Planning a trip can be half the fun – here are our favorite links for facts, reliable destination info, and travel resources


TTSA Carry-On Baggage Restrictions

www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/

Get or Renew your Passport

www.travel.state.gov/passport/get/get_840.html

Airplane Seating Charts

Graphic seat map charts for all types of planes.
www.seatguru.com

Worldwide Weather

Browse weather and temperatures around the world, with quick and easy 5-Day forecasts.
www.weather.com/activities/travel/vacationplanner/

CIA World Fact Book

Reliable sources of country maps, facts and figures for every country on Earth.
www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html

CDC World Health

Guide to safe food and water, vaccination requirements, and destination-specific health information.
www.cdc.gov/travel/

Passport Health

The largest provider of travel medical services in the U.S. with 165 locations nationwide. Travel Medicine Specialists provide the necessary immunizations, medications, and education to help you reduce the risk of becoming ill abroad.
www.passporthealthusa.com

Learn the Language

On-line learning guides and phrasebooks for French, Spanish, German and Italian languages.
www.bbc.co.uk/languages/

US Embassy Finder

www.usembassy.state.gov/

Currency Exchange Rates

www.bloomberg.com/invest/calculators/currency.html

State Department Travel Warnings

www.travel.state.gov/visa/americans/americans_1252.html

Know Before You Go

US Customs & Border Protection traveler information page.
www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/

Free Destination Reading List

www.longitudebooks.com/

Travel Insurance

www.travelguard.com/

Michelin Route Planner

Driving guide with maps and directions for road-tripping through Europe.
www.viamichelin.com/

Zagat Restaurant Guides

Find the top rated restaurants and bars wherever your travels take you.
www.zagat.com

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