Book the Trip of a Lifetime at AAA’s 10th Annual Travel Marketplace

PROVIDENCE, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--For the 10^th consecutive year, AAA Southern New England invites the public to attend AAA Travel Marketplace, the three-day one-stop shop event for everything travel related. Thousands have booked cruises and vacation packages to both local and faraway places at the annual event. Visitors can take advantage of daily show deals and exclusive AAA member discounts at this year’s Travel Marketplace on March 1-3, at the Putnam Club East at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass.

“To celebrate Travel Marketplace’s 10th anniversary, we are offering more travel packages and discounts at this year’s event than ever before”

More than 100 vendors will be in attendance, including cruise lines, tour companies, tourist boards, theme parks, hotels and resorts, and AAA member services. AAA Travel counselors and partners will provide expert insights for booking trips to locations here at home and around the world from Europe, Asia and Africa, to South America, the Caribbean and even Antarctica. There are presentations planned for visitors to learn more about favorite destinations and travel options ranging from New England vacations to luxury escapes. In addition to prizes, giveaways and show-only deals, visitors also have the chance to win one of three vacation packages to Italy, Ireland or Bermuda.

“To celebrate Travel Marketplace’s 10^th anniversary, we are offering more travel packages and discounts at this year’s event than ever before,” said Charlotte Nichols, Business Development Manager, AAA Travel. “Families will have the opportunity to choose from hundreds of destinations, get advice from our AAA experts and book their dream vacation at affordable rates exclusive to Travel Marketplace. We recommend visitors come prepared with a list of target destinations, price ranges and questions so we can best assist them in booking the trip of a lifetime.”

Travel Marketplace show specials can be previewed here: http://www.southernnewengland.aaa.com/sne/marketplace/media/docs/ShowSpecials.pdf

The event is open to the public Friday, March 1, from 2 - 9 p.m., Saturday, March 2, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., and Sunday, March 3, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tickets are available for purchase at local branch offices, online or at the door, and parking for the event is free.

Admission is as follows:

AAA Member: $5 at the door; $3 in advance
Non-Member: $10 at the door; $8 in advance
Ages 16 and under: Free for both members and non-members

About AAA Southern New England

AAA is a not-for-profit auto club with 46 offices in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut and New Hampshire, providing more than 3 million local AAA members with travel, insurance, finance, and auto-related services.