Travel

    If you are planning a trip to another country, you can check travel alerts and country information using the TRAVEL.STATE.GOV website below.

    TRAVEL ALERTS & INFO ABOUT COUNTRIES

    • TRAVEL.STATE.GOV

      Information about countries, current travel alerts, passport requirements, and much more.

    MORE INFO ABOUT COUNTRIES

    • CIA.GOV-THE-WORLD-FACTBOOK

      Information about countries, regional and world maps, international organizations and groups, flags of the world, country comparisons, weights and measures, and more.

    INFO ABOUT MEDICINE, VACCINES AND MORE RELATING TO TRAVELING

    • CDC.GOV/TRAVEL

      Information about medical issues, vaccines, health warnings regarding outbreaks in countries, and much more.

    HEALTH ISSUES BY COUNTRY / DIRECTORY OF ENGLISH-SPEAKING PHYSICIANS ALL OVER THE WORLD

    • IAMAT.ORG

      Information updated daily regarding health issues in countries, and a wealth of information about travel and planning; whitepapers on health topics. Join as a member and access a directory of clinics and doctors all over the world.

    TRIP REVIEWS

    • TRIPADVISOR.COM

      Reviews of destinations and lodging by travelers, things to do, restaurant reviews, flights, vacation rentals, cruises, and more.

    TRAVEL INSPIRATION

    • ATLASOBSCURA.COM

      Its website description is “The definitive guide to the world’s hidden wonders.” Shows fascinating places, offers trips and interesting information, as well as travel stories and gifts.

    INFO ABOUT WHAT ITEMS YOU CAN/CAN’T TAKE ON AN AIRPLANE

    FLYING INFO, BLOGS, TIPS, NEWS

    • FLYERTALK.COM

      Blogs, travel info, articles, forums on miles and points, dining and travel, and other subjects; membership options and alot of other useful tools and information.

    TRAVEL POINTS

    • THEPOINTSGUY.COM

      This site has lots of information on how to maximize and use your travel points.

    TRAVEL SEARCH ENGINES, BLOGS, DEALS, PRICING ALERTS & TIPS

    • AIRFAREWATCHDOG.COM

      Find airfare deals, sign up for alerts, also has a travel blog and hotel deals.

    • BOARDINGAREA.COM

      Flight deals, travel tips, hotel and other savings tips, and travel news,.

    • BOOKING.COM

      Find lodging at hotels, villas and apartments and view travel deals all over the world.

    • EXPEDIA.COM

      Travel engine with flights, hotels, and combination deals.

    • FLIGHTAWARE.COM

      The site is free to use for passengers and provides flight tracking, overview maps of airport delays, discussions and photos of planes and other aircraft.

    • HIPMUNK.COM

      Travel search engine for finding cheapest flights arranged by price and convenience.

    • HOTWIRE.COM

      Travel engine with flights, hotels, and combination deals.

    • KAYAK.COM

      Travel engine with flights, hotels, and combination deals.

    • MOBISSIMO.COM

      Travel engine that compares flights; and shows you competing search engine results.

    • PRICELINE.COM

      Travel engine that compares flights, hotels, and car rentals; also has a name your own price option.

    • TRAVELOCITY.COM

      Travel engine with flights, hotels, and combination deals.

    • TRAVELZOO.COM

      Travel engine with flights, hotels, and combination deals.

    • TRIPADVISOR.COM

      Reviews of vacation locales, hotel and accommodation reviews, vacation rentals, things to do, restaurant reviews, forums and more. Choose a destination and you can book a trip on the site.

    TRAVEL FOR THOSE WITH DISABILITIES

    FIND ACTIVITIES IN ANY AREA

    • TRIPBUZZ.COM

      A website where you can input the town you want to visit (or the one you live in) and see a wide variety of available activities – including museums, movies, family fun, wine tasting, and many more.

    • YAPTA.COM

      Search for best flight prices; sign up to get emails when the price of your flight drops.

    BED & BREAKFASTS

    • ABBA.COM

      The website of the American Bed & Breakfast Association – you can find B&Bs listed by state and/or county, all over the U.S.

    • BEDANDBREAKFAST.COM

      Search for B&Bs all over the world and make reservations on the site.Traveler articles and hot deals and more.

    • HOSTELWORLD.COM

      Hostelworld offers bookings for hostels all over the world, as well as bed & breakfasts, hotels, apartments, and campsites.

    LODGING/HOSTELS/SHARED LODGING

    • AIRBNB.COM

      Rent rooms in houses, townhomes, and apartments, all over the world. Entire apartments and residences also available for rental.

    • COUCHSURFING.COM

      Stay with local people in their homes, all over the world, and enjoy a truly unique travel experience. You can also sign up to be a host. Reviews are available on the site.

    • HOSTELWORLD

      Hostelworld offers bookings for hostels all over the world, as well as bed & breakfasts, hotels, apartments, and campsites.

