Need to look up information about your destination, like the best place to grab a cup of Cappuccino, what time it is in Zimbabwe, what the currency of Chile is or what the current U.S. Department of State Travel Requirements are? Use this page as your resource guide!
U.S. Department of State – Passport Information
Whether you are an American citizen traveling abroad or a foreign citizen traveling to the U.S., get the all the information you need before you head overseas. This website contains tips for traveling abroad, passport and visa applications and document requirements.
http://travel.state.gov/
Travel Advisories
Obtain worldwide travel announcements and advisories.
http://travel.state.gov/
CDC Travel Information
This site gives the Center for Disease Control's recommended health precautions and warnings for travelers.
http://www.cdc.gov/travel/blusheet.htm
Currency Converter
The Universal Currency Converter™, the world's most popular currency tool, allows you to perform interactive foreign exchange rate calculations on the Internet, using live, up-to-the-minute currency rates.
http://www.xe.com/ucc/
Worldtime
One of the easiest of the international time conversion sites around, ideal in case you need to know what time it is in Zimbabwe, or anywhere else!
http://www.worldtimeserver.com/
Lonely Planet
Down-to-earth travel information about our little corner of the universe. Read articles, check out the upcoming episode topics, and navigate your way through one of the more entertaining sites around.
http://www.lonelyplanet.com
The Weather Channel
All you need to know about current weather conditions and three to five day forecasts throughout the world.
http://www.weather.com/
Mapquest
Get door-to-door driving directions, detailed maps, plus helpful travel links.
http://www.mapquest.com
International Health & Vaccination Requirements/CDC
A list of countries and their health requirements or warnings, plus news articles about outbreaks and immunizations. Also included are a geographic travel map and health recommendations.
http://www.cdc.gov/travel/index.htm
Playbill Online
A great resource for Theater information. Find out what’s showing and where. You can purchase tickets online.
http://www.playbill.com
Federal Aviation Administration – “Bringing Safety to America’s Skies”
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is responsible for the safety of civil aviation. The FAA issues and enforces regulations and aircraft standards and certifies airmen and airports that serve air carriers. They develop air traffic rules, assign the use of airspace and control air traffic.
http://www.faa.gov/
FAA Tips on Flying with Children
Keep your little ones safe while flying. Learn about the importance of using a child restraint system. It is safer than holding your child in your lap. Most airlines will offer discounts of up to 50% for children less than two years of age.
http://www.faa.gov/passengers/fly_children/