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Goway Offers “Couples Retreat” Getaways This Winter

Oct 21

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IslandsEscapes…by Goway has just released their latest savings on Island getaways to Tahiti. With a year-round pleasant climate, Tahiti offers a great opportunity to escape the harsh North American winter! Tahiti is perfect for a romantic getaway, or simply an escape from the daily routine of life.

On the Magical Island of Moorea, travellers choose from two spectacular resorts to spend 4 nights, affordably priced from CA$1259. Included in this escape is international airfare from Los Angeles with Air Tahiti Nui, round-trip airfare from Papeete to Moorea, round-trip airport-resort transfers and 4 nights accommodation. Travellers can choose either the Moorea Pearl Beach Resort staying in a Garden Room and also includes daily American breakfast, or the Lanai room at the Intercontinental Moorea Resort and Spa – Lanai Room.

The Moorea Pearl Resort & Spa is a traditional Polynesian style hotel offering 95 rooms and bungalows and situated on 7.5 acres of white sand beachfront. It is a short drive from arrival points on the island, and two miles from magnificent Cooks Bay.

The Intercontinental Moorea Resort and Spa is located on the northwestern side of the island, on 11 hectares of tropical gardens and islets. Nestled between the mountains and the blue lagoon, one of the main attractions of the Hotel is its Dolphin lagoon where these friendly mammals play and swim along with the guests offering them a unique experience.

Goway Announces Legal Tahiti Weddings

Oct 16

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IslandsEscapes by Goway has today announced a new range of custom wedding packages are available to North American residents. Previously, foreign visitors were required to reside in French Polynesia for 30 days before a legal ceremony could be performed.

Goway has offered symbolic, traditional Polynesian weddings or vow renewals for over 10 years, but due to legislation, these were not legal weddings, and normally included as part of the honeymoon.

“Now that travellers can legally marry in Tahiti, it is a memorable destination that competes with the Caribbean for destination weddings,” commented Meghan Boyd, Product and Marketing Manager for Goway’s Idyllic Islands brand

For couples looking for an exotic destination wedding, or a small, intimate ceremony, the Islands of Tahiti are now a fantastic option. Many resorts on the islands offer chapels, the most spectacular being the Blue Lagoon Chapel at the Intercontinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa

Goway’s experienced team of experts is able to customize wedding packages, honeymoon trips, as well as plan for the entire wedding party. Goway also offers an online honeymoon registry which allows clients to register for their trip.

“The honeymoon registry provides an 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” continued Boyd.

For information on Tahiti experiences available refer to the IslandsEscapes World’s Most Idyllic Islands brochure, call 1-800-667-6601, or visit www.islandsescapes.com.

Goway Offers Longstay Tropical South Pacific Island Escape

Oct 7

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IslandsEscapes…by Goway has launched a range of long-stay getaways to the exotic Cook Islands priced attractively from $2819CAD.

The Cook Islands is populated by warm, welcoming people whose connection to their heritage and unspoilt natural environment permeates almost every aspect of their daily lives. An authentic and vibrant experience is what one will encounter while visiting the Cook Islands.

Vacations include round trip airfare from Los Angeles with Air New Zealand, meet and greet on arrival in Rarotonga, round-trip airport transfers, and 26 nights accommodation, plus early check in and late check out. There are also a wide variety of value-added offers at the resorts, including daily breakfast, a free $500 Black Pearl Pendant, free car or scooter rental, and meal credits.

Travellers are eligible to claim $200 cash back on their trip, if booked by November 24 for travel completed by Feb 28, 2010 More information on Cash In on The Cooks rebate program is available at www.goway.com

Travel agents also benefit; all Travel Agents that make a Cook Islands Long Stay Reservation with Goway with $25 per person loaded to their Goway Incentive Card.

For more information on these and many other great escapes please refer to the IslandsEscapes’ World’s Most Idyllic Islands brochure, visit www.islandsescapes.com or call 1-800-667-6601.

