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Goway’s AFRICAExperts offers the “Ultimate Fam Trip”

Aug 20

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For the second year running, Goway’s AFRICAExperts is offering an exclusive opportunity for North American Travel Agents to win the Ultimate Fam Trip to South Africa. This year in honour of Goway’s 40th birthday year, the itinerary is even more exciting with additions such as a luxury cruise on Cape Town’s harbour and a night at Goway’s Stay of Distinction in Knysna.

On the 10th October, 6 lucky agents will travel to Cape Town for an “Amazing Race” experience, staying at a private five star retreat. They will then journey to Knysna, in the heart of the ‘Garden Route’ to be pampered. Then it’s off to Shamwari for a “Safari School” – an incredible hands-on opportunity to encounter South Africa’s wild and diverse fauna and flora first hand from a rangers perspective. The Fam Trip finishes in Johannesburg, for an insight into South Africa’s history.

To enter, agents must have made at least one booking with Goway’s AFRICAExperts. To register, agents must complete the online quiz, and for each additional booking with AFRICAExperts, they will receive another entry into the draw.

Goway’s AFRICAExperts will be announcing the lucky 6 successful applicants in September. For travel options to South Africa, visit www.goway.com or consult their extensive 68-page travel planner for Africa and the Middle East, or call 800-245-0920.

Goway Explores Israel

Aug 6

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As part of their 40th anniversary celebrations, Goway recently hosted a fam trip to Israel. The six-day trip included the Crusader port city of Caesarea, Mount Carmel, Nazareth, the Galilee, the Dead Sea and Jerusalem. Highlights included following in the footsteps of Jesus in the old city of Jerusalem, a visit to Massada, the last outpost of the Jewish Zealots, who committed mass suicide rather than surrender to the Romans in the 1st century, and a ‘float’ in the Dead Sea.

Israel, together with the Middle East countries of Jordan and Egypt, is the fastest growing destination in Goway’s AFRICAExperts portfolio. There is also a trend towards combining one or more countries in this area. Goway’s fully escorted Middle East Treasures tour perfectly combines Egypt, Jordan and Israel. “This itinerary, new to our ‘Holidays of a Lifetime’ brand, was introduced this year due to popular demand” said Moira Smith, General Manager AFRICAExperts.

Goway offers a chance to visit Israel with The Holyland Experience. The tour starts and ends in Tel Aviv and includes: Tiberias, Capernaum, Banias, Nazareth, Beit Shean, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Dead Sea and Massada.

For more information on these and other travel ideas please call 1-800-245-0920, or email info@africaexperts.com or visit www.africaexperts.com.

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Pictured from left to right, Jervin Randria – AfricaExperts, Frank Lin – Goway Groups, Sarah Munoz – Recommend Journalist, Tommy Stephens – Pacesetter Travel, Judi Hnybida – Gypsy Travel, Pene Hollingworth – Goway Tourleader.

Goway Combines China & India in an Amazing Offer

Jul 23

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Goway Travel is well known for their traditional Asia itineraries to the iconic sights in China and India. However, the tour operator is now offering a tempting Beijing and Delhi Getaway package.

“China and India are two of the most popular Asian destinations so we have created a combination package that travellers can purchase ‘as-is’ or create added itinerary options and extensions, “ says Goway’s Product and Marketing Manager for Asia, Doug Vogl. “The price will be sure to attract many Globetrotters; air, transfers, touring and some meals are all included making this an irresistible offer.”

Goway’s 8 Day Beijing and Delhi Combo Getaway tour starts at $1879CAD and starts in Beijing for a 4 day stay with two full days of touring including Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, The Great Wall and many more iconic sites. From Beijing, fly to New Delhi’s brand new Terminal 3 and spend 4 days in India’s capital visiting The Red Fort, New Delhi and much more. Return airfare on China Airlines is included from Vancouver and includes the Beijing to Delhi flight as well.

Travellers are encouraged to extend their stay in China and India. Side trips to Agra and Jaipur can be added for as low as $279CAD per person for 3 days.

Goway also offers many other air and land packages that include Hong Kong and Bangkok, Hong Kong and Beijing and Hong Kong and Shanghai starting from $1699CAD.

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

FIJI SUMMER SAVINGS

Jul 8

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IslandsEscapes by Goway, a division of Goway Travel, North America’s Downunder specialists for the past 40 years, is offering spectacular savings on family vacations this summer.

As one of the world’s most exotic family destinations, Fiji is a pure tropical paradise. The local Fijians are supremely friendly and family focused, making this a great place to visit for a families.

Kids Stay, Play and Eat Free packages begin at CAD $1649 per adult, with kids paying just CAD $309 each including airfare from Los Angeles and staying at the Warwick Resort in Fiji for 7 nights.

