Rick
Steves, Travel Channel's Samantha Brown, Don Wildman, and Todd
Carmichael,
Peter Greenberg, Pauline Frommer, Patricia Schultz among
others
(Long Beach, CA) - California's biggest travel show with over 450 destinations, the Travel & Adventure Show™ has announced its participating star speakers including, Rick Steves- host and writer of the popular public television series Rick Steves' Europe; inspiring and celebrated Travel Channel personality- Samantha Brown; Todd Carmichael- coffee expert, explorer and host of Travel Channel's "Dangerous Grounds"; Don Wildman- history buff, museumgoer and host of Travel Channel's "Mysteries at the Museum"; award-winning travel expert, radio host and Editorial Director of Frommer's Guidebooks- Pauline Frommer; Emmy award-winning investigative travel journalist Peter Greenberg, Travel Editor for CBS News and host of the new public television series: The Travel Detective with Peter Greenberg; and Patricia Schultz- author of the #1 New York Times Bestseller "1,000 Places to See Before You Die."
Apart from the
headline speakers, the show will also include a varied selection of
destination-specific seminars where aspiring travelers can receive very
specific, local information about a destination they wish to visit.
Saturday, February 8th Speakers:
Rick Steves: Join
the travel expert - acclaimed for his bestselling guidebook series,
public television series, and public radio shows - as he shares all the
latest in smart European travel. Freshly back from travel hot spots,
Rick Steves will explain the practical, money-saving ins and outs of
independent travel. Packed with tips on getting the most out of every
mile, minute, and dollar on your next trip, this will be a must see
discussion!
*Rick Steves will also be speaking on Sunday.
Pauline Frommer:
Will lead a fast-paced seminar about money saving methods of travel,
less usual destinations, and ways to tailor a vacation so that it meets
an individual's personality.
Samantha Brown:
The Travel Channel expert will take the audience on a voyage around the
globe and introduce the everyday life activities in other countries. Brown's
travel goal is to always show that if she can do it, you can do it. No
matter where she takes you, Brown will find delectable food, fabulous
shopping and an authentic taste of the region you won't find in any
tourist guidebook.
*Samantha Brown will also be speaking on Sunday afternoon.
Todd Carmichael: As
owner of La Colombe, coffee fuels Todd Carmichael's passion for
adventure, and travel is his life. Carmichael explains how, when hunting
down rare strains of coffee in some of the most fascinating and unseen
places in the world, you never know what the next adventure will be.
Carmichael relishes those unexpected moments and off-the-beaten-path
experiences that you could never plan for, such as surfing the Nile
River and navigating the mountains of Nepal in an ultra-light aircraft.
Piper Mackay - Focus on Africa: The
professional photographer who guides safaris throughout Africa will
lead listeners on an incredible journey through the savannas of the
Serengeti in Tanzania, the great migration crossing the Mara River in
Kenya, Mountain gorillas in Rwanda, and the dramatic desserts of
Namibia. Mackay will also explore the Omo Valley and share her
adventures of staying with the local tribes and camping in the wilds of
Africa.
Jim Gale - Focus on Costa Rica: Discover
the beauty of the Southern Zone of Costa Rica and two model sustainable
cooperative communities that offer an enviable and affordable quality
of life with Jim Gale - the visionary and developer of the Osa Mountain
Village and Serenity Gardens EcoVillage.
Jeff Crochet - Focus on South Pacific: Join Jeff Crochet and learn about Tahiti.
With 118 islands boasting high, rugged mountain peaks, coral reefs,
turquoise-blue lagoons, white sand, palm-fringed beaches, and
luxuriously intimate resorts, each island paradise has something for
everyone.
