TRAVEL & INTERNATIONAL

Cities Government Information Local
Currency The Great Outdoors Medical
Festivals Hotels & Hostels Parks
General Information International Information Planes, Trains, & Automobiles

General Information
  • Access-Able Travel Source - http://www.access-able.com -
    This site provides access information to mature and disabled travelers.
  • 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.
  • Zagat Restaurant Survey - http://www.zagat.com/ -
    Provides access to the information in the Survey books; includes reviews.
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.
  • 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
  • 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.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.