TORONTO — Snowbird clients looking for a long-stay winter destination should check out the favourable exchange rate and consistently sunny weather in places like Australia, says the team at Goway. And if that doesn’t get their attention, maybe this will: medical insurance covering pre-existing conditions is also part of the package.

“When we visit agents, they can’t believe it,” says Goway BDM Aubrey Schmidt. “Offering medical insurance that covers pre-existing conditions as part of the deal really clinches it for a lot of clients.”

Prices start at $4,099 per person out of Vancouver and $4,399 per person out of Toronto for “the best snowbird deal Downunder”, including round trip airfare from L.A., return airport transfers, 28 nights self-catering accommodation on the Sunshine Coast and even two free nights in Fiji. Plus, of course, all-inclusive insurance.

Prices to the Cook Islands start at $3,599 for 26 nights (with 4 free nights) and from $2,299 to Thailand, staying 25 nights at the Aomang Cliff Beach Resort & Spa in Karabi.

All this month and next month Goway is offering a series of promotions, webinars and travel ideas to destinations around the Pacific, including Asia, Australia, New Zealand and islands like Tahiti and Fiji. Travel ideas include cruises, luxury stays, family vacations, romance and honeymoon getaways, coach tours and groups and special events.

Goway’s BDMs across North America will be rewarding agents with prizes and surprises when they visit an agency displaying Goway’s three Pacific destination brochures: Asia, Downunder and Idyllic Islands.

For every booking during the month of October, agents will earn an extra $25 per passenger on their Goway Rewards card. Goway is also giving away a free trip to Fiji for two including air from L.A. and seven nights accommodation. Any booking to any of Goway’s destinations in the Downunder, Islands or Asia brochures will give agents a ballot to win the draw.

“We wanted to take this opportunity to remind agents that Goway can help your clients have a great vacation no matter where or what they do when they go to Asia or the South Pacific,” said Shirley Rourke, General Manager, South Pacific. “We also wanted a way to thank them for their support, so what better way than give away a trip and extra bonus commission.”

For details see gowayagent.com.