Accommodations
Aaron's Catalogs
A fairly comprehensive listing of hotels in the U.S., organized by state.
All the Hotels on the Web
A geographical meta-index of links to more than 10,000 hotels.
Corporate Rate Hotel Directory
A listing of hotels with special corporate rates, organized by state.
Country Inns
Includes listing of country inns in different regions of the U.S.
Federal Discount Lodging Directory
Worldwide list of digs granting special rates to U.S. government employees.
Hotel Anywhere
A massive set of links to various travel sources -- from hotels to airlines to agents.
Hotels and Travel on the Net
Links to U.S. and international hotel chains, plus tourist info worldwide.
HotelQuest
A listing of over 6,000 hotels in over 200 countries. Many in the UK and Cyprus are bookable on-line.
Inns & Outs -- The Bed and Breakfast Source
Information on approximately 15,000 bed & breakfasts and inns in North America.
The Internet Guide to Bed & Breakfast Inns
Searchable database of bed & breakfasts in the U.S., located by state.
Venue Finder
Worldwide listing of hotels, meeting places and conference halls.
Adventure/Outdoors
The Backpacker
Reference travel and hostel guide for backpackers and budget travelers intending to visit New Zealand, Australia, Ireland, Scotland or England.
Go West
Adventure resource for the western U.S. Includes fun elements such as sound files of wolves howling and bats shrieking, as well as stories on biking, backpacking and rowing. Plus, a special women's column.
How to Use a Compass
Tutorial on just that.
Mungo Park
Interactive expeditions around the world from Microsoft.
National Parks Service -- U.S. Parks
Features information on U.S. parks, phone numbers, maps and campground information.
Outside Online
The magazine hits the Web, with features, feedback, gear and Q&A's.
Park Search
From bird watching to biking, this easy-to-use service from L.L. Bean allows you to search North America's parks and forests by region, state, name, activity or service.
Terraquest
Virtual expeditions to different regions of the world.
Travelon
Adventure travel database with activities ranging from anthropology to whitewater rafting to safaris.
21st Century Adventures 'Ezine
Attractive frames site geared to the adventurous. Photo essays, quizzes and virtual essays enhanced with Real Audio.
Air Travel
The Air Traveler's Handbook
FAQ posting for the rec.travel.air newsgroup. Includes annotated collection of links to air travel and general travel resources.
The Commercial Aviation Resource Center
Database with links to airlines, airports, and aviation web sites.
Hotels and Travel on the Net - Airports of the World
Links to airport home pages.
Office of Airline Information - U.S. Dept. of Transportation
Airline on-time statistics, FAA statistical handbook of aviation.
Weekly List of Bargain Airfares
From Epicurious Travel.
Air Canada
American Airlines
British Airways
Continental
Delta Air Lines
Japan Airlines
Lufthansa
Northwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines
TWA
United Airlines
USAir
ValuJet
Business Travel
A Guide for Business Travelers
Advice from the U.S. International Trade Administration. Includes travel checklist, customs information and a large section on handling cultural differences.
Biztravel.com
Voluminous information for frequent business travelers.
The Executive Women's Travel Network
Planning tips and lots of useful message threads in the forum.
International Travel & Business Etiquette
Business etiquette briefings by country.
The Trans-Cultural Study Guide
Collection of practical questions for travelers who wish to conduct their own research into a country's economic, political and social structures.
Cruises
Cruise Ship Database
Database of the major cruise lines searchable by date, destination, fare, cruise line and ship name.
Cruise Ship Terminal
Search for cruises by sailing dates, destination, fare, cruise line and ship name.
Porthole - The International Cruise Magazine
Vacation tips, trips, shopping, travel, boats and honeymoon information.
Yahoo Cruise Lines Directory
Listing of more cruise lines than you can shake an oar at.
Currency
CNNfn - Currencies Market
International currency values per U.S. dollar, courtesy CNN's financial site.
