Connecticut’s premier summer planning and travel show, the Daytrips & Destination Expo returns to the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville on Saturday, May 14. Whether looking to stay and play in the sun or head for farther destinations in the coming months, attendees find all the best places to go and things to see and do at savings offered by an extensive list of exhibitors from right here in state, throughout New England and beyond:
- Destination travel
- Summer daytrips and staycations
- Cruise vacations
- Adventure, recreational and family fun activities
- Complete passport processing services
- Early bird giveaways
- Getaway giveaways all day
- Food, wine, spirits and craft beer tasting pavilion
- Over 100 travel destinations
- Plan and book your vacation onsite
The Expo will include a wide range of representatives from everywhere from the Caribbean Islands and top cruise lines to local, national and worldwide destinations. Great variety of area recreational activities, attractions and daytrip opportunities, many of which will be offering exclusive one-day only deals. Meet Jim and Sarah, who will be onsite all day, check out their top travel and daytrips picks for the upcoming season, and get all of your travel questions answered.
Cruise Pavilion hosted by Cruise Planners
The Expo’s Cruise Pavilion, hosted by Cruise Planners, features informative cruise seminars, exclusive cruise deals, and onsite booking. Seminars offer insider details on how to secure the best cruising experience, from the best types of cruise lines and destinations best for various personal preferences to ways to save when booking families, friends and groups. Visit daytripsanddestinations.com for the seminar schedule. Show attendees may also take advantage of special show savings from AMA Waterways, Celebrity Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Princess Cruises and the Puerto Rico Tourism Company that hosts the largest and busiest Cruise Port in the Caribbean. Come ready to book.
Early Bird Giveaways
We’re giving these away to the first 400 (one per person) through the door on event day:
- 100 Coaster Ride Tickets at Berkshire East Mountain Resort
- 200 mini Apple Pies from Lyman Orchards
- 100 one-hour jump passes at Launch Trampoline Park
Getaway Giveaways ALL DAY
There will be vacation giveaways awarded all day. Attendees may enter at the show to win getaway packages to Atlantic City, The Azores, Florida, Jamaica, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, and Vermont. Complete prize details, giveaway schedule, information on how to enter and contest rules are available at daytripsanddestinations.com.
Complete Passport Processing Services
CT Passport Agency will offer complete processing services for renewals and first time applicants, onsite at the Expo all day. To set up an appointment, contact CT Passport Agency at (203) 905-6868. Walk-ins are also welcome all day at the event. Visit daytripsanddestinations.com for information on all associated passport processing costs and a list of everything you will need to bring with you to get it done.
Taste for Travel Pavilion
Sample from some of the region’s best foods, wines and spirits at the all the Taste for Travel Pavilion at this year’s show. Tickets to the pavilion are $5 per person, sold separately from general admission; available online in advance or at the door. Attendees must be 21 or older with valid ID to enter the Pavilion. Taste for Travel ticket proceeds will benefit the Connecticut Humane Society.
Free General Admission Ticket Offer
Whatever your idea of the ultimate summer, find more for your money at the Daytrips & Destinations Expo. General admission tickets are $8 per person (children 16 and under get in free). Or get your general admission tickets in advance for FREE at daytripsanddestinations.com – click “Get Tickets” and enter promo code FOXDD at checkout.