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SATURDAY, JANUARY 22
11am to 12pm –Public Seminar – Discovering the Fiji
Islands
Presenter: Adeline Erasito, Fiji Islands
Fiji Islands sponsors a one-hour session on the unique
qualities of this island destination.
12 to 1pm –Public Seminar – Discovering Europe and
Latin America
Presenter: Bill Rodabaugh – Business Development
Manager, Rail Europe Group including DER and Avanti
Destinations
Rail Europe will cover a general overview of its
rail products available throughout Europe, including
passes, tickets and scenic trains such as the Swiss
Trains. You’ll also learn about the company’s worldwide
air, European car and land products including specialty
hotels (B&B's, villas, Pousadas, Paradores, manor homes,
etc.).
1 to 2pm –Public Seminar – Exploring East Russia –
Vladivostok and Kamchatka
Presenters: Dalintourist; Mirabel Tour;
Kamchatintour
Winrock International hosts an educational seminar on
East Russia. Vladivostok is usually the entry point for
most U.S. travelers to east Russia and offers excellent
bird watching in the Far Eastern Marine Preserve and
visits to Amur Tiger habitat. Cultural experiences
include visiting isolated communities that still
represent the typical Russian lifestyle of the last
centuries. Kamchatka is well known to adventure and
active travelers as a land of fire and ice. With at
least 70 volcanoes and uncharted wilderness, this
wondrous land offers many possibilities to hike, trek,
climb and raft. Its indigenous communities also offer
interesting insights into lifestyles based on fishing
and hunting.
2 to 3pm –Public Seminar – Chartering a Private
Yacht for a Vacation Cruise
Presenter: Dennis Dori, Charter Sailing Unlimited
Charter Sailing Unlimited offers a discussion about what
is involved in chartering a private yacht for a vacation
cruise throughout the Caribbean, Bahamas and New
England. You will learn what role a charter broker plays
in the selection of a yacht that matches your specific
needs and interests, how affordable it is, where you can
cruise, and what advantages a yachting vacation offers
over other vacation options.
3 to 4pm –Public Seminar – Discovering Mongolia -
The Land of Blue Sky
Presenter: Logan Smith, Nomadic Expeditions
Nomadic Expeditions discusses topics ranging from
Mongolia’s ancient history to its modern attempts to
balance advances in society with the untouched culture
for which Mongolia is known. Enjoy breathtaking pictures
as we look through the eyes of award-winning
photographers who capture the essence of the Mongol
people and their traditions.
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to 5pm –Public Seminar – Cut and Suck: North American Bites and Stings
Presenter:
Matt Stauffer – WEMT-B and Wilderness Medicine Institute instructor,
National Outdoor Leadership School
Electric shock therapy. Magic black rocks. Cut and suck. These
treatments have all been advocated for managing bites and stings of
venomous creatures. This entertaining slide show will address common myths
about managing envenomations and diseases. We will focus on pit vipers,
scorpions, spiders, mosquitos and ticks of North America. Ensure that you
are prepared and can effectively prevent problems or manage them. We will
highlight the hallmarks of both well-known and newly emerging diseases. Be
ready, it's a jungle out there.
5 to 6pm –Public Seminar – Discovering Adventure
Sea Kayaking
Presenter: Kim McCluskey, Piragis Northwoods Company
Piragis Northwoods Company hosts a one-hour session on
how to experience the adventure of a lifetime by sea
kayaking throughout the world.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 23
11am to 12pm –Public Seminar – Exploring East
Russia – Khabarovsk and Yakutia
Presenters: Bon Voyage; Yakutiatravel
Winrock International hosts an educational seminar on
East Russia. Khabarovsk is an alternative entry point
into east Russia for U.S. travelers, boasting the
largest airport in East Russia. A cruise on the Amur
River provides opportunities to visit local indigenous
communities (Nanai, Ulchi, Nivkh) and adjacent nature
preserves that are home to many rare bird species. In
Yakutia, travelers can share in the lives of the
indigenous communities of reindeer herders or cruise the
mighty Lena River, which flows into the Arctic Ocean.
1 to 1:25pm –Public Seminar – GRAND PRIZE GIVEAWAY
Travel Show Chicago announces the winners of the Grand
Prize Giveaway!
1:25 to 2pm –Public Seminar – Where Education Is
Adventure
Presenter: Bruce Palmer – Director of Admission and Marketing,
National Outdoor Leadership School
Check out the NOLS movie, "The Expedition" and hear more about skills,
leadership and environmental education at the National Outdoor Leadership
School. NOLS was chosen as the #1 place to learn wilderness skills on
Outside Magazine's "Ultimate Top Ten" television series. All attendees
will be entered in a raffle including gear from Patagonia, Outdoor
Research, Nike ACG, Spenco and Mountain Hardware.
2 to 3pm –Public Seminar – Discovering the Fiji
Islands
Presenter: Adeline Erasito, Fiji Islands
Fiji Islands sponsors a one-hour session on the unique
qualities of this island destination.
3 to 4pm –Public Seminar – Discovering Family
Adventure
Presenter: Paul Lehman, Austin-Lehman Adventures
Paul Lehman, co-founder of
Austin-Lehman Adventures, offers a slide show and lively
discussion on taking a multi-sport adventure vacation
with your family. Topics covered will include why you
should consider an active vacation, what are some
popular options, what to look for and what to expect,
and the Top 9 Myths about family vacations. |
