide By Travel Idea” has been developed.

“DOWNUNDER is a collection of our most popular travel ideas plus those new product offerings we believe will become popular” states Bruce Hodge, Founder and President of the 37 year old travel specialist company. “Many more ideas can be found on www.goway.com but our main recommendations are featured in the DOWNUNDER brochure.”

Goway Travel, established in 1970 has grown to be North America’s largest travel company specializing in the South Pacific. They also have a very large office in Sydney that maintains price and quality control and is only a toll free call away for assistance and advice to travellers.

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