Goway Rewards Agents for Cook Islands Bookings

Aug 21

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IslandsEscapes by Goway has today announced a new cash reward for booking Cook Islands vacations this fall.

Goway will reward all Travel Agents that make a Cook Islands Booking with $50 per couple ($25 per person) loaded to their Goway Incentive Card. All air/land inclusive vacations to the Cook Islands within the 100-day period (deposit must be received between 17th August – 24th November 09) are eligible. Min 5 nights accommodation in the Cooks must be booked combined with Air New Zealand flights.

The Agent Incentive is in conjunction with the recently launched “Cash in on the Cooks” campaign, offering travellers a $200 rebate per couple on any Cook Islands Vacation booked with IslandsEscapes between August 17th – November 24, 2009 and completed travel by February 28, 2010. For more information, visit our rebate page on Goway.com.

For more information on these and many other great value Travel ideas, visit www.islandsescapes.com or call 1-800-667-6601. For more information on the Goway Incentive Card, and other cash rewards, visit www.gowayagent.com.

Great Savings on an Exotic Cook Islands Vacation

Aug 21

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IslandsEscapes by Goway has today announced a new marketing campaign in conjunction with Cook Islands Tourism and Air New Zealand to encourage more North American Travellers to visit this gem in the South Pacific.

The “Cash in on the Cooks” campaign offers travellers a $200 rebate per couple on any Cook Islands Vacation booked with IslandsEscapes between August 17th – November 24, 2009 and completed by February 28, 2010. For more information, visit visit our rebate page.

Starting from just $1659 per person (before rebate) for departure from Los Angeles with Air New Zealand, packages include 12 nights accommodation, transfers and airport welcome. A range of accommodations are available and some offer various benefits, including free accommodation, free breakfast, free car rental or food and beverage resort credits.

IslandsEscapes offers custom-designed vacations to this unspoiled gem of the South Pacific, including extensions to the stunning island Aitutaki. For honeymoons, IslandsEscapes‘ unique bridal registry allows couples to upgrade or enhance elements of their honeymoon.

For more information on these and many other great value Travel ideas, visit www.islandsescapes.com or call 1-800-667-6601.

Goway Unveils More Idyllic Islands

Feb 25

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IslandsEscapes…by Goway has just released their new 2009/10 “World’s Most Idyllic Islands” travel planner. “With such a high percentage of repeat passengers, we are constantly on the look out for more destinations for consumers looking for an island getaway vacation,” commented Product and Marketing Manager, Meg Boyd. “Being born and bred in Australia, it was a natural fit for me to expand our Island destinations to include Australia’s Great Barrier Reef Islands.”

“The inclusion of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef Islands coincides with the marketing of the “The Best Job in the World” – a newly-created role of Island Caretaker, which is a six-month contract, based on luxurious Hamilton Island in the Great Barrier Reef. It’s a live-in position with flexible working hours and key responsibilities include exploring the islands of the Great Barrier Reef to discover what the area has to offer. The position carries a salary of A$150,000 for the six month contract.

Tempting travellers to escape to the island paradise of their dreams, IslandsEscapes has also introduced the following travel escapes for 2009/10

For travellers seeking a tropical paradise, the 11-day “Dubai and Mauritius Escape” includes airfare from Toronto, 3 nights accommodation in Dubai and 7 nights at a selection of resorts in Mauritius. Starting at $4659 per person, visitors will experience an exotic Indian Ocean Island, surrounded by magnificent turquoise seas, coral reefs and an abundance of exotic sea life. Each and every visitor will enjoy a unique and special vacation.

Also new for 2009 are the unique escapes to Tonga and Samoa including round trip airfare from Toronto. Perfect for a week-long vacation, the vacations are priced from $2999 to Samoa and $3059 to Tonga. These unspoiled islands of the Pacific are a great alternative to the Caribbean or Mexico as they include all meals, transfers, accommodation and flights.

