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Goway’s New Zealand Spring Deals

May 29

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Goway Travel has today launched spectacular savings on trips to New Zealand for this fall. For bookings before June 30 2009 on their October and November guaranteed escorted tour departures, passengers can save up to $1580 per couple!

The leading North American travel specialist for travel Downunder is offering their low season winter pricing for travel in New Zealand’s Springtime – a great time to visit this cultural destination. From the dramatic scenery; waterfalls, geysers and mountains to the indigenous culture of the Maori, New Zealand is a great destination at any time of year.

Product Manager Meghan Boyd commented “The geography of New Zealand is well suited to escorted touring.  The roads are surrounded by spectacular scenery, and relaxing in the comfort of a luxury touring coach, and socializing with a group of like-minded world wide travellers is a much better way to appreciate the surrounding beauty than having your attention fixed on a steering wheel.” Boyd also highlights the incredible value New Zealand offers “Currently $1 CA buys $1.43 NZ so combined with the value of this special offer and low airfares available to New Zealand, New Zealand has never been more affordable for North Americans.

Premier Vacations are designed to delight even the most discerning traveller, staying at first-class hotels, providing superb full a la carte cuisine, luxury coaches, special theme dinners and comprehensive itineraries fully inclusive of all major attractions. Goway’s 15 day New Zealand Explorer tour departing Jun 11, Aug 13, Sep 10, Oct 8,15, Nov 5,19 offers a saving of up to $1070 per couple.

Superior vacations are also fully inclusive, high quality vacations, and enjoy an exciting sightseeing program, special theme dinners, superior hotels and modern european-style coaches. Departures on the 14 day Highlighter tour reflect savings of up to $860 per couple for departures Jul 7, Aug 18, Sep 8, 15, Oct 10, 20, 27, Nov 7,14.

Anyone looking to book these deals should ask for ‘Spring Deal’ at time of booking to get the Low Season rates. No other discounts apply.

SPECIAL EVENTS by Goway is the Official Travel Partner to the Inaugural World Winter Masters Games in Bled, Slovenia

May 26

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Goway’s GROUPSOnly Special Events team is once again proud to be named the official North American travel company to the inaugural 2010 Winter Masters Games taking place in Bled, Slovenia in the heart of the European Alps.

The World Winter Masters Games will be held for the first time in history from January 25-31, 2010 in Bled, Slovenia. It will see competitors from around the world take part in 6 sports: ice hockey, alpine skiing, cross country skiing, ski jumping, biathlon and indoor football (or Futsal), which will be a demonstration sport.

The World Winter Masters Games are for all athletes older then 25 years. “Masters” is simply an age designation; it does not denote a level of proficiency or a particular achievement.  To compete, all you need to do is to satisfy the age criteria for your sport. The Winter World Masters Games will be a fantastic opportunity to meet people from around the world and forge new and lasting friendships.

Situated on the crossroads of four European landscapes – the Alps, the Pannonian Plain, the Dinaric Mountains and the Mediterranean, — Slovenia is one of the smallest and also one of the youngest European countries joining the European Union in May 2004. To the north lies Austria, to the east Hungary, Croatia lies to the south and Italy to the west.  The landscapes range from snow-covered alpine peaks, glacial lakes and emerald rivers, to the rounded Pannonian hills overgrown with vines, to the mysterious Karstic caves and white salt pan fields all of which combine to give the country its incredible diversity. Your gateway to Slovenia and the Winter Games is through its capital city, Ljubljana. With over 300,000 inhabitants, the city’s blend of medieval, baroque, art nouveau and modern buildings is home to a number of museums, theatres, churches, and quaint shops.

With its beautiful natural surroundings, Bled is a jewel among the European alpine resorts and is widely known for its mild curative climate and the thermal lake water. With over 1000 years of history, not only does Bled have stunning natural surroundings, it is also rich in culture, tradition and heritage. From the ancient Bled Castle to museum and art galleries, Bled is the perfect destination for the 2010 inaugural Winter Masters Games.