Matt Greenham - Focus on New Zealand: Join
the destination specialist as he explores the wonders of New Zealand
and the amazing diversity of its North and South islands. New Zealand is
a destination packed with adventure activities! For the thrill seekers,
there's no shortage of adrenaline-charged experiences such as bungee
jumping and jet-boating. This South Pacific country is blessed with a
phenomenal playground of landscapes that inspires the spirit of
adventure in all who visit. The truly spectacular scenery formed the
setting for 'The Lord of the Rings' and 'The Hobbit' trilogies, and
Greenham will present on some of the key locations and tours associated
with these visually stunning films. So whether you seek mild activities
or are a hardcore daredevil, you will find plenty of opportunities to
experience the very best of Middle-earth!
Brett Snyder, Sharlene Earnshaw and Jennifer Miner: There's
more in the apps world than just Angry Birds and Plants vs. Zombies!
iPhones and other Smartphones make travel planning on the go a snap, but
it helps to have the best travel apps on tap. Top travel and tech
experts share their most recommended apps to make vacation be as easy,
adventurous, or delicious as possible.
Sunday, February 9th Speakers:
Patricia Schultz: Best-selling
travel author and TV producer discusses some of her favorite
destinations from the newly revised 1,000 Places To See Before You Die
and 1,000 Places To See in the USA and Canada Before You Die, followed
by signing of her books.
Peter Greenberg: America's
most recognized, honored and respected front-line travel news
journalist, who has appeared on CBS This Morning, CBS Evening News and
CBS Sunday Morning, Peter Greenberg will share his cutting-edge travel
information and insider tips that everyone should know before ever
leaving home. Listeners should definitely bring a pen and paper (or
tablet) to take notes!
Ralph Velasco: The
travel photography instructor, author and international tour guide will
discuss the importance of using a 'shot list' for creating a cultural
portrait of any destination. He'll define what a shot list is and
explain how to effectively create and use one in order to bring back a
more interesting and well-rounded set of images from your travels.
Velasco will also discuss photographic storytelling as well as reveal
his number one photo tip that is guaranteed to bring your photography to
another level.
Whitney Lennon: Yosemite
National Park is over 740 thousand acres and has 800 miles of hiking
trails that overlook glacier-carved granite peaks, steep valleys and a
breathtaking number of waterfalls - But that is just the beginning of
what this region has to offer! Whitney Lennon will take you on a tour of
the regions diverse offerings including wine tasting, zip lining,
taking pictures of 14,000 foot peaks, helicopter rides, visiting gold
towns rich with mining history and much more. Whether you prefer to
sleep under the stars or watch TV on the big screen in the comfort of
your hotel room, Lennon can point you in the right direction for
creating a personalized 'Yosemite Experience'.
Brent Nixon: Travel
with marine researcher Brent Nixon in an exploration of this amazing
Leviathan's struggle from highly endangered to present day
pre-exploitation numbers throughout the North Pacific Ocean. Witness
spectacular feeding efforts in the brisk waters of Alaska's protected
inside passage from the warm comfort of your seat. Brent has over
twenty-five years of field studies, stunning video footage, and awe
inspiring still photography that bring this show to life. If you are
looking for an energetic, humorous, fact-filled, thirty minutes of
entertainment about one of Earth's magnificent mammals then this is your
show!
Allie Almario: Ranked
as one of the top eco-tourism destinations in the world, the pristine
environment of the Galapagos Islands offer inquisitive adventure
travelers one of the best up close and personal wildlife encounters
anywhere in the world. There is nowhere else in the world can you
snorkel so closely with sea lions, penguins, white-tipped sharks and
penguins - photographers delight in how close they are to blue-footed
boobies and Galapagos hawks. It's a model that works so well for both
the traveler and nature conservationists but it comes with a price and a
lot of rules. Find out why your Galapagos adventure is almost
guaranteed to be picture-perfect, what to ask your tour operator, and
how to choose the right cruise for you.
The 2014 Los Angeles Travel & Adventure Show™ will take place on February
8th and 9th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Long Beach Convention Center
located at 300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90802. Tickets are available online
for $10 with Promo Code: LAPR or at the door for $15. Children under 16
years of age receive free entry. For tickets and event information,
please visit www.LAtravelshow.com, email info@LAtravelshow.com, or call 203.878.2577.