ADVISORY/Tips and Trips for Concerned Travelers One Day Only and All under One Roof.

Calendar Editors/Travel Writers

ADVISORY...for Sunday, March 9

--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 7, 2003

WHAT:    Learn what's happening in travel, who's traveling and where
         -- even in these uncertain times.  Today, people are refusing
         to stay home but they want to know the "safe" destinations
         that can still be fun and exotic.  VacationFest brings top
         travel experts to the public to answer these questions and
         more.

         The show has booking bargains, traveling tips and updates,
         and free trip giveaways to hot destinations.

         Also at VacationFest:

         --  Master Chef Celestino Drago conducting Italian cooking
             demonstrations on the new Food Demonstration Stage
         --  Travel Photo Contest with Samy's Camera winners announced
             and free Digital Camera Seminars
         --  "Gutsy Women" travel author Marybeth Bond handing out
             tips for female travelers and signing copies of her
             award-winning book
         --  Displays of exotic rescued wildlife, including a toucan,
             bobcat and python
         --  "Wines of the World" wine tasting

WHO:     TravelStore, in conjunction with over 100 of the world's top
         travel experts

WHEN:    Sunday, March 9th, 2003
         10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

WHERE:   Santa Monica Civic Auditorium
         1855 Main Street

HOW:     Admission is $3 per person, kids under 16 free
         800/826-3119

MEDIA:   For interviews or media credentials contact:
         Marje Bennetts
         M Bennetts Public Relations
         310/574-7870
         Day of Event 310/503-7872