Vacation EXPO Live

AAA Great Vacations Travel EXPO: October 9, 2022, 10 am-6 pm. Nationwide Hotel & Conference Center, 100 Green Meadows Dr S, Lewis Center, OH 43035.

EXPO tickets available for purchase

Members can receive two FREE tickets per household by calling in
or visiting your local AAA Travel store

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Ready to Return to the Best Travel Show in the Midwest?

AAA Ohio is relaunching the AAA Great Vacations Travel EXPO in person!

From cruises and luxury resorts to family road trips, local attractions, and guided tours across the globe, you'll find no better place for vacation inspiration! Enjoy special presentations, exclusive event offers, and giveaways from AAA Travel, our travel partners, and EXPO sponsors.

What can you expect at the AAA Great Vacations Travel EXPO?

Travel exhibitors promoting trips all over the globe
6 destination zones
4 travel theaters
Countless travel offers from AAA Travel Partners

So, where will your next great vacation be? Join us this fall to find out!

Get the Chance to Win Amazing Giveaways

4-Night Caribbean Cruise from Royal Caribbean International
Luxury River Cruise Trip with AmaWaterways
Rail Trip Out West with Grand Canyon Railway
Irish Waterford Crystal with CIE International Tours

$50 Travel Voucher for Attending EXPO Presentations
Win an Alaskan Seafood Package Valued at $250

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AAA Travel Sponsors

Royal Caribbean International

Embark on a big, bold, and exciting cruise vacation with a Royal Caribbean. Each award-winning cruise ship offers world-class dining, entertainment, and family-friendly thrills.

Viking Cruises

From award-winning river cruise ships to ocean liners, Viking cruising will connect you to your destination in an immersive, meaningful way.

Visit Anchorage Alaska

Dreaming about a future visit to Alaska? From national parks to city trails and spectacular natural beauty, Alaska’s largest city makes it easy to experience the best of Alaska.

Best Western

From traditional hotel brands to extended-stay or upscale options, there is something to compliment your travel needs around the world with Best Western® Hotels & Resorts

Travel Impressions

Sun, sand, and sea. City sights or northern lights. The choice is yours with Travel Impressions, a global tour operator servicing over 1,800 destinations worldwide.

Allianz Travel

As a world leader in travel protection, Allianz helps more than 55 million people answer the call of adventure with confidence every year.

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A New Home: Nationwide Hotel & Conference Center

This year’s EXPO is taking place at Nationwide Hotel and Conference in Lewis Center, Ohio. This sophisticated venue is sure to impress with more than 40,000 square feet of custom event space and state-of-the-art technology. Plus, luxurious hotel amenities and reservation options for our out-of-town travel enthusiasts!

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Explore the Destination Zones:

Florida Zone – Enjoy theme park thrills and relaxing beach vibes.
Alaska Zone – Wander through the Last Frontier by land or sea.
Ohio Zone - Discover treasured hideaways in Ohio’s backyard.
Cruise Zone - Find your next voyage anywhere in the world.
Caribbean Zone - Plan the perfect tropical getaway.
Tour Zone – Travel the globe in comfort and style.

Find Brad and Grandma Joy at the EXPO!

Catch Dr. Brad Ryan, wildlife and public health veterinarian, known for his travels with his grandmother, Grandma Joy from Grandma Joy’s Road Trip will be joining us in the AAA Escorted Tours Room at 2:00 p.m.

Choosing Joy: An Intergenerational Journey to Every U.S. National Park

Brad Ryan will share his greatest lessons learned on Grandma Joy’s Road Trip in this inspiring tale of intergenerational connection and living adventurously at any age.

