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Goway Asia Grows “Exotic, Soft Adventure” Asia Destination Programs to Mongolia

Mar 15

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Goway Travel has expanded their unique product offering to one of Asia’s most intriguing countries – Mongolia.

“The niche market demand has returned and business has been brisk“, says Doug Vogl, Product & Marketing Manager, Asia. “We have seen an increase in bookings to Mongolia and have reciprocated by increasing our products to this self-proclaimed “exotic” destination”.

Some of the many travel ideas include 5 Day Mongolia Stopover which starts at $1099 CAD, and includes tours and sightseeing in Ulaan Bataar, Kharkhorum and the Hustai National Park.

Goway also offers a 3 day Mongolian Adventure and Nomadic Experience tour, a 7 day Mongolia In Depth program, Mongolian Nature Expeditions for 8 days or their 21day Trans Mongolian Express rail package.

Travel professionals can access http://www.goway.com/asia/mongolia for a complete list of Goway’s Exotic products to Mongolia.

Goway Asia is Cruising into 2010 with Pandaw River Cruises

Jan 20

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As river cruising continues to become more popular, Goway is meeting the demand by offering luxury Pandaw River Cruises to four great rivers in Asia: the Mekong through Vietnam and Cambodia, the Irrawaddy in Burma, the Rajang in Borneo and the Ganges in India.

“As more and more travellers are discovering the art of river cruising, we provide a unique product at excellent prices giving passengers the very best value on four awesome rivers in Asia”, says Doug Vogl, Product & Marketing Manager, Asia. “The itineraries are affordable and start at just $2149CAD with confirmed sailings through to 2011”

Pandaw’s small ships carry only 60 passengers and can penetrate remote and otherwise inaccessible areas. Whilst offering a real adventure experience, travellers are cushioned with incredible comfort, fine dining, great cocktails and choice wines, not to mention extraordinary levels of service. All cruises include locally made alcoholic beverages as well.

Their four boutique ships were built new and designed and finished as replicas of colonial river steamers. These small ships have the highest passenger to space ratio of any ships afloat.

Book your clients NOW on the Into The Heart of Borneo river cruises in May and June and receive an additional 10-20% commission above your regular levels from Goway Travel.

For more information on Pandaw Cruises and Vietnam and Cambodia, India and Malaysia programs contact Goway Travel at 1-888-469-2988 or email res@goway.com.

Goway’s New 2010 Asia Travel Planner

Jan 6

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Goway’s Asia 2010 brochure is now available and also celebrates their 40th Anniversary. It is a comprehensive travel planner featuring 25 countries and contains over 200 exciting travel ideas with a mixture of the familiar and a range of new product. The brochure is aimed at meeting the needs of all travellers ranging from deluxe escorted tours to budget style, soft adventure.

“Goway’s 2010 is the complete Asia travel planner designed to fulfill the most discerning travellers needs”, commented Doug Vogl, Product and Marketing Manager for Asia. “We have also expanded escorted and FIT product to China, Tibet, Nepal, India, Thailand, Japan, Indochina and Bali & Indonesia to assist agents in selling niche destinations.”

Goway’s unique “Holidays of a Lifetime” are their fully escorted tours that have been further refined for 2010 and will include the highlights of the destination. They are guaranteed small groups with a maximum of 20 passengers and for 2010 will include a special Goway 40th Anniversary dinner. All Holidays of a Lifetime are escorted by a North American Tour Director. For 2010, their 18-day Splendours of China starts from $5349CAD, 17-day Splendours of India from $4679CAD and 14-day Splendours of Indochina from $4939CAD. All tours are priced land only, but Goway have blocked air space and can provide competitive pricing on request.

The Asia “Odyssey” vacations to China and India are also available on a land only basis, and include the services of a Natinal guide. The itineraries have been carefully planned and are perfect for the first time visitor to China or India. India Odyssey is a 12-day tour priced from $2019CAD.

Their new China to Tibet to Nepal 13 or 16 day tour starts at $3339CAD. This tour provides a remarkable train journey through China to Tibet then 4WD from Lhasa to Kathmandu. The newly introduced Yachts of Seabourn Hong Kong to Singapore 21 and 22 day cruises with guaranteed departures start at $7229CAD. These are luxury cruises and operate in either direction.

