Plan your next vacation at Valley event

PHOENIX - If you're having a hard time figuring out where to go on your next trip, there's a Valley event you may want to check out.

On Thursdays, ABC15.com features travel deals for Arizonans.

This week's deal is more of a planning event, so you can get excited about your next travel destination.

Presentations at the AAA Arizona and Arizona Highways' ultimate vacation expo include:

• Hiking Arizona by Arizona Highways
• Traveling with Pets by Westin Kierland/Starwood Hotels
• On Stage Alaska by Holland America Lines
• Packing Tips by Travelon
• Small Ship Cruising by Uniworld Boutique Cruises
• "Gutsy Ladies" program by Trafalgar
• Taking Great Vacation Photos by Arizona Highways
• African Safaris by Micato Safaris
• See the U.S. from the Inside by Trafalgar
• Cruising Europe by Royal Caribbean
• Australia and New Zealand by Member Choice Vacations

When: Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 18-19, 2012 , 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Phoenix Convention Center, South Building, Hall F

Tickets: $8 general admission, only $5 for AAA members and Arizona Highways subscribers (children 12 and under are free with ticketed adult)

Visit AAAaz.com/travelshow for more information and to download a general admission coupon!

Arizona Highways airs each Sunday at 9:30 a.m., 4:30 p.m. and 11:05 p.m. on ABC15-TV.