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Parlez-Vous Francais?

Aug 31

Posted by CanTrade Admin in Adventure Inc, Africa, Packages | Comments off


ADVENTURESIncorporated Product the adventure division of leading wholesaler Goway Travel, has introduced dedicated African tours in French!

With a growing demand from the French-Canadian market, ADVENTURESIncorporated has introduced 5 French only departures for Southern Africa.

“The French-Canadians are ardent travellers and we wanted to cater to this group of sophisticated travellers” commented Don Forster, Product and Marketing Manager of ADVENTURESIncorporated. “The French speaking market is often overlooked and this is a small but significant step for ADVENTURESIncorporated as we look at expanding our client base not only in adventure but in cultural demographics.” continues Forster.

Some of the trips on offer are the Adventure TransKalaharienne or the Circuit Aventures de Winhoek à Victoria Falls and Decouverte du Parc Kruger & du Cap de Bonne Esperance.

For the complete list of trips see our website.

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

IslandsEscapes offers a special Honeymoon in Fiji

Aug 30

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IslandsEscapes…by Goway is offering an unforgettable honeymoon experience in Fiji with Qamea Resort & Spa. This jewel of Fiji’s northern islands offers an extraordinary escape to those who want to experience the very best of the Fiji Islands.

Situated on the garden island of Qamea, this breathtakingly beautiful island is full of lush, green, rainforest dressed hills and pristine white sand beaches. The only resort on Qamea Island, set on 100 lush tropical acres of landscaped gardens, the Qamea Resort & Spa is an exclusive tropical destination for astute travellers seeking a truly unique and authentic Fijian experience without sacrificing luxury or service.

This small and intimate luxury boutique property accommodates a maximum of 28 guests (over 16 years of age) in 14 spacious beachfront bures and villas. The resort fronts onto a private white sand beach of just under a kilometre in length, and is known as the most spectacular in Fiji’s northern island group.

IslandsEscapes offers an exclusive honeymoon escape from $5699 per person including roundtrip airfare from Vancouver, 10 nights in a deluxe beachfront bure, daily gourmet meals, roundtrip inter-islands flights between Nadi and Taveuni, airport welcome, all relevant transfers, non-motorized water sports, and to top it off a complimentary Honeymoon package including a bottle of champagne, 30min massage per person, his and her sulus, welcome amenity gift of Qamea bath product, and an afternoon picnic lunch on private secluded beach. Additionally, if honeymooners book this escape by September 15, 2007 they will receive $50 per person off the above price.

For more information on this special honeymoon escape or other great travel ideas to the World’s Most Idyllic Islands please visit IslandsEscapes.com, call 1-800-667-6601, or e-mail info@islandsescapes.com.

Goway Expands Weddings, Honeymoons and Romantic Getaways

Aug 29

Posted by CanTrade Admin in Australia, Goway, Packages | Comments off


Goway Travel, a leading North American wholesaler for travel Downunder, has released an expanded product range of romantic travel ideas to Australia. The newly re-launched website not only offers a range of their most popular itineraries; it also offers advise and planning trips for destination weddings and honeymoons.

The site contains a sub-site relating to weddings in Australia, detailing all legal requirements to marry, as well as tips and frequently asked questions, compiled from years of planning trips for couples planning to marry in the lands Downunder.

For couples wishing to marry in North America and honeymoon in Australia, Goway also lists many tips for travellers, such as the decision to travel under the bride’s maiden or married name, as well as tips for special offers for honeymooners. “Increasingly, we are finding that couples are marrying later in life, or are marrying for a second time” commented Product and Marketing Manager, Emma Cottis. “We therefore developed our honeymoon registry since most couples already have most traditional wedding gifts. With our online registry, guests can choose from a menu of offerings such as romantic meals, spa treatments and tours, or contribute towards the cost of the honeymoon”.

Goway’s Romance and Indulgence trip includes international airfare from Vancouver, 3 nights at the spectacular Park Hyatt Sydney, located in the historic Rocks district of Sydney, and 3 nights at the opulent Langham Hotel, Melbourne. All breakfasts and private transfers are included, and couples that have more time available can opt to add any of Goway’s romantic island resorts such as Lizard Island, Hayman Island, or Hamilton Island. Also available are special upgrades to business class.

For more information, visit Goway’s Romance website, which also includes Romantic Getaways to New Zealand, Asia, Africa and the World’s Most Idyllic Islands. For more information call 1-800-387-8850 or email info@goway.com.

