Archive for June, 2007

One of the Last Great Migrations

Jun 29

Posted by CanTrade Admin in Africa, Packages | Comments off

Each year one of the greatest wildlife shows on earth takes place as the ‘Great Wildebeest Migration’ heads from the Serengeti of Tanzania towards the nutrient rich green grasses of the Masai Mara in Kenya. Traditionally between the months of July to October, this natural phenomenon causes up to 2 million animals to cover the savannah as far as the eye can see.

This is an ideal time to be in the parks as predators such as leopard, lion and hyena are in great numbers due to the numerous prey animals.

Going on safari to view and witness the Wildebeest migration is one of the ultimate experiences that Africa has to offer. AFRICAExperts provides numerous safari options to accommodate such as the 14 Day “Classic East Africa” safari. This small-group safari from Nairobi to Arusha priced from $5018, begins in Nairobi, ends in Arusha and visits the highlights of the great parks of Kenya and Tanzania in between. Price includes superior lodge accommodation, park entrance fees, safari guide, 13 breakfasts, 13 lunches and 12 dinners and airport transfers in Nairobi and Arusha.

Also available are shorter safaris such as the 8 Day “Kenya Highlights” that visits Samburu, Aberdares, Lake Nakuru and the Masai Mara priced from $2177. Price includes accommodation in superior hotels/lodges, park entrance fees, airport transfers, safari guide, 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and dinners.

For more information on these and other travel ideas please call 1-800-245-0920, or email info@africaexperts.com or visit AFRICAExperts.com.

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

“Double the Cash” with Goway’s Agent Incentive

Jun 27

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Until July 31, 2007, all international tickets issued by GowayAir will be accompanied by a Goway Voucher worth $25 per person ($50 per couple). These vouchers can be redeemed when booking land product from any of Goway’s signature brochures (DOWNUNDER, AFRICAExperts, ASIA by Goway, IslandsEscapes‘ World’s Most Idyllic Islands and ADVENTURESIncorporated’s World of Adventure). The vouchers can also be redeemed when booking any product from the thousands listed at Goway.com and ADVENTURESIncorporated.com. Agents can opt to keep the cash or pass on the savings to their clients.

In the month of July, all vouchers will double in value to $100 when redeemed for bookings that include any of Goway’s “HOLIDAYS OF A LIFETIME”. Goway’s Holidays of a Lifetime are inclusive vacations where our professional escort takes care of all the day to day details…all the way from North America back to North America. All accommodations on these programs are First Class or better, and many meals are included as is virtually all touring along the way.

The team of wizards at GowayAir has the expertise and knowledge to combine several net fares to ensure that the best fare is offered, whilst maintaining commission for travel agents. GowayAir has a wide range of consolidated airfares that cover the South Pacific, Asia/Orient, Africa, Middle East, Latin America and Europe. Agents, when using GowayAir’s services have access to a selection of over 65 Airlines and make it a “One Stop Shop” for all needs to these destinations. Goway’s other specialty divisions (The Dream Team) offer thousands of interesting, independent and escorted travel ideas for long haul globetrotters. “Since we are experts for all interests; from the adventurous to V.I.P.’s, agents will have no trouble redeeming their vouchers”, stated Bruce Hodge, President of 37 year old Goway.

For more information call 1-800-387-8850 or email info@goway.com or visit GowayAgent.com.

Overlanding – The Original Adventure Trip

Jun 26

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Goway, through its’ newest division ADVENTURESIncorporated, returns to its’ roots with the introduction of a wide range of Overland Product in Africa. Goway began operations offering exciting adventures in Latin America in Overland vehicles and ADVENTURESIncorporated’s Product Manger, Don Forster is a former overland driver himself with over 6 years on road experience!

“Overlanding is still the best way to see a country” states Forster. “You see areas most people fly over, enjoy the flexibility of independent travel with group security and buying power, plus you visit local markets and other off-the-beaten-track sites rarely seen by other tourists”.

