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Travel/Tourism

American Hotel and Motel Association
http://www.ahma.com
The site includes membership information, conventions and meetings, press releases and news, industry suppliers, and Lodging Magazine online.

Amtrak
http://www.amtrak.com

Official U.S. rail site with schedules, timetables, routes and services, discounts, and package tours.

The Center for Disease Control in the U.S.A.
http://www.cdc.gov/travel/

Provides information for travelers on disease and prevention by geographic area.

Disney.com
http://disney.go.com/

Comprehensive Disney site with links to the Disney Store, TV shows, Disney attraction,
Disney A - Z, and more.

Ecotourism Explorer
http://www.ecotourism.org/
Created by The Ecotourism Society (TES), an international, nonprofit membership organization for researchers, conservationists, and business people.

Elderhostel
http://www.elderhostel.org
Nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide educational experiences worldwide for adults over 55.

euroCHEAPO.com
http://eurocheapo.com/ 

This web site features articles and reviews by freelance writers that have traveled and reviewed some of the cheapest hotels in Europe.

Eurorail
http://www.railpass.com/ 

Euro Rail pass is an economical way to travel through Europe. Research prices and destinations on-line while planning a trip.

Expedia Travel Service
http://expedia.com

Easy to use overall travel site with links to airline flights, rental cars, and hotels with location maps.

Fodor's Guide
http://www.fodors.com/
Reviews selected hotels and restaurants worldwide.

Frommer's Budget Travel Online
http://www.frommers.com/
Easy to navigate site for the budget traveler.  Site lists lowest fare deals, hot spot deals, and auctions as well as useful travel information on its chat site.

Greyhound Bus Service
http://www.greyhound.com
Timetables, locations, and prices for Greyhound Bus Service and package express in the U.S.A. and Canada.

IGOUGO
http://igougo.com/

A travel search engine with links to Destinations, Activities, Travel Deals, Photos, etc.

Incredible India
http://www.indiatravelog.com/

Site provides travelog information on the culture of India, their wildLife, pilgrimages, beaches, festivals, etc.

Indian Adventure
http://www.indianadventureportal.com/

From primarily a cultural tourist destination for several decades, India has emerged as one of the most sought-after adventure destinations for discerning international travelers.

Kayak
http://www.kayak.com/s/index.jsp

Search for travel deals from over 100 online travel sites.

Lonely Planet
http://www.lonelyplanet.com

This international destination guide provides reviews of both popular and obscure spots throughout the world.

Map Quest
http://www.mapquest.com
Site for personal maps with particular strengths in the U.S.A., Canada, and Europe.  Major metropolitan areas worldwide are also included.

Mobissimo
http://mobissimo.com/search_airfare.php

Comparison travel shopping search service for airfares, hotels and cars.

Museums in the U.S.A.
http://www.museumca.org/usa/
Links include What's New, Top Sites, and Lists by Name or State.

National Business Travel Association
http://www.nbta.org
A professional organization of corporate travel managers and travel service providers.

Quikbook
http://www.quikbook.com/

Site list special deals, other people's experiences and what hotels have to offer.

Recreational Opportunities on Federal Land
http://www.recreation.gov
Provides information from all federal land management agencies.  Recreation sites can be efficiently searched by state, by agency, or by recreational activity.

SAARC Tourism
http://www.saarctourism.org/

The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) comprises the seven countries of South Asia , i.e. Bangladesh , Bhutan , India , the Maldives , Nepal , Pakistan and Sri Lanka .

State Department Information for U.S. Travelers
http://travel.state.gov/
Site contains travel warnings, consular sheets, passport and visa services, U.S. embassy and consulate Web pages worldwide.

Tourist Organizations in the U.S.A.
http://innformation.com/guide.html
Supplies a listing of every official governmental tourist office for states and cities in the U.S.A., with their fax and telephone numbers.

Travelocity
http://www.travelocity.com/

Comprehensive site with information on booking flights, cars, and hotels, plus vacation packages.

TravelNow
http://www.travelnow.com/hotels/
Search for hotels by specific criteria, or receive the entire hotel list for a particular city or region.Travelpost.com
http://www.travelpost.com/

Site contains hotel reviews, travel Blogs, and vacation ideas.

Travel Weekly Magazine
http://www.twcrossroads.com
At this site on can access information which focuses on travel agency needs and professionals in the travel business.,

Travlang
http://www.travlang.com/
Supplies a basic travel vocabulary for travelers in some 65 languages with sound and translating dictionaries for the most popular ones.

USA CityLink
http://www.usacitylink.com/

Comprehensive site to American cities, provides history, government, business and industry (chambers), media, tourism and culture, churches, educational informaiton as well as seasonal sites and state flags for the U.S.A.

Virtual Tourist
http://www.virtualtourist.com 

Virtual Tourist offers a travel forum that offers feedback from other travelers.  A good way to learn about those great spots off the beaten path from the folks who live off the beaten path.

World Climate
http://www.worldclimate.com/

Provides average monthly temperature, rainfall and location for cities worldwide.

Xenon Currency Converter
http://www.xe.net/currency
Calculates currency exchange rates for major currencies.

The Zagat Restaurant Guide
http://www.zagat.com/
Popular used-rated restaurant guide covering major cities and metropolitan areas in the U.S.

 

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