Savings For The Entire Family

Aug 24

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To highlight the educational benefits, the ease and the joy of Family Adventure travel, ADVENTURESIncorporated is offering 10% off their range of Family Adventures from around the world plus the chance for one lucky family of 4 to win a Family Adventure of their choosing if they book their trip by the end of 2007.

Family travel can be a daunting prospect – let alone adventure travel! But ADVENTURESIncorporated wouldn’t be recommending it unless their Adventure Specialists had done it themselves and know that it is doable, painless and worth it!

ADVENTURESIncorporated Product and Marketing Manager, Don Forster, together with his family of three kids ( all under the age of 8 ) are heading out on their own Australian adventure in August of 2007. Don will be posting highlights of their family adventure on the website between August 10th and September 5th. There will be live updates from the adventure family on the outback roads of Australia.

Recommended experiences that can be booked with ADVENTURESIncorporated include the opportunity to pat a Lion; meet and stay with kids from other parts of the world; ride a raft downriver; trek up into the hills of the Andes or the Himalaya; ride an elephant, camel or donkey; or simply sit on the river bank watching Zebra and Rhino! All this and more is what can be expected on an ADVENTURESIncorporated Family Adventure trip.

“We at ADVENTURESIncorporated know how to organize adventure travel: we know what it is like to have kids and we know how to travel with kids.” states Don Forster. “Our knowledge both professionally and first hand can assist in ensuring the perfect family adventure journey.

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

IslandsEscapes adds new Adults Only resort in the Cook Islands

Aug 23

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IslandsEscapes…by Goway has introduced a new addition to their resort line-up in Rarotonga, Cook Islands. The Muri Beach Club Hotel is Rarotonga’s hottest new property, exclusively adults only (18 years of age and over).

Muri Beach Club Hotel adds a modern dimension to any Cook Islands experience by blending the very best of Polynesia with distinctive contemporary decor. Boutique in style and service, the property welcomes guests to experience the real rhythm of Rarotonga in absolute chic sophistication.

Located on the very best stretch of beach on Muri Lagoon, the Muri Beach Club Hotel enjoys a desirable setting with stunning views over the lagoon and the small off-shore islands (motus) from each of the 30 garden, poolside, or beachfront rooms. The property also offers a comprehensive selection of services and facilities including a full service restaurant on the beach where guests can choose from a sumptuous menu of gourmet pacific or international cuisine. The resort also offers “Club Spa” which allows visitors to tantalize all of their senses and pamper their bodies.

IslandsEscapes offers a Winter Tropics escape “Just for You” from $2699 per person including roundtrip airfare from Vancouver, 12 nights in a garden room, island breakfast daily, airport welcome, all relevant transfers, as well as early check-in from 6am and late check-out until 6pm. Additionally, if clients book this escape by September 15, 2007 they will receive $50 per person off the above price.

For more information on this Cook Islands escape or other great travel ideas to the World’s Most Idyllic Islands please visit IslandsEscapes.com, call 1-800-667-6601, or e-mail info@islandsescapes.com.

Worth The Visit

Aug 17

Posted by CanTrade Admin in Adventure Inc, Seminars/Expos, Special Offer/Incentive | Comments off


ADVENTURESIncorporated, the adventure division of leading North American wholesaler Goway Travel, is offering a 5% discount for all adventure trips if clients book their trip within one week of attending ADVENTURESIncorporated’s free information nights.

“Adventure Travel is a curious beast in that not only is it different from the traditional vacation, but it also opens up many other logistical, political, medical and cultural questions from the traveller” stated Don Forster, Product and Marketing Manager of ADVENTURESIncorporated. “Regular free information nights are designed to answer all those questions, information on how to get to and from our destinations as well as give an insight into the many wonders of adventure travel worldwide.” Forster continues.

Visit the ADVENTURESIncorporated website for a complete list of upcoming presentations, events and topics.

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

TREKKING THROUGH THE WORLD OF ADVENTURE

Aug 13

Posted by CanTrade Admin in Goway | No Comments

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 Forster

Check out www.adventuresincorpoarted.com for the over 2500 worldwide adventures available and have your chance at winning a pair of TEVA footwear.

FAMILY ADVENTURE BEGINS

Aug 9

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ADVENTURESIncorporated Product and Marketing Manager, Don Forster and his family of three kids, all under the age of 8 have headed out on their own Australian adventure. Travelling from Darwin in the far north of Australia to the heart of the continent in Uluru and Alice Springs the adventurous family is experiencing some of the best Australia has to offer.

