Travel Guides for Destinations and All Types of Air Travelers
Discover the world! Are you traveling in a group, with children, solo? Gay travel, Adventure travel and Eco-travel are all covered. Use these handy links to read about the places you are traveling to, or would like to visit. So find what you need and get packing!
Hong Kong - An Easy Trip from Beijing to an Amazing City on the Waterfront
With the Summer Olympic Games coming up in Beijing, China, TravelGator came up with the idea of trips to different parts of Asia. They looked at approximate airfares from Beijing, and included a few other pointers. The metropolitan Chinese city of Hong Kong is the focus of this quick trip tip.
With the Summer Olympic Games coming up in Beijing, China, TravelGator came up with the idea of trips to different parts of Asia. They looked at approximate airfares from Beijing, and included a few other pointers. The metropolitan Chinese city of Hong Kong is the focus of this quick trip tip.
Shanghai - An Easy Getaway from Beijing
With the Summer Olympic Games coming up in Beijing, China, TravelGator came up with the idea of trips to different parts of Asia. They looked at approximate airfares from Beijing, and included a few other pointers. The sprawling Chinese city of Shanghai is the focus of this quick trip tip.
With the Summer Olympic Games coming up in Beijing, China, TravelGator came up with the idea of trips to different parts of Asia. They looked at approximate airfares from Beijing, and included a few other pointers. The sprawling Chinese city of Shanghai is the focus of this quick trip tip.
About Travel With Kids
The About.com guide for Travel with Kids has compiled a lot of travel game ideas that can also be used outside of traveling hours.
The About.com guide for Travel with Kids has compiled a lot of travel game ideas that can also be used outside of traveling hours.
Olympic Bound - Flights to Beijing During the 2008 Olympic Summer Games
Olympic Bound - Flights to Beijing During the 2008 Olympic Summer Games
Olympic Bound - Flights to Beijing During the 2008 Olympic Summer Games
Volunteer Destinations from CheapTickets and the United Way
Spring break time is evolving. As volunteer trips become more popular - ushering in more frequent use of the term voluntourism, spring break is a time that can be used for travel with the intention to contribute more than your tourism dollars.
Spring break time is evolving. As volunteer trips become more popular - ushering in more frequent use of the term voluntourism, spring break is a time that can be used for travel with the intention to contribute more than your tourism dollars.
Most Popular Vacation Destinations for the Holiday Season
American Express releases the names of the top 10 holiday travel destinations both within the United States, and internationally.
American Express releases the names of the top 10 holiday travel destinations both within the United States, and internationally.
Eastern Europe Travel
Visit the Eastern Europe guide here at About.com. The coverage of Eastern Europe is so extensive you'll feel like you've had a pivo(beer)in Prague!
Visit the Eastern Europe guide here at About.com. The coverage of Eastern Europe is so extensive you'll feel like you've had a pivo(beer)in Prague!
Canada Travel
Take advantage of the Canadian Dollar, and find your Canadian destination from About.com's Canada Travel.
Take advantage of the Canadian Dollar, and find your Canadian destination from About.com's Canada Travel.
Asia Travel
So you don't speak Tagalog but would like a few phrases under your belt. Or you have Himalayan dreams...Discover Asia with About.com's Asia Travel guide.
So you don't speak Tagalog but would like a few phrases under your belt. Or you have Himalayan dreams...Discover Asia with About.com's Asia Travel guide.
Las Vegas Travel
In the airline industry we like to call it Lost Wages! Be guided through Las Vegas, and see if it is a good bet for your next vacation.
In the airline industry we like to call it Lost Wages! Be guided through Las Vegas, and see if it is a good bet for your next vacation.
California Travel
Make your own California dreams, and visit the Southwest.
Make your own California dreams, and visit the Southwest.
New York City Travel
New York City - has another city ever been the subject of so many songs? Find out more about the songwriters' inspiration.
New York City - has another city ever been the subject of so many songs? Find out more about the songwriters' inspiration.
South America Travel
Start your search for mythical El Dorado here. From Cartagena to Santiago, there is a lot yet to discover on this continent.
Start your search for mythical El Dorado here. From Cartagena to Santiago, there is a lot yet to discover on this continent.
Caribbean Travel
Beaches and sun aren't the only attractions in the Caribbean. Uncover the other aspects of Caribbean travel.
Beaches and sun aren't the only attractions in the Caribbean. Uncover the other aspects of Caribbean travel.
Australia and New Zealand Travel
Mate, throw all your worries asunder, and visit the distant lands down under. If you've recovered from the feeble rhyme above, continue your visit to this About.com guide.
Mate, throw all your worries asunder, and visit the distant lands down under. If you've recovered from the feeble rhyme above, continue your visit to this About.com guide.
Hawaii and the South Pacific Travel
Find out about absolutely everything the Islands have to offer from About.com's Hawaii guide.
Find out about absolutely everything the Islands have to offer from About.com's Hawaii guide.
