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A GREAT DAY OUT AT DESTINATIONS

TALK TO THE EXPERTS, LEARN NEW SKILLS FOR YOUR NEXT TRIP AND ENJOY SOME CULTURE FROM AROUND THE WORLD

The Times presents Destinations: The Holiday & Travel Show, will celebrate its 18th birthday with even more events, incredible choice of exhibitors, expert advice and exclusive offers. The Show will be held at Earls Court, London from Thursday, February 2 to Sunday, February 5, 2012 and is your chance to find the perfect destination for your next trip.There will be over 72 hours of entertainment over four days at the Show, so what better way to escape a grey February day in London without actually getting on a plane?

Wander around the Show and find the perfect trip for you by talking to hundreds of leading and independent travel companies, many of which are offering exclusive travel offers only available at the Show. It's simply a great chance to get one-on-one expert advice.

There will be two theatres playing host to travel personalities, celebrities and experts, who will share their travel experiences with you. You will no doubt be hearing inspiring travel stories from around the world and meet some of the most fascinating personalities, who you usually just see on TV. Speakers include distinguished broadcaster and journalist Sir Trevor McDonald OBE, Marine Biologist and TV presenter Monty Halls, broadcaster and journalist Kate Humble, Bang Goes the Theory's Liz Bonnin, Historians and Father & Son TV presenter duo Peter & Dan Snow, Architectural Historian and TV presenter Dan Cruickshank and world-record breaking adventurer Dave Cornthwaite (see separate release for more details). There will also be expert panel sessions with a host of industry experts on Travel Writing, Responsible Travel, Career Breaks, Going Solo and Gap Year Breaks.

For the first time, there will also be a new feature for all photo enthusiasts – the Amateur Photographer Travel Photography Theatre, which will cover all aspects of travel photography. Join the experts for free masterclasses including “Top tips to improve your travel photography”, “Inspiration for making your pictures 'different'”, and advice on essential equipment and accessories that should definitely be in your hand luggage. Once you have learned a few new tricks, get more inspiration in the Wanderlust Travel Photo of the Year Competition Gallery. Admire the shortlisted photos – winners will be announced at the Show.

Don't forget to visit the World Entertainment Stage, where you can enjoy some spectacular entertainment from around the globe.

• You can not only SEE some fantastic performances, but also join in. Learn to dance like a Ballroom star, play a range of cultural instruments or learn the steps to a famous Bollywood number. Be inspired by Indonesian dance, Japanese Taiko drums or Argentine Tango.


• You can also TOUCH and create some traditional African jewellery, learn about the art of Henna from India and mask making from Peru, giving you valuable insights into traditional crafts and learning skills from the experts. There will also be a new Made in UK arts and crafts section.


• What would the Show be without a chance to actually TASTE some of the delicacies and drinks from the seven continents though? Watch the entertaining entrepreneur and celebrity chef Levi Roots demonstrate his passionate Caribbean cookery skills, enjoy wine from local vineyards and taste the East with mouth watering Thai food.

If that's not enough, we have a special area for all animal lovers – Tropical Inc Ltd., the UK's largest educational animal company will be exhibiting a wide range of exotic animals from snakes and creepy crawlies to parrots and meerkats.

Our official Show charity, Stuff your Rucksack (www.stuffyourrucksack.com) is a UK based charitable website conceptualised by broadcaster and journalist Kate Humble. It helps responsible travellers to make a practical difference to the lives of under-privileged people in developing countries and there will be a feature wall where you can find out what small things you can take on your 2012 travels to do your part. And if you would like to do more for charity, please bring your old mobile phone to Destinations and volunteer organisation, Camara, will recycle it and raise money to promote education in African communities. So you are not just doing something good, but you will also have a chance to win a holiday, courtesy of On the Go Tours.

For further information on the Show visit www.destinationsshow.com

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