Travel Tips

CDC Travel Information

http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/default.aspx 

The Center for Disease Control provides current information on disease outbreaks around the world and offers specific health recommendations by region. 

Currency Site

http://www.oanda.com

Select from the alphabetical list of countries for up-to-date foreign exchange rates. 

International Travel Information

http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis_pa_tw_1168.html

Travel warnings, alerts, and country specific information.

Pet Travel

http://www.pettravel.com 

Enter a city, state, region, or country into this database of pet friendly accommodations and services. You can also acquire useful knowledge about traveling abroad with an animal companion.

Transportation Security Administration

http://www.tsa.gov

Information for travelers. Topics include: special needs, travelers with children, rules for carry-ons, lost and found numbers, and more.

Travlang

http://www.travlang.com 

Travlang’s site can be used for both travel and language related services. The travel section includes a worldwide hotel database, currency exchange rates, international traffic signs and road rules, and calendars for many countries showing national holidays. Travlang also links to a variety of sites useful to international travelers including mail and telephone information (modems too), apartments to rent abroad, and international maps. 

U.S. Customs Service--Traveler Information

http://www.customs.gov/xp/cgov/travel 

Before you travel abroad check here for what to expect regarding restricted and prohibited merchandise, medications, pets, personal searches and more.

U.S. State Department

http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html 

Visit this page for complete information on applying for a passport. The State Department site also publishes travelers' advisories.

Worldtimeserver.com

http://www.worldtimeserver.com 

Search by major city or by country in the U.S. and abroad to find the current time.

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