Mexico/Central America Travel
From endless Mexican beaches to historical sites like Tikal, read more about this part of the world as presented here at About.com.
From endless Mexican beaches to historical sites like Tikal, read more about this part of the world as presented here at About.com.
Air Shows in the United States and Canada
The Air Show Network can find an event by date/team/city and will link you to the information.
The Air Show Network can find an event by date/team/city and will link you to the information.
Air Shows in the United Kingdom
Information about Air Shows in the U.K.
Information about Air Shows in the U.K.
Aviation Museum Locator
Locate an Aviation museum near you.
Locate an Aviation museum near you.
Air Crew Layover
Have you ever wondered what the crew do on a layover? This site includes suggestions of what to do in various cities around the world. One caveat - the listings are done by airport code, so if you don't know the city code, it may take some time to find what you are looking for.
Have you ever wondered what the crew do on a layover? This site includes suggestions of what to do in various cities around the world. One caveat - the listings are done by airport code, so if you don't know the city code, it may take some time to find what you are looking for.
Foreign Language Tips
Over 200 languages have been gathered together in one place! Arm yourself with words in a foreign language with this invaluable travel tool.
Over 200 languages have been gathered together in one place! Arm yourself with words in a foreign language with this invaluable travel tool.
Directory of Cyber Cafes
Stay in touch while you are traveling. This is a directory of Internet cafes around the world.
Stay in touch while you are traveling. This is a directory of Internet cafes around the world.
Fun Hunter
The title of the web site is pretty self-explanatory. A site that is dedicated to the search for fun, and shows you some of the destinations where you may find it.
The title of the web site is pretty self-explanatory. A site that is dedicated to the search for fun, and shows you some of the destinations where you may find it.
Events Worldwide
Events Worldwide has a decent amount of information about events going on around the world, but is particularly helpful if you are traveling to London or New York.
Events Worldwide has a decent amount of information about events going on around the world, but is particularly helpful if you are traveling to London or New York.
Festivals around the World
Find the festival you are looking for anywhere in the world. Details about the countries where the festivals are held are also part of this informative site.
Find the festival you are looking for anywhere in the world. Details about the countries where the festivals are held are also part of this informative site.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Take in the history of the world! You can find the UNESCO World Heritage Sites with descriptions of what they are and why they were included in this esteemed list. Well worth a visit for anyone interested in history and culture.
Take in the history of the world! You can find the UNESCO World Heritage Sites with descriptions of what they are and why they were included in this esteemed list. Well worth a visit for anyone interested in history and culture.
A List of Tourism Offices Worldwide
The Washington Post was nice enough to compile this huge list of tourism offices within the United States, and a huge number of international ones as well!
The Washington Post was nice enough to compile this huge list of tourism offices within the United States, and a huge number of international ones as well!
U.S. Travel Directories
The Chambers of Commerce and Convention, and Visitor Bureaus in the United States is simply a great resource for travel information. It links to virtually every local tourist office, which makes it a perfect starting point for planning travel in and around the U.S.A.!
The Chambers of Commerce and Convention, and Visitor Bureaus in the United States is simply a great resource for travel information. It links to virtually every local tourist office, which makes it a perfect starting point for planning travel in and around the U.S.A.!
U.S. Travel - some information and history
The U.S. 50 provides some good travel information about the United States including a brief history. It is not aimed at online bookings, or which restaurant is the hippest, but it does provide a good overview of what each state has to offer.
The U.S. 50 provides some good travel information about the United States including a brief history. It is not aimed at online bookings, or which restaurant is the hippest, but it does provide a good overview of what each state has to offer.
Visit Europe
Lots of facts and stats about the countries of Europe. This site brims with useful travel information.
Lots of facts and stats about the countries of Europe. This site brims with useful travel information.
Africa Guide
The Africa Guide provides lots of useful information about all of the countries in Africa.
The Africa Guide provides lots of useful information about all of the countries in Africa.
Time Out City Guides
Great guides to a number of the world's cities. Find out what is happening now in your city of choice.
Great guides to a number of the world's cities. Find out what is happening now in your city of choice.
Looking for a different kind of tourist attraction to visit?
This is a really fun visit if you are looking for slightly off-beat travel destinations in the U.S.
This is a really fun visit if you are looking for slightly off-beat travel destinations in the U.S.
Bed and Breakfasts - Canada
This is a comprehensive listing of bed and breakfasts across Canada, with simply thousands of listings to choose from. If you've dreamed of owning a b+b, there is a section of bed and breakfasts for sale.
This is a comprehensive listing of bed and breakfasts across Canada, with simply thousands of listings to choose from. If you've dreamed of owning a b+b, there is a section of bed and breakfasts for sale.
U.S. National Park Service
Leave the urban sprawl behind and discover all of the natural wonders in the National Parks.
Leave the urban sprawl behind and discover all of the natural wonders in the National Parks.