Recognizing the growing popularity of such destinations as Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar Goway’s Asia 2010 brochure offers travellers an amazing array of travel suggestions priced to meet all budgets.

Goway’s Asia 2010 brochure is available by calling 1-888-469-2988 or emailing: info@goway.com or by visiting our website at Goway.com.

Goway offers Early Booking Bonus for China Odyssey 2010 Program

Dec 30

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Goway Travel’s China Odyssey escorted tour program has confirmed 2010 departure dates for their popular escorted program to China.

“China Odyssey is our number one best-seller to Asia – bar none. It combines all major cities – Beijing, Xian, Guilin, Chongqing, Shanghai and Suzhou – as well as a Yangtze River cruise, with many unique components”, commented Doug Vogl, Goway’s Asia Product and Marketing Manager. “It’s reassuring to see the increased demand for escorted tours to Asia next year.”

Goway’s 11 or 14-day China Odyssey is priced from $2189CAD for the 11-day tour and from $2689CAD for the 14-day tour – and offers first class and deluxe centrally located hotels. A unique feature of the tour is that a National Guide remains with the group through their entire China journey, rather than employing local guides in each location. The 14-day journey includes the more popular downstream cruise on the Yangtze River and uses one of the best four-star ships available in the region.

To kick off the China Odyssey 2010 program, Goway is offering a $100 per person Early Booking Bonus. For more information on this and other ASIA Travel Planner ideas, call 1-888-469-2988, visit Goway.com/asia or e-mail res@goway.com.

Goway Offers Tours With A Difference

Dec 29

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Goway Travel offers its escorted tours under the banner, HOLIDAYS OF A LIFETIME. In order to fulfill this promise of something special, Goway includes FUN THEMES on all its 6 different escorted tours. Goway’s professional Tour Directors interweave appropriate themes into the tours which differ on each departure of the tour. This gives the passenger a choice of departure date while deciding which theme they would like to experience. Because of the specific destinations Goway offers, the themes are carefully selected to reflect the culture, history etc. The intent of the FUN THEMES is to enhance the enjoyment of the passenger during their tour without being overwhelmed by them.

On Goway’s Downunder 22 day escorted tour, The Waltzing Matilda starting at $9539 pp from Vancouver, the themes cover Animal and Plant Life which is very abundant, Food and Wine, a natural theme for the area, the Geography and History of both countries and the Lifestyles and Native Culture.

On Goway’s 20 day Magic of Africa tour visiting South Africa, Botswana and Victoria Falls and starting at $10,529 pp from Toronto, the most obvious theme is Animal and Plant Life. There is also the Geography and History and the Lifestyles and Native Culture.

On Goway’s 21 day Middle East Treasures tour to Egypt, Jordan and Israel, starting at $8979 pp from Toronto, the themes reflect the region by offering Geography and History plus Lifestyles and Ethnic Culture.

For Goway’s Asia tours, the 16 day Splendours of China and Tibet, starting at $5349 pp land only, the 17 day Splendours of India starting at $4679 pp land only and the 14 day Splendours of Indochina (Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos), starting at $4939 pp land only, the themes that naturally lend themselves to this part of the world are Cuisines of the Region, Geography and History and Lifestyles and Ethnic Cultures.

The returning passenger from any Goway tour will hopefully not only be more knowledgeable about certain aspects of the destination but will have had fun learning about them.

For more information on Goway’s escorted tours and the FUN THEMES, request a copy of the Africa and Middle East, South Pacific or Asia brochure by calling 1-800-387-8850 or by visiting Goway.com.

Goway Launches Two New Indochina Combo Programs

Dec 21

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Goway Travel continues to offer some of Asia’s most appealing countries, namely, Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. These amazing 7day offers combine Ho Chi Minh City( Saigon) with Siem Reap/Angkor Wat and Hanoi with Luang Prabang.

“Due to the high FIT demand, we have created these perfect combination vacations. We offer the very affordable Vietnam & Cambodia Combo and Vietnam & Laos Combo,” says Doug Vogl, Product and Marketing Manager for Asia. “Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam are hot destinations right now. The people are very friendly, the tourism infrastructure is solid and the culture, history and famous iconic sites are abundant in this region and as exotic as it gets.”