    LODGING-HOME, APARTMENT, VILLA RENTALS AND HOME EXCHANGES

    • HOMEAWAY.COM

      Book rentals of beautiful, elegant and unusual homes all over the world and view guest comments on properties. Over 1 million listings and no traveler fees for booking. You can also rent out your property on HomeAway.

    • HOMEEXCHANGE.COM

      HomeExchange is a global leader in the home exchange with more than 400,000 homes in 187 countries. Signing up is free and allows you to stay everywhere in the world for a yearly or nightly fee. You can save money on your dvacations and have the chance to share a more authentic experience while discovering the culture of hosts in another country or while receiving guests at your own home.

    • HOSTELWORLD.COM

      Hostelworld offers bookings for hostels all over the world, as well as bed & breakfasts, hotels, apartments, and campsites.

    • JUSTFRANCE.COM

      Beautiful homes, villas, and apartments for rent in the south of France, Southwest France, and near Paris. A well informed staff to assist you in finding the perfect short-term rental property.

    BOAT RENTALS

    CAMPSITE RENTALS

    • HOSTELWORLD

      Hostelworld offers bookings for hostels all over the world, as well as bed & breakfasts, hotels, apartments, and campsites.

    HOTELS

    • HOTELS.COM

      Find hotels all over the world; get rewards from using the site to book your lodging.

    • TRIVAGO.COM

      Find hotels all over the world; compare hotels from different booking/travel sites.

    GLAMPING

    • GLAMPINGHUB.COM

      Luxury camping – tree houses, luxury tents and other unique types of accommodations offered…destinations in the U.S. and all over the world. You can purchase gift cards, and inquire about listing your own glamping property if desired.

    BICYCLING VACATIONS/TRIPS

    • ADVENTURECYCLING.ORG

      This is the website of the Adventure Cycling Association, and it has sections where you can view available cycling trips that can be booked, as well as maps, and other resources for cyclists.

    • RAILSTRAILS.ORG

      This website lists routes where old railroad rights of way have been converted into bike friendly trails.

    GREEN TRAVEL INFORMATION

    GENERAL RESOURCES

    • ECOCLUB.COM

      This is an international association of ecolodges and tour operators based in Athens, Greece. The website has guidelines for energy-saving ideas and travel etiquette and much more. There are also descriptions of its member businesses. There is also a free bimonthly online magazine.

    GREEN CERTIFICATIONS – PROPERTIES, HOTELS, ETC.

    • GREENGLOBE.COM

      Green Globe is widely accepted around the world and assesses energy efficiency, waste management, conservation, land use, and staff involvement and community. Independent audits of members are required, and annual measurements of environmental improvements are assessed. Seals are awarded at the gold, silver, and bronze levels. Both companies and communities can become certified if eligible.

    • ENERGYSTAR.GOV

      U.S. government program rating the efficiency of appliances; also awards to properties which score high on energy efficiency.

    • ECO-LABEL.COM

      European Union Eco-Label – (green flower). Certifies limited consumption of resources, and sustainability. Measurements are difficult to quantify.

    • BLUEFLAG.ORG

      Danish organization that certifies beaches which live up to environmental and other safety standards – beaches located mostly in Europe, Africa, Canada, New Zealand, and the Caribbean.

    • RAINFOREST-ALLIANCE.ORG

      Sustainable Tourism Certification Network of the Americas – This program is run by the Rainforest Alliance and the International Ecotourism Society. This certifies organizations that certify ecotourist concerns.

    HOTELS AND HOTEL CHAINS COMMITTED TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

    • ACCOR.COM

      The Accor Hotel Group is committed to sustainable development through its Planet 21 program of 7 pillars and 21 commitments. This company is comprised of the brands Sofitel, Novotel, Adagio, Ibis, Pullman, Thalassa, and many more.

    SUSTAINABLE DESTINATIONS

    • MAASAI.COM

      A safari lodge managed by the a Maasai community. Borders on national parks in Kenya.

    VOLUNTEER TRAVEL

    • EARTHWATCH.ORG

      Earthwatch offers opportunities for volunteers to work with scientists around the world on field expeditions involving excavations and many other activities. There are ongoing projects on every continent, with accommodations that range from homestays to hotels. Lengths of stay might be 3 days to 3 weeks. The cost of the trip is generally tax deductible.

    ADVENTURE TRAVEL

    • ADVENTURE.TRAVEL

      This is the website of the Adventure Travel Trade Association. You can by the type of adventure you want (safari, deep ocean, ballooning, cultural, nature and many other categories) or you can also search by destination country you desire. The tour operators are members of this association and there are traveler ratings available. The site also has trip videos and news.

    ETHNIC GROUPS-TRAVEL AND CONNECTING WITH OTHERS

    • JEWGETHER.ORG

      Jewgether is a hospitality network that connects Jewish people from all around the world and helps Jewish travelers find a place to stay.