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Los Angeles Times Travel Show underway

Early arrivals walk through the exhibit hall atrium on the way to the L.A. Times Travel Show.

Early arrivals walk through the exhibit hall atrium on the way to the L.A. Times Travel Show.  (Richard Derk / Los Angeles Times)

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The Los Angeles Times Travel Show opened its doors at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Visitors to the two-day show were treated to a globe-spanning itinerary of expert speakers, money-saving tips and lots of vacation-planning information, including updates on today’s hottest travel destinations.

Early birds

Travel show attendees step onto the exhibit floor on their way to its many booths.  (Richard Derk / Los Angeles Times)

Turkey

Talking Turkey as a travel destination at the booth sponsored by the Turkish tourism office.  (Richard Derk / Los Angeles Times)

MegaBus

Just how comfy is a MegaBus? Visitors are welcome to step aboard and find out for themselves at the L.A. Times Travel Show. The MegaBus travels to destinations in California and Las Vegas.  (Richard Derk / Los Angeles Times)

Cabo San Lucas

For the travel show visitor who can’t splurge on an exotic trip, there’s still hope. Several booths are giving them away.  (Richard Derk / Los Angeles Times)

Thailand

A prospective visitor gets some information at the Thailand booth.  (Richard Derk / Los Angeles Times)

Taiwan

Taiwanese characters entertain travel show attendees with some flair.  (Richard Derk / Los Angeles Times)

Korea

Korean mascots huddle up for a photo opportunity on the travel show floor.  (Richard Derk / Los Angeles Times)

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