Overland tours include a “Gorilla Encounter” – a 14 day tour from Nairobi starting from $1145. This safari gives a glimpse of East Africa’s enormously diverse scenery and some of its friendliest people. From the Great Rift Valley dotted with lakes, to the terraced hillsides of fertile Uganda, and a very special wildlife encounter – the opportunity to trek and view the magnificent gorillas in their fragile habitat is an unforgettable experience.

Also available is the Desert Tracker, a 19 to 25 day journey priced from $1495. This is an action-packed safari journeying through diverse landscapes, eerie and barren desert, pounding Atlantic coastline, lush and prolific game parks, tranquil and peaceful wildernesses, and the thundering Victoria Falls. Exhilarating adventure activities are available to pump travellers full of African adrenaline!

In custom-built expedition vehicles, seating up to 22 people, the mode of transport is safe, secure and very comfortable. Convenience is paramount; you can even re-charge your laptop and Ipod as you travel! The crew are highly trained; not only with destination knowledge but also in vehicle maintenance.

The complete range of touring in Southern and Eastern Africa complements ADVENTURESIncorporated’s existing comprehensive adventure product in Australia, New Zealand, Asia and Latin America, and provides one of the most organic and up close and personal ways to explore a country, its culture and environment.

For full details visit the ADVENTURESIncorporated website.

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

Goway Features India – Land of the Maharajahs

Jun 25

Posted by CanTrade Admin in Asia, India, Packages | Comments off

Goway Travel, one of Canada’s leading tour operators, continues to see bookings to India increase dramatically. India – Land of the Maharajahs – is drawing record numbers of Canadians to its country.

“India seems to have taken off for many Canadian travellers wanting that “best value” vacation to an exotic destination”, says Doug Vogl, Product & Marketing Manager, Asia. “Consumers see that India offers an extremely affordable vacation permitting them to visit cities like New Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Mumbai, Varanasi and Madras – to name a few. Whether travelling over the Atlantic or the Pacific, pre or post stopovers in Dubai and Singapore are popular choices. The colourful Indian festivals, tiger sanctuaries, holy cities and amazing monuments make for a memorable travel experience.”

Goway’s ultimate package is Splendours of India – one of their signature Holidays of a Lifetime trips – a fully escorted tour. This 22 day trip offers the best of India from north to south, including Singapore en route to Delhi, Varanasi, Agra, Jaipur, Mumbai, Goa, Cochin, Periyar and Madras. Prices start from $8999 from the west coast.

One of Goway’s hottest sellers this year is their Classic India independent tour. This 13 day trip starting in New Delhi and ending in Mumbai (formerly Bombay) includes Varanasi, Khajuraho, Agra, Jaipur and Udaipur, and starts from $3576.

The traditional Golden Triangle program, also from New Delhi, includes Agra, Jaipur and the Ranthambore Tiger Sanctuary. This 9 Day tour is affordably priced from $1391.

Goway’s India program offerings include an additional 26 modules and packages for the discerning traveller. In one sentence, Goway has India covered.

For more information on these and other ASIA by Goway travel ideas please call 1-800-387-8850, visit Goway.com or email info@goway.com.

Goway invites Agents to become more Adventurous

Jun 21

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ADVENTURESIncorporated, the exclusive adventure division of leading tour operator Goway Travel, has announced the development of an elite group of agents in North America. Agents interested in selling worldwide adventure products are invited to join Goway’s select group of preferred adventure agents.

As a member of this group, agents will receive advance notice of special offers and incentives, and will also be able to sign up for informative web seminars with Product and Marketing Manager Don Forster.

“Knowledge is critical in this internet age” commented Forster, “After many years in the industry and having travelled the globe as an adventure traveller, I will be sharing my experiences and knowledge with the trade to enable them to sell more effectively.”

Simply email agent@adventuresincorporated.com and register as an Adventure agent, and ADVENTURESIncorporated will send you a one year subscription to Outpost, Canada’s Top Adventure Travel Magazine, with their compliments.

