AAA will hold its annual travel and adventure show virtually Wednesday as travel confidence is beginning to be restored among Coloradans.

This will be AAA’s first full-scale travel show since the COVID-19 pandemic began, offering information about where, when and how to travel now that COVID-19 restrictions are beginning to be lifted. 

“Interest in travel is surging to an unprecedented degree,” said Skyler McKinley with AAA Colorado. “Coloradans hoping to shake off their cabin fever by way of a trip in 2021 or 2022 should make plans to book now.”

McKinley said last month saw the largest month-over-month rise in travel inquiries in more than a year.

According to an AAA survey, 47% of Coloradans are comfortable taking a trip as of March — up nearly 10% from January.

Survey: 47% of Coloradans willing to travel again as COVID vaccination rates increase

Of Coloradans comfortable with traveling, 25% said it’s because they got the COVID-19 vaccine, 31% because of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s new guidance and 42% because they’re confident in safety measures such as mask-wearing and sanitation protocols.

During the pandemic, virtual travel shows have increased in popularity, with attendance to AAA’s live virtual events up by more than 240%.

“Virtual travel shows are an easy way to speak with experts about the world’s top destinations, get a sense of travel’s new normal and book a trip,” McKinley said.

In Wednesday’s show, attendees will learn about top vacation destinations and places they can visit now, work directly with AAA travel advisers and access exclusive day-of-show special offers.

Emmy award-winning travel expert Samantha Brown, host of PBS’s “Places to Love,” will be featured during the show.

The AAA travel and adventure show will be held Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tickets are available for free at AAA.com/Travel.