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Access-Able Travel: http://www.access-able.com/

Provides access information to mature and disabled travelers, including information on accessible attractions, lodging, access guides, transportation, van rentals, equipment rental and repairs.
Bed & Breakfast Inns Online: http://www.bbonline.com/

Find a bed and breakfast inn by location or distinctive feature.
CDC Travelers' Health: http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/default.aspx

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gives health information for destinations as well as updates on outbreaks and general advice for travelers on food, disease, vaccinations and more.
CIA World Factbook: https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html

Country listings with data, including information about geography, people, economic conditions, maps and more.
Classic 164 Currency Converter: http://www.oanda.com/converter/classic

Simple currency converter, including an historical table from 1969.
CNN Travel Guide: http://www.cnn.com/TRAVEL/

What to see, where to stay, how to travel in the U.S. and internationally.
Country Library: http://www.tradeport.org/ts/countries/

Country overviews, Background Notes, trade information, travel advisories and more.
Discounted Hotels: http://www.discountedhotels.com/

A commercial site offering low room rates U.S. and international cities.
Elderhostel: http://www.elderhostel.org

Elderhostel, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization with 25 years of experience providing high-quality, affordable, educational adventures for adults who are 55 and older.
Expedia Travel: http://www.expedia.com/

Expedia, Microsoft's travel agency, has flight, accomodation and vacation information.
Farecast: http://farecast.com/

This airfare prediction site helps travelers determine the best time to purchase tickets.
Fodor's Travel Online: http://www.fodors.com/

Fodor's famous guide is now available on the Web. Look for destinations, hotels, restaurants and more.
Foreign Consular Offices in the United States: http://www.state.gov/s/cpr/rls/fco/

A complete & official listing of the foreign consular offices in the U.S. and recognized consular officers.
Frommer's Budget Travel Online: http://www.frommers.com/

Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel Online gives information on destinations, tips for travelers and booking options.
Lonely Planet: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/

Down to earth travel information from Lonely Planet travel guides.
QIXO.com: http://www.qixo.com/

A commercial site that compares the fares and prices of various travel Web sites.
Passport Services and Information: http://travel.state.gov/passport/

This U.S. State Department site provides forms, explains fees and answers questions about passports.
Rail Europe: http://www.raileurope.com/us/

Rail Europe provides schedules and fares for European trains and is a source of rail passes. Other travel services are also provided.
Rick Steves' Europe Through the Back Door: http://www.ricksteves.com/

Rick Steves' ETBD is a commercial site that provides information to budget-minded travelers as well as rail passes, tours and travel materials.
Slow Travel: http://www.slowtrav.com/

The travel site for those of you who like to unpack your bags and stay awhile. Apartment rentals, hotels, and long term stays. Focuses on Italy, UK & Ireland, Switzerland, France, and North America with some brief information about other regions.
Tourism Offices Worldwide Directory: http://www.towd.com/

The TOWD is your guide to official tourism information, an index listing only official government tourism offices, convention and visitors bureaus, and similar agencies. No travel agents, no tour operators, no hotels.
Transitions Abroad: http://www.transitionsabroad.com/

Transitions Abroad is a publishing company devoted to providing information on the alternatives to mass tourism--work, study, and individual travel abroad.
Transportation Security Administration: http://www.tsa.gov/

Air travelers especially should check this site for the latest security updates and information, including carry-on luggage restrictions.
TravelWeb: http://www.travelweb.com/

TravelWeb focuses on hotel reservations, both internationally and in the U.S.
Walking and Hiking: the Trail Database: http://www.traildatabase.org/

Described as the world's largest hiking trail database. Locate trails by continent and country and find maps, health information and more.
Youra Ferry Guide: http://www.youra.com/ferry/

Links to ferry company sites and schedules worldwide.

Oregon & Washington

Experience Washington: http://www.experiencewashington.com/

The official tourism site for the state of Washington.
Historic Columbia River Highway: http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/HCRH/

The Oregon Department of Transportation offers history, maps, pictures and more of the "King of Roads."
National Forests of Oregon and Washington: http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/r6nf.htm

The Pacific Northwest Region of the USDA Forest Service contains 19 National Forests, a National Scenic Area, and a National Grassland, all within the States of Oregon and Washington. This site offers maps, recreational information and updates.
Nature of the Northwest: http://www.naturenw.org/

The Nature of the Northwest and its Virtual Visitor Center offers links to National Forest home pages and provides information on trails, campgrounds and much more.
ODOT's Tripcheck: http://www.tripcheck.com/

Information from the Oregon Department of Transportation on road conditions and closures.
The Official Oregon Tourism Site: http://www.traveloregon.com/

Vacation planning, visitor information, lodging, regions, calendar of events.
Oregon State Parks: http://www.oregon.gov/OPRD/PARKS/

Locate state parks, make reservations, investigate yurts, cabins and wagons as accomodations and more.
Oregon Shakespeare Festival: http://www.orshakes.org/

Oregon Shakespeare Festival program as well as information about lodging and sightseeing.
Portland Oregon Visitors Association: http://www.travelportland.com/

Accomodations, restaurants, brewpubs and cultural attractions.
Yamhill Valley Visitors Association: http://www.oregonwinecountry.org/

The Yamhill Valley Visitors Association provides a calendar of events and itineraries for touring the Oregon wine country.

States & provinces

TravelAlaska: http://www.travelalaska.com/

Destination and vacation information provided by the official State of Alaska visitor information website.
California official state visitor's guide: http://gocalif.ca.gov/state/tourism/

Lodging, wildlife, campgrounds and general tourist information are offered.
Canada: a world Web travel guide: http://www.canada.worldweb.com/

A searchable site including provincial information, maps, weather, hotels and driving tours.
Hawaii: the Islands of Aloha: http://www.visit.hawaii.org/

The Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau offers information on events, transportation, tourist sites and more.
Discover Idaho: the official idaho Travel Guide: http://www.visitid.org/

Outdoor adventures, accomodations and regional information are featured.

Zines

Journeywoman: http://www.journeywoman.com/

Smart, magazine-style guide for traveling women.
Outside Online: http://www.outsidemag.com/

Current and back issues of Outside magazine, spanning all kinds of outdoor activities.
Travelmag: Independent Travel on the Internet: http://www.outsidemag.com/

In-depth articles, regular features, deals and their selections of what is best on the web, travelwise.

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