Dreaming
of exotic locations and white sand
beaches? Escape to The 2012 Boston Globe
Travel Show on February 10-12, 2012, at
the Seaport World Trade Center in
Boston. Mingle with over 20,000 people and explore exotic destinations
at the three-day travel event.
The Boston
Globe Travel Show is more than just a trade show; it's a weekend
destination for the entire family. More than 250 travel exhibitors
and suppliers, representing every
segment of the travel industry will
be offering detailed information on trips
to every region of the world. Attendees
can win great giveaways, learn about new and exciting travel
opportunities ranging from budget
vacations to luxury escapes, vacation
rentals and much more.
Looking for expert advice on your next
trip? Celebrated
travel writers Arthur and Pauline
Frommer will be on hand to tell
you when to splurge and when to scrimp
on your next vacation as well as
highlighting new destinations for your
consideration.
Actor-turned-travel writer Andrew
McCarthy will share his vision on
the Transformative Power of Travel and
how it can change your life.
Patricia
Schultz, international bestselling
author of
1,000 Places
To See Before You Die, will
showcase some of the most amazing
must-see destinations, and
Patrick Smith,
author of the popular column
Ask the Pilot,
will discuss the myths and
misconceptions surrounding air travel.
This year, the show
will feature two stages of culinary
demonstrations, hosted by the Phantom
Gourmet. Local chefs and celebrated food
writers will demonstrate recipes and
offer tastings from some of their top
destinations for cuisine.
Throughout the duration of the show,
there will be a host of performances and
demonstrations on the cultural stage.
These will include:
-
U.S. Virgin
Islands Carnival in Boston –
The U.S. Virgin Islands mocko
jumbies will take to the stage to
show the crowd their awe-inspiring
stunts while dancing to live steel
pan music. And JetBlue Getaways and
USVI will celebrate new direct
flights with a chance to win airfare
for two from Boston to St. Thomas.
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Celebrate
Carnival in Aruba –
Flamboyantly-dressed dancers and
live Aruban music will help you
experience a taste of Carnival, one
of the biggest parties of the year.
-
Wild Things:
Live! – Animal educators from
SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens
Tampa Bay will introduce you to
exotic animals from penguins to
pythons while sharing entertaining
conservation information.
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Fly Irish.
Dance Irish - Presented by Aer
Lingus – Join Ireland’s
Airline for a presentation including
the lively music and quick foot
movements of Irish step dancing.
-
Jamaican
Reggae Dance Contest –
Jamaica Tourist Board and JAMX Band
introduce Boston to the fun reggae
music of Jamaica, after which it
will be time to limber up those
muscles for a public reggae dance
contest. The winner will take home a
3-night all-inclusive land package
for 2 people to a SuperClubs Resort
property.
-
Salsa Time!
Presented by the Puerto Rico Tourism
Board – Watch with awe as
Salsa dancers exhibit grace and
style, heating up the stage with
amazing moves. Then join them on
stage for a quick lesson.
The 2012 Boston Globe Travel Show will
be open to the public from 5:30 - 8:00
p.m. on Friday, February 10; from 10
a.m. - 6 p.m. on Saturday, February 11;
and from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Sunday,
February 12.
Tickets for the show are
$10 and are available at the show or in
advance at
www.bostonglobetravelshow.com.
Children 18 and under are admitted free
of charge.
All photos courtesy of The Boston Globe Travel Show
