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Travel
Discount
travel arrangements:
The following discount travel sites offer low price air, hotel,
car rental, cruises and tour packages.
Online travel
guides:
Worldwide travel guide information, planning resources, and advice
Government
resources:
- CDC
The travel department of the U.S. Center for Disease Control
provides health related travel information by destination such
as required vaccinations, areas to avoid, precautions regarding
insects, food and water; and advice for staying healthy.
- U.S.
Department of State (Travel Resources)
Apply for or renew your passport, get a visa, and learn about
travel advisories.
- World
Tourist Authorities on the Web
Planning
resources:
These
are just a sampling of sites. For more information on indiviudal
countries or regions, click on one of the links in the "online
travel guides" section.
- African-safari
journals
Destination information, safari trip reports and journals, reviews
of tour operators, and packing advice.
- China
: an interactive travel guide and community
Information and opinion for China on a varietyof topics including:
destinations, attractions, history, accommodtion, transportation,
shopping, restaurant reviews, entertainment, and festivals.
- Cruise
Ship Opinion
A cruise review database that scores cruises in over 40 categories
of service.
- Planning
your own European Bicycle tour
The ins and outs of bicycle touring: what to bring, where to
go, and how to do it!
- Traveling
Amazing South America
Photographs, stories, and tips for an unforgettable trip
- Travel
Independent
Excellent advice for those on unescorted holidays. Nice coverage
of Asia, Africa, Middle East, and Pacific Islands
- Unesco
World Heritage sites
Over 850 sites worldwide have been identified as having outstanding
cultural or natural significance. View the list by country and
plan your vacation around them
- Walk
In Europe
A brilliant resource for planning walking/hiking/trekking holidays
in Germany and the UK. Find trails, route guides, maps, and
accommodations. Other countries to be added soon.
Car Trips:
- AAA
Trip Tik
A road trip planner for the U.S. and Canada boasting turn-by-turn
directions and AAA listings for hotels, restaurants, events,
attractions, and auto repair shops.
- Drive
Alive
European route planner and travel information.
- Via
Michelin
Digital travel services provided by the renowned Michelin guidebook
publisher. Extensive database of maps targeting European motorways,
cities, and town plans and listings for restaurants, hotels,
businesses, and tourist attractions.
Travel tools:
Tour companies:
The following are just a sampling of tour providers available on
the web. To find more try browsing the United
States Tour Operators Association
- AAA
A lot more than just road maps, at AAA you can buy your air
tickets and travel insurance, find an agent, or book a tour
package via their tour provider, Sojourns.
- Archaeological
Institute of America
Tour the world's most amazing archaeological sites with the
publishers of Archaeology Magazine.
- Cal
Discoveries
University of California Alumni Association offers educational
and adventure travel to the University community.
- Elder
Hostel
A non-profit educational and adventure tour company that caters
to those over 55 years of age.
- REI
Adventures
The famous Pacific Northwest outdoor outfitter focuses on athletic
tours such as trekking, cycling, kayaking, climbing, rafting,
skiing, and snorkeling or multi-sport adventures.
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2008
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