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Maps Library
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Author: DK and Material Type: map.
Browse possible Destinations with Practical information, Shopping, Events, Places of Interest, Outdoor Activities and suggested Itineraries. Also has Inspirational Articles to get you in the mood to travel. Topics cover the Best Beach Cities, 20 things to do at the airport, Around the World in 20 drinks and many more yet to be explored.
The Maps Library has DeLorme maps for every state in the US and Canada available for checkout.
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Author: Delorme and Location: Maps Library
For the outdoor explorer, This site merges Mapping, GPS and Digital Data Technologies give the latest technology center stage while traveling to unique destinations. They include Trail Tales which are blogs about using different navigation tools while on outdoor expeditions. Then additional blogs have hiking challenges and product reveiws.
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Author: Fodor, Eugene
Explore dream Destinationwith infomation on Places to Explore, Sights, Restrauants, Hotels, Deals, and more. Travel Blogs cover trip ideas, deals and cruises available in the area of interest. There are also Discussion Forums available.
Photo Slide Shows present a visual and interactive way to explore destinations or get travel ideas. A special box for Deals & News helps you to scan the latest blog travel spots. You can also search trip ideas by type of activites or lifestyle. Example would be Arts and Culture for Family or Outdoor Adventure for Honeymoon.
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Author: Lonely Planet and Library: Maps Library
Has many articles to intice the traveler to set out on an adventure. The articles include far away places such as Morocco and Thailand, but also American cities, such as Chicago Denver and Austin. Also if you search "Free things" there are lists of free attractions in local and international cities.
U.S. Department of State Travel Warnings and Consular Information Sheets
Up-to-date travel information on virtually every country in the world including embassies and consulates.
embassy.org offers directories of providers of goods and services of interest
provides information on the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 266 world entities.
Center for Diseases Control - Traveler's Health
provides current and reliable information on diseases, food safety, vaccinations and other guidelines for safe travel.
Worried about wi-fi access check here to see how many hotspots are registered
Road Scholar: Adventures in Life Long Learning
Discover nearly 8,000 educational tours in all 50 states and more than 90 countries with Road Scholar, the not-for-profit leader in educational travel since 1975. Alongside local and renowned experts, experience in-depth and behind-the-scenes learning opportunities, from cultural tours and study cruises to walking, biking and more. (from their website)
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Travelling in Europe 2009
(See CAT record) Shows EU member states, candidate countries, and headquarters of EU institutions. Includes time zone map, tourist information, a chart of basic statistics on European Countries and inset map of Non-continental and overseas territories of member states.
The European Union
(See CAT record.) Shows member states and candidate countries. Includes text, chart of "Basic statistics on European countries", and ancillary maps of "Non-continental and overseas territories of member states."
Explore the world, Central Asia : Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Ashgabat, Toshkent, Dushanbe, Bishkek
(See CAT record.) Shows roads with tourist features.
worldwide maps, travel guides, hotels
maps of worldwide destinations as well as a wealth of information on the subject of travel and tourism.
From USA Today. Highlights athing to do with air travel across the United States. This site can be personalized to show the current delayes at your favorite airport.
Where technology meets travel. Innovations in all things electronic and gadgets created to assist with travel and planning of your adventure
Keep up on the latest changes in checkpoint screening procress along with innovations in security and technology regarding the safety of the passangers.
From National Geographic. "This is your brain on travel. We showcase the essence of place, what's unique and original, and what locals cherish most about where they live. And we highlight places, practices, and people that are on the front lines of sustainable travel—travel that preserves places’ essential uniqueness for future generations."
Many private travelers have started to blog about their adventures. Ways to find them in a search engine - "Travel Blog" and the specific area or topic of interest.
They can be full of helpful hints and interesting points of interest not known to the casual traveler.
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Caution:
These are personal opinions, verify all information with gorernment or travel agencies before you plan your itinereary around this information. Nothng guarentees that you will have the same experiences and meet the same people that this author did.
