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Goway’s “All Ways” Downunder Fam Trips

Mar 8

Posted by CanTrade Admin in Agents, Packages, Special Offer/Incentive | No Comments

To celebrate their 40th Anniversary, Goway has this week announced that they will host a group of 40 North American Agents in April 2010.

Highlighting the many ways to reach Australia, Goway has partnered with Qantas, Air New Zealand, Air Pacific and Air Tahiti Nui to operate 4 tours that meet in Sydney for a party to celebrate Goway’s 40th Anniversary. Invited to the event are also Goway’s management and staff from the Sydney office, as well as preferred partners from the South Pacific region.

4 groups of 10 North American agents will explore Tahiti, Fiji, New Zealand Australia, and arrive in Sydney for the 1970’s themed party on 29 April.

  • Departing 21 April, the New Zealand familiarization will explore Auckland, the Waitomo Caves, the thermal centre of Rotorua and the capital of Wellington. After Sydney, the trip returns to North America on 30 April.
  • For agents bound for Tahiti, they will see the main island and also explore Moorea and the idyllic island of Bora Bora, which departs 23 April and returns from Sydney on 2 May.
  • In Fiji (22 April-1 May) participants will explore the main island also visit some of Fiji’s beautiful outer islands before continuing to Sydney for the celebrations.
  • Agents bound for Australia will be treated to time in cosmopolitan Melbourne before journeying north to Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef before joining the other groups in Sydney. The trip departs on 22 April and returns 2 May.

Cost – $540 per person, twin share plus taxes and fees. Cost includes flights from the West Coast of the USA, accommodations, transfers, touring and most meals, plus Goway’s Anniversary Party.

Rebate – after attending the trip, Goway will rebate $500 to the agent on the first booking with Goway.

To apply, agents must register interest by entering Goway’s 40 Trips in 40 Weeks sweepstakes at www.goway.com/40th and identify themselves as a travel professional. By registering, agents are automatically entered into the 40 Trips for 40 weeks Sweepstakes, and will also receive an exclusive bonus coupon from Goway.

Goway Asia is Cruising into 2010 with Pandaw River Cruises

Jan 20

Posted by CanTrade Admin in Asia, Packages | No Comments

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 Offers Africa Family Vacations

Oct 23

Posted by CanTrade Admin in Africa, Packages | No Comments

AFRICAExperts has expanded their vacation offerings to include Family Itineraries, announced the leading North American wholesaler, a division of Goway.

With multi-generational travel on the increase, Goway has identified a need for child-friendly experiences. “The accommodations we include offer excellent value, specifically discounted rates for children, meals, child care services, and more importantly they offer a great experience not only for children, but for the entire family” commented Moira Smith General Manager of AFRICAExperts. “We offer a great range of trips to Africa, including beach holidays, safari experiences and city stopover packages that include exciting interactive activities for children of all ages.”

Popular itineraries to South Africa include a stay in Cape Town and a visit to a game lodge. AFRICAExperts ensures that the children get the most from their wildlife experience by offering specialized game drives for children, expert baby sitters and educational experiences. In Cape Town activities include the opportunity to view the “Big 7”; whales, great white sharks and the renowned big five. Visits to see the penguins at Boulders Beach, the Spier Cheetah Rehabilitation Centre and the Two Oceans Aquarium can also be included.

Three specific Southern Africa itineraries for family travel offer special activities for children and start from CA$1836 per person.

Fun in the Sun is a 9 Day itinerary from Cape Town to Johannesburg and features 2 nights at Kwa Maritane Lodge which is nestled on the slopes of an ancient volcano and offers incredible game drives to spot Africa’s “Big Five”

Little Paws includes the Cheetah Rehabilitation Centre as well as Shiduli Private Game Reserve which features an informative childrens program.

For more information or to order the 2010 AFRICA & MIDDLE EAST travel planner, call Goway’s AFRICAExperts at 1-800-245-0920, email info@africaexperts.com or visit www.africaexperts.com

Goway Offers Photographic Trip to the Galapagos Islands

Oct 22

Posted by CanTrade Admin in Adventure Inc, Packages | No Comments

ADVENTURESIncorporated, Goway’s exclusive adventure division, has announced an amazing opportunity in the Galapagos Islands to join biologist and award-winning wildlife photographer Pete Oxford on a week-long photography expedition.

Teeming with wildlife, much of it endemic to the islands, the Galapagos is truly a photographer’s paradise.

“On this exclusive Goway expedition you will benefit from Pete’s experience as a former naturalist guide and frequent visitor to the Galapagos for more than 20 years to ensure you are in the right place at the right time to get the best shots” stated Don Forster, Product Manager for ADVENTURESIncorporated.