Universal Currency Converter
Allows you to perform exchange rate conversions.
Yahoo Currency News
Updated currency news throughout the day.
Money Abroad FAQ
General advice on different ways of dealing with money when in a
foreign country (e.g. cash vs. plastic). Also, breakdown by countries.
Banks of the World
Links to financial institutions around the world, listed by country.
MasterCard International ATM Locator
With the locator's help, you'll find maps and listings of over 200,000 MasterCard/Cirrus ATMs in several major cities. Just enter the street and city name.
VISA Expo U.S. ATM Locator
Find the three VISA ATMs nearest you in the U.S. Just enter your street address or intersection and zip code and you'll get a handy map.
Dining
A la Carte Guide to Restaurants and Lodging
Search for Canadian and U.S. restaurants by cuisine and city. Gives addresses and, in some instances, reviews.
DineNet Menus Online
Wide variety of menus for Atlanta, Chicago, New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Boston, and Philadelphia.
Epicurious: The Essential Restaurant Guide
Culinary critics share their favorite options for 10 major U.S. cities.
The Internet Barbecue Review
Favorite joints and links, hosted by self-proclaimed "barbecue consumer " Phil Harbison.
World Guide to Vegetarianism
Compendium of vegetarian and vegetarian-friendly restaurants, stores, organizations, and services fresh from the keyboards of veggie types around the world.
World Wide Sushi Restaurant Reference
Deluxe sushi, with restaurant listings and recommendations, glossary and dining tips.
Zagat's Restaurant Surveys
The popular restaurant guides take to the Web. Detailed listings and critical reviews for more than 29 cities.
Driving
Breezenet's Guide to Rental Cars
Listing of car rental agencies by area in the U.S., tips, and latest rates.
European International Road Signs and Conventions
Guide to differences in U.S. and European road signs and rules. Includes tables to help with metric conversions and map scales, as well as a traffic code vocabulary breakdown.
International Driving Permit
The Pan American Auto Travel Association explains steps for getting an international driving permit, its benefits and where it's necessary.
Speedtrap Registry
Before you hit the road, check your path for potential speedtraps. Searchable by state.
Travel Weekly Online
Exhaustive list of U.S. and international car rental agencies.
Events
Arts and Crafts Festivals On-line
Central listing of events arty -- designed for both visitors and exhibitors.
Culture Finder
Search for cultural happenings by date, city and performance type.
EventSeeker
Searchable calendar including business and leisure events.
Frequent Flyer
Frequent Flyer Programs
Links to program pages, collected by The Air Traveler's Handbook.
Web Flyer
Useful FAQ with answers to such pressing questions as "I was told it's not illegal to sell my miles, what's the real answer?" Plus, horoscopes that take your travel arrangements into account.
Guides
Fodor's
Full-bodied site with a medley of departments ("Food, Wine and the Sublime," "The Printed World," and interactive features such as the personal trip planner.
Let's Go
Featured destinations, with food, accommodations, and sights that take into account the budget traveler.
Lonely Planet
Global destinations, postcards from travelers, dispatches from experts, and slide shows.
Pathfinder Travel
Mega-site from Pathfinder includes Book-A-Flight, currency converter, foreign languages and maps, in addition to numerous sub-sites.
The Rough Guide
City profiles and basics in this manageable guide from Hotwired.
Virtual World Tours
Select over 100 city or country destinations for an interactive trip.
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Health
CDC Travel Information
Health information for international travel, including vaccination requirements, disease outbreaks and clickable map of health recommendations by world region.
Lonely Planet Health Check
"Who can appreciate the joys of exploring exotic locations when you'd sell your grandmother for directions to the nearest toilet?" asks this site. Precisely. Tips on predeparture planning, keeping healthy, women's health, and diseases and ailments.
Shoreland's Travel Health Online
Health and safety information server provides lowdown on immunizations,
disease risk, and medical care providers for those traveling abroad.