Travelling with the family is a daunting prospect – let alone adventure travel! See how easy it is by logging onto the ADVENTURESIncorporated website for the latest news, video and images from Australia.

ADVENTURESIncorporated has an identical trip for any adventurer. The 11 day Rock ‘N’ Top from Alice Springs to Darwin or vice versa is priced from $1,245 and the more traditional, but just as rewarding, 11 Day Capricorn Suntanner. East coast tour from Sydney to the Whitsundays which is affordably priced at $1,380. The shorter 7-day option from the Whitsundays to Cairns is priced at $795.

For the ultimate Australian adventure, combine all of the above tours to see the true heart and spirit of Australia on ADVENTURESIncorporated’s 26 Day Grand Aussie tour from Sydney to Darwin starting at $2,925.

ADVENTURESIncorporated’s can also offer more luxurious options and small group touring. Longitude 131 is a luxurious, eco-sensitive and romantic immersion in the wilderness of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, complete with 5 star luxury and private views of the sun rising and setting over Uluru (Ayers Rock).

“We at ADVENTURESIncorporated know how to organize adventure travel; we know what it is like to have kids and we know how to travel with kids.” commented Don Forster. “Our knowledge both professionally and first hand can assist in ensuring the perfect family adventure journey.”

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

GOWAY LAUNCHES ‘DRIVER GOES FREE’ OFFER

Aug 9

Posted by CanTrade Admin in Goway, New Zealand, Packages, Special Offer/Incentive | No Comments


Goway Travel, a leading North American wholesaler, has introduced a new campaign: “Driver Goes Free”. The campaign, offered in conjunction with Maui New Zealand car rentals, offers the driver of the vehicle the opportunity to save hundreds of dollars off the cost of attractions throughout New Zealand.

During September, October and November, all travellers that are booked with Goway on a self-drive vacation with Maui car rentals or Maui motorhomes will enjoy FREE admission to the following attractions.

  • Kelly Tarlton’s Antarctic Encounter in Auckland
  • Fullers activities in the Bay of Islands which includes: Cape Brett Hole in the Rock Cruise, Super Cruise including ‘Hole in the Rock’, Cape Reinga Wanderer and Dolphin Adventure
  • Waitomo or Ruakuri Caves to visit the glowworms and a Milford Sound cruise in the South Island

This new value-added benefit is included in Goway’s New Zealand on Wheels 12 Day Getaway which is priced from $2390, and includes international airfare from Vancouver with Air New Zealand, 10 days mid-size automatic car rental with Maui, and 9 nights accommodation pass.

“New Zealand is really a great self-drive destination,” commented Product and Marketing Manager Emma Cottis, “and now with the introduction of Air New Zealand’s non-stop service in November from Vancouver to Auckland, it’s more convenient than ever”.

Customized self-drive vacations can also be planned by Goway’s team of “Wizards of Oz”. Goway’s self-drives are the most detailed tours offered in North America, and all include a special “Co-Pilot Kit” which contains not only a detailed day-by-day itinerary, but also maps, directions and discounts for travellers.

For more information on Goway’s Downunder product range, visit their website, Goway.com or request a copy of their unique upside-down DOWNUNDER® catalogue. You can also call 1-800-387-8850 or email info@goway.com.

IslandsEscapes offers the “World’s Best Honeymoons” destinations

Aug 9

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The annual “World’s Best Honeymoons” survey has just been unveiled by Modern Bride magazine and IslandsEscapes…by Goway offers numerous escapes to a variety of destinations selected as the top 20 around the globe. The following destinations, listed by ranking, are just a handful of places to embrace your newlywed bliss:

3. Tahiti

7. Maldives

9. Fiji

14. Seychelles

15. Bali

20. Thailand

IslandsEscapes offers an exclusive 7 night getaway to Tahiti from $3069 including free dinner and breakfast daily which represents a savings of $1089 per person. This escape includes roundtrip airfare from Los Angeles, 4 nights in the island of Moorea, 3 nights in the island of Bora Bora, airport welcome with flower lei, inter-island flights, and all relevant airport/resort transfers.

Other air-land inclusive escapes include 10 nights in Dubai and the Maldives from $3599 per person; 10 nights in Fiji from $2999 per person; 10 nights in Seychelles from $4229 per person; 12 nights in Bali from $1559 per person; and 10 nights in Ko Samui, Thailand from $2119 per person.

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