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TRAVEL.STATE.GOV
Information about countries, current travel alerts, passport requirements, and much more.
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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.
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CDC.GOV/TRAVEL
Information about medical issues, vaccines, health warnings regarding outbreaks in countries, and much more.
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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.
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TRIPADVISOR.COM
Reviews of destinations and lodging by travelers, things to do, restaurant reviews, flights, vacation rentals, cruises, and more.
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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.
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TSA.GOV/TRAVELER-INFORMATION/PROHIBITED-ITEMS
List of prohibited items for airline travel. You can also sign up to be emailed when any updates appear on the list.
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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.
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THEPOINTSGUY.COM
This site has lots of information on how to maximize and use your travel points.
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AIRFAREWATCHDOG.COM
Find airfare deals, sign up for alerts, also has a travel blog and hotel deals.
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BOARDINGAREA.COM
Flight deals, travel tips, hotel and other savings tips, and travel news,.
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BOOKING.COM
Find lodging at hotels, villas and apartments and view travel deals all over the world.
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CHEAPOAIR.COM
Find cheap flights.
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EXPEDIA.COM
Travel engine with flights, hotels, and combination deals.
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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.
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HIPMUNK.COM
Travel search engine for finding cheapest flights arranged by price and convenience.
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HOTWIRE.COM
Travel engine with flights, hotels, and combination deals.
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KAYAK.COM
Travel engine with flights, hotels, and combination deals.
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MOBISSIMO.COM
Travel engine that compares flights; and shows you competing search engine results.
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PRICELINE.COM
Travel engine that compares flights, hotels, and car rentals; also has a name your own price option.
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SECRETFLYING.COM
Find flight deals on this site.
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SMARTERTRAVEL.COM
Travel deals, hacks, destinations and interesting news,.
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TRAVELOCITY.COM
Travel engine with flights, hotels, and combination deals.
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TRAVELZOO.COM
Travel engine with flights, hotels, and combination deals.
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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.
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FLYERTALK.COM/FORUM/DISABILITY-TRAVEL-224
Forum on traveling with disabilities.
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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.
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YAPTA.COM
Search for best flight prices; sign up to get emails when the price of your flight drops.
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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.
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BEDANDBREAKFAST.COM
Search for B&Bs all over the world and make reservations on the site.Traveler articles and hot deals and more.
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HOSTELWORLD.COM
Hostelworld offers bookings for hostels all over the world, as well as bed & breakfasts, hotels, apartments, and campsites.
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AIRBNB.COM
Rent rooms in houses, townhomes, and apartments, all over the world. Entire apartments and residences also available for rental.
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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.
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HOSTELWORLD
Hostelworld offers bookings for hostels all over the world, as well as bed & breakfasts, hotels, apartments, and campsites.
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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.
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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.
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HOSTELWORLD.COM
Hostelworld offers bookings for hostels all over the world, as well as bed & breakfasts, hotels, apartments, and campsites.
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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.
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HOSTELWORLD
Hostelworld offers bookings for hostels all over the world, as well as bed & breakfasts, hotels, apartments, and campsites.
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HOTELS.COM
Find hotels all over the world; get rewards from using the site to book your lodging.
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TRIVAGO.COM
Find hotels all over the world; compare hotels from different booking/travel sites.
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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.
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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.
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RAILSTRAILS.ORG
This website lists routes where old railroad rights of way have been converted into bike friendly trails.
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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.
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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.
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ENERGYSTAR.GOV
U.S. government program rating the efficiency of appliances; also awards to properties which score high on energy efficiency.
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ECO-LABEL.COM
European Union Eco-Label – (green flower). Certifies limited consumption of resources, and sustainability. Measurements are difficult to quantify.
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SUSTAINABLETRAVELINTERNATIONAL.ORG
Their system measures environmental and other issues; 5 star system of awards.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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MAASAI.COM
A safari lodge managed by the a Maasai community. Borders on national parks in Kenya.
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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.
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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.
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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.
TRAVEL ALERTS & INFO ABOUT COUNTRIES
MORE INFO ABOUT COUNTRIES
INFO ABOUT MEDICINE, VACCINES AND MORE RELATING TO TRAVELING
HEALTH ISSUES BY COUNTRY / DIRECTORY OF ENGLISH-SPEAKING PHYSICIANS ALL OVER THE WORLD
TRIP REVIEWS
TRAVEL INSPIRATION
INFO ABOUT WHAT ITEMS YOU CAN/CAN’T TAKE ON AN AIRPLANE
FLYING INFO, BLOGS, TIPS, NEWS
TRAVEL POINTS
TRAVEL SEARCH ENGINES, BLOGS, DEALS, PRICING ALERTS & TIPS
TRAVEL FOR THOSE WITH DISABILITIES
FIND ACTIVITIES IN ANY AREA
BED & BREAKFASTS
LODGING/HOSTELS/SHARED LODGING
LODGING-HOME, APARTMENT, VILLA RENTALS AND HOME EXCHANGES
BOAT RENTALS
CAMPSITE RENTALS
HOTELS
GLAMPING
BICYCLING VACATIONS/TRIPS
GREEN TRAVEL INFORMATION
GENERAL RESOURCES
GREEN CERTIFICATIONS – PROPERTIES, HOTELS, ETC.
HOTELS AND HOTEL CHAINS COMMITTED TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
SUSTAINABLE DESTINATIONS
VOLUNTEER TRAVEL
ADVENTURE TRAVEL
ETHNIC GROUPS-TRAVEL AND CONNECTING WITH OTHERS