Travel isn’t just about traveling. It’s also about what you DO when you travel. Do you dance, sing or climb? You do if you attend a travel show, where the fun is on the floor and you have access to hundreds of destination experts who can answer thoughtful (or stupid) questions — from around the globe! But don’t be surprised if you see somebody break into dance mode. From Bubble Roller balls that glide across the water (with you in them) to ziplining, rock climbing and even dancing, the Los Angeles Travel Show was a barrel of (wine) laughs if you visited the Napa booth. It included a contest to guess the Belly Flops in a big jar of Jelly Belly candies at the Fairfield booth. Yosemite’s Tenaya Lodge provided the rock climbing wall and said that if you come to visit them you’ll get to try it there, along with ice skating outdoors.

Some California Travel Highlights 2013 – adventureexpo.com

• Majestic Mountain Loop – see 3 National Parks in 3 days: Sequoia National Park, Kings Canyon National Park and Yosemite National Park
• Visit Central Coast’s Buellton for Wine & Chili Festival on March 17, Brew Fest on May 11, BBQ Bonanza July 27, Vintage Trailer Bash Sept. 27-29, and Winterfest on December 1, 2013.
• Pismo Beach celebrates California Western Monarch Day (with over 30,000 butterflies) on Feb. 2, World of Pinot Noir on March 1 & 2, Arroyo Grande Strawberry Festival May 25-26, Classic Car Show June 14-16, and Pismo Beach Clam Festival Oct. 18-20, 2013.
• Mammoth Lakes 4th of July on the Lake July 4-7, California’s highest chili cook-off July 26-27, Beers and Bluesapalooza Festival August 1-4, Margarita Festival Aug. 9-10, Bluegrass Festival Aug. 31-Sept. 2, 2013.