Government travel warnings - Use these databases to
locate information on the political situations in other countries. Many overseas
travelers use these sites to check for travel warnings.
http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/
CIA Factbook
CultureGrams - Find out about the cultural life of the United States or of different countries.
Expedia.com - For airplane, hotel, and car rentals. Includes a mapping feature
for driving
directions.
http://www.expedia.com
Mapquest - Maps for Driving Directions.
http://www.mapquest.com/
Yahoo Travel - Use Yahoo Travel to
locate maps, find driving directions, find places to stay, make a personal
trip planner, and find interesting sights along the way.
http://travel.yahoo.com/
For expert advice, reviews on hotels and restaurants, and vacation
deals.
http://www.concierge.com
Fodor's - well known publisher of travel guides lists overviews of
destinations, activities, and sightseeing spots.
http://www.fodors.com
Frommer's - another well known publisher of travel guides. Will provide
information on destinations, travel booking, vacation planning for different
types of travelers (mature, with children, singles,
etc.).
http://www.frommers.com
The Lonely Planet - this publisher of travel guides appeals to the more
adventurous traveler.
http://www.lonelyplanet.com
American Express Traveler's Services - use this well regarded provider for
trip planning, purchasing traveler's checks, and other travel assistance.
http://www134.americanexpress.com/travel/CTNWTServlet?request_type=travelhome
Cheap Tickets - use Cheaptickets to find prices on
vacation packages, flights, car rentals, and more.
http://www.cheaptickets.com/trs/cheaptickets/home/index_01.xsl
The Weather Channel's Weather.com - check the weather to help with packing.
http://www.w3.weather.com
Gas Price Watch - see how much you'll spend on gas.
http://www.gaspricewatch.com/usgas_index.asp
Gas Buddy - search by ZipCode to see local gas prices.
http://www.gasbuddy.com
Oanda - Foreign Currency Converter - see how far a dollar will go when you
travel outside the United States.
http://www.oanda.com/convert/classic
United States Department of State Background Notes - use this database to
locate information on the political situations in other countries. Many overseas
travelers use this site to check for travel warnings.
http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/
National Park Service - use this government
website to locate national parks
along the way.
http://www.nps.gov/