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FREE Weddings in Paradise with IslandsEscapes

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.

Cruise Fiji for Free with IslandsEscapes


IslandsEscapes…by Goway is excited to offer a 6 night Blue Lagoon Cruise for the price of 3 nights. That’s 3 extra nights for FREE in the months of February and March, providing travellers an extended experience of waking every morning to a new Fijian paradise.

Cruise to unspoiled Fiji islands from the most northerly part of the Mamanuca group to the to the most northerly island in the Yasawas all while visiting remote villages, swimming or snorkeling in some of the most beautiful waters in the world, or enjoying a huge variety of activities with on-board water toys, volleyball, bushwalks, fish feeding, snorkeling, or simply relaxing under a palm tree ashore

IslandsEscapes‘ exclusive 10 night escape starts from $2619 and includes round trip airfare from Los Angeles; 1 day room at First Landing Beach Resort & Villas; 6 nights Gold Club Cruise including on-board accommodation on the saloon deck with private facilities, all meals (beverages not included), cruise activities including special theme nights, traditional Fijian entertainment, coral viewing and beach party; 3 nights Sonaisali Island Resort (beachfront hotel room); airport welcome; all relevant transfers; and access to the airport VIP lounge on departure.

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

IslandsEscapes…by Goway Presents the World’s Most Idyllic Islands


IslandsEscapes…by Goway has just launched their new 2008/09 “World’s Most Idyllic Islands” travel planner. “With such rave reviews and positive comments from the travel agent community, we have continued to move forward with one comprehensive brochure giving agents the resources they need in one brochure”, commented Product and Marketing Manager, Kim Friedrich. “We’ve put more emphasis on some of the world’s most exotic islands making it that much easier for North American Globetrotters to experience the true idyllic island paradise most people dream of.” IslandsEscapes…by Goway has expanded their offerings in the Maldives and Seychelles to accompany its’ comprehensive range of product in Tahiti, Fiji, the Cook Islands, Tonga, Samoa, Mauritius and Bali.

Tempting travellers to escape to the island paradise of their dreams, IslandsEscapes has introduced the following travel escapes for 2008/09:

For travellers seeking tropical paradise, the 14-day “Rarotonga & Aitutaki Escape” includes airfare from Vancouver plus 9 nights accommodation in Rarotonga, 3 nights accommodation in Aitutaki, and inter-island flights offering a great “island hopping” experience in two island groups. Starting at $2859 per person, visitors can explore Rarotonga’s jagged peaks, deep valleys, and white sand beaches as well as the blossoming paradise of Aitutaki, renowned for its spectacular aquamarine lagoon.

To explore the Seychelles, IslandsEscapes‘ 11-day “Dubai & Seychelles Escape” starts at $3099 per person and includes airfare from Toronto with Emirates plus 3 nights accommodation in Dubai, 7 nights accommodation in the Seychelles, and daily breakfast. Here visitors can enjoy the vibrant Seychellois Creole culture with its unique character and timeless island ways.

The exclusive 11-day “Dubai and Kuredu Island (Maldives)” getaway starts from $3869 per person. This exotic escape includes round-trip airfare from Toronto aboard Emirates, 3 nights accommodation in extravagant Dubai with daily breakfast, and 7 nights on exclusive Kuredu Island in the Maldives with breakfast and dinner daily. Mixing both destinations together gives travellers the ideal “shopover” encounter in Dubai and the perfect natural combination of sun, sand and sea in the Maldives.

IslandsEscapes‘ 7-day “Roa Yachting” Tahiti cruise starts at $6919 per person and provides travellers their very own yacht where the crew is at their disposal. Here they will sail from one Tahitian island to another at their own pace. Included in this private cruise are an airport welcome; personal crew; all daily meals with mineral water and fruit juices; daily activities including a botanical 4×4 safari excursion and transparent-bottom kayaks; and round trip transfers from Bora Bora airport to the yacht.

For more information on escapes to the “World’s Most Idyllic Islands”, visit IslandsEscapes.com. To obtain your copy of the 2008/09 brochure, call 1-800-387-8850 ext 123, or email brochures@goway.com.

Free nights in Fiji with IslandsEscapes and Yasawa Island Resort & Spa


IslandsEscapes…by Goway and Yasawa Island Resort & Spa are celebrating the first birthday of the resort’s magnificent new beachfront spa with a special offer that offers pampering in luxury – pay for five nights, stay seven. Opened last October on one of the South Pacific’s most remote and unspoilt islands, the Baravi Spa draws its name from the Fijian word for beach and stands just meters from the ocean’s edge on a sweep of pristine white sand.

Yasawa Island Resort & Spa is one of the most isolated luxury resorts in Fiji, with just 18 bungalows hidden among the palms on an island overlooked by the modern world. The resort was named last year “Most Excellent Romantic Hideaway” in the prestigious Conde Nast Johansens Awards in New York.

As the first beachfront spa in Fiji, the Baravi Spa is housed beneath a thatched roof with a 180-degree view of the ocean. It offers a choice of four different massages and a range of facials, masks, body treatments and wraps, hot rock treatments, manicures and pedicures. Some treatments are designed especially for men.

Its signature massage, the Baravi Rhythm, is performed by two synchronized therapists, working in rhythm with the sound of the waves. Other therapies and treatments have been sourced from around the world and adapted with the Fijian sense of warmth and calm.

Yasawa Island Resort and the Baravi Spa are reached by 35-minute charter flight from Nadi International Airport on the Fijian mainland. From only $4859 per person, travellers looking for paradise will receive round trip airfare from Los Angeles, round trip inter-island flights, an airport welcome, all meals, all non-alcoholic beverages, all activities (except spa treatments, scuba diving and game fishing), and access to the VIP airport lounge on departure.
For more information on this escape and 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.

IslandsEscapes returns from the Maldives – “The sunny side of life…”

From left to right: Gemma Adina - Senior Islands Sales Specialist, Kim Friedrich - Product & Marketing Manager, Keren Samuel - Senior Islands Sales Specialist, and Emma Woodward - Team Leader & Islands Specialist, US Retail.
IslandsEscapes…by Goway continues to upgrade their “expert” status for the World’s Most Idyllic Islands. Just returning from sun, sand and sea where one will find a thousand ‘Robinson Crusoe’ islands, massive lagoons with different depths and infinite shades of blue and turquoise, dazzling underwater coral gardens, IslandsEscapes Experts are excited and more prepared then ever to assist in creating the perfect escape to the Maldives – the ideal tropical holiday destination.

The Maldives is scattered over the deep blue Indian Ocean. Not only does it consist of 1190 of the world’s most beautiful tropical coral islands, but 99% of its 90.000 km² is covered by the sea. The ring-like coral formations enclose a lagoon and are surrounded by the finest white sand beaches giving the destination its unique paradise appearance ideal for a relaxing beach holiday.

This stunning destination is one of the top dive locations in the world, with superb underwater scenery in a real life aquarium and is one of the top five places in the world for dolphin and whale watching. It is not uncommon for visitors to see a dolphin or two swim by their transfer boat.

Choose between sophisticated accommodation or more natural simple resorts where almost all have a “no news, no shoes” policy.

And of course, the Maldives is simply the ultimate in romance. Couples can immerse themselves in the incredible beauty of the islands and the casual, relaxed pace. With it’s mesmerizing sunsets and sweet aroma of flowers, Maldives radiates romance. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast brought to your overeater bungalow by canoe. Find a secluded islet for a private picnic. Arrange a traditional Maldivian wedding ceremony or renewal of vows. Spend a romantic evening dinner for two at your resort. Or simply take a leisurely stroll along a secluded white sand beach and enjoy the most spectacular place on earth.

For more information on this spectacular destination and air-land inclusive travel ideas to the Maldives or additional World’s Most Idyllic Islands please visit IslandsEscapes.com, call 1-800-667-6601, or e-mail info@islandsescapes.com.

IslandsEscapes offers a special Honeymoon in Fiji


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.

IslandsEscapes adds new Adults Only resort in the Cook Islands


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.

IslandsEscapes offers the “World’s Best Honeymoons” destinations


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.

Free Meals in Tahiti – Exclusively with IslandsEscapes…by Goway


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.

IslandsEscapes…by Goway provides “Winter Tropics”

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.