In 1985 Marybeth began writing about women travel and encouraging all women to ‘go for it’ alone, with friends, or groups. She knew her subject well, for she had just returned from two years traveling alone around the world. During this journey she met her future husband, an American, in Katmandu. Her eleven books cover solo, family, adventure and girlfriend travel.

Award-winning author of National Geographic travel books, her latest are 50 Best Girlfriend Getaways, Gutsy Women, and A Woman’s World Again (all released in 2007). She is the Travel Spokesperson for corporate clients including AAA and Hilton Garden Inn.
Nancy Logan
Nancy Logan has over 15 years of experience in the travel industry. Nancy started her career as a travel agent, and then moved into the positions of Sales Account Manager for Brendan Worldwide Vacations, and Key Acccount Manager with Globus Vacations. In 2007, Nancy joined Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection as Manager of National Accounts and is responsible for the sales & marketing development of AAA National.
Paul Wiseman
With more than 20 years experience, Paul comes to Trafalgar USA with a very impressive career across all sectors of the travel industry including retail, wholesale, and international and domestic airline operations.

To join us, Paul is leaving Australia where he has been Managing Director of that country’s Trafalgar Tours. Prior to Trafalgar Australia; he was General Manager for Contiki Holidays; and before that was Australian National Travel Agency Sales Manager for Avis rent-a-car. His entry into the industry was as a Leisure Travel Agent. During his six years as Managing Director of Trafalgar Australia, Paul drove the company to extraordinary successes.

He holds a Masters Degree in Tourism Management from the University of Technology, Sydney, and recently graduated from the Senior Manager Development Program at the Australian Graduate School of Management.
Rita Lewis
As a 24-year Travel Industry veteran, Rita began her career as a travel agent in Ellicott City, Maryland. Her first role at Disney was with the Walt Disney Travel Company and she has held roles in Human Resource Training & Development for the Disney Resorts and Sales areas. Since 1996, Rita has been responsible for developing and facilitating Disney Destination training programs for travel professionals from around the world.
Rudy Maxa
Rudy Maxa is a contributing editor with National Geographic Traveler magazine and one of America's premier consumer travel broadcasters on public radio and television. You may know him as "The Savvy Traveler" on public radio's business show, "Marketplace."
Saul Fonseca
Susan Foster
As a consummate outsider/insider of the travel industry, Foster has become an authoritative media source regarding the ever-changing airline and TSA rules and guidelines as well as packing in general for almost any occasion. In November 2007, Foster hosted the “Dodge VANtastic Holiday Voyage” challenges in Charlotte, NC and Minneapolis, MN offering simple tips for families, showing them how to pack more efficiently so vehicle travel can be more enjoyable for everyone. She is also a past spokesperson for Johnson & Johnson, and a popular professional speaker.

In 2000, she assembled her tips into a fact-filled, well-illustrated book, Smart Packing for Today’s Traveler. A revised and expanded edition was released in early 2004, and the newly updated Third Edition was released in April 2008. For the past few years, her website, www.smartpacking.com, has offered additional aid to travelers and media researchers with information about the travel industry’s latest rules and policy changes.

Foster has been regularly quoted by Associated Press’s travel editor, in the Los Angeles Times, the New York Times, The Washington Post, National Geographic Traveler, Real Simple Travel, and in many other newspapers and magazines; her articles have appeared in numerous magazines, and can be found in many places online; she has also been interviewed on many radio show (including several where she is a fairly regular guest), and on TV shows.
Tommy Keesling
A twenty plus year travel industry career veteran and a Certified Travel Counselor, Tommy has held positions as a travel agent and agency manager in Orlando, Florida specializing in corporate, FITs and European travel. He has visited over 30 countries and has explored the US and Canada extensively. His Disney career began in 1995 and includes roles with Walt Disney Travel Company and Travel Agency Sales. He has been responsible for developing and facilitating training programs for the travel trade community since 1999.
Grand Prize
Round Trip Economy Class Airfare for 2 to Europe on Continental Airlines

Round trip economy class airfare for two to any destination Continental Airlines flies in Europe. Blackout dates apply (June 1 – August 30, 2009). Subject to availability. Expires on December 15, 2009.
Registration Prize
Magellan GPS System

Magellan Maestro 4200 North America – this unit offers affordable and complete navigation with style! 1.3 million Points of Interest, built-in maps of the 48 contiguous U.S., Hawaii, and Puerto Rico, QuickSpell easy destination search and more. Amazingly easy to use! Touch the screen to get a route with voice guidance to virtually anywhere in seconds. All registrants are automatically entered to win.
$100 Visa Gift Card
Complete the AAA Travel booth survey and you will be automatically entered into a drawing to win a $100 Visa Gift Card!

Be sure to complete the AAA Travel survey within the AAA Travel booth to be eligible for this drawing.
Blanket and Thermos Tailgate Gift Pack or Tote Bag
Visit the Holland American booth and be automatically entered into a drawing to win one of 6 Holland American blanket and thermos tailgate gift packs, or one of 6 expandable tote bags.
Monogrammed Jacket or 2 Travel Bags
Visit the Uniworld booth and be automatically entered into a drawing to win a Uniworld monogrammed jacket or one of two travel bags with wallets.
Robes
Visit the Royal Caribbean International Booth and you will be automatically entered into a drawing to win one of ten Royal Caribbean Bath Robes given away.
Three nights hotel accommodations at any Starwood branded hotel in Europe!
Win 2 1st Class Eurail Select Passes & Start Planning Your European Rail Adventu
Your European rail adventure awaits! Visit our booth to enter your chance to win a pair of Eurail Select Passes courtesy of Rail Europe. Design with you in mind - this “create-your-pass” product allows you to customize your rail itinerary by choosing any 3 adjoining European countries out of 23 possibilities for 5 days of unlimited 1st class rail travel within a 2 month period. Sightsee your way through scenic Switzerland, Austria and Germany, or journey through romantic France, Spain and Italy. The combinations are endless, and the choice is all yours!