CLEVELAND, OH (February 22, 2008)-Got the urge to travel after this long, cold winter? Visit the 71 st Annual Cleveland Sport, Travel and Outdoor Show March 12-16 at the I-X Center for some great destination ideas. Get the scoop on everything from leisure travel sites to exotic destinations geared toward hunting, fishing, hiking, golfing and skiing - all under one (warm) roof!

Whether you're looking for a quick weekend getaway or planning the ultimate African Safari, the travel pavilion at the Sport Show must be the first stop of your adventure. Charming bed-and-breakfasts, canoeing, whitewater rafting, beaches, dude ranches and trips to the Lake Erie Islands are just some of the many options for vacation seekers!

The Travel Pavilion is your passport to a world of travel opportunities:

. Adventure-seekers looking to cross the border should visit the show's Canadian Travel Area , which features literature about Canadian hunting and fishing lodges, canoe trips and campgrounds.

. Looking to stay closer to home? The Ohio Travel Section focuses on the Buckeye State's numerous scenic lakes, parks and family campgrounds including Mohican, Geneva-on-the-Lake, Jellystone Campground and Old Man's Cave in Hocking County. Ashtabula County and Lake County attractions are also great local destinations featured in this section.

. The Southern Travel Area offers details about vacations in the rolling hills of West Virginia, Tennessee and Kentucky, as well as adventure-filled whitewater rafting trips and other places of interest.

. Visitors Bureau representatives from Pennsylvania will be on hand to educate visitors on the historic "Keystone State's" many tourism offerings. Learn more about famous hot spots such as Laurel Highlands, Poconos, Gettysburg, Falling Water, Northern Allegheny Region, Pymatuning Valley or Cook Forest. just to name a few.

. The New York Travel Area will contain information about Niagara Sport Fishing, Chautauqua County, the Southern Finger Lakes Region and the New York State Vacation & Travel Bureau.

. Looking for a sunny vacation? If you are considering a trip to Florida , read about Lee County, Panama City , Daytona Beach , St. Petersburg or Sanibel Island in Fort Meyers. You can also learn about tropical vacation spots in the Bahamas and other popular retreats.

. Hunters interested in exploring new territory can speak with experts from Africa to Alaska, Colorado to Montana , and New Mexico to South Dakota to learn more about hunting trips in unfamiliar regions.

. Not sure what to pack for your big camping trip? Stop by the Kamper City exhibit and talk to one of their helpful representative's. They can find everything you will need for your outdoor adventure.

General Information

AAA is the official Advance Ticket Source for the Cleveland Sport, Travel and Outdoor Show. Advance tickets are available for $8.50 at Northeast Ohio AAA locations ( www.aaa.com / tickets ). Need not be a member to purchase. Group rates are available by calling 216.529.1300 . Admission at the door is $10.50 for adults and $5.00 for children ages 6-12. Children age 5 and under are admitted free. Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts that attend the event in full uniform are admitted FREE . $1 off admission discount coupons are available at Discount Drug Mart.  

The 71 st Annual Cleveland Sport, Travel & Outdoor Show is held at the International Expositions Center (I-X Center) located at 6200 Riverside Drive, just off of Route 237 near Hopkins International Airport in Cleveland, Ohio.

Dates/Hours

2008 DATES/HOURS:
Wednesday, March 12 12:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday, March 13 12:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday, March 14 12:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday, March 15 10:00am - 9:00pm
Sunday, March 16 10:00am - 6:00pm

The 2008 Cleveland Sport, Travel & Outdoor Show, presented by Toyota Tundra and sponsored by Labatt Beer, WNCX 98.5FM and WTAM 1100, is produced by Cleveland-based Expositions, Inc. the Midwest 's largest show producer. Established in 1937, Expositions, Inc. has a 71-year history producing high-quality sport and travel shows.