Press Release

Save up to $800 on Goway’s Australia

Oct 20

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Goway 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 Announces Legal Tahiti Weddings

Oct 16

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IslandsEscapes by Goway has today announced a new range of custom wedding packages are available to North American residents. Previously, foreign visitors were required to reside in French Polynesia for 30 days before a legal ceremony could be performed.

Goway has offered symbolic, traditional Polynesian weddings or vow renewals for over 10 years, but due to legislation, these were not legal weddings, and normally included as part of the honeymoon.

“Now that travellers can legally marry in Tahiti, it is a memorable destination that competes with the Caribbean for destination weddings,” commented Meghan Boyd, Product and Marketing Manager for Goway’s Idyllic Islands brand

For couples looking for an exotic destination wedding, or a small, intimate ceremony, the Islands of Tahiti are now a fantastic option. Many resorts on the islands offer chapels, the most spectacular being the Blue Lagoon Chapel at the Intercontinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa

Goway’s experienced team of experts is able to customize wedding packages, honeymoon trips, as well as plan for the entire wedding party. Goway also offers an online honeymoon registry which allows clients to register for their trip.

“The honeymoon registry provides an 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” continued Boyd.

For information on Tahiti experiences available refer to the IslandsEscapes World’s Most Idyllic Islands brochure, call 1-800-667-6601, or visit www.islandsescapes.com.

Goway Offers Longstay Tropical South Pacific Island Escape

Oct 7

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IslandsEscapes…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

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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.

Save $1,000 on Goway’s Downunder

Oct 1

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Goway Travel has extended their spectacular offer for travellers bound to the South Pacific this year.

For every booking before November 30 2009, Goway is offering a $500 air credit per person on bookings on any of their escorted motorcoach tours of 14 days or longer, for travel before 31 March 2010. These virtually all-inclusive tours are escorted by experienced Tour Directors and include all the ‘must-see’ sights of Australia and/or New Zealand.

“This is certainly an incredible deal, especially when you take into account the great fares available at the moment” commented Meghan Boyd, Product Manager, “The South Pacific is now coming into summer, so this is really great value for anyone who wants to explore the scenic sights of New Zealand, or explore the beauty of Australia.”

Qualifying trips include:

New Zealand Wonderland, a 16-day superior journey from Auckland to Christchurch or vice versa and featuring a journey aboard the Tranz Alpine Express through the Southern Alps, cruising on Milford Sound and seeing the Glaciers of the West Coast. Prices start from $4220CA and include accommodation, transport and sightseeing; a pre-purchased meal plan is also available.

16-Day Outback Wonders of Australia journeying from Sydney to Darwin via Adelaide, the underground town of Coober Pedy, Ayers Rock and Katherine. Prices start from $5270CA and include accommodation, transport, sightseeing and most meals.

For those with enough time to explore both countries in-depth, the $500 air credit is available on each qualifying tour purchased. For more information on Goway’s Downunder Escorted vacations, visit www.goway.com. Many escorted itineraries are featured in Goway’s popular Downunder travel planner; for a copy, call 1-800-387-8850 or email info@goway.com.

GowayAir Offers More Solutions for Competitive Net Airfares

Sep 25

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GowayAir has announced the launch of a three-tiered service to combat the challenges facing retail agents. GowayAir offers great solutions for agents to purchase competitive net fares and get superior customer service.

Gowayair.com offers agents the opportunity to buy direct at the agents only website and qualify for booking bonuses on Goway’s Agent Incentive Card Program. Fares are ultra competitive to destinations worldwide.
For agents who want the benefits of personal contact combined with great web-based fares, the trained experts at the Web Fares Call Centre can be reached toll free at 1-866-515-2874.
Launching 1 October is Goway’s Exclusive Complex Air Desk, providing a direct link to GowayAir’s highly experienced Air Experts. The team can provide competitive quotes, support and creative solutions on intricate airfare options to destinations around the globe. To contact the Complex Air Desk, call toll free 1-866 866 5494

“GowayAir has a well earned reputation for providing profit-making opportunities to retail agents by delivering creative fares and expertise on even the most complex routings” said VP Air, Jim Morrison.

