Discover the World in One Weekend All Under One Roof
And Do it as a family!
Anyone looking to find, plan and book their next vacation will find thousands of options to explore, destination experts to help them get there and tens of thousands of dollars in savings at the 14th annual Chicago Travel & Adventure Show. But wait! There are really fun and adventurous hands-on activities for the whole family!
Chicago Travel & Adventure Show.
When: February 10-11
Where: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.
Price: Attendees can purchase single-day and two-day tickets online now for the discounted rate of $11/$18 with promo code: CHPR or on-site for $15/$22. Children 16 and under are free and on-site tickets can be purchased with cash only. For tickets and event information, visit www.TravelShows.com/shows/
Travel enthusiasts will have the opportunity to meet face-to-face with well-known travel experts from around the world who are on-hand to help attendees dream, personalize and book their next trip. Also included in the price of admission is access to dozens of inspirational, educational and culturally focused sessions on five stages located right on the show floor, along with hands-on activities for the whole family.
At America’s Favorite Travel Show, you’ll:
- Explore endless vacation options
- Discover over 250+ destinations from around the globe
- Plan your trip face-to-face with thousands of travel experts
- Meet travel celebrities Samantha Brown, Rick Steves, and Pauline Frommer
- Attend dozens of educational seminars on the Savvy Traveler and Destination Theaters
- Awaken your senses with live cooking demonstrations on the Taste of Travel Theater
- Immerse yourself in faraway cultures with song and dance on the Global Beats Stage
- Enjoy fun for the whole family with camel rides and SCUBA lessons in the dive pool
- Plus, save big with exclusive show-only specials and trip giveaways
The new Wellness Travel Experience pavilion will highlight health-focused travel suppliers, products, and services showcasing the latest trends and news in this growing travel segment. The program will also include educational stage presentations on both days of each show hosted by wellness travel expert Anne Dimon. Specific vendors and additional speakers will be announced at a future date.
Another highlight of the Chicago Travel & Adventure Show is the opportunity to meet and gain inspiration from the world’s top travel experts and celebrities as they present seminars and answer questions over the two-day event. Speaking on the Travel Theater are:
- PBS’ “Places To Love” (and former Travel Channel) Host Samantha Brown
- Frommer’s Travel Guides’ Executive Editor and syndicated radio personality Pauline Frommer
- “Rick Steves’ Europe” CEO Rick Steves
At the Savvy Traveler Theater, visitors will interact with travel experts on subjects ranging from packing and travel technology, to maximizing credit card reward points and travel safety tips and plan in an unpredictable world.
At the Destination Theater, travelers will receive destination-specific information from local experts containing information on when to go, how to get there, what to see and local, off-the-beaten-path attractions from destinations such as Australia, Maui and Canada.
The Taste of Travel Theater highlights top chefs who present live cooking demonstrations right on the show floor. Featuring cuisines from around the world, guests will have the opportunity to taste samples and get a full cultural experience in a stadium-seating styled theater.
At the Global Beats Stage, attendees can feel the beat and experience the rhythm of cultural dances and musical performances during more than 20 presentations throughout the weekend.
Attending the Chicago Travel & Adventure Show is an adventure in-and-of-itself and presents hands-on activities suitable for the whole family. Guests can get their picture taken in their favorite destination at the Green Screen experience, scuba dive in a dive pool and ride a live camel, all under one roof. Guests will also have a chance to participate in an unprecedented give-away of a week-long vacation for two in an exotic locale, hosted by returning sponsor AAA.
Have fun with the family! Click here for all the info!
