The Festival of Light includes 70 innovative artists from Israel and abroad, who integrate technology and beauty with 44 km of electrical wire. Many special attractions and exhibits will be showcased along with a Virtuosi performance combining dance, theatrics, acrobatics and special pyrotechnic effects. The Symphony Orchestra, along with internationally renowned lighting designer Avi-Yonah Bueno will be opening the event with a massive concert performance at the Sultan’s Pool. Last year’s event brought 250 000 visitors from around the world to observe this truly unique event.

“Jerusalem is a must see destination and people should visit for at least two days to get a real taste of all of the rich history,” states Emma Cottis, Marketing Manager at Goway. In February, Emma travelled to Israel and visited Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Nazareth and Galilee to review Goway’s product.

Goway offers a chance to visit Israel with The Holyland Experience 8 day trip Experience package starting from CA$1581. Tickets are available for the “Festival of Light” performances. The tour starts and ends in Tel Aviv and includes: Tiberias, Capernaum, Banias, Nazareth, Beit Shean, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Dead Sea and Massada. During the 5th day of this itinerary, you can observe the Old City of Jerusalem by day and return by night to view an amazing urban transformation at the Festival of Light.

You can even have a chance to win a trip to Israel in Goway’s “40 Trips for 40 weeks” promotion. For more information on these and other travel ideas please call 1-800-245-0920, or email info@africaexperts.com or visit AFRICAExperts.com.

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.

Perfect for travellers who are less inclined to drive on the “wrong” side of the road, or for those keen to forge new friendships with fellow travellers, Goway’s Australia and New Zealand escorted tours that qualify for the savings include:

New Zealand Offers include:
21 day Great New Zealand Experience. On this comprehensive and stylish holiday, absorb the majestic sights of the Bay of Islands, experience Maori culture and geothermal activity in Rotorua, discover the natural beauty of the Marlborough Sounds on your Interislander cruise and explore the rugged West Coast. Cruise the full length of spectacular Milford Sound and explore the alpine resort of Queenstown. Further south, the Scottish-inspired city of Dunedin, spectacular Mt Cook and the luxurious Hermitage Hotel await. From CA$6500 per person – save over $1200 per couple.

14 day New Zealand Highlighter. Uncover the highlights of this amazing country. With snow capped mountains, rugged coastlines, World Heritage National Parks and beautiful lakes, this tour has it all. From CA$ 3460 per person – save over $600 per couple.

Australia Offers include:
13 day Barrier Reef Island Wanderer. Explore Cairns and the Port Douglas region before relaxing on the Great Barrier Reef islands of Hamilton Island and Dunk Island. This 13 day tour also offers the World Heritage-listed Fraser Island and NSW coastal town of Coffs Harbour. From CA$4175 per person – save over $800 per person

For more information on Goway’s Downunder escorted tours, request a copy of the brochure by calling 1-800-387-8850 or by visiting www.goway.com.

Discounts for new bookings of 10 days or more received by January 31, 2010. 10% off land content for travel by April 30, 2010. 5% off land content for travel between May and December 31, 2010. Just ask for discount at time of booking. No other discounts apply.

Goway’s current promotion offers free accommodation at a selection of private lodges. ”No matter your budget or interests, we have a special offer to suit”, commented Moira Smith, General Manager of AFRICAExperts by Goway. “We have negotiated some fantastic savings at some of the best lodges in Southern Africa, and at select private lodges, you can also enjoy a Cape Town stopover for free”.

AFRICAExperts $uper$pecial offers include:

Stay 4 nights at Singita Lebombo or Sweni (Kruger National Park) and pay for only three nights. This represents a savings of up to $1324CAD

Stay 3 nights at Pumba Private Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape and only pay for two nights. A savings of up to $600CAD

Stay 2 nights at Shamwari Lobengula or Eagles Crag (Eastern Cape) and get two free nights at Cape Town One&Only, a savings of up to $950CAD

Stay 2 nights at any Shamwari Game Lodge in the Eastern Cape or Jock Safari Lodge in the Kruger National Park, and receive 3 nights free at any of the exclusive Boutique Last Word properties in Cape Town or Franschhoek. Save up to $622CAD

Agents can book their clients’ honeymoon with Goway Travel, and the couple can then sign up and register their honeymoon plans. After the bride and groom have registered and set up their personalized site, wedding guests can view and contribute to the bride and groom’s registry. From the comfort of their home, guests can buy a specific gift or contribute towards part of the honeymoon couple’s escape.

Featured components include a spectacular Sunset Cruise in the Maldives; a Balloon Safari in East Africa; watching sharks and rays in Tahiti; or a sensual couples massage at the Baan Sabai Spa Big Buddha in Thailand. Wedding guests will find it easy to give the perfect wedding gift - a honeymoon memory that will last forever.

“The honeymoon registry provides a new, 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.” Said Bruce Hodge, founder and President of Goway Travel.

Visit Goway’s Romance Pages and learn more about their unique Honeymoon Registry or call 1-800-387-8850.

IslandsEscapes….by Goway, the leading wholesaler in North America to the World’s Most Idyllic Islands offers great air-land escape packages to experience Indonesia’s Island of the Gods. From as little as $100 per day (including airfare), travellers can experience this beautiful destination.

