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Australia is one of the largest countries in the world lends itself to endless possibilities for visitors. New South Wales (NSW) is one of the must see States which lies on the east coast of Australia, between Queensland and Victoria. One of the highlights of NSW is Sydney, the most cosmopolitan city in Australia, surrounded by modern and historic architecture, a beautiful harbour, dazzling beaches and a sunny climate. The surrounding regions include popular wine regions, beaches, World Heritage National Parks and spectacular coastal and country scenery. The farthest west is the Outback where visitors can catch a glimpse of Australia’s Aboriginal heritage.

“People continue to visit Sydney due to the many attractions and activities available. You can walk along the harbour then catch a performance at the Opera House, or you can easily go beach hopping by taking ferries or short bus rides. Sydney is a city where everyone will find something to do” comments Meghan Boyd, Goway’s Product Manager for Australia and New Zealand

Goway has many touring options from Sydney such as; Hunter Valley wine tours, day trips to the Capital of Australia, Canberra, exploring Sydney by helicopter, discovering the lush Blue Mountains and the wildlife, cruising the famous harbour, even the opportunity to spend the night at the zoo for a unique experience!

The perfect way to explore New South Wales is with Goway Travel’s Sydney and Beyond package that start from $2049CAD per person. This includes Round trip airfare from Vancouver with Qantas Airways, 7 nights hotel, transfers, tours, 5 days car rental, Goway Co-Pilot Kit with maps & discount vouchers. (Book by 17 Aug, travel valid until 21 Sep 2010. Excludes taxes of $425CAD)

Australia is known for their great wines, and many travellers opt for Goway’s 2 Day Hunter Valley Wine Country Tour from $535CAD. This gives a great contrast from the action-packed city and includes overnight accommodation, some meals, wine tasting, transfers from Sydney and sightseeing. Visitors will have a chance to view panoramic views of the wine areas.

Qantas Airways flies non-stop from Los Angeles and San Francisco to Sydney daily and offers convenient connections from all major North American cities. Book your clients on the A380 aircraft which has won Standards Australia’s top prize, the ‘2009 Australian International Design Award’. It is the most efficient and environmentally friendly aircraft to date. It burns 17% less fuel per seat than today’s largest aircrafts. Therefore, this makes a very quiet take-off and almost silent trip.

For more information on New South Wales and Australia Vacations contact Goway Travel at 1-888-469-2944, email res@goway.com or visit Goway.com

“Responding to demand from our agent partners, we have improved several of the features” commented Product and Marketing Manager, Emma Cottis. “With so many at-home Agents and a focus on reducing paper usage, agents can now opt to utilize some of the new tools. Of course, the traditional brochures are still available to be ordered atGoway.com/brochure.”

New features include:

• A more modern look and feel
• The option to view the brochure in “full screen” mode
• The ability to download the brochure as a PDF to store a file copy electronically.
• The function to share the brochure to a number of social media platforms, including twitter, Facebook, my space and more.
• The brochure can be translated to any language and the translation pops up in a choice of all languages.

Goway’s commitment to providing time-efficient options that reduce the need for paper in today’s electronic environment follows a recent announcement that all most documentation (tickets, vouchers, itineraries, quotes and invoices, are now available in electronic format that are emailed directly to agent partners.

The new 132-page Downunder brochure can be viewed online at Goway’s website, and future Goway brochures will be available in the same format.

Goway Travel has expanded unique product offerings to one of Asia’s most intriguing countries, Tibet.

Tibet is home to the holy city of Lhasa, Mt. Everest, the Potala Palace and red-clothed Dalai Lama. It is a mystical country that offers a vacation rich in scenery, religion and culture. Visitors to Tibet can visit Buddhist monasteries, enjoy colorful Tibetan art, and marvel at ancient architectural wonders.

“The niche market demand for Tibet was unforeseen“, commented Doug Vogl, Goway’s Product and Marketing Manager for Asia. “We have seen a jump in bookings as the capital , Lhasa, continues to draw people to the famous Potala Palace and the many iconic temples and monasteries.”

Goway’s 7 Day Tibet in Depth package priced from $1589 CAD is one of the hottest sellers, and offers a combination of sightseeing in Lhasa with Gyantze, an old town featuring fortress ruins and the monastery. Visitors will also explore the Tashilhumpo Monastery at Shigatse, the most important religious site in the city and founded in 1447.

Combining Tibet with China is one of Goway’s 13 Day popular tours. Time is spent exploring the sights of Beijing before taking the Tibet Express to Lhasa. The tour culminates with a journey back to China to spend time at Chengdu to visit the Panda Sanctuary.

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

Goway Travel is well known for their traditional Asia itineraries to the iconic sights in China, Japan and India. However, the leading North American wholesaler also offers lesser known destinations such as Bhutan.

“In Bhutan the attraction is that it is truly an “off the beaten path” destination due to it’s centuries of isolation, “ commented Goway’s Product and Marketing Manager for Asia, Doug Vogl. “This is a country where buying cigarettes is illegal, and tourism is equally unique. All visitors must travel on a pre-booked itinerary, which means you won’t find backpackers, or mass visitors.”

The cautious approach to tourism by the Kingdom of Bhutan ensures that the population, the environment and their culture remains unaffected by visitors. This means a truly authentic experience for Globetrotting travellers to the country.

Goway’s 8 Day Bhutan in Depth tour starts at $2359 CAD and starts at Thimphu, which resembles more of a rambling village than a capital city, and is home to the revered Bhutanese Royal Family. Travelling from Thimphu, visitors cross the Dochu La Pass with breathtaking views of the Himalayas and descend into the lush, tropical valley that brings you to Punakha and the Punakha Dzong, the winter residence of the monk body.

Another option for people with less time is the 4 Day Bhutan Interlude starting at $1199 CAD and provides visits to all the iconic sites of both Paro and Thimphu in a condensed version.

Travel professionals can access http://www.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 www.goway.com or by calling toll free 1-888-469-2988.

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.