General Information
- Arthur Frommer's Encyclopedia - http://www.frommers.com/ -
Travel bargains and information from a famous name in travel.
- CNN-Travel Guide - http://www.cnn.com/TRAVEL/ -
Provides access to a complete travel guide, including travel news,
city guides, currency, ski reports, etc.
- Embassy World - http://www.embassyworld.com -
All the embassies in an easy-to-navigate directory. Includes embassies & consulates
of the world, embassies of other nations in the U.S., and U.S. embassies
worldwide.
- Fodor's - http://www.fodors.com/ -
A timely reference source with sections on trip planning, reviews
of hot travel sites, hotel and restaurant index, etc.
- The Independent Traveler - http://www.independenttraveler.com/ -
The Independent Traveler is a community of travelers who enjoy the fun of planning their own
trips and the adventure of independent travel.
- Lonely Planet - http://www.lonelyplanet.com/ -
This site is especially good for the off-the-beaten path locations. It
also provides links to travel health and much more.
- Orbitz - http://www.orbitz.com/
Find low cost airfares, hotel rooms, rental cars, cruises, tour packages.
Registration is required only if you are making a reservation.
- Travel Channel Online - http://www.travelchannel.com/ -
Find handy travel information: converters, maps, health information,
destinations, learning vacations, and much more.
- Travel Source Guide - http://www.travelsource.com -
Provides a guide to cruises and specialty vacations such as safaris,
cycling, rafting, fishing, etc. Also provides information on resorts,
bed and breakfast accommodations, and tours.
- VacationSpot.com - http://www.vacationspot.com/vs_index.htm -
This site provides links to “specialty accommodations” throughout
the world. Find B and Bs, inns, villas, condos, beach properties,
and many more.
- Zagat Restaurant Survey - http://www.zagat.com/ -
Provides access to the information in the Survey books; includes
reviews.
Cities
- Sperling’s Best Places - http://www.bestplaces.net/
This comprehensive site helps you compare crime, climate, cost of
living, schools, and much more.
- World City Guide (Lycos) - http://cityguide.lycos.com/ -
Reference resource exploring cities throughout the world. Covers
nearly 1000 cities.
Currency
- The Universal Currency Converter ™ - http://www.xe.net/currency/ -
Provides access to an interactive foreign exchange rate conversion
database.
Festivals
Government Information
- Governments on the www - http://www.gksoft.com/govt/en/ -
Find world government information, heads of state, political parties,
tourist information, and more.
- Recreation.gov - http://www.recreation.gov/ -
Here you'll find information from all of the federal land management
agencies on recreation sites throughout the country. Searchable
by state, agency, or recreational activity.
- Travel Warnings & Consular Information Sheets - http://travel.state.gov/travel_warnings.html -
This site provides information for every country in the world including
immigration practices, health conditions, crime & security, and
political disturbances.
- US State Department Bureau of Consular Affairs - http://travel.state.gov/ -
Visit this site for information about passports, overseas travel,
customs, etc.
The Great Outdoors
- American Camping Association - http://www.acacamps.org/ -
The site includes information on camps both for children and adults. Search
for over 2,000 camps that have earned ACA-accreditation.
- DesertUSA Magazine - http://www.desertusa.com -
Provides a travel guide to U.S. deserts. Includes plants, animals,
tours, activities.
- Great Outdoor Recreation Pages - http://www.gorp.com -
Find extensive information on planning your trip or vacation in the
Great Outdoors.
- New York Parks and Conservation Association - http://www.nypca.org
This site provides an online guide to trails and greenways in New
York State.
- OneDayHikes.com - http://www.onedayhikes.com
Find information on hiking in many locations throughout the world.
Find directions, types of trails, and "Hikes of the Week."
- Woodall's Camping & RVing - http://www.woodalls.com -
At this site you can locate campgrounds and RV parks, find information
on recreational vehicles, and more.
Hotels & Hostels
- America’s Inns and Lodges Online - http://www.setii.com -
Provides extensive links to a wide variety of travel sources, such
as travel agents, flight schedules, etc.
- Hotels and Travel on the Net - http://www.hotelstravel.com/ -
Provides information on hotels, airlines, airports, and a collection
of links to maps for each geographic site.
International Information
- Directory of Country Tourism Offices Worldwide - http://www.towd.com
This directory lists official government tourism offices, convention
and visitors bureaus, chambers of commerce, and much more.
Local
- Playbill On-Line - http://www.playbill.com -
An extensive site with show listings, schedules, phone numbers & addresses
of theaters, awards, etc.
Medical
- CDC Travel Information - http://www.cdc.gov/travel/ -
Tips from the Centers for Disease Control to help you stay healthy
while traveling. Includes information on disease outbreaks overseas,
necessary vaccinations, etc.
- Travel Health Online - http://www.tripprep.com -
Provides information on disease prevention, travel vaccines and warnings
about crime in 220 countries.
Parks
- National Park Service - http://www.nps.gov/parks.html -
Provides detailed information on visiting a national park. Searchable
by park name or state.
Planes, Trains, & Automobiles
- Airline Phone Numbers - http://www.travelfinder.com/airlines.htm -
Find telephone numbers (mostly toll free) for domestic and international
airlines. Also provides phone numbers for frequent flyer programs.
- Airlines of the Web - http://flyaow.com -
Provides links to airline web pages, information on frequent flyer
programs, and a wide variety of aviation links
- Amtrak Online - http://www.amtrak.com/ -
Provides complete information on Amtrak, which includes travel planner,
schedules, reservations, etc.
- Expedia - http://www.expedia.msn.com -
This exhaustive database used by travel agents lets you search for
flights, hotels, and rental cars. Allows you to book flights and
reserve rooms.
- Frequent Flyer Program Site - http://frequentflier.com -
This site helps the traveler maximize the use of frequent flyer miles.
- Orbitz - http://www.orbitz.com -
Five major airlines claim to provide the lowest airfares on the Web.
The site also provides listings of hotels, rental cars, cruises,
and more.
- Rail Europe - http://www.raileurope.com/us/ -
Advertised as "your one source" for European travel. You
can check train fares and schedules and book your seats. Also provides
information on air travel, cars, hotels, etc.
- RailServe: The Internet Railroad Directory - http://www.railserve.com/ -
This comprehensive site links you to all aspects of rail service
and railroads. find railroad antiques, associations, rail systems
throughout the world and much more!
- Stewart International Airport - http://www.stewartintlairport.com -
Find travel information: flight schedules, airlines, reservations
and more from our local airport.
- Tracking Down the Best Fares - http://www.bestfares.com -
Provides information on the best fares available, including "deep
discounts" on air fares, hotels, car rentals, cruises, etc.
- Travelocity - http://www.travelocity.com -
Provides travelers with information on the lowest airfares from 14
American cities such as Atlanta, Phoenix, Las Vegas. The Lowest
Fares Directory is updated daily.
- World Airport Guide - http://www.worldairportguide.com -
Find information on airports throughout the world. This site includes
travel guides, ground transportation, and more.
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