Travel Links

ViaMichelin – European Driving Directions
Find expert directions to places throughout 42 European countries, even without the exact address. It also highlights Michelin recommended hotels and restaurants along your route.
http://www.viamichelin.com/

European Union – List of Banned Airlines
Make sure the airline carrier you are using, however small it may be, is up to par with the trusted European Union’s regulations. See this list for airlines banned within the EU because of poor safety records.
http://ec.europa.eu/transport/air-ban/list_en.htm

U.S. Department of State – Passport Information
Refer to this website for information regarding passports, visas and travel warnings. Also this website has information regarding living abroad, if you are a foreigner inquiring about visa requirements, and information regarding U.S. Embassies and Consulates.
http://www.travel.state.gov/

U.S. Department of State – Travel Warnings
Find information about health conditions, uprisings and crime in your destination country.
http://www.travel.state.gov/

Centers for Disease Control - Travelers’ Health
Before you travel abroad, use this website to find out about any vaccinations you may need, outbreaks and even inspection scores for some cruise ships.
http://www.cdc.gov/travel/

Transportation Security Administration – For Travelers
Find out if you are on TSA’s Watch List and prohibited items for carry-on.
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/index.shtm

Transportation Security Administration – Security Wait Times
Find out the average wait time for the airport you plan on departing from.
http://waittime.tsa.dhs.gov/index.html

Federal Aviation Administration – Flight Delay Information
Check to see if your airport is leaving on time, delayed and by how much or even if it is closed. Information is continually updated for accuracy.
http://www.fly.faa.gov/flyfaa/usmap.jsp

The Weather Channel – Vacation Planner
Find out the average temperatures, average rainfall and general weather conditions to the country or area you will be traveling. Get weather forecasts by the hour, weekend, 10-day and month.
http://www.weather.com/activities/travel/vacationplanner/?from=secondary...

Alcohol & Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau – Your State’s Alcohol Regulations
Some states have regulations regarding alcohol you bring while you are traveling aboard. Check to see if your state is one of them.
http://www.ttb.gov/wine/control_board.shtml

Mapquest – Worldwide Driving Directions
Get door to door driving directions to airports, local interests and hotels.
http://www.mapquest.com/

United State Department of Agriculture – Pet Travel
Get tips on traveling with your pet, bringing your pet out of the country or bringing one back from abroad.
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_welfare/pet_travel/pet_travel.shtml

Worldwide Travel Guide for Pet Lovers
Find a database full of information for pet-friendly accommodations, pet immigration, and products for pet travel.
http://www.pettravel.com/