Cruising Bits

For cruise reviews, ratings, news and guides, check out sites such as Cruise Critic, CruiseMates , iCruise,
and a new addition (as of 2005):
Cruise Reviews - you'll find a pleasing-to-the-eye site and very minimal distractions... aside from the obvious, you'll also find virtual reality maps, live virtual chats with cruise line reps and the latest bargains.
(Great site, Eric.)

Cruise Ship Inspections
So you want to go on a cruise but you're concerned about those news coverage about some nasty stomach virus' going on board? Check a ships inspection score here. 

In an effort to prevent occurrences of virus outbreaks the U.S. Centers for Disease Control conducts surprise inspections 2x a year of every ship w/ an