Destination Theaters Show Schedules

Main Stage Theater, Royal Caribbean International

Caribbean Cruising with Royal Caribbean International: 11:15 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Hecktic Travel with Dalene Heck: 12 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Tour Alaska with Visit Anchorage: 1:00 - 1:45 pm
Travel and Experience the World with Photography with Midwest Photo: 2:00 - 2:45 pm
River Cruising with Viking Cruise Lines: 3:00 - 3:45 pm
On Stage Alaska with Holland America: 4:00 - 4:45 pm

Royal Caribbean International Cruise Ship docked at an island

Adventure Travel Stage

National Parks with AAA Member Choice Vacations: 11:45 – 12:30 p.m.
European Travel Hotspots: Italy, Spain and Portugal with Trafalgar Tours: 1:15 - 2:00 pm
Global Adventure Travel with Club Adventures: 2:45 – 3:30 p.m.
Family Fun Out West with Grand Canyon Railway: 4:15 - 5:00 pm

Cruising Theater, Viking Cruise Lines

River Cruising Viking Cruises: 10:45 - 11:30 am
Alaska: Experience the Great Land with Princess Cruises: 12:15 - 1:00 pm
Luxury Ocean Cruising with Oceania Cruises: 1:45 - 2:30 pm
Cruise the Mediterranean with Celebrity Cruises: 3:15 - 4:00 pm
American River Cruising with American Queen Voyages: 4:45 - 5:30 pm

A cruise ship in a river in Budapest, Hungary.

Bucket List Stage

Canadian Rockies by Rail with Rocky Mountaineer: 11:15 am - 12:00 pm
Dream Resorts of Mexico and the Caribbean with Travel Impressions: 12:45 - 1:30 pm
Luxury River Cruising Worldwide with Uniworld Cruises: 2:15 - 3:00 pm
Vacation on the Hawaiian Islands with Pleasant Holidays: 3:45 - 4:30 pm

Two people paddle a canoe with snowy mountains in the background

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Exhibitor List

Booth	Exhibitor	Booth	Exhibitor
99	AAA Escorted Tours	324	Karisma Hotel & Resorts
	AAA Membership	436	Logan County Visitors Bureau
325	AAA Member Choice Vacations	419	Midwest Photo
204-205	AAA Travel Merchandise Store	420	Morehead-Rowan County Kentucky Tourism
322	AmaWaterways	440	New Jersey Division of Travel & Tourism
336	American Cruise Lines	421	North Alabama
338	American Queen Voyages	318	Oceania Cruises
400-403	Alaska Tourism	406	Ohio Amish Country
333	Amtrak Vacations & Railbookers	404	Ohio. Find it Here.
314	Antigua & Barbuda	413	Ohio State Parks
429	Ark Encounter/Creation Museum	414	Ohio Department of Natural Resources
316	Aruba Tourism Authority	433	The Parking Spot
407	Berlin Main Street Merchants	417-418	Pigeon Forge Department of Tourism
416	Bevledge	337	Pleasant Holidays
409	Bourbon, Horses & History Region of KY	302	Princess Cruises
301	Carnival Cruise Lines	104	Pure Florida
305	Celebrity Cruises	327	Rocky Mountaineer
431	Chesapeake Convention & Visitors Bureau	426	Ross Chillicothe Visitors Bureau
330	CIE Tours	202-203	Royal Caribbean International
332	Club Adventures	331	Sandals & Beaches Resorts
439	Cooperstown & Central New York	424	SoIN Tourism
105	Daytona Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau	315	St. Kitts Tourism
334	Disney Destinations	328	Trafalgar Travel
313	Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism	Paradise Pavilion	Travel Impressions
434-435	Dream Vacations Photo Booth	320	Uniworld Cruises
423	East Indiana Region Tourism	206-207	Viking Cruises
	Exit Survey	101	Visit Central Florida
441-443	Explore Hocking Hills	408	Visit Guernsey County
412	Gervasi Vineyards	102-103	Visit Lauderdale
405	Grand Canyon Railway & Hotel	430	Visit Norfolk
106	Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau	411	Visit Northwest Ohio
304	Holland America Line	410	Visit Westerville
415 & 425	Indiana Foodways Alliance	422	Visit Zanesville
317	Jamaica Tourist Board	427-428	West Ohio Adventures