To find out more about the 2010 Winter World Masters Games registration, visit the main Games website: www.2010mastersgames.com. To book travel arrangements including pre and post games touring, contact Special Events by Goway Travel:
TEL: 866 913 6918
EMAIL: events@goway.com
WEB: http://www.goway.com/specialevents/wmg_winter/index.html

GOWAY’S WALTZING MATILDA

May 19

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Goway’s 22 day fully escorted tour to Australia and New Zealand is endearingly named “The Waltzing Matilda” and is the ultimate tour to Downunder.  It is one of only six fully escorted tours Goway operates and which have the special designation, “HOLIDAYS OF A LIFETIME”.  The tour is flexible for those travellers who want to only take either the Australia or New Zealand portions (these are aptly called “The Best of OZ” and “The Best of New Zealand”), and for anyone wishing to extend their itinerary to include other parts of Australia or New Zealand, this is easily arranged.

The regular departures of the Waltzing Matilda feature air travel with the award winning Qantas Airways. The places visited give a well balanced experience in these two countries and allow for a pleasantly paced tour. New Zealand includes Auckland, Rotorua, Queenstown, Milford Sound and Christchurch.  Australia features Cairns, the Great Barrier Reef, Ayers Rock, Alice Springs, Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney. There is also the ability to have an optional overnight train journey between Alice Springs and Adelaide on The Ghan train.

What makes the Waltzing Matilda a special tour? Not only does Goway really know Downunder having been offering travel to this part of the world for the past 39 years but included are additional features which are not usually found in other tours. An example is the Fun Themes which vary according to the departure such as Food and Wine, Geography and History, Lifestyles and Native Culture and Animal and Plant Life. All tour departures include tipping; special dinners and Goway’s twin share guarantee a benefit for single travellers. Goway will match them with someone of the same sex avoiding the single room supplement. If this option is taken up and there is no one else wishing to share, a single room is provided at no additional cost. Additionally a quality Travel Companion booklet with a wealth of destination information and a souvenir group photograph at the end of the tour are provided.

Goway’s professional Tour Directors who accompany the groups from North America know Downunder intimately having been there repeatedly. Goway does not hesitate to call The Waltzing Matilda the best escorted tour from North America to Downunder. Prices start from $9559 per person sharing basis from Vancouver.

For more information on Goway’s “Waltzing Matilda’, request a copy of the South Pacific travel planner by calling 1-888-469-2944 or by visiting www.goway.com/brochure.

Goway Announces “Peace of Mind” Guarantee

May 8

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Anyone booking travel arrangements to Downunder and Asia in May can get a full refund of monies paid should they be laid off from their job before travelling. This “Peace of Mind” Guarantee is provided by Goway Travel, one of North America’s leading tour operators, at no cost to customers.

“It’s a tough time for consumers and Goway is taking this unprecedented move to help people make the decision to book”, says Bruce Hodge, President of the 39-year old company.

Goway’s “Peace of Mind” Guarantee www.goway.com/peaceofmind is valid for all new bookings with deposits made in May and is valid for travel commencing up to December 31st. All travel to the South Pacific, when flying on Qantas, and to Asia, when flying on Cathay Pacific Airways, is eligible, with a few exceptions.

“If anxiety over a possible layoff is keeping would-be travellers from their dream vacation to the South Pacific or Asia, Goway’s “Peace of Mind” guarantee is sure to appeal to everyone wanting to travel this year,” adds Hodge.

Toronto Travel Agents Invited to “Come Walkabout” this May

May 6

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Modern Australian culture, rooted deep in ancient history creates unique product offerings

gday_to_logoToronto, May 6, 2009 – This month Toronto will be immersed in the world’s most unique mix of rugged landscape, innovative fashion and cuisine, and ancient culture when G’Day Toronto takes over the city from May 12-16. Businesses in the travel trade can learn how to bring this experience to their clients year-round on May 14 at an afternoon event presented by Goway.

Participation in the Goway “Come Walkabout” Travel Trade Workshop will earn travel agents four CITC Education credits while undertaking in-depth training on the different regions of Australia and outback vacation ideas.

