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Useful Travel Links
Government Agencies:www.travel.state.gov/passport_services.html The United States government site that has everything you need to know about passports and their international services. www.embassy.org The list of foreign embassies located in Washington D.C. Useful if Visa’s or Entry documents are needed. Health Related sites: www.tripprep.com The medical site for international travelers. www.cdc.gov/travel The Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Everything you could ever want to know on diseases and health related topics. Language: www.travlang.com An extensive database of translation information. Pre-trip planning and travel guides: www.amazon.com You know the name www.mapquest.com Online maps and driving directions www.interknowledge.com Detailed, direct, knowledgeable information on countries. News and weather: www.cnn.com World news, weather, business and sports www.abcnews.com Same as CNN but with the distinct ABC feel www.msnbc.com Another big player in online news www.weather.com The Weather channel site Equipment suppliers: www.eaglecreek.com Everything that you could need in luggage and accessories for travel. www.gear.com The online outdoor store offering discontinued gear at closeout prices. www.mistymountain.com Innovative climbing equipment. www.mountainzone.com Live videos, interactive chats and photos from around the world. www.travelsmith.com This site covers all your travel clothing needs. From luggage to wrinkle free clothing. Sports specific sites: www.peakware.com An extensive listing of mountains around the world. www.snowboardnation.com A good site for snowboarding information. www.geocaching.com Geocaching is an entertaining adventure game for gps users. Participating in a cache hunt is a good way to take advantage of the wonderful features and capability of a gps unit. www.supertopo.com A good site for Yosemite information. |
