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Earlybird Savings for New Zealand Bound Travellers

Mar 14

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Goway Travel has this month launched an impressive early bird booking incentive for travellers bound for New Zealand. In conjunction with their partner, Horizon Holidays, a renowned New Zealand coach touring company, Goway is offering a savings of up to $300 per couple for tours booked by 30 April 2007 for travel 01 October 2007 – 31 January 2008.

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 $2165 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 $2730, 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, this tour priced from $3725 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 www.goway.com.

GLOBETROTTERS TARGET NAMIBIA

Mar 13

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With a rich portfolio of exotic destinations, Goway is able to track trends in long-haul travel, and identify destinations that are top of Globetrotters wish lists. Their exclusive division, AFRICAExperts has seen a marked increase in inquiries for Namibia, in Southern Africa.

Rich in culture and history with a variety of different regions all offering their own unique attractions, it is not surprising that Namibia has become a much sought after destination. “Namibia is a fantastic destination to visit” commented Product and Marketing Manager, Christy Fraser, “the incredible diversity of the region has given us the opportunity to develop a wide selection of options that will suit all Globetrotters.”

Feature tours include the “15-day Grand Namibia” priced from $4262. This tour visits the arid Etosha salt pan and it’s abundant wildlife, the shipwrecked skeleton coast, the colonial coastal town of Swakopmund, Walvis Bay with it’s flocks of flamingos, Damaraland’s ancient rock art, desert elephant and rhino and Sossusvlei with its’ massives and dunes.

For travellers with limited vacation time, AFRICAExperts has designed the “7-day Best of Namibia Fly-in Safari” priced from $5490, the “7-day Dunes Canyon and Kalahari” from $1936, the “5 day Northern Namibia” from $1480 and the “4 day Etosha National Park” from $986 per person.

For travellers who prefer to explore regions by train, the Shongololo Dune Express priced from $3402 offers a 17-day train tour visiting all the major highlights in Namibia and popular attractions in South Africa and is an interesting, convenient and value packed way to explore Southern Africa. Another shorter train option is the 2-day Desert Express which travels between Windhoek and Swakopmund. This first-class journey stops along the way for off-board excursions and is priced from $363CAD.

Any of these travel ideas can be combined and incorporated into AFRICAExperts programs throughout Southern, Eastern, and Northern Africa.

To receive your copy of AFRICAExperts brochure which features these and many more travel ideas please call 1-800-245-0920, email africaexperts@goway.com or visit www.africaexperts.com

SURGE OF INTEREST FOR TRAVEL TO SOUTH EAST ASIA

Mar 12

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Recognizing a rise in demand for travel to the unique destinations of Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar, Goway’s ASIA Experts has increased their travel options to these regions. All 4 destinations are tourist friendly and have the ability to offer the discerning visitor a rewarding stay.

Vietnam has a wealth of attractions including ancient culture, magnificent scenery and world class beach resorts. Goway’s 13 day Vietnam Showcase covers every major area of the country with prices starting from $2043 per person. For those with less time available, the 7 day Classic Vietnam includes Ho Chi Minh City, Hue, Hoi An and Hanoi from $1019 per person. For beach lovers, an extension can be arranged to the premier resort of Nha Trang where a selection of hotels from moderate to deluxe is available.

Cambodia is the home of one of the most amazing archaeological discoveries, Angkor Wat which has really only been opened for tourism in the last 20 years. Angkor Wat is only a one hour flight away from Bangkok and Goway’s ASIA Experts 3 day Amazing Angkor Wat package covers in detail the site with prices from $395 with the ability to add extra nights as required. Also available is a 5 day combination of Phnom Penh, the capital and Angkor Wat starting from $874.

For Laos, Goway has a combination package for 5 days of the capital, Vientiane and the ancient capital, now a UNESCO World Heritage site, Luang Prabang with its excellent temples and street markets. Prices start from $1105.

Myanmar is a treasure trove of culture, very friendly people and interesting countryside. Goway’s 6 day Classic Myanmar includes Yangon, the capital with the enormous Shwedagon Pagoda complex (a city within a city), Bagan with its’ over 2000 Buddhist temples and Mandalay, the country’s second largest city. One can choose from moderate to deluxe hotels with prices starting from $1077. The 9 day Myanmar in Depth offers the same itinerary as the Classic Myanmar plus visits to Inle Lake and the hill resort of Kalaw. For cruise fans, one can sail between Bagan and Mandalay on the luxurious “Road to Mandalay” run by the Eastern and Oriental Express. The 5 day cruise itself begins at $1815.