Stanford Travel Medicine Service
Information for wilderness and international travelers: from malaria and mountain sickness to diahrrea and insect repellents.
Travel Health Information
Includes a travel medicine kit, tips for traveling while pregnant, and a section
on environmental hazards.
World Health Organization
World health reports, weekly epidemiological record, and statistical information
system are featured. Also, reports of disease outbreaks.
Hostels
Go Hosteling
"The WWW magazine of hostels, hosteling culture, itineraries and services." Lots of links, pictures and articles.
Hostelling International -- American Youth Hostels
Nonprofit association running 5,000 hostels in 70 countries around the
world. Membership info and facts on hostels from Algeria to Wyoming.
The Internet Guide to Hostelling
Includes database of hostels around the world, plus FAQs.
United Hostels of Europe
List of "top hostels" in Europe.
International Travel
U.S. Dept. of State Passport Services
How to apply for a passport, nationwide list of where to apply by state, and order form to obtain a certified birth certificate.
Visa Information -- U.S. Dept. of State
Entry requirements for U.S. citizens traveling abroad and for visitors coming to the United States.
Travel Warnings & Consular Information Sheets
This indispensable source from the U.S. State Department provides Consular Information Sheets for every country in the world, including information on location of U.S. Embassy or Consulate, health conditions, currency, entry regulations, crime and security. Plus, Travel Warnings where indicated.
International Legal Assistance -- U.S. Dept. of State
Information on getting legal help in Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
CDC Travel Information
Health information for international travel, including vaccination requirements, disease outbreaks and clickable map of health recommendations by world region.
Travel Publications -- U.S. Dept. of State
Includes country-specific tips, as well as general information on such topics as sending money to U.S. citizens abroad.
International Clothing and Shoe Sizes
Japanese, American, British and Continental conversion chart. Handy.
Metric to U.S. Conversion Chart
For those who still don't know the difference.
European International Road Signs and Conventions
Guide to differences in U.S. and European road signs and rules. Includes tables to help with metric conversions and map scales, as well as a traffic code vocabulary breakdown.
International Driving Permit
The Pan American Auto Travel Association explains steps for getting an international driving permit, its benefits and where it's necessary.
Kids
Where On the Globe is Roger?
Children are invited to learn about history, culture, and geography, as they electronically travel along with Roger Williams. FYI: He drives a truck named "Bubba" from continent to continent.
Klutz Press for Kids
Backseat survival kit for kids, with instructions for games.
Languages
Travlang
One-stop shopping for your travel language needs. In an engaging interactive learning format, offers basic words, plus sound files, for languages ranging from Tagalog to German to Hindi. Also, links to on-line translating dictionaries and general language pointers.
Magazines
The Connected Traveler
Pictures, sounds, stories and wit from around the world.
Epicurious Travel
Places, planning, play from the folks at Conde Nast. Includes content from the lush print publication, Conde Nast Traveler, along with the interactive destination finder.
GNN Travelers Center
Includes weekly travel news and profiles, plus a food and wine section.
Orbit Global Travel Guide
Travel planner and E-zine focusing on colorful destinations and useful information.
Travel & Leisure
Packed full of deals, maps, destinations, sights, and useful strategies for the road.
Maps
CNN Travel Guide - Magellan Maps
Magellan maps and links to city guides for more than 85 countries and major cities around the world. Shockwave versions allow you to zoom and pan where you need it most.
How Far Is It?
Choose two cities and this handy site will spit out the distance between them, as well as charting their location on a map.
Mapblaster
This inventive site allows you to locate a detailed street map from almost any street address in the U.S. Try yours.
Mapquest
Interactive street guide and TripQuest, with city-to-city driving instructions.
Mass Transit
Subway Navigator
This gizmo allows you to find routes in subway systems in various cities around the world. Just punch in your departure point and destination.
Caltrans
Route planning, mapping assistance, highway conditions and regional weather from the California Department of Transportation.
