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.

Over 20 Tourism Boards, Airlines and Tour Operators have come together to present the South Pacific Symposium 2004 , organized by Goway Travel, Canada’s leading specialist operator to Downunder. The Symposium has become North America’s largest selling training forum for the South Pacific. This year it will visit 38 cities across North America, including 10 in Canada.

“There is tremendous pent up demand for travellers to now venture further from home as long as their destinations are safe, friendly, laid back, fun, interesting and offer great value for money” claimed Bruce Hodge, President of 34 year old Goway. “That is what the South Pacific offers and our symposium is designed to ignite or recharge agents’ enthusiasm for selling these wonderful destinations.”

The South Pacific Symposium 2004 is supported by Qantas, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui and Air Pacific as well as Australian Tourist Boards from New South Wales, Northern Territory, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania and Queensland plus the New Zealand Tourist Board, Tahiti Tourism and Cook Island Tourism. Tour operators include Rail Australia, AAT Kings, Horizon New Zealand, Maui Motorhomes and Car Rentals, Pearl Resorts of Tahiti, Blue Lagoon Cruises, plus Castaway and Outrigger of Fiji. Goway will also be launching the 2004/5 edition of their award winning DOWNUNDER catalogue.

“Attending our South Pacific Symposium will definitely fire up agents’ enthusiasm for selling the South Pacific!” states chief presenter and travel personality Jeff Adam of Goway who has been conducting them in America for 4 years. “We will also be offering Specials and all attending agents will receive a $50 booking cash back .” The morning seminar is also accredited by ACCESS with 3 continuing education points.

Locations and dates are as follows: Fri, Mar 12 Toronto (Downtown); Tues, Mar 16 Montreal; Wed, Mar 17 Ottawa; Thu, Mar 18 Toronto (East); Fri, Mar 19 London; Tue, Mar 23 Vancouver; Wed, Mar 24 Winnipeg; Thu, Mar 25 Edmonton; Fri, Mar 26 Calgary; Tue, Mar 30 Victoria.

Cost to attend is only $10 which includes breakfast, product brochures and marketing materials. An 8am breakfast start will provide necessary sustenance for the seminar, which runs from 8:30am to 11:30am.

Tahiti, a place of dramatic beauty, warm waters and gentle climate has been a romance destination since the days of Paul Gaugin. It is a favourite destination for IslandsEscapes .

The new brochure features a variety of romantic holiday packages, cruises and exclusive honeymoon programs. Special honeymoon discounts for Tahiti range between CAD $300 – $720 per couple depending on the program.

“Working with airline and resort partners we are also able to offer agents immediate confirmation for many of our preferred hotels” claims Dave Mackay, General Manager of IslandsEscapes . “As well, through our airline ‘block space’ program, we are able to offer last seat availability up to 30 days prior to clients’ departure date on many of our airline partner flights.”

Mackay also says that the IslandsEscapes romance and honeymoon specialists will personalize a package specifically tailored to meet the client’s needs. “Perhaps a private thatched roof bungalow over a turquoise lagoon, a cruise under star studded skies or a day on a private islet complete with a champagne picnic buffet” he suggests. “We customized romance” continues Mackay.

More V.I.P. and up-market travel ideas are included, a market according to Hodge, that is growing in Canada. For an even faster growing segment, more self drive itineraries for independent travellers are offered. New too are small group touring experiences featuring unique accommodations and local guides, as well as more fun and adventure ideas.

The new catalogue still features all the company’s best selling Pacific Islands and Asian stopovers, ecocruises, rail journeys, coach tours, camping tours, car and motorhome rentals, independent city modules and hotel passes plus “the best” fully escorted tours from North America and Goway’s popular Snowbird long stay Winter Escapes.

For copies of this brochure, distinguished by its up-side down DOWNUNDER trade mark, call 800-387-8850, fax 800-665-4432 or email info@goway.com.

Delight in your own private thatched roof over-water bungalow on a crystal clear turquoise lagoon. Cruise under star studded skies or spend a day on your own private islet complete with a champagne picnic buffet. Our Islands Escapes specialists can customize your client’s vacation to create a unique and unforgettable vacation.

Tahiti, a place of dramatic beauty, warm waters and gentle climate is a favorite South Pacific honeymoon destination. Special honeymoon discounts for Tahiti range between CAD $300 – $720 per couple depending on the program.

The Cook Islands offer an incredible smorgasbord of South Pacific fun. The island of Aitutaki, which boasts one of the world’s most beautiful lagoons, is an essential ingredient to your Cook Island holiday. Packages begin at CAD $1799 per person with departures from Vancouver.

Fiji, with arguably the most friendly people in the world, offers a wide range of holiday experiences including unique cruises, idyllic islands and exclusive resorts. Packages begin at CAD $1899 per person with departures from Vancouver.