Representing savings of almost $2800 per family, the price includes flights with award-winning Air Pacific, transfers, daily breakfast, free meals for children and VIP Departure Lounge upon departure from Nadi.

To qualify for the price, bookings must be made before 15 August 2010, but families can enjoy a tropical getaway to Fiji from 1 August to 28 February 2011, making this a superb deal for anyone looking for an unique summer holiday, or to book early for a great deal on a winter escape.

IslandsEscapes specializes in vacations to the world’s most idyllic islands including Fiji, and offers creative itineraries for weddings and honeymoons, diving programs, cruising and family vacations. The IslandsEscapes philosophy is simple – to provide travellers with absolute satisfaction on a South Pacific Island experience of a lifetime.

ESCAPE TO INDONESIA WITH GOWAY

Jun 29

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South East Asia has many amazing exotic destinations and the place that remains popular among travellers is Indonesia. Bali and Java are great for Honeymooners, and also offer amazing culture, history and cuisine.

In Bali, travellers can enjoy the beaches and embark on tours to monkey forests and serene temples. You can witness enchanting Balinese dance performances, view spectacular terraced rice fields, visit artsy Ubud or enjoy nightlife in Kuta. The most populated area of Indonesia is the island of Java and the capital city Jakarta. The island is filled with volcanoes, temples and kratons (palaces). Some must see sites are the Gunung Bromo volcano and the Buddhist temple Borobudur, which is an architectural wonder.

“Indonesia is high on the wish list of travellers and is a beautiful, safe and friendly destination which Goway now has on sale”, says Doug Vogl, Product and Marketing Manager, Asia. “Bali is a great destination with a wide choice of beaches and tours to choose from and Java is a trekking paradise.”

Goway offers Bali Beach Escapes for 8 or 13 Days from $1459 CAD, which includes round-trip air from Vancouver on Cathay Pacific, 7 nights at the Patra Bali Resort & Villas, transfers, meet & greet, daily breakfast, 3 tours with an English speaking guide. It even includes a special offer of a free welcome bottle of wine and free 90 minute massage or Balinese dinner show.

You can also experience Goway’s Java in Depth 7 Day tour from $899 CAD. Includes: 6 nights in choice of moderate, first class or deluxe hotels, transfers, tours in Jakarta, Bandung, Baturaden and Yogyakarta with English speaking guide.

Goway offers several flexible modules that can be combined to create a custom vacation to include different destinations around Bali such as a tour to visit the Komodo Dragons.

The Heat Is On In Antarctica And The Arctic!

Jun 24

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The Arctic and Antarctic are both unique destinations that most travellers would not usually think to visit for a summer vacation; however there is much beauty to discover and expeditions to these wilderness regions will exceed all expectations, reports Goway Travel.

Goway is currently offering special savings to the Antarctic and Arctic regions, which include 50% off select Arctic cruises. On the other hand, if a summer time voyage to an icy location is not appealing, Goway also offers up to 25% off select cruise expeditions to Antarctica for the entire season of 2010 / 2011.

“Antarctic cruise expeditions have proven to be one of our most popular choices. As one of the last great frontiers to be explored by even the most seasoned traveller, Antarctica offers a truly unforgettable experience” states Don Forster, Product and Marketing Manager for Latin America.

“With a new selection of departures for the 2010 / 2011 season geared to those on tighter budgets, Antarctica is now accessible for everyone. This is a trip filled with nonstop highlights including close-up encounters, massive icebergs, glaciers, roaming polar bears, lounging seals, grazing reindeer and colonies of birds. All of this co-exists in a harsh but beautiful landscape that is only open to explore a couple of months of the year.” continues Forster.

Goway also offers Arctic sailings in other destinations such as Spitsbergen, Greenland, and Iceland. The new Latin America travel planner prominently features some of our Polar expeditions but for the full range of trips to the Antarctica and Arctic please visit www.goway.com

To order your copy of the LATIN AMERICA Travel Planner please call 1-888-469-2955, email info@goway.com or visit Goway.com/brochure

Goway is Cruising with Pandaw River Cruises in Asia

Jun 23

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As river cruising becomes increasingly popular, Goway continues to meet demand by offering luxury Pandaw River Cruises to three great rivers in Asia: the Mekong through Vietnam and Cambodia, the Irrawaddy in Burma and the Rajang in Borneo.

“As travellers are discovering the art of river cruising, we provide a unique product at excellent prices, giving passengers the very best value on three awesome rivers in Asia”, says Doug Vogl, Product and Marketing Manager, Asia. “The cruises are affordable and start at just $1059 CAD per person 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 boutique ships are designed and decorated as replicas of colonial river steamers, and offer spacious accommodations.

Travellers enjoying the 4 day Into The Heart of Cambodia river cruise can add additional nights in Siem Reap to explore Angkor Wat for 3 days starting at $379 CAD.

