ADVISORY/Travel Expo 2004: Where to Go, What to Know Slated for March 20 in Coconut Grove.Business Editors/Travel Writers ADVISORY...for Saturday Saturday: see week; Sabbath. (March 20) MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 26, 2004 Today Show Travel Editor Peter Greenberg Green·berg , Joseph Harold Born 1915. American linguist. His influential works include Languages of Africa (1966) and Language Universals (1966). Noun 1. ; Diana Nyad Diana Nyad (born August 22, 1949 in New York City) is an American swimmer and world record holder (as of 2005). For ten years (from 1969 to 1979), Diana was the greatest long- distance swimmer in the world. In 1979, she stroked the longest swim in history, making the 102. , host of public radio's The Savvy Savvy® Gynecology A contraceptive vaginal gel that ↓ transmission of STDs–eg, HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea. See Contraceptive. Traveler, and award-winning Adj. 1. award-winning - having received awards; "this award-winning bridge spans a distance of five miles" adventure writer Tim Cahill
Also on the agenda at the Herald's one-day consumer travel show: deals on travel packages, chances to win trips, information booths on destinations and travel activities, and a family area. Travel Expo brings the pages of the Herald's award-winning travel sections to life. "The show gives our readers the chance to talk with travel experts about getting the best deals available on travel," said Herald Travel Editor Jane Wooldridge. "We'll also have panels on hot topics including food and wine travel, adventure travel and travel safety." Winners of the Herald's travel photo contest will be announced at the show. For travel suppliers, Travel Expo offers the opportunity to meet with highly motivated mo·ti·vate tr.v. mo·ti·vat·ed, mo·ti·vat·ing, mo·ti·vates To provide with an incentive; move to action; impel. mo travelers from South Florida, whose annual travels reach throughout the U.S., the Caribbean, and to Europe, Asia, Australia and Africa. Many suppliers again will be offering show-only specials that proved highly successful at the inaugural 2003 Expo, which drew more than 5,000 attendees. "Travel Expo gives travel suppliers and destinations an additional opportunity to reach South Florida's active travel market in person," said Mathew Fine, The Herald's National Advertising Director. The Herald is offering sponsorship packages that include the Expo, ads in the newspaper's popular Sunday Sunday: see Sabbath; week. and Wednesday travel pages and online presence at www.herald.com/travel. Sponsoring the show are Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines
Name Headquarters A'rosa Europe NCL America America AIDA Cruises Europe American Cruise Lines America as Presenting Sponsor, Busch Gardens Busch Gardens is the name of two amusement parks in the United States owned and operated by Busch Entertainment Corporation, a division of Anheuser-Busch. One of the parks is in Williamsburg, Virginia and the other is in Tampa, Florida. , MK Tours, Jamaica, Club Med Club Med (short for Club Méditerranée) is a French corporation of vacation resorts found in many parts of the world, usually in highly exotic locations. It is seen by many as having started the all-inclusive resort concept, which is now a popular vacationing style for among others. Companies interested in participating in the show should contact Adele Lorenzo at 305 376-4668.
Second Annual Miami Herald
Travel Expo 2004
Saturday, March 20, 2004
WHAT: One-day consumer show for South Florida travelers seeking
information about values, destinations and hot trends. Show
goers can hear advice from expert speakers on getting the best
deals, adventure travel, wine and culinary trips, cruises and
such practical matters as health and safety. They can also
book vacations and packages at show-only prices for cruises
and travel worldwide. Free trips will be given away throughout
the day.
WHO: Confirmed speakers include:
-- Peter Greenberg, Travel Editor, Today Show
-- Diana Nyad, Host, The Savvy Traveler on public radio
-- Tim Cahill, award-winning adventure writer for Outside and
other magazines
-- Pauline Frommer, Executive Editor, Arthur Frommer's Budget
Travel online
-- Mireya Mayor, on-camera correspondent, National Geographic's
Ultimate Traveler
-- Bruce McIndoe, CEO, Ijet Intelligence
-- Christopher Elliott, ombudsman, National Geographic Traveler
-- Don George, Travel Editor, Lonely Planet
-- Doug Duda, Host, A & E's Well-Seasoned Traveler
-- Elliot Hester, Continental Drifter columnist, The Miami Herald
-- Fred Tasker, Wine Columnist, The Miami Herald
-- Jay Clarke, Cruise Expert, The Miami Herald
-- John Kretschmer, Author and Sailing Travel Columnist, The
Miami Herald
-- John Mariani, Dining Critic, Esquire and other magazines
-- Dr. Larry Baratta, Chief Medical Officer of Passport Health &
Travel Health Columnist, The Miami Herald
-- Jane Wooldridge, Travel Editor, The Miami Herald
WHEN: Saturday, March 20, 2004
Program - 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Program Fee: $7.00, $2.00 discount available through
the Miami Herald
WHERE: Coconut Grove Convention Center
2700 South Bayshore Drive, Coconut Grove, FL 33133
WEB
SITE: www.heraldevents/travelexpo.com
MEDIA
CONTACT: Lucy Zuzulo, 305-376-2904, lzuzulo@herald.com
SALES
CONTACT: Adele Lorenzo, 305-376-4668, alorenzo@herald.com
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