The afternoon will conclude with a trade show with representatives from Tourism Queensland, Tourism New South Wales, Tourism Victoria, Tourism Tasmania, Rail Australia, AAT Kings and Tourism Australia.

The workshop takes place Thursday May 14, beginning at 12 p.m. at the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. East.

As a part of Australia Week Canada, G’Day Toronto features a program of events targeted to tourists of all ages showcasing Australian food, wine, culture, art, film, lifestyle, and of course the unique wildlife and outback that make the country a top vacation idea for Canadians, year after year.

After the professional events, trade attendees can offer their clients the chance to sample some Aussie delights at Goway’s consumer event: “Come Walkabout” Australia Travel Night taking place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front Street East. More information on this event and other during G’Day Toronto can be found at www.Australia.com/gdaytoronto.

To register for the workshop, contact Goway Travel (416) 322 1034 or visit www.goway.com/workshops.

THE BEST OF ECUADOR IN 11 DAYS

May 6

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ADVENTURESIncorporated, is reducing its 11-day “Ecuador in a Nutshell” adventure by $1200 CAD and for the September 21st 2009 departure you can get the exciting and relaxing “Waterfalls and Hot Springs” Quito stopover FREE!

“After a successful joint campaign with National Geographic we have seen increased demand for this Ecuador adventure” states Don Forster, Product manager for ADVENTURESIncorporated Goway’s adventure division.

“This is a fantastic itinerary to see the best of Ecuador in 11 days. For a complete experience in Ecuador, we recommend adding the Galapagos Islands; visitors will see the 4 regions – Galapagos Islands, the Coast, The Andes and the Amazon – in one amazing trip” continued Forster.

For full details on the Ecuador in a Nutshell trip visit adventuresincorporated.com/countries/ecuador/trip_details.php?tid=541 and for the FREE city stop over – Water Falls and Hot Springs visit adventuresincorporated.com/countries/ecuador/trip_details.php?tid=559.

For full details of all ADVENTURESIncorporated‘s Ecuadorian, Latin and Worldwide adventures visit the ADVENTURESIncorporated website.

ADVENTURESIncorporated is the exclusive adventure division of 39 year old Goway Travel.

For more information, please call 1 888 469 2949, email info@adventuresincorporated.com or visit ADVENTURESIncorporated.

GREAT VALUE DOWNUNDER 20 to 30% off AUSTRALIAN SAFARIS

May 4

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ADVENTURESIncorporated announces big savings for ALL small group Australian Safaris

“ADVENTURESIncorporated is starting to ramp up the DOWNUNDER selling season by aggressively seeking adventurers. The Northern Territory of Australia holds some of the most iconic Australian and world sites and now is the perfect time to take advantage of some great savings to this remote region of Australia.” states Don Forster, Product manager for ADVENTURESIncorporated Goway’s exclusive adventure division.

“Home to Kakadu, Litchfiled, Katherine Gorge National Parks as well as the Devils Marbles and one of the most famous Australian sites – Uluru – our Northern Territory small group safaris in custom built Safari Vehicles gives travellers a intimate and in depth look into both the ancient cultures of Australia as well as some of the more unique modern characters of the Australian outback.” continues Forster.

ADVENTURESIncorporated is offering 20% off Northern Territory Safari savings if booked during May 2009. If a traveller books two or more tours the discount increases to 30% off for all booked tours! Travel can be taken up until March 2010 and with the wide choice of adventures from the “Top End” to the “The Centre” there is no better value out there now to see the heart of the great Australian Continent.

For full details on ADVENTURESIncorporated Australian Safaris visit adventuresincorporated.com/countries/australia/.

For full details of all ADVENTURESIncorporated‘s Australia adventures visit the ADVENTURESIncorporated website.

ADVENTURESIncorporated is the exclusive adventure division of 39 year old Goway Travel.

For more information, please call 1-800-469 4946, email info@adventuresincorporated.com or visit ADVENTURESIncorporated.