For more information on escapes to the “World’s Most Idyllic Islands”, visit IslandsEscapes.com. To obtain your copy of the 2009/10 brochure, call 1-800-387-8850 ext 123, or email brochures@goway.com.

IslandsEscapes Launches Agent Incentive

Feb 23

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IslandsEscapes…by Goway has today launched a major incentive to Canadian Travel Agents for bookings to the Idyllic Cook Islands. Coinciding with the launch of their 2009 “World’s Most Idyllic Islands” brochure, Goway is offering agents the opportunity to earn $100 per booking on any of their Cook Islands vacations.

The first 75 air/land inclusive bookings will earn a bonus payment of $50 per person, which will be credited to the agents Goway Reward Card (apply online at www.goway.com/thecard). The Reward Card funds can be redeemed at a wide variety of retail and entertainment outlets, including The Bay, The Sony Store, Golf Town many other recognizable outlets.

The Cook Islands are a spectacular vacation, honeymoon, or wedding destination. Starting from just $1469 per person for departure from Vancouver with Air New Zealand, packages include 5 or 12 nights accommodation, transfers and airport welcome. A range of accommodations are available and offer various benefits, including free accommodation, free breakfast, free car rental or food and beverage resort credits.

“These packages represent fantastic savings for travellers” commented Meghan Boyd, Product Manager, “and the value continues in destination because $1 Canadian buys over $1.55 New Zealand (the currency of the Cook Islands).”

For more information on these and many other great value Travel ideas, visit the “$uper$pecial” section at www.goway.com or call 1-800-667-6601.

IslandsEscapes Offers Fiji’s Luxury Heli Combo with Free Extras

Jul 24

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Ascend to a higher level of luxury with IslandsEscapes…by Goway and two of Fiji’s award-winning resorts – Outrigger on the Lagoon – Fiji and Castaway Island, Fiji with the ultimate Luxury Heli Combo.

The experience begins with a minimum three nights of luxury at the award winning Outrigger on the Lagoon – Fiji. Here visitors will discover a comprehensive range of 5 star resort activities and facilities, including the most spectacular spa in the South Pacific…Bebe Spa. After days of bliss, your own personalized butler bids you farewell before you embark on a breathtaking helicopter flight along Fiji’s stunning coastline. Enjoy a personal viewing of the outer islands before arriving at the iconic Castaway Island, Fiji. Spend a minimum of three nights mesmerized by this magical island-s charm and beauty where Castaway is everyone’s place…and pace.

Included in IslandsEscapes‘ incredible exclusive ’spoil yourself’ 10 night escape are round trip air from Los Angeles, 5 nights Outrigger on the Lagoon - Fiji in a deluxe ocean view room, 5 nights at Castaway Island Fiji in an island bure, airport welcome, all relevant transfers including a one way helicopter transfer, and access to airport VIP lounge on departure all from $3079 per person.

Then, simply mention the words “luxury heli combo Island combo package” and travellers will receive all of the following absolutely FREE…

One hour spa treatments for two people at Outrigger on the Lagoon’s new Bebe Spa – taking pampering to new heights.
Scenic 20 minute helicopter transfers between Outrigger and Castaway Island for 2 guests. Not only breathtaking but a seamless way to travel.
Dolphin Safari Tour for two people, aboard Castaway Island’s fast luxury speedboat around the Mamanuca Islands.

This magical luxury bonus package is valued at over $1000 per couple and is FREE for a limited time only.

For additional information on this special offer or other great escapes please refer to the IslandsEscapes‘ “World’s Most Idyllic Islands” brochure, call 1-800-667-6601, or visit IslandsEscapes.com.

Free Nights in Fijian Luxury with IslandsEscapes

Jun 26

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IslandsEscapes…by Goway is excited to offer exceptional savings in Fiji with FREE nights at Vatulele Island Resort by Six Senses – luxury at it’s best.

Recently taken over by Six Senses Resorts & Spas, Vatulele Island Resort is an award winning iconic property set on a stunning stretch of white sand beach only 25 minutes by plane from Nadi International Airport. The accommodation bures provide generous personal space together with natural architecture to present an uncompromised standard of luxury.

