Come say hello. Amie and I are representing Xandari at the Costa Rica stand in North America’s largest consumer travel show. Today through Sunday they are expecting nearly 30,000 visitors to enter the premises of this show. For $20 you can have a whirlwind tour of the world, and some interesting Event Speakers (for our few recommendations, click the titles to go to the ticket page):

New York Times Travel Panel: Travel According to your Passion

Are you a foodie, culture lover, active traveler, or shopaholic?  The New York Times editors and reporters will help you figure out where to go and advice on furthering your interests through travel.

Moderator: Monica Drake, editor, Travel, The New York Times. Speakers: Amy Koch, a family travel expert; Lucas Peterson, New York Times contributor;   Steve Reddicliffe, deputy editor of, deputy editor, Travel, The New York Times; Lynda Richardson, editor, Travel, The New York Times; Dan Saltzstein, editor,  Travel,  The New York Times.

South of the Border: Highlights of Mexico, Nicaragua, Chile and Patagonia

While we travel around the globe in search of unique and exotic locations we sometimes miss that some of the greatest opportunities for exciting journeys and memorable experiences lie close to home – just south of the border.  Joseph Rosendo, PBS Emmy-award winning director and host, travel journalist and broadcaster cracks open the door to southern adventures for New York Travel Show attendees when he highlights Mexico, Nicaragua, Chile and Patagonia.

Living the Food Life: How Travel Changed Me as a Cook

Ruth Reichl

Ruth Reichl, chef and author of “My Kitchen Year: 136 Recipes That Saved My Life” will share her travel and culinary adventures.