For anyone wanting a complete small group tour of this region, the 19 day South East Asia Odyssey covers Vietnam, Cambodia and Myanmar and starts from $5629 including airfare from Vancouver. The tour can also be taken for 15 days excluding Myanmar from $4389 per person.

Goway can customize any required arrangement or combine one or all of these destinations. All products can be found in Goway’s ASIA Experts brochure. Call 1-800-387-8850 or e-mail info@goway.com for your copy.

“AI by AI” FREE EUROPE TRIPS FOR AGENTS

Mar 9

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The newest player in the adventure travel field is making a splash with their “AI by AI”: Amazing Incentives by ADVENTURESIncorporated campaign. They are offering spectacular agent incentives for their European product line where agents can earn free trips.

Agents that book three passengers to Europe with A.I.’s Adventures Worldwide product line will be able to take their own Europe trip FREE of charge. Agents are also able to bring a friend if they book six passengers.

ADVENTURESIncorporated is the unique team at Goway that specializes exclusively in fun, adventure and active vacation experiences all around the world.

For full details of the “AI by AI” agent incentive please vist Goway Travel’s dedicated agent website www.gowayagent.com.

For further information on A.I.’s Adventure Worldwide product line, call 1-800-387-8850, email info@adventuresincorporated.com or visit www.adventuresincorporated.com.

Goway’s New ADVENTURESIncorporated Announces Partnerships

Mar 5

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As part of Goway’s return to the adventure market, their exclusive division catering to the adventure traveller, ADVENTURESIncorporated (AI)
is pleased to announce several key partnerships with the most respected brands in this niche market:

Intrepid Travel – This Australian based adventure provider offers a huge variety of travel styles all over the world. They specialize in small group journeys off the beaten track. Trips range from 4 days to 41 days and travellers have a choice of over 300 experiences.

Topdeck Europe – This 33 year old company specializes in fantastic value holidays throughout all of Europe. Having re-invented themselves 5 years ago Topdeck is now recognized as the leading operator for the 18-30 somethings.

Connections Adventures Downunder – Starting in Tasmania in 1976, Connections quickly expanded into mainland Australia and New Zealand. They have long been recognized as Downunder’s number one provider of holidays and tours for young people.

Acacia Africa – Covering all of Africa, Acacia offers the most comprehensive selection of adventure holidays, overland safaris as well as tented and lodge safaris. They operate many intriguing itineraries that offer amazing value for money.

Kiwi Experience – Here is another respected company in New Zealand that offers a hop on hop off the bus travel option throughout an extensive travel network that is designed for travellers looking for flexibility.

Separate brochures for these ADVENTURESIncorporated’s partners are available on request. All of the most popular programs are featured on ADVENTURESIncorporated.com along with ADVENTURESIncorporated own programs in Latin America and other parts of the world.

For more information on these and other programs call 1-800-387-8850, email info@adventuresincorporated.com or visit ADVENTURESIncorporated.com.

Bali High on the Top of Travellers Wish Lists

Mar 5

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The island of Bali is consistently voted by the readers of major travel magazines as one of the most enchanting travel and holiday destinations in the world due to it’s variety of attractions, the physical beauty, and the year-round pleasant climate.

IslandsEscapes….by Goway, the leading wholesaler in North America to the World’s Most Idyllic Islands offers great air-land escape packages to experience Indonesia’s Island of the Gods. From as little as $100 per day (including airfare), travellers can experience this beautiful destination.

Sample vacations include IslandsEscapes 15-day “Magic of Bali” Escape from $1559 per person and includes round trip airfare from Vancouver, 12 nights accommodation, buffet breakfast daily, 5 sightseeing tours including cultural village tours and sunset excursions, airport welcome, and round trip airport/hotel transfers.

A key point to note for those who will be or are planning to visit Bali this March – March 19th is Nyepi Day (Balinese New Year). This is a day of absolute silence for the Hindu Balinese, when no activity is done, no amusement is held, no fire is lit during the day and night. This is a day of fasting and self-introspection and the entire island shuts down as the majority of establishments are closed. The perfect day to just sit back and relax on the beach lapped by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean.

As they say in Balinese “Selamat jalan” (Bon voyage).

For more information on other great Bali escapes please refer to the IslandsEscapes‘ “World’s Most Idyllic Islands” brochure, call 1-800-667-6601, or visit IslandsEscapes.