Oct. 7 | 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. & Oct. 8 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Nationwide Hotel & Conference Center

100 Green Meadows Dr S | Lewis Center, OH 43035

Experience the Ultimate Travel Showcase: AAA Great Vacations Travel EXPO!

Find your vacation inspiration with our extraordinary event! Whether it’s a luxurious cruise, serene resort getaway, local road trip or guided tour across the globe, there’s something for everyone at the AAA Great Vacations Travel EXPO.

Join us this fall at the Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center and discover:

  • Global exhibitors presenting book-it list worthy destinations and vacations.
  • Immersive destination themed zones
  • Captivating presentations in AAA Travel theaters
  • Exclusive travel offers from AAA Travel partners
Great Vacations Travel EXPO

ANNE MCALPIN

Meet Anne McAlpin: The Ultimate Packing Expert!
Anne McAlpin, featured on PBS, CNN and NBC for her exceptional travel packing skills, will be at the EXPO Main Stage on October 7 as she demonstrates stress-free, space-maximizing techniques to revolutionize how you travel.

BRAD & GRANDMA JOY

Don't Miss the Return of Brad and Grandma Joy at the EXPO! 
Join us on October 8th at the EXPO Main Stage to hear from Dr. Brad Ryan, known for his travels with his Grandma Joy, who made history as the oldest person to visit all 63 U.S. national parks.

Be inspired by their remarkable journey and discover the power of intergenerational connection and living adventurously at any age. Brad Ryan will share the invaluable lessons learned during Grandma Joy's Road Trip, offering insights to ignite your sense of adventure and resilience.

Destination Theaters: Saturday, October 7

Main Stage 1, Sponsored by Royal Caribbean International

  • 11:00 a.m. - AAA Five Diamond Inspection Innovation
  • 12:00 p.m. - Pack it Up – The Art of Organized Travel with Anne McAlpin
  • 01:00 p.m. - The First of Their Kind: Royal Caribbean’s Icon and Utopia of the Seas
  • 02:00 p.m. - The Hawaiian Islands: A Cultural and Culinary Journey
  • 03:00 p.m. - Streamline Your Travel with Rush My Passport
hot air ballon

Main Stage 2, Sponsored by AAA Travel

  • 10:45 a.m. - Explore Alaska: Experience the Great Land with Princess Cruises
  • 11:45 a.m. - Truly Moving Train Journeys: The Majesty of the Rockies with Rocky Mountaineer
  • 12:45 p.m. - Guarding Your Journey: Safeguarding Travel with Allianz
  • 01:45 p.m. - The World of Viking: Rivers, Oceans and Expeditions
  • 02:45 p.m. - Unlock the Best of Ireland with Brendan Vacations
Cliff near the ocean

Adventure Theater, Sponsored by Explorations by AAA

  • 10:15 a.m. - Thrilling Travel Together: Group Travel with Eric Wertz
  • 11:15 p.m. - Shared Adventures: Creating Lasting Memories with AAA Group Tours
  • 01:00 p.m. - Thrilling Travel Together: Group Travel with Eric Wertz
  • 02:00 p.m. - Shared Adventures: Creating Lasting Memories with AAA Group Tours
A hiker on the mountain

Cruising Theater, Sponsored by Viking Cruises

  • 10:45 a.m. - Discover the Best of the U.S. with American Cruise Line
  • 12:00 p.m. - European Cruising: Unforgettable Adventures with Holland America
  • 01:15 p.m. - Exquisite Small Ship Cruising Across the Globe
  • 02:30 p.m. - Extraordinary Expeditions: Cruising to Antarctica, the Galapagos and more with Hurtigruten
A Cruise passing The Gateway Arch

Bucket List Theater, Sponsored by RushMyPassport

  • 10:45 a.m. - Discover the Best of the U.S. with American Cruise Line
  • 11:15 a.m. - Dream Resorts of Mexico and the Caribbean
  • 12:00 p.m. - European Cruising: Unforgettable Adventures with Holland America
  • 12:15 p.m. - CIE Tours: Unleashing Ireland and Beyond
  • 01:30 p.m. - Iceland’s Magical Northern Lights
  • 02:45 p.m. - Around the World by Rail with Railbookers
Bora Bora