Since joining the Six Senses family many facilities and services have changed at Vatulele Island Resort with it-s significant property upgrade program such as the introduction of Six Senses Spa treatments, an organic vegetable garden and dining alternatives.

With the free nights travellers can save up to $1300 per person with IslandsEscapes‘ exclusive 7 night escape starting at $3049 per person. This getaway includes round trip airfare from Los Angeles on Air Pacific; 7 nights in a deluxe beachfront bure at Vatulele Island Resort by Six Senses; breakfast, lunch and dinner daily with all beverages (excluding alcohol); select excursions and activities; airport welcome; inter-island flights; all relevant transfers; and access to an airport VIP lounge on departure.

For those visiting on their honeymoon, special complimentary offers can also be provided such as a bottle of Premium Champagne on day of arrival, romantic picnic, and a commemorative photo album. Add even more to the memorable occasion with Goway’s On-line Honeymoon Registry.

For additional information on this special offer, other great escapes, or Goway’s On-line Honeymoon Registry please refer to the IslandsEscapes‘ “World-s Most Idyllic Islands” brochure, call 1-800-667-6601, or visit IslandsEscapes.com.

FREE Weddings in Paradise with IslandsEscapes

May 23

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Get married and honeymoon in Polynesia with IslandsEscapes…by Goway and select partners in Tahiti and the Cook Islands and receive a FREE wedding ceremony in Rarotonga.

Couples from all over the world are choosing to get married in the Cook Islands as they feel that escaping to the magic of a tropical island wedding is the ultimate in romance and allows them to create their own dreams and a partnership to last a lifetime.

Combining the exotic islands of the Cooks with the #1 place in the world for “alone time”, Tahiti & Her Islands where there is no better place to celebrate a new life together, IslandsEscapes is the first to create and offer the ultimate wedding and honeymoon escape.

Brides and grooms to-be can choose from various Cook Island and Tahiti getaway packages that include a free wedding in Rarotonga such as the 10 night Rarotonga and Tahiti escape from $3179 per person. This escape includes roundtrip airfare from Los Angeles to Tahiti on Air Tahiti Nui, roundtrip airfare from Tahiti to Rarotonga (Cook Islands) on Air Tahiti, 7 nights Cook Islands at Pacific Resort Rarotonga in a garden suite with island breakfast daily and a FREE wedding, 3 nights at Sofitel Tahiti Resort in a lagoon view room, all airport resort transfers, and an airport welcome in both islands.

Upgrade the above escape by substituting Tahiti with Moorea and receive all of the above with a 3 night stay in Moorea at the Moorea Pearl Resort & Spa in an overwater bungalow. This 10 night Rarotonga and Moorea escape starts at $3729 per person and also includes round trip inter-island flights in Tahiti.

Exclusively, IslandsEscapes offers not only a free wedding, but, 2 free additional nights in Bora Bora (a total savings of $2129) with a 12 night escape from $4559 per person. Included in this getaway is roundtrip airfare from Los Angeles to Tahiti, roundtrip airfare from Tahiti to Rarotonga, 7 nights at Pacific Resort Rarotonga in a garden suite with island breakfast daily and a FREE wedding, 5 nights at Bora Bora Lagoon Resort & Spa in a motu bungalow, transfers, and an airport welcome in both islands.

The perfect addition to the above escapes is Goway’s FREE On-line Honeymoon Registry which allows couples to create their own “dream list” and provides access to their very own personalized wedding website which the bride and groom can update as they wish.

As always, these escapes are suggestions on how couples can make the most of this free offer. IslandsEscapes…by Goway is able to personalize all packages according to the needs and wants of couple. For more information on planning the ideal destination wedding, honeymoon, or romantic getaway or on Goway’s Honeymoon Registry please refer to IslandsEscapes‘ “World’s Most Idyllic Islands” brochure, call 1-800-667-6601, or visit IslandsEscapes.com.

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