Chicago Transit Authority
Transportation resource containing maps, schedules, phone numbers and news.
Hong Kong Government Transport Department
Advice, transport news, route map, fares and charges.
Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority
Fare information, how-to-ride guide, system map and answers to FAQ.
New York City Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Maps, schedules and fares of bus and rail systems.
Public Transit in British Columbia, Canada
Services offered, fares, timetables and routing information.
Offbeat Travel
Monk
In their own words, "Monk is the never-ending story of two grown men who quit their jobs, sold everything they owned and hit the road with their cats, Nurse and Nurse's Aide." The irreverent mobile magazine has gone to the Web.
Road Trip USA
"A cross-country compendium of old highways and less traveled routes, avoiding the soulless Interstates and steering you toward... oddball Americana." See for yourself.
Speedtrap Registry
Before you hit the road, check your path for potential speedtraps. Searchable by state.
Vagabond Monthly
Features such as "Day in the Life of an American Trucker," "Photos of the Jersey Shore" and "Bakersfield!" illuminate the roads less frequently visited by travelzines.
Phones and Computers
Connectotel
Links for the mobile computer user.
Cyber Cafe Guide
Worldwide guide to cafes with Internet access.
International Dialing Codes
Table listing country codes and IDD (International Direct Dialing) prefixes.
TechnoTravel -- Internet Access While Traveling
How to connect to the Internet when traveling.
World Wide Phone Guide
Help for hooking up your modem abroad.
Resorts and Activities
Club Med
Dive Destinations
Online magazine with useful dive vacation links.
Resorts Online
Profiles of the world's resorts based on specialties such as golf, scuba diving, skiing, spa's, and safaris.
Ski In
Ski resort guide that includes product and snow information.
Tennis Country - Travel & Camps directory
Walt Disney World
Time
Local Times Around the World
What time is it where? Look here.
Tipping
Tips on Tipping
Taxi drivers? Porters? Bellman? The who, when and how much of tipping from the American Society of Travel Agents.
Train Travel
Alphaline
Network of long distance trains serving Wales, and Southern and Western England.
Amtrak
News and information on trains, routes, services, vacation packages.
Eurostar Internet
Features timetables, fares, offers and other news and information for
the train that links London to Paris and Brussels in three hours.
How to Travel Europe by Train -- Starting Points
FAQ, planning, airports, accommodations, packing and more.
Rail Europe
North American provider of European rail travel. Includes fares, bookings,
schedules, and youth rail passes.
Swiss Rail Server
Timetable, news, and information.
VIA Rail Canada
Schedules, fares, reservations, and news from Canada's passenger train network.
Travel Agents
American Society of Travel Agents
Travel industry news, useful tips, listing of select tour operators, and comprehensive directory of travel organizations -- from the largest association of travel professionals in the world.
Tourism Offices Worldwide Directory
Contact information for official government tourism offices and similar agencies. Just type in the name.
TravelHUB
Reference point for hundreds of travel agencies.
Work/Study Abroad
AYUSA Study Abroad
Nonprofit student exchange organization helping high school age students from around the world live and study abroad for limited durations.
Council on International Educational Exchange
Nonprofit, nongovernmental, educational organization with extensive travel resources: info on work and study abroad, international identity cards, tips, budget travel service and commentary from student travelers.
Earthwatch
Nonprofit membership organization founded in 1972, and one of the world's largest private sponsors of scientific field research projects.
Online Study Abroad Directory
Searchable service of The International Study and Travel Center (ISTC), a not-for-profit student organization at the University of Minnesota--Twin Cities.
Peterson's Education Center: Studying Abroad
Listing of study abroad opportunities for U.S. students. In the works: a learning holidays section.
Studyabroad.com
Listings for thousands of study abroad and work abroad programs in more than 100 countries throughout the world. Includes section on international language programs.
The University of Michigan Travel Center
Useful information on working abroad and travel abroad.
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