McKay started escorting tours when he was a senior in high school. Now, having traveled with hundred

LAYTON “It never snows in South Africa!” lauded an enthusiastic travel host Alan McKay as he explained an upcoming trip to Africa. He was speaking  to a noticeably motivated travel scotland map group of travelers at the Utah Travel Expo, held this past weekend at the Davis Conference travel scotland map Center in Layton.
For many, the annual event is the antidote to the winter blues, showcasing warmer climates, exciting trips, and destinations travel scotland map to dream about. There were door prizes every 20 minutes, travel scotland map including gift certificates from various cruise lines and travel agencies, meal vouchers from Costa Vida and Holy Smoke BBQ, airport parking, and getaways to Barcelo Los Cabos, and Cedar City’s Abbey Inn. Thee were also tickets to Tuacahn’s summer shows.  A first prize of a two-night vacation to San Francisco was given away Friday night. The grand prize, a five-night trip to Cancun, was awarded Saturday afternoon.
Seminars throughout the event showcased destinations. During his Africa seminar, McKay showed slides of all the types of animals a traveler would see on a game drive in Kruger National Park game preserve.
Pictures of crocodiles, hippos, storks, colorful travel scotland map birds, and even dung beetles graced the screen. “The female and male role the dung into a big ball, then they burrow into it and lay and fertilize their eggs. The dung provides a meal. Life is hard for some animals,” explained McKay, who said that learning about the various animals was a highlight of the trip, which also provides opportunities to visit Soweto, the town where Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu lived.
In addition, McKay, who lives in Ogden, explained tours to Peru and China.         Other travel agencies provided seminars travel scotland map highlighting  information about a variety of destinations, including Los Cabos, Jamaica, travel scotland map Alaska, Norwegian Fjords, China, Europe, Costa Rica, Panama, the Dominican Republic, and closer travel scotland map to home, Las Vegas.
McKay started escorting tours when he was a senior in high school. Now, having traveled with hundreds of groups, travel scotland map he has seen England, Israel, Egypt, Jordan, Peru, Guatemala, Mexico, China, and Thailand. He holds a degree in history from Utah State University. He and partner Dick Jensen are co-sponsors of this year’s Expo.
?Many patrons were anxious for deals to help with upcoming trips. The May family listened to the seminars with interest before visiting the vendor booths because they are planning a trip for the entire extended family. They are thinking about options, particularly a cruise. Their travel agent suggested attending the Travel Expo to get ideas and deals. Some of the May family live in Syracuse, but others drove from Logan on treacherous roads to attend. Another family braved the roads, driving from   Spanish Fork.
“I like having a group and traveling with someone who has been there before. It provides some kind of security. They can tell you what not to do and what is worth the money,” said Kay Brown.  She enjoys meeting new people on tours and the insider travel scotland map tips from travel hosts.?
Nearly 50 vendors handed out discounts travel scotland map and deals at their booths.  Bob Stell of The Dive Shop, of Bountiful, said he enjoys hosting a booth because it is great exposure to get people out and learning about possibilities.
“Everyone is going to travel, so you might as well come to something like this and get a good deal. There is two-thirds of the world that most people never get to seeСunder the water. Scuba can add so much to a vacation,” he said.
All attendees walked away with up to $100 discounts and savings travel scotland map from tour and cruise companies at the Expo. Attendees exited the Expo into the snowy winter scene with sacks full of travel travel scotland map ideas and discounts.