Outpost features award winning features and stories about the world of adventure travel – “Jungle Trekking in Ecuador” … “Antarctica Expeditions” … “Thailand’s tropical hangouts” … “African Wildlife experiences” and a feature in the next issue of Outpost on Panama that one of our in house experts took earlier this year! The FREE subscription to Outpost Magazine enables agents to educate themselves and their business on the fastest growing segment of the tourism industry.

With a specialist range of innovative adventure trips all over the world, ADVENTURESIncorporated is looking for key partners to become the experts in their region by tapping into ADVENTURESIncorporated’s world of adventure product and team of experts.

Goway Offers on-line Honeymoon Registry

Jun 20

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Goway Travel has launched a new tool to assist agents selling honeymoons to exotic destinations. The new online honeymoon registry allows clients to register either for trip contributions in increments of $100, or for features such as dinner at a local restaurant, spa treatments and other luxuries.

Agents can book their clients’ honeymoon with Goway Travel, and the couple can then sign up and register their honeymoon plans. After the bride and groom have registered and set up their personalized site, wedding guests can view and contribute to the bride and groom’s registry. From the comfort of their home, guests can buy a specific gift or contribute towards part of the honeymoon couple’s escape.

Featured components include a spectacular Sunset Cruise in the Maldives; a Balloon Safari in East Africa; watching sharks and rays in Tahiti; or a sensual couples massage at the Baan Sabai Spa Big Buddha in Thailand. Wedding guests will find it easy to give the perfect wedding gift - a honeymoon memory that will last forever.

“The honeymoon registry provides a new, innovative way of gift giving. Not only is it easy to use, it is much more convenient than visiting a department store, printing pages off a gift registry and searching through the store to find one of the many items on the list.” Said Bruce Hodge, founder and President of Goway Travel.

Visit Goway’s Romance Pages and learn more about their unique Honeymoon Registry or call 1-800-387-8850.

Goway’s Australia – Accessible Nature

Jun 19

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“Wilderness luxury” is no contradiction in Australia. Goway, one of North America’s leading wholesalers offers international visitors the opportunity to enjoy Australia’s great outdoors – remote, beautiful regions including World Heritage listed rainforests – in complete comfort. Eco-retreats, some built literally in the treetops and surrounded by vivid birdlife, provide everything from satellite TV to spa treatments. In each State and Territory, grand resorts and little retreats offer pampering amid awesome scenery and prolific wildlife.

In Queensland, Goway offers a 3 day package at Daintree Eco Lodge from $786 per person. Nestled in the world’s oldest living rainforest this ultimate getaway features experiential travel. Offering boutique “hideaway” accommodation, innovative cuisine with a hint of bush tucker, unique spa and wellbeing treatments using natural ingredients and Aboriginal techniques, pristine waterfalls and authentic Aboriginal cultural experiences. These elements have earned the Daintree Eco Lodge the “No. 1 Spa Retreat in Australia and the South Pacific” by Conde Nast Travellers Readers Choice.

In New South Wales, stay at a unique Australian world class resort situated in the pristine Hunter Valley wine region just north of Sydney. Eaglereach is a nature based resort with over four square kilometres of natural adventure land featuring an amazing array of native flora and fauna. There are many ways to discover Eaglereach…. on foot, escorted horseback trail rides, mountain bikes, even passive 4WD. Facilities include tennis, volleyball, a saltwater rock pool and you can even try your hand at catching ‘Yabbies’. After the days’ activities you can retreat to one of 36 custom built lodges. Each is sole use and complete with every luxury. Goway’s 3 Day package starts at $539.

The Flinders Ranges, in South Australia, is a region that was once a seabed and now carries some important 600 million year old fossils. The Flinders Ranges are home to a vast number of native animals and birds, and Goway’s 4 Day Self-drive package from $798 includes accommodation at Wilpena Pound Resort, at the base of Wilpena Pound, a spectacular natural amphitheatre.

Freycinet National Park on the Eastern Coast of Tasmania is the destination for Goway’s 3-day Freycinet Escape from $1338. This deluxe, remote wilderness camp is a first for Tasmania and offers accommodation in luxury guest tents, a dining tent, resident chef and a host of activities, including boat cruises and a guided walk to the famous Wineglass Bay.

Full details of Goway’s Australia offers can be found in their up-side-down DOWNUNDER catalogue and on their extensive website. For more information call 1-800-387-8850 or email info@goway.com.

IslandsEscapes offers value added “extras” with any Fiji Escape

Jun 18

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Among its wealth of natural beauty, Fiji’s true magic lies in its people and the fascinating blend of their diverse cultures. Book any escape to the magical island of Fiji with IslandsEscapes…by Goway and receive special extras such as a complimentary “Feejee Discount Card” and access to a VIP airport lounge.

Fiji offers a wide range of exciting experiences to see, do and taste but more importantly doing so at your own time and pace. An escape in Fiji is never complete without a great bargain purchase at one of the local shops or indulging in some of the local cuisine. The Discount Card allows travellers to take advantage of exceptional deals at a wide collection of the finest shopping retail outlets, restaurants, Internet cafes, and coffee bars.

Not only will travellers receive the Feejee Discount Card, they will also receive access to a VIP lounge at the airport upon departure where they will enjoy a quiet moment while being treated to a choice of a massage, manicure or pedicure. Complimentary refreshments including gourmet coffee and snacks are available as well as wi-fi internet connection and work stations. A perfect ending to an unforgettable Fijian escape.

IslandsEscapes offers a wide range of escape options that suit the needs and wants of all travellers. Choose from a 10 night Coral Coast and Mamanuca Island escape from $2979 per person or visit the Garden Island of Fiji – Taveuni for 10 nights from $4599 per person. Both packages include airfare from Vancouver with Air Pacific.

For more information on these special extras or on any of our great escapes please refer to the IslandsEscapes‘ “World’s Most Idyllic Islands” brochure, call 1-800-667-6601, or visit IslandsEscapes.com.

Goway Showcases the Best of Hong Kong

Jun 14

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According to leading tour operator Goway Travel, Hong Kong visitor numbers from North America continue to increase. For travellers, Hong Kong offers a land of contrasts from the tall high-rise buildings to the traditional junks in the harbour, and the glittering lights after dark.

“As part of a longer trip to Asia, or even as a short getaway, Hong Kong is a great destination,” commented Product and Marketing Manager, Doug Vogl, “No other place in the world offers such a wide variety of offerings for overseas visitors. Hong Kong is a proactive destination and has developed a highly popular “Cultural Kaleidoscope” program. This program introduces the culture and the people of Hong Kong to visitors and is an invaluable insight for travellers.”

The Cultural Kaleidoscope program provides visitors with the opportunity to “Meet the People” and learn from English-speaking experts about subjects such as architecture, feng shui, medicine, jewellery and more; to sail in an authentic junk on Hong Kong Harbour; and to take advantage of a low-cost museum pass.

Also free to visitors is the nightly “Symphony of Lights” show – a spectacular multimedia display, named the “World’s Largest Permanent Light and Sound Show” by Guinness World Records, which involves 37 key buildings on both sides of Victoria Harbour. It is an all-round vision of coloured lights, laser beams and searchlights synchronised to music and narration.

Goway’s 6 Day Discover Hong Kong package is designed for a short getaway, and includes 5 nights accommodation, breakfast daily, transfers, a half day city tour including tram ride to Victoria Peak, and a full day to Lantau Island including lunch. Prices start from $451. Also available is a 6 Day Hong Kong/Macau combination starting from $753, which features 4 nights in Hong Kong plus an overnight experience to Macau.

For travellers extending travel arrangements through mainland China or Asia, Goway also offers a stopover package at Hong Kong affordably priced at $175. The 3 day Vibrant Hong Kong program includes airport transfers, 2 nights in Hong Kong and a half day sightseeing tour.

For more information on ASIA by Goway’s Hong Kong packages and other travel ideas to Asia call 1-800-387-8850, email info@goway.com or visit Goway.com.

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