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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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