Local Food & Travel Expo

Thinking you won't have much time to travel this year? EscapeMaker.com has you covered. Their Green Getaways Local Food & Travel Expo (whew, long name, not that catchy, but descriptive!) features 50 or so easy day and weekend getaway ideas within 3 hours or so of the 5 boroughs. Amtrak and Zipcar both will be on hand, and seminars and talks regarding green travel will be featured.  Kids activities are promised, and about a dozen local food vendors are slated to be on hand with free food samples and demos.

When: April 30, 2011 11AM-5PM
Where: The Old Williamsburg Savings Bang Building on Hanson Place and Flatbush Ave (also called Skylight One Hanson)
Website:  http://www.escapemaker.com/travel.php?vacation=travelexpo&trip=2011

NY Times Travel Show

Get a leg up on your latest travel destination, or just indulge your travel fantasies at the New York Times Travel Show.  The show - at the Javits Center - is open to the public on Saturday and Sunday, February 26-27.  Expect colorful brochures from tourist bureaus from around the US and the world, chic travel accessories, and giveaways.  The popular quiz show Jeopardy is also there - you can take the test to see if you have what it takes to be a Jeopardy Champion! Tickets are $15 at the door or online.

When: February 25-27
Where: Jacob Javits Center
Website: http://www.nyttravelshow.com