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

North American Visitors Flock to Jordan

Jun 18

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Goway Travel, one of North America’s leading wholesalers, has reported an astounding increase in bookings for travel to the Kingdom of Jordan in the first quarter of 2010. In response to growing interest, Goway has more than doubled their product range to the region.

“Jordan truly offers an incredible vacation experience” commented Marketing Manager Emma Cottis, “In a relatively small country the contrasts are spectacular. In a 7 to 10 day vacation, visitors can experience the bustling cities of Amman and Aqaba, the expansive red desert, the pink carved facades of Petra, the natural therapeutic waters of the Dead Sea, Bedouin Culture and sites of Biblical importance, plus much more!”

Petra, which has long since been the Kingdom’s jewel in the crown, saw an almost 50% increase in visitors in the first quarter of 2010, as reported by the Jordan Tourism Board (JTB). However, the biggest growth in visitors to date is Mount Nebo with an 88% increase, followed by Madaba’s map with a 72% increase.

“It is great to see that visitors are exploring beyond Petra and including destinations such as Jerash, the Desert Castle Loop and the Baptism site at Bethany” continued Cottis.

Goway offers a range of options for travellers bound for Jordan, including their Middle East Treasures 21-day escorted tour which combines Jordan with Egypt and Israel. This escorted experience is one of Goway’s signature “Holidays of a Lifetime” which are led by the best Tour Directors in the business and include virtually everything, as well as unique experiences such as staying at a Luxury Bedouin-style camp at Wadi Rum. The experience is priced at $8999CAD ex Toronto and includes all airfares, accommodation, touring and entrance fees.

For those with less time, Goway’s 7-day Serenity Seeker program incorporates all of the highlights, staying in a choice of first class or deluxe hotels, travelling with an English speaking driver/guide in a private car. Prices start from CA$1188.

For more travel options, visit Goway’s website, or consult their extensive 68-page tour planner for Africa and the Middle East, or call 800-245-0920.

Goway’s China Odyssey Program Shines

Jun 10

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Goway Travel’s China Odyssey escorted tour program is still available for departures in Fall 2010. This popular escorted program to China continues to draw record passengers while keeping the groups to a maximum of only 20 per departure.

“China Odyssey is one of our best-sellers to Asia – bar none. It combines all major cities – Beijing, Xi’an, Guilin, Chongqing, Shanghai and Suzhou – as well as a Yangtze River cruise, plus many unique components”, commented Doug Vogl, Goway’s Asia Product and Marketing Manager. “The testimonials we receive from returning travellers is proof that these itineraries are perfect – especially for the first time visitor to China.”

Goway’s 11 or 14-day China Odyssey is priced from $2299CAD for the 11-day tour and from $2799CAD 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.

Many passengers choose to end the trip with an additional day in Shanghai to enjoy the 2010 World Expo followed by a 3 night stopover in The City Of Lights – Hong Kong. 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.

Discover India with Goway

Jun 2

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India is the epic centre of extreme diversity and culture, with its radiant and colourful festivals, serene temples, snow-capped mountains, stunning beaches, amazing monuments and delectable cuisine. This country offers visitors an unforgettable experience at an affordable price. India will leave travellers with a remarkable and lasting impression; no two visitors will have the same experience.

Goway’s Asia Experts offer plenty of unique travel ideas to India. The Golden Triangle is great for first timers to India. This 6 day trip includes accommodations in a choice of moderate, first class or deluxe hotels, daily breakfast plus one dinner, transfers and sightseeing by air-conditioned vehicle and an English speaking guide. Visitors travel from Delhi to Agra; visiting the Taj Mahal and Fatehpur Sikri, Jaipur; visiting the Amber Fort by elephant all starting at CA $649.

One of Goway’s popular India travel ideas’ is Classic India from CA$1699. This 13 day independent trip starts in New Delhi and ends in Mumbai and includes the charming cities of Varanasi, Khajuraho, Agra, Jaipur and Udaipur.

Another great option for travellers who want something less hectic and a chance to relax on the beach is Goway’s Goa Beach Escapes from CA$329. This is a 6 day trip where you can discover the former Portuguese colony and get a taste of European flavour. This includes air conditioned accommodations for five nights, all meals, a half day city tour and transfers. Goway also features the beaches of Kovalum and Mahabalipuram. “India continues to be a “must-see” country for many travellers wanting best value vacations”, says Doug Vogl, Product & Marketing Manager, Asia. “Our India product offers an additional 30 modules and packages for the most discerning travellers.”

The best time to visit India is from mid October to the end of February when it rains the least and the temperature is cooler.Travellers can also take advantage of pre or post stopovers in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Kathmandu, Hong Kong and Singapore.