It may seem overwhelming
planning a trip: there are so many
different airlines, booking websites, and travel options that you may
be tempted to just let a travel agent handle it. Luckily, it's easier
than it seems. Check out these travel resources to help alleviate the
stress of planning your vacation or business trip!
US Airlines
Foreign Airlines
Major Airports
- Charlotte Douglas International Airport
-
Charlotte, NC
- Dallas/Fort
Worth International Airport -
Dallas, TX
- Dulles International Airport
- Washington, DC
- Heathrow
Airport - London, UK
- John F. Kennedy International Airport
- New York, NY
- Logan
Airport - Boston, MA
- Los
Angeles
International Airport - Los
Angeles, CA
- Louis
Armstrong
New Orleans International Airport
- New Orleans, LA
- McCarran
International Airport - Las
Vegas, NV
- Miami
International Aiport - Miami, FL
- Minneapolis/St.
Paul International Airport -
Minneapolis, MN
- O'Hare International Airport
- Chicago, IL
Frequent Flyer Programs
There are many ways to earn miles or rewards if you're a frequent
traveler. Most airlines have frequent flyer programs that allow you to
access the airlines' lounges, upgrade to better seats, fly for free, or
have the ability to reserve specific seats.
Booking Websites
If you're not sure which airline you'd like to fly, there are many
travel booking websites that can find the best deals on flights,
hotels, travel
insurance, and rental cars for
your trip.
- Expedia
-
Offers discount on flight/hotel packages.
- Orbitz
-
Allows you to book everything from flights to activities to cruises.
- Travelocity
- Aside from booking flights, Travelocity offers great travel packages.
- Priceline
- Famously allows you to "name your price" when booking.
- Kayak
- A
great place to get cheap airfare for last-minute trips.
Reviews
of Travel Insurance Companies
If you're not sure which travel insurance company to purchase from,
check out these reviews of the major travel insurance companies.
Travel
Resources
The travel community online is immense, and there are plenty of people
out there just like you trying to make heads or tails of all this
information.
- DOSTRAVEL
- A government-sponsored mailing list
that alerts travelers of important travel advisories.
- Travel Enthusiasts
- A mailing list for consumers
who love to travel for pleasure and business.
- Travel
Medical Insurance - Travel
insurance is especially important when
traveling overseas or to third-world countries.
- Universal
Currency
Converter - Allows you to
calculate the exchange rate of just about
any currency, from Euros to Rupees.
- Travlang Dictionaries
- A great online dictionary
that can help you interpret the language of the country you may be
traveling to.
- Travel
Insurance
Comparison- An excellent
resource for travel insurance reviews and
ways to compare travel insurance
- Packing Tips
- Great tips and tricks on how to pack
lightly and safely.
- University
of Texas Map Collection - An
amazing, comprehensive collection of
world maps.
- Fodor's
-
Great travel guides for countries all over the world.
- Travel
Insurance
Ratings- To help you decide on a
reputable company, check out these
reviews and ratings of travel insurance companies
- TSA Travel Assistant
- Travel tips and advice from
the Transportation Security Administration.
- US
Embassies
- List of US embassies around the world.
- Traveler's
Health - Information on
diseases, vaccinations, and safety provided
by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Air travel is the best - and
fastest - way to see the world, and
with online booking and printable boarding passes, it's simpler than
ever. With a few clicks, you can plan your entire trip!
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