Destination Theaters: Sunday, October 8

Main Stage 1, Sponsored by Royal Caribbean International

  • 10:00 a.m. - Urban & Wild: Explore Alaska with Visit Anchorage
  • 11:00 a.m. - Dream Resorts of Mexico and the Caribbean
  • 12:00 p.m. - Joy Driven: An Intergenerational Journey to Every U.S. National Park
  • 01:00 p.m. - The World of Viking: Rivers, Oceans and Expeditions
  • 02:00 p.m. - On Stage Alaska
Zip line in the sunshine

Main Stage 2, Sponsored by AAA Travel

  • 10:45 a.m. - AAA Diamond Inspections
  • 11:45 a.m. - Streamline Your Travel with Rush My Passport
  • 12:45 p.m. - Iceland’s Magical Northern Lights
  • 01:45 p.m. - Extraordinary Expeditions: Cruising to Antarctica, the Galapagos and more with Hurtigruten
Family traveling with luggage

Adventure Theater, Sponsored by Explorations by AAA

  • 10:15 a.m. - Redefining Travel with Club Adventures: Small Groups, Women's Travel, Solo Trips
  • 11:15 a.m. - Thrilling Travel Together: Group Travel with Eric Wertz
  • 12:15 p.m. - Shared Adventures: Creating Lasting Memories with AAA Group Tours
  • 01:15 p.m. - Thrilling Travel Together: Group Travel with Eric Wertz
  • 02:15 p.m. - Shared Adventures: Creating Lasting Memories with AAA Group Tours
Glacier in Alaska

Cruising Theater, Sponsored by Viking Cruises

  • 10:30 a.m. - Enchanting Rivers of France with Uniworld River Cruising
  • 11:30 a.m. - Europe Unveiled: River Cruising with AmaWaterways
  • 12:45 p.m. - The First of Their Kind: Royal Caribbean’s Icon and Utopia of the Seas
  • 01:45 p.m. - New Ships, New Destinations: The Caribbean and Europe Aboard Celebrity Cruises
Seven Sisters Cruise

Bucket List Theater, Sponsored by RushMyPassport

  • 10:00 a.m. - Antigua and Barbuda: The Escape You Deserve
  • 11:00 a.m. - The Hawaiian Islands: A Cultural and Culinary Journey
  • 12:00 p.m. - Riding the Rails to the Rim with Grand Canyon Railway
  • 01:00 p.m. - National Parks by Rail with Amtrak Vacations
  • 02:00 p.m. - Unlock the Best of Italy
Couple in Rome
Royal Caribbean International
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
Viking Cruises
From award-winning river cruise ships to ocean liners, Viking cruising will connect you to your destination in an immersive, meaningful way.
Travel Impressions
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.
The Parking Spot
The Parking Spot
As the nation's leading near-airport parking company, The Parking Spot provides full-service parking at 21 major airports in the U.S.
Visit Anchorage Alaska
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.
Allianz Travel: Insurance + Assistance
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.
Rush My Passport
Rush My Passport
Make sure you have everything you need in time for your departure date and get exclusive AAA rates on expedited passport and travel visa courier services online with RushMyPassport.

Explore Exciting Destinations

Find AAA Travel Partners dedicated to your favorite destinations

  • Ocean Adventures by Cruise | Alaska | Asia | Caribbean | Europe
  • River Cruising | Africa | Asia | Europe | United States
  • Alaska | Exploration | Cruising | Land Tours
  • Europe | France | Greece | Iceland | Ireland | Italy | United Kingdom
  • Tropical Paradise: The Caribbean and Mexico | All-Inclusive Getaways | Cruises
  • Travel the U.S. | Ohio Day Trips | National Parks | Road Trip Inspiration | Florida & East Coast Beaches
Roadside Assistance Truck