Out Traveler
Out Traveler is a fabulous resource for gay, lesbian, and bisexual travelers. The trip planning tools include a guide to Pride Parades worldwide, including links.
Out Traveler is a fabulous resource for gay, lesbian, and bisexual travelers. The trip planning tools include a guide to Pride Parades worldwide, including links.
Global Access - Disabled Travel Network
Lots of travel tips and resources for the disabled traveler.
Lots of travel tips and resources for the disabled traveler.
Disabled travelers - travel planning
This guide for disabled travelers covers all aspects from planning your trip, to airport access and boarding flights.
This guide for disabled travelers covers all aspects from planning your trip, to airport access and boarding flights.
Eco tourism information
World Surface takes you into the world of eco travel. Nearly 200 tour operators are listed, along with travel diaries, and reports on ecologically sound travel.
World Surface takes you into the world of eco travel. Nearly 200 tour operators are listed, along with travel diaries, and reports on ecologically sound travel.
Eco lodges
Eco lodges around the world that you can book online, just choose the country and explore!
Eco lodges around the world that you can book online, just choose the country and explore!
Traveling while pregnant or with preschool children
Traveling while pregnant, or with a baby or toddler? Baby Center provides lots of advice, and information about U.S. based airlines for traveling pregnant, or with small children.
Traveling while pregnant, or with a baby or toddler? Baby Center provides lots of advice, and information about U.S. based airlines for traveling pregnant, or with small children.
Volunteer in the U.S. Wilderness
If you are in decent physical shape, then volunteering to work on a trip that aims to protect the American wilderness could be a great fit. Trips are inexpensive, and aimed at all age groups.
If you are in decent physical shape, then volunteering to work on a trip that aims to protect the American wilderness could be a great fit. Trips are inexpensive, and aimed at all age groups.
Volunteer Vacations
Volunteer vacations can be both rewarding, and a great way to take in the local flavors. An extensive directory of work camps may lead you to a different type of travel experience.
Volunteer vacations can be both rewarding, and a great way to take in the local flavors. An extensive directory of work camps may lead you to a different type of travel experience.
Whitewater Rafting Worldwide
Riversearch provides a good index of a number of rafting adventures around the world.
Riversearch provides a good index of a number of rafting adventures around the world.
Global Diving Directory
From air to sea - If you are interested in scuba diving, this directory will provide information about diving sites around the world.
From air to sea - If you are interested in scuba diving, this directory will provide information about diving sites around the world.
The Literary Traveler
The Literary Traveler gives an extra piece of insight into the surroundings that helped inspire well-loved writers.
The Literary Traveler gives an extra piece of insight into the surroundings that helped inspire well-loved writers.
Student Travel - Study Abroad
Consider the possibility of studying abroad for more than the in-the-classroom learning experience.
Consider the possibility of studying abroad for more than the in-the-classroom learning experience.
Women Travelers
Travel resources that are of particular interest to women. A wealth of practical travel pointers.
Travel resources that are of particular interest to women. A wealth of practical travel pointers.
The Family Travel Files
Covers a vast range of family-geared travel including beach vacations, camping and wildlife, and much more.
Covers a vast range of family-geared travel including beach vacations, camping and wildlife, and much more.
Family Travel
Family Fun packs in a lot of advice and good tips for those traveling with children. Some great travel ideas to make the trip fun for all of the family.
Family Fun packs in a lot of advice and good tips for those traveling with children. Some great travel ideas to make the trip fun for all of the family.
Solo Travel
You need a membership to have full access to this site. However, there is a fair amount of information to look through even if you aren't a member.
You need a membership to have full access to this site. However, there is a fair amount of information to look through even if you aren't a member.
Travel with your pet
Pet Travel is dedicated to pet-friendly travel. There are even links to travel agents that specialize in booking travel arrangements for you and your pet.
Pet Travel is dedicated to pet-friendly travel. There are even links to travel agents that specialize in booking travel arrangements for you and your pet.
Elderhostel
Find freedom after 55. Elderhostel has a huge number of programs available for travelers in the second half of their lives.
Find freedom after 55. Elderhostel has a huge number of programs available for travelers in the second half of their lives.
Pets on the go
Describes itself as the definitive resource for pet friendly travel information. Some content requires paid access, but there is lots of information available on the site for free.
Describes itself as the definitive resource for pet friendly travel information. Some content requires paid access, but there is lots of information available on the site for free.
Bed and Breakfasts Worldwide
If you prefer the more intimate nature of bed and breakfasts, this is an ideal place to start the search for a cosy spot.
If you prefer the more intimate nature of bed and breakfasts, this is an ideal place to start the search for a cosy spot.
Pets Welcome - International Policies
Check out this handy site which includes a brief description of the regulations regarding transport of pets in a number of countries around the world.
Check out this handy site which includes a brief description of the regulations regarding transport of pets in a number of countries around the world.