The Vietnam & Cambodia Combo is priced from CAD$909 and the Vietnam & Laos Combo is priced from CAD$959 and both are valid until Dec.31, 2010.

Goway continues to expand their product offering to Indochina with enhanced stopover modules to Luang Prabang, Vientiane and Pakse in Laos and Siem Reap and Sihanoukville in Cambodia.

Other popular FIT tours include Goway’s Classic and Showcase programs to Indochina as well as the escorted 2010/11 Splendours of Indochina and Indochina Odyssey tours.

For more information on these and other ASIA Travel Planner ideas please call 1-888-469-2988, visit Goway.com or email res@goway.com

Goway’s Hong Kong Getaway under $1059CAD

Oct 2

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Goway Travel has lowered their pricing on their 7 Day Hong Kong Getaway for travel through to the end of 2009.

“Hong Kong is a great introduction to China, and a great choice for a one week getaway from North America” commented Doug Vogl, Asia Product Manager for Goway, “It’s the shopping mecca of the world, and offers spectacular value on designer brands, silk, and traditional crafts.”

Hong Kong offers a host of memorable tourist attractions within its compact area, with The Peak, Victoria Harbour and the Giant Buddha among the most awe-inspiring. Not to be missed is a visit to Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade for spectacular harbour views and to catch the magnificent Symphony of Lights, featuring more than 40 Hong Kong’s skyscrapers in a nightly stunning multimedia extravaganza.

Visitors can also appreciate the culture and everyday life of Hong Kong with some of Goway’s optional programs during the visit, which include:

  • Take advantage of a rare opportunity to ride aboard the last authentic Chinese sailing junk in Hong Kong and enjoy the scenic harbour view
  • Learn the ancient art of Tai Chi on the Tsim Sha Tsui harbourfront
  • Enjoy a variety of traditional kung fu demonstrations and cultural performances
  • Get some basic knowledge of feng shui, the ancient Chinese practice of positioning objects and buildings in harmony with nature to ensure good fortune
  • Our Chinese tea expert will show you varieties of tea, its proper preparation and tea-drinking etiquette

Goway’s Historic Hong Kong Getaway includes airfare from Los Angeles and can be customized by extending the stay, upgrading hotels, or combining with other destinations. It is priced from $1059CAD and includes round-trip Airport Transfers in Hong Kong, 5 nights at the Metropark Hotel Kowloon in Hong Kong with breakfast daily, Free in-room broadband internet, and a half-day Hong Kong Island tour including a one way Peak Tram ride to Victoria Peak.

For more information on these and other great value Asia vacations, visit www.goway.com or call Toll Free 1-888-469-2988. Goway’s extensive 68-page Asia Planner offers more than 200 Independent and Escorted Travel Ideas and is available online at www.goway.com.

Goway’s Asia Value Vacations Under $999CAD

Sep 10

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Goway Travel is leading the market in North America with their most affordable range of China programs ever for travel through to the end of 2009.

“The spotlight was on China last year for the Summer Olympics in Beijing, and North American travellers are now highly educated on the wealth of travel experiences on offer” commented Doug Vogl, Asia Product Manager for Goway, “Our range of vacations are designed as short getaways, introductions to China, but can be extended and combined with other destinations within China to create a more in-depth experience.”

All of the vacations include airfare from Los Angeles and can be customized by extending the stay, upgrading hotels, or combining with other destinations:

7 day Beautiful Beijing is priced from $1029CAD and includes return airfare on United Airlines from Los Angeles to Beijing, 5 nights at the Days Inn Forbidden City in Beijing with breakfast daily, Full day coach tour to Tian An Men Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace including lunch and a full day coach tour to Great Wall and Ming Tombs including lunch.

7 days Sensual Shanghai is priced from $999CAD and includes return airfare on United Airlines from Los Angeles to Shanghai, 5 nights at the Ramada Plaza Gateway Hotel in Shanghai with breakfast daily, Half-day coach tour to Yu Garden, Shanghai Old Town and the Jade Buddha Temple with lunch, and a half-day coach tour to Nanjing Road and the Shanghai Museum with lunch.

For more information on these and other great value Asia vacations, visit Goway.com or call Toll Free 1-888-469-2988. Goway’s extensive 68-page Asia Planner offers more than 200 Independent and Escorted Travel Ideas and is available online at www.goway.com.

