Archive for July, 2007

AFRICAExperts offers Botswana from a unique vantage point

Jul 24

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AFRICAExperts, a division of Goway Travel, has unveiled exciting new products in Botswana following a recent visit to Southern Africa.

New in Botswana are the Ichobezi Luxury Safariboats (the Moli and Mukwae) which sail both the Zambezi and Chobe Rivers. Since one of the best ways to see Botswana is by water, the safariboat provides an ideal platform to view the abundant wildlife of the Chobe National Park. Being on the river allows you to get closer to the large variety of game including elephant, buffalo, giraffe, kudu, waterbuck and the shy Chobe bushbuck.

With only 4 twin cabins aboard, the Safariboats offer an intimate and exclusive experience. The boats also offer a range of facilities such as dedicated tender boats, an entertainment deck, plunge pool, fully stocked bar and menus to please every palate. Every comfort and need is well looked after onboard.

Ichobezi Safariboat, a 4-day itinerary on the safariboat priced from $1380 per person is available with roundtrip transfers from Victoria Falls or Livingstone Airport and includes meals on a full-board basis, sightseeing, services of professional tour guides, park entrance fees and on-board activities such as fishing, walking safaris and mekoro (dugout canoe) trips.

The Safariboats can be easily combined with AFRICAExperts‘ 3-day Victoria Falls Package or 3-day Livingstone Package which include roundtrip airfare from Johannesburg, airport transfers, walking tour of the Falls and sunset cruise. Prices start at $887 per person.

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

Riding On The Back Of Giants In Africa

Jul 16

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ADVENTURESIncorporated, the exclusive adventure division of leading tour operator Goway Travel, is offering all adventurous clients a free, unique Elephant Safari and Experience when booking select tours.

“The Elephant experience lasts about 4 hours and is one of the most amazing and moving activities in Africa” said Don Forster, Product and Marketing Manager of ADVENTURESIncorporated. “From experience, I can recommend this up close and personal safari. The opportunity to spend time with such large, powerful and majestic animals is truly an experience I won’t forget in a hurry” continues Forster.

Located near Thorntree Lodge, approximately 10 km from Livingstone, Zambezi Elephant Trails has established Zambia’s first “Elephant Camp” – offering a once in a lifetime insight into these gentle giants. Together with this ecologically friendly style of game viewing, a strong emphasis is placed on an Elephant experience rather than just an Elephant ride and guests are encouraged to interact with these majestic and intelligent African mammals. Guests also meet, ride, touch and learn about Elephants – and have the opportunity to experience their willingness to act under instruction.

The free Elephant safari is offered in conjunction with the Southern Experience or Northern Experience African Safari. These memorable 20-day trips start from $2375 and are the most popular safaris, offering the best way to see the most spectacular features of Southern Africa. The safaris include use of full camping equipment (except sleeping bags), 19 breakfasts, 20 lunches, 15 dinners, coffee/tea with the meals, transport on the tour, 2 nights in chalets and 17 nights camping, activities and game drives.

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

Free Meals in Tahiti – Exclusively with IslandsEscapes…by Goway

Jul 13

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IslandsEscapes…by Goway is delighted to exclusively offer complimentary breakfast and dinner daily throughout Tahiti & Her Islands. During the winter months of November to March travellers can save as much as $1330 per person when they book with IslandsEscapes.

The exclusive Free Meals in Tahiti program consists of various escapes including a 9 night three island combination getaway to Tahiti, Moorea, and Bora Bora from $2849 per person. This escape includes 1 free night at Sofitel Tahiti Resort in a mountain view room, 4 nights at Sofitel Moorea Beach Resort in a deluxe garden bungalow, 4 nights at Sofitel Bora Bora Beach Resort in a superior garden bungalow and of course complimentary breakfast and dinner daily. This escape includes an overall savings of $1330 per person.

Choose from various Moorea and Bora Bora escapes such as the 7 night program from $3069 per person including 4 nights at Sofitel Moorea Beach Resort in a deluxe garden bungalow and 3 nights at Bora Bora Lagoon Resort & Spa in a motu bungalow with complimentary breakfast and dinner daily (a savings of $1089 per person).

Alternatively, IslandsEscapes offers Globetrotters the chance to experience the Tuamotu Island of Tikehau with an exclusive 9 night escape from $4529 per person. This escape includes 1 night at Radisson Plaza Resort Tahiti in an ocean view room, 4 nights at Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort & Spa in an overwater bungalow, 4 nights at Tikehau Pearl Beach Resort in an overwater bungalow as well as complimentary breakfast and dinner daily in Bora Bora and Tikehau (a savings of $1075 per person).

All of these idyllic value escapes also include round trip airfare from Los Angeles, an airport welcome with flower lei, inter-island flights, and all relevant transfers.

