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15th Annual Travel & Adventure Show

Start Planning Your Dream Getaway This Weekend!

By Sara Yaniga, Macaroni Kid Chicago (Midtown) January 10, 2019

If you are like our family, we are already dreaming of and planning future vacations, but if you need a little inspiration you will find thousands of options to explore, destination experts to help you get there and tens of thousands of dollars in savings at the 15th Annual Chicago Travel & Adventure Show.

Taking place this weekend January 12th and 13th at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center (5555 N. River Rd., Rosemont) 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.  Learn how to be your own travel expert on your next vacation, from top celebrity travel personalities and leading local experts at dozens of travel workshops on 3 theaters located on the show floor.

Travel Theater: Hear from the top travel celebrity personalities such as Samantha Brown, Rick Steves, and Pauline Frommer as they inspire you to take your dream vacation.

Destination Theater: From where to go and when to go, to what to do and how to get there, destination experts will give you the in-depth information you need to travel like a local.

Savvy Traveler Theater: Showcasing travel tips, tricks, and actionable advice, you’ll learn how to travel like a pro straight from the experts. Topics include packing tips, technology skills, travel safety methods, budget travel hacks, etc.

Speakers and schedule are subject to change without prior notice, please check back often for updates.


Discover the World In One Weekend, All Under One Roof.

At the Global Beats Stage, watch the world come alive, where you’ll see cultural performances representing different destinations from around the world right on the show floor! Feeling like you want to join in? Hop on stage and learn how to become a travel rock star on your next trip!

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 Arizona locations at the Arizona Photo Booth experience, scuba dive in a dive pool, ride a Segway or Trikkes and ride a live camel, all under one roof. Guests will also have a chance to participate in an interactive prize form station and you may walk away with an all-expense paid vacation or international goody bag.

The Chicago Travel & Adventure Show takes place January 12-13 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center (5555 N. River Rd, Rosemont). The general public can attend from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Attendees can purchase single-day and two-day tickets online now for the discounted rate of $11/$18 or at the door 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 https://travelshows.com/shows/chicago/event-info/

 

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