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TRAVEL TIPS

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LONG-HAUL FLIGHTS

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DOCUMENTS

DID YOU KNOW?

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CARRY-ON BAG

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USEFUL LINKS

Airport and Flight Information

http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/major_US_airports.htm
connects to official web sites of major US airports


http://www.quickaid.com/
A comprehensive listing of US and foreign airports, including maps, ground transportation, services and facilities, and more


http://airwise.com/
Worldwide resources for flight schedules and in-flight tracking

ATM Locators

http://www.visa.com/atms

http://www.mastercard.com/atmlocator/index.jsp

Country Calling Codes http://www.countrycallingcodes.com
Embassies http://www.embassy.org/embassies/index.html
Foreign embassies in Washington DC
Foreign Currency

http://www.xe.com/ucc
Universal, interactive currency converter continuously updated

Foreign Language http://www.parlo.com/
Interactive language courses (French, Spanish, Italian, German, Portugese) with daily lessons; plus cultural exchange
News & Weather

http://abcnews.go.com/
The ABC News portal with separate sections on travel, weather, and specific countries


http://www.cnn.com/
World news, weather, sports, travel information from the foremost news-gathering organization


http://www.iht.com/
On-line version of the International Herald Tribune, an icon beloved by generations of travelers


http://www.weather.com/
Up-to-date worldwide information from the Weather Channel


http://www.worldnews.com/
Top stories from worldwide online news services, frequently updated. With helpful links to other global sites

Passports http://www.state.gov/
Complete US government passport services information, including a passport renewal form that you simply download, complete and drop in the mail. Detailed information about obtaining a passport, adding pages and more
Preservation

http://www.unesco.org/
United Nations listing of World Heritage sites. Click "Culture," then "World Heritage"


http://www.wmf.org/
Official web site of the World Monuments Fund, dedicated to the preservation of historic art and architecture

Time Zones http://www.timeanddate.com/
Worldwide time and time zones, dates, etc.
Travel Guides & Resources

http://www.cybercafes.com/
Database of more than 4000 Internet Cafés in 140 countries


http://www.ethicaltraveler.com/
Grass-roots community dedicated to socially responsible travel as a positive force in the world. Resources, on-line forum, country information


http://www.frommers.com/
Website of the well-known guidebook publisher includes extensive on-line message boards regarding travel subjects of all types


http://international-electrical-supplies.com/travel-guides.html
Guide to electrical services worldwide to help you choose the correct plug adapters and/or converters


http://www.longitudebooks.com/
Comprehensive travel bookstore with on-line ordering capabilities. Odysseys Unlimited provides travelers with reading lists from Longitude, which offers savings to our guests


http://www.atlapedia.com/
Full-color physical maps and key facts about specific countries around the world


http://www.towd.com/
Tourist offices Worldwide Directory - tourism information on virtually every country in the world

Travel & Health

http://www.cdc.gov/travel
Official web site of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - Click "Traveler's Health" for specific country information


http://www.medicalert.com/
This non-profit membership organization provides resources for emergency medical care worldwide

Travel Protection http://www.travelguard.com
Travel Insurance
Transportation

http://www.raileurope.com/
Complete database of rail fares and schedules throughout Europe and the United Kingdom

Travel Advisories

http://travel.state.gov/
US State Department's official listing of travel warnings and advisories


http://www.tsa.gov/index.shtm
Up-to-date security and travel information from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

Visa Service http://www.g3visas.com/v2/tour.html
Visa service