It is quite true that the
more you travel, the more interested in travel you are. No matter how
many times you visited interesting places, there is always
something new to be discovered. Learn more about your destination
before your trip and make it even more enjoyable and practical.
If
travel is viewed as the "legs" of every tourism industry, then the
travel agents are viewed as the indispensable "backbone" of that
industry. It is difficult to say if the Internet will eventually
replace travel agents as the "backbone" of the tourism industry. But,
before you decide on how you will make your travel arrangements take a
look at some additional information that may influence your travel
decisions.
This
travel
site contains links to countries and other sites offering travel and
related
information. We are continually working to improve this Travel Advisory
and make the information easily accessible.
Consular
Information Sheets -
The U.S. Department of State issues Consular Information Sheets for
every
country of the world with info on such matters as the health
conditions,
crime, unusual currency or entry requirements, any areas of
instability,
and the location of the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate in the
subject
country. Travel
Warnings are issued
when the State Department recommends that
Americans avoid a certain country.
World
Wise Directory - This
directory
gives wise information country by country to help you prepare and plan
for safe traveling. Here you will find, country by country, overview of
security conditions and the practical tips, you need to get around
safely,
whether you are traveling on your own, with family or with friends.
World
Wise Directory is designed to help British travelers stay safe
overseas,
but contain a lot of useful information that could help anybody.
FCO
Travel Advice By Country - Travel
Advice Notices from United Kingdom's Foreign & Commonwealth
Office(FCO)
aim to ensure that British travellers are well prepared before
departure.
Their website also contains many answers to frequently asked questions
(FAQs) on Travel Advice.
ANTOR (The
Association of National Tourist Office Representatives) - The
voluntary, non-political organisation ANTOR
is the principal lobbying org. for the world's tourist offices. ANTOR's
objectives include providing a fraternal forum for its members to meet
and exchange ideas, to forge close relationships with all other sectors
of the travel industry; to be recognised as one of the foremost
advocates
of responsible tourism and to comment on a wide range of issues
affecting
worldwide travel and tourism.
TOWD
- The Tourism Offices Worldwide Directory
- TOWD is your guide to official tourist info sources: government
tourism
offices, convention and visitors bureaus, chambers of commerce,
and
similar organizations that provide free, accurate, and unbiased travel
information to the public. Businesses such as travel agents, tour
operators,
and hotels are not included.
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General
Travel Info - Contains links to countries and other sites
offering
travel and related info. Destinations
- Use this free guide to find more info about your destination. Camping
Guide - Info site for camping, caravanning, holiday parks and
related info. City
Guides -
Find where to go and what to do in the city. World
Attractions - A guide to arts, sports, entertainment and
special
events around the world. Travel
Info - Travel is much more than learning about the place
you're visiting. Find out more... Travel
Tips - The tips and informative materials for your travel. Government
Info - Explore government sites and other valuable information
around the world. Travel
Health Info - Provides useful health information for
international
travel. Transportation
Info -
Your gateway to the world of transportation and information about
travel. World
Parks - This site will help tourists and visitors with
exploring
parks arround the world. Sports
& Outdoors - If
you're a serious sport and outdoor lover and traveler, you'll
appreciate this... Employment
Info
- Web
page to help you with job hunting information. Travel
Books & Guides - Helpful travel books and guides. Travel Shop - Find great
products for all your travel adventures... Travel Site Map - Online site
map with links to provided travel information. Romwell Video Channel - Watch
FREE videos from destinations and events we visited...