Goway Expands Tibet Vacations

Sep 3

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Goway Travel has expanded unique product offerings to one of Asia’s most intriguing destinations, Tibet.

Tibet is home to the holy city of Lhasa, Mt. Everest, the Potala Palace and red-clothed Dalai Lama. It is a mystical country that offers a vacation rich in scenery, religion and culture. Visitors to Tibet can visit Buddhist monasteries, enjoy colorful Tibetan art, and marvel at ancient architectural wonders.

“The niche market demand has been overwhelming“, commented Doug Vogl, Goway’s Product and Marketing Manager for Asia. “We have seen a jump in bookings to Tibet, as the city of Lhasa continues to draw people to the famous Potala Palace and the many iconic temples and monasteries.” Goway’s 7 Day Tibet in Depth package priced from $1788 CAD is one of the hottest sellers, and offers a combination of sightseeing in Lhasa with Gyantze, an old town featuring fortress ruins and the monastery. Visitors will also explore the Tashilhumpo Monastery at Shigatse, the most important religious site in the city and founded in 1447.

One of Goway’s 13 Day popular tours is China With Tibet and Pandas. Time is spent exploring the sights of Beijing before taking the Tibet Express to Lhasa. The tour culminates with a journey back to China to spend time at Chengdu to visit the Panda Sanctuary.

Travel professionals can access the China section for a complete list of Goway’s Exotic products. Goway’s extensive 68-page Asia Planner offers more than 200 Independent and Escorted Travel Ideas and is available online at www.goway.com or by calling toll free 1-888-469-2988.

Goway’s Asia Value Vacations Under $1069CAD

Sep 1

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Goway Travel has launched a great range of affordable air and land vacations to Asia for travel through to the end of 2009 and beyond.

“There are so many great travel deals available now, and we’ve packaged up some great value to key cities across Asia” commented Doug Vogl, Asia Product Manager for Goway. Offering some of Asia’s most stunning destinations, all of the vacations include airfare from Los Angeles and can be customized by extending the stay, upgrading hotels, or combining with other destinations:

7 day Beautiful Beijing is priced from $1029CAD and includes return airfare on United Airlines from Los Angeles, round-trip Airport Transfers in Beijing, 5 nights at the Days Inn Forbidden City in Beijing with breakfast daily, Full day coach tour to Tian An Men Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace including lunch and a full day coach tour to Great Wall and Ming Tombs including lunch.

8 days Breathtaking Bangkok is priced from $1039CAD and includes return airfare on United Airlines from Los Angeles, round-trip Airport Transfers in Bangkok, 6 nights at the Majestic Grande Sukhumvit in Bangkok with breakfast daily, and a half-day tour to Wat Po (reclining Buddha), Wat Suthat, Chinatown and Gems Gallery

7 days Historic Hong Kong is priced from $1059CAD and includes return airfare on Northwest Airlines from Los Angeles, round-trip Airport Transfers in Hong Kong, 5 nights at the Metropark Hotel Kowloon in Hong Kong with breakfast daily, Free in-room broadband internet, and a half-day Hong Kong Island tour including a one way Peak Tram ride to Victoria Peak.

7 days SpectaKuLar Kuala Lumpur is priced from $1029CAD and includes return airfare on Northwest Airlines from Los Angeles, round-trip Airport Transfers in Kuala Lumpur, 5 nights at the Corus Hotel KL with breakfast daily, Half-day coach tour to the National Museum, Sultan Abdul Samad Building and the National Monument.

7 days Sensual Shanghai is priced from $999CAD and includes return airfare on United Airlines from Los Angeles, round-trip Airport Transfers in Shanghai, 5 nights at the Ramada Plaza Gateway Hotel in Shanghai with breakfast daily, Half-day coach tour to Yu Garden, Shanghai Old Town and the Jade Buddha Temple with lunch, and a half-day coach tour to Nanjing Road and the Shanghai Museum with lunch.

7 days Stunning Singapore is priced from $1069CAD and includes return airfare on United Airlines from Los Angeles, round-trip Airport Transfers in Singapore, 5 nights at the Peninsula Hotel Singapore with breakfast daily, and a half-day sightseeing tour of Singapore.

For more infomation on these and other great value Asia vacations, visit www.goway.com or call Toll Free 1-888-469-2988.