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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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Revised: February, 2008

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