“Our new Complex Air Desk takes the stress out of customized complex air quotes” added Jim Morrison. “The desk is manned by some of the industry’s most experienced staff and delivers the ideal shopping option for retail agents who want great net pricing on routings that are more complex than a simple point to point ticket.

Free Airfare Offer to Antarctica Extended

Sep 23

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ADVENTURESIncorporated, the exclusive adventure division of 39 year old Goway Travel, has announced the extension of its FREE AIRFARE TO ANTARCTICA promotion!

“The response to the promotion has been overwhelming,” stated Don Forster, Product Manager for ADVENTURESIncorporated. “Antarctica is the last undiscovered continent and demand for the destination has been incredible.

Offering some of the most pristine natural sites in the world plus the chance to be adventurous by camping on the ice, kayaking by huge rookeries of Penguins, or simply enjoying the 4 daily landings and 18 hours of daylight, now is the time to travel to Antarctica with these amazing savings

The promotion includes free economy air transportation from most North American international gateways combined with bookings on the voyages listed.

November 2 to 21, 2009 – Antarctic Quest aboard Ocean Nova
December 28, 2009 to January 16, 2010 – Explorers’ Route aboard Clipper Adventurer
January 15 to 25, 2010 – Classic Antarctica aboard Lyubov Orlova or Clipper Adventurer
January 22 to February 10, 2010 – Antarctic Quest aboard Ocean Nova
January 24 to February 10, 2010 – Explorers’ Route aboard Lyubov Orlova
February 20 to March 3, 2010 – Classic Antarctica – aboard Lyubov Orlova
February 22 to March 13, 2010 – Antarctic Quest – aboard Ocean Nova.

For full details on all the amazing Antarctica cruises see our tour pages.

For more information, please call 1-888-469 2949, email info@adventuresincorporated.com or visit ADVENTURESIncorporated.com.

Goway’s AFRICAExperts Releases Special Edition 2010 Brochure

Sep 10

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Goway’s AFRICAExperts 2010 Travel Planner has just been released. It is a special Goway 40th Anniversary edition featuring the top selling travel ideas for Africa and the Middle East, several new travel experiences plus a timeline of significant events that have impacted travel to Africa over the last 40 years. “This new brochure is our most comprehensive yet with over 170 independent and escorted travel ideas” claims Moira Smith, General Manager for the specialist Goway division. “We recognize the diverse needs of North American travellers by incorporating safaris, lodges, small group escorted tours, self-drives, Indian Ocean Resorts, cruises and rail journeys” she continued.

Some of the new travel experiences introduced for 2010 include:

* A new 21 day Middle East Treasures Holiday of a Lifetime due to increased interest in the Middle East. This comprehensive, fully escorted tour includes the highlights of Egypt, Jordan and Israel and offers many special experiences that are unique to Goway. Prices start from $8979CAD per person sharing from Toronto.

* Three Southern Africa itineraries for families offer special activities for children. These were introduced as multi-generational travel is on the increase as parents and grandparents take their children along. Prices start from $1836CAD per person.
o Little Paws
o Fun In The Sun
o The Big “7″ – Whales, Sharks and the “Big 5″

* Victoria Falls, Hwange and Lake Kariba: a 6 night itinerary including 2 nights in Victoria Falls, 2 nights Hwange and 2 nights Lake Kariba, the perfect extension to a South Africa vacation. Prices including return flights from Johannesburg start from $2877CAD per person.

* The East Africa Safari is a comprehensive and competitively priced 14 day itinerary that takes in all the highlights of Kenya and Tanzania. Prices start from $5051CA.

* 6 and 7 night unique Nile cruises on luxurious Dahabiyas. These upscale sailing boats carry just 16 people, ensuring a unique and exclusive experience. Prices start from $2372CAD for a 6 night cruise.

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’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

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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.