Sample vacations include IslandsEscapes 15-day “Magic of Bali” Escape from $1559 per person and includes round trip airfare from Vancouver, 12 nights accommodation, buffet breakfast daily, 5 sightseeing tours including cultural village tours and sunset excursions, airport welcome, and round trip airport/hotel transfers.

A key point to note for those who will be or are planning to visit Bali this March – March 19th is Nyepi Day (Balinese New Year). This is a day of absolute silence for the Hindu Balinese, when no activity is done, no amusement is held, no fire is lit during the day and night. This is a day of fasting and self-introspection and the entire island shuts down as the majority of establishments are closed. The perfect day to just sit back and relax on the beach lapped by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean.

As they say in Balinese “Selamat jalan” (Bon voyage).

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

Always distinguished by its distinctive up-side down DOWNUNDER trademark the latest (2007/08) edition features over 350 different travel suggestions. It is North America’s most comprehensive catalog for travel to the lands Downunder offering more variety than any other company.

The bookmark itself is designed to help travellers and agents find different travel suggestions by the type of idea they would be interested in. Listings on the “Bookmark Guide By Travel Idea” include:

• Exclusive Escorted Tours
• Locally Escorted Tours
• Adventure Experiences
• Popular Air Itineraries
• Rail Travel Ideas
• Travel Passes
• Car & Motorhomes
• Long Stay Vacations
• Eco and Small Vessel Cruises
• Stays of Distinction
• Island, Beach, Rainforest Resorts
• Classic Independent Itineraries
• Itineraries with Style
• Independent Travelpak Modules

As well, the bookmark also lists “value added” and other special offers that are featured throughout the brochure.

“Our DOWNUNDER brochure has long been the savvy agent’s main desktop reference source for travel to the South Pacific,” claimed Bruce Hodge, Founder and President of the 37 year old company. “Now, with our Bookmark Guide, agents will be able to more easily find specific travel suggestions for their different clients.”

To receive your copy of Goway’s DOWNUNDER call 1-800-387-8850 ext 123 or email info@goway.com.

“We have determined that the type of traveller currently requesting arrangements to Asia is looking for a variety of requirements and it is necessary to cater to this need by offering a full range of travel ideas”, states Robert Glazier, Goway’s Product and Marketing Manager for Asia.

The 2007 brochure includes two “Holidays of a Lifetime”, Goway’s signature escorted tour programs –the “Grand Orient Spectacular” which can be taken as 2 weeks in China only or a combination of China, Hong Kong, Thailand and Cambodia for 3 weeks.
The third is the 23 day “Splendours of India” which offers 10 ‘must see’ cities in India.

Also included are some different and unusual itineraries. In China, there is “China Revisited” featuring Luoyang, Shaolin Temple for Martial Arts, Kunming and Lijiang and “Journey to the Roof of the World” featuring the new train travelling to Lhasa, Tibet. In India, the “Forts and Palaces Adventure incorporates stays at Palaces converted to deluxe hotels.

Besides the usual, very popular destinations such as China, Japan, Hong Kong and Singapore, also on offer are less well travelled destinations such as Vietnam, Myanmar, Philippines, Taiwan, Bhutan and Dubai.

In conjunction with this announcement, Goway Air also offers a $35 booking bonus voucher when agents book Air Canada to Asia. To redeem the personal booking bonus, agents simply make a land reservation to Asia (minimum purchase $500) and Goway will reward them with a cheque!

To book Air Canada’s lowest fares to Asia, agents should call 866 515 2874, or email fares@gowayagent.com. For point to point fares, agents can access Gowayís Agents-only site at www.gowayagent.com for instant fares, availability and bookings.

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New travel experiences introduced for 2007 include:
Travel Africa in Style, two exclusive VIP itineraries to enjoy South Africa that include icons such as the Kruger National Park and Victoria Falls. The 12-day “Route of the African Sun” ($5410CAD) and 15-day “Heartbeat of Africa” ($6530CAD) are both planned to incorporate a number of Stays of Distinctions, a selection of unique accommodations that cater to the discerning traveler.

The legendary 8-day “Zambian Walking Safari”, starting from $4570CAD, is a truly unique journey to explore the Zambian landscape, a profusion of birds and abundant wildlife. The safari includes accommodation at three bush camps, day walks and game drives, a professional guide, and flights from Livingstone to Lusaka. Highly recommended is a visit to Victoria Falls before of after the safari.

Two Namibian flying safaris (one from Windhoek and the other from Sossusvlei) for 7 days starting from $4892CAD, offer visitors the maximum time to see the country’s highlights by flying in light aircraft in between and over some of the most spectacular scenery in the world.

On the 8-day “Best of Uganda” journey, travellers will see the Mountain Gorillas in Uganda, enjoy game viewing and bird watching in Queen Elizabeth National Park, and visit the Ngamba Island chimp sanctuary. Starting from $3434CAD, departures are available from September 2006.

The ultimate luxury tenting experience, “Colonial Glory of Kenya” is an 7-day journey starting at $2654CAD. This memorable tour travels from Nairobi to Samburu, Lake Naivasha to Kenya’s finest reserve, the Masai Mara.

AFRICAExperts has also a variety of islands and resorts available in the Indian Ocean, including the Maldives, Mauritius, Seychelles, Zanzibar and Mombasa. 3-day packages start from $283CAD.