For more information on these and many other Free Meals in Tahiti escapes visit the Value Vacations section on IslandsEscapes.com, or call 1-800-667-6601.

AFRICAExperts Expand Mystical Morocco Programs

Jul 12

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AFRICAExperts‘ Morocco programs have been expanded due to demand, announced the leading North American wholesaler, a division of Goway.

“We’ve seen a major increase in our call volume for destinations in Northern Africa,” commented Product and Marketing Manager Christy Fraser, “being such a varied and fascinating country, Morocco is on the ‘hot-list’ of African destinations for discerning North American travellers.”

Morocco has majestic mountain ranges, spectacular coastlines and some of the most intriguing cities in Africa. There is a rich architectural tradition of medieval cities, Roman ruins, Berber fortresses and Islamic monuments. Exploring the centuries old Kasbahs and maze of backstreets is one of the highlights of visiting Morocco, as well as the adventure of bargaining for souvenirs.

A great combination to the Imperial Cities is a visit to the dramatic landscapes of vast desert, sand dunes, dramatic gorges and mountains passes in the South of Morocco.

AFRICAExperts provides touring options such as the 7 day “Imperial Cities” tour. This tour is priced from $920 and includes time in Casablanca, Marrakech, Meknes and Fes, all of which have served as the capital of Morocco at some point in its rich history. The tour includes a choice of moderate or first class accommodation, roundtrip airport transfers, transportation by air-conditioned vehicle, services of driver/guide plus local guides, entrance fees, sightseeing and 6 breakfasts and dinners.

By contrast, AFRICAExperts offers a more extensive journey in Morocco that combines the Imperial Cities with dramatic landscapes of vast desert, sand dunes, dramatic gorges and mountain passes in the South of Morocco. The 12 day “Magical Kingdom of Morocco” tour is priced from $1535 and includes a choice of moderate or first class accommodation, roundtrip airport transfers, transportation by air-conditioned vehicle, services of driver/guide plus local guides, entrance fees, sightseeing and 12 breakfasts and dinners.

For travellers looking for customized itinerary options, AFRICAExperts offers city modules, Morocco City Stays, that may be combined to create a custom tour and include a 4 day package in Casablanca priced from $417, Marrakech from $398 and the beach destination of Agadir from $358.

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

Jasvinder Binning joins the Goway Team

Jul 10

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Goway today announced the appointment of Jasvinder S. Binning to the position of Webfares Development Manager. With over 10 years in the travel industry, Jasvinder brings a wealth of experience to the position.

“Jasvinder has extensive knowledge of the wholesale and air consolidator industry, which is imperative in this position.” Commented VP Air, Jim Morrison. “He also brings a well-rounded knowledge of the industry and has the skills to expand and improve Goway’s consolidation business.

Jasvinder has held management positions with the British Airport Authority and American Express Travel Service Network prior to joining Goway. During his years in the industry, Jasvinder has also held positions as Secretary to the Heathrow Co-ordination and Slot Performance Committee, Communications Executive at Cheville Clothing Ltd, and is a permanent member of the Institute of Logistic Transport.

In the role of Webfares Development Manager, Jasvinder is responsible for all on-line web sales, pricing, contract management and marketing of Goway Agent web site. Goway’s online booking engine is only accessible to travel agents.

“I am delighted to be joining such a dynamic organization” stated Jasvinder, “Goway has such a stellar reputation in the industry, and I’m looking forward to contributing to its’ success”.

Jasvinder can be reached at 1-800-387-8850 ext. 398, or by email at Jas@goway.com.

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.

Goway’s Asia Sensation – Thailand – Land of a Thousand Smiles

Jul 6

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Situated in the heart of Southeast Asia, the Kingdom of Thailand continues to shine as a favoured destination for North Americans according to Goway Travel, Canada’s leading tour operator to Asia.

“In the last ten years, the tourism infrastructure within Thailand has increased by leaps and bounds”, says Doug Vogl, Product and Marketing Manager, Asia. “The great thing about Thailand is their commitment to global tourism. Year after year, they continue to bring new products to market and keep up with global demand. For example, we have recently introduced spa and wellness escapes, long-stay programs for Canadian snowbirds, cruise options, and eco travel options. The list goes on and on.”

Goway’s Classic Thailand is the most requested tour from North American travellers. The tour provides the perfect chance to see central Thailand, northern Thailand and a glimpse of the south – Phuket or Koh Samui. Prices start from $1282.

The Thai Sun Escape is a program that allows the traveller to spend more time in Koh Samui or Phuket. Prices start from $858.

For the more independent traveller, Goway offers several flexible modules that can be combined to create a custom vacation including an overland Bangkok to Chiang Mai tour priced from $539, a trip to the River Kwai from $210 or golf packages from $1782.

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.

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

Jul 4

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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 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.

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