If you like me, are dreaming about winging to warmer climes in order to escape the current arctic chill which has engulfed most of the northeast but aren't able to, the next best thing may be the New York Times travel show held February 29, March 1 &2 at the Jacob K Javits Convention Center.
The New York Times travel show will feature:-
Five hundred booths that will highlight domestic and international getaways
A Spa pavilion which will showcase global Spa retreats to help you plan your next 'me' time at a Spa within the country or overseas. This pavilion will also have sample treatments and information about packages and discounts at various Spa resorts all over .
A Weddings/Honeymoon Pavilion which will help you plan and execute your perfect dream wedding/honeymoon at an exotic destination
A Taste the World Pavilion which will feature cooking demonstrations by top chefs which will introduce you to global tastes and entice you to leave American shores.
The show will also have live cultural entertainment from various parts of the globe.
At the show you will get the chance to hear bestselling authors and travel writes like Arthur and Pauline Frommer of Frommer's Travel guides fame and travel expert Rick Steves
Hundreds of travel deals and steals will be available for on the spot booking at various exhibitor booths along with the chance to win a holiday of a lifetime in one of the many sweepstakes.
The first day of the show is reserved for members of the trade but the show is open to the public on Saturday the 1st and Sunday the 2nd of March. You can order your tickets by calling 1-888-625 439. Tickets to the New York Times travel show can also be bought online at http://www.nytimes.com/travelshow. Tickets cost $15 and children under 18 are admitted free. American Express is one of the major sponsors so AMEX Card holders are entitled to a $5 discount.