“Travellers will experience close encounters with the unique and famously tame wildlife and be ashore at the sites earlier than other Galapagos visitors to take advantage of the best morning light. The expedition has been scheduled for the best opportunity to capture a range of mating displays, including the elegant courtship dance of the Waved Albatross, and to coincide with warm waters and the best visibility conditions for underwater photography” continued Forster.

For wildlife photography enthusiasts this is a rare master-class run by a professional whose images have been featured 10 times in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Awards and who, with his long-time partner and wife Reneé Bish, has published nine books, two of which focus entirely on the Galapagos. He is also published in many international magazines including National Geographic, BBC Wildlife, International Wildlife, GEO, Smithsonian, Nature’s Best, Airone and The Geographical.

Spaces are strictly limited to 14 wildlife photography enthusiasts. The Wildlife Photography Expedition with Pete Oxford departs March 24 – April 2, 2010 and is priced at $6,545 CAD per person, twin share.

For full details on ADVENTURESIncorporated Galapagos’ options visit ADVENTURESIncorporated.com, call 1-888-469 2949 or email info@adventuresincorporated.com.

Goway Offers “Couples Retreat” Getaways This Winter

Oct 21

Posted by CanTrade Admin in IslandsEscapes, Packages | No Comments

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.

Save up to $800 on Goway’s Australia

Oct 20

Posted by CanTrade Admin in Australia, Packages | No Comments

aus_home_caGoway Travel, a leading North American travel specialist, has launched a spectacular offer for travellers bound for Australia this year.

Goway is offering vacations to Australia for CA$1899, and these incredible deals include airfare with Qantas from North America, three FREE flights in Australia and 12 nights accommodation.

“Travellers are looking for great deals this winter,” commented Product and Marketing Manager Meghan Boyd, “but we also recognize the need to offer a range of options. Our new campaign, ‘Australia on Sale’ allows travellers to design their own itinerary, selecting 4 nights accommodation in 3 of Australia’s great cities.”

Travellers can opt to travel to three of the following cities: Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane, Cairns, Alice Springs or Cairns and then customize their trip by adding tours, transfers, or experiences outside of the key cities. Vacations must be booked by 15Dec ’09 for this great offer.

“For anyone looking for a true Outback experience, savings can amount to $400 per person with our exclusive offer” continued Boyd, “and as a market leader, our North American travel partners have come to expect this kind of competitive deal.”

Air travel is with Qantas, offering the most flights to Australia from North America, and has an extensive network of domestic flights within Australia. Qantas also flies the A380 on select flights to Sydney and Melbourne

Goway Offers Longstay Tropical South Pacific Island Escape

Oct 7

Posted by CanTrade Admin in Downunder, IslandsEscapes, Packages | No Comments

Web BannerIslandsEscapes…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’s Hong Kong Getaway under $1059CAD

Oct 2

Posted by CanTrade Admin in Asia, Packages | No Comments

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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.

Europe’s Winter Wonderland

Sep 3

Posted by CanTrade Admin in Adventure Inc, Europe, Packages | No Comments

ADVENTURESIncorporated, the exclusive adventure division of 39 year old Goway Travel, has released their EUROPEAN WINTER BROCHURE in partnership with TOPDECK TRAVEL.

“As summer comes to an end, airfare prices to Europe fall dramatically, making it an extremely affordable vacation, especially for adventurous 18 to 39’s” stated Don Forster, Product Manager for ADVENTURESIncorporated.

“There are many great experiences in Europe during winter; Christmas in Paris, Scotland, Brugge and The Baltics; New Years celebrations in Amsterdam, Edinburgh, Paris, Berlin, Prague and Krakow; skiing in the Alps; festivals and more.

“Prices are lower, the atmosphere and scenes are of a winter wonderland and there are less travellers on the road allowing you to enjoy the major sites without the crowds.” continued Forster.

ADVENTURESIncorporated is offering great discounts for a limited time: Book six months prior to departure – save 5% Travel with three friends – save 5% Past passengers of ADVENTURESIncorporated – save 5%

Showcased trips include:

9 day Skiing adventure at Les Deux Alpes from $1579CAD. Les Deux Alpes is home to Europe’s largest skiable glacier which means “real” snow and a resort in its own league. Add to this an amazing nightlife, modern amenities and you have the perfect European ski getaway.

24 day Winter Spirit from $2250CAD. Travellers explore 12 countries (France, Switzerland, Italy, Vatican City, Austria, Hungary, Slovakia, Poland, Czech Republic, Germany, Netherlands and Belgium). The experience includes staying in a combination of hotels, hostels and bungalows.

For full details and a copy of the Winter European Brochure for 18 to 30 Something’s call 1-888-469-2949, email ADVENTURESIncorporated at info@adventuresincorporated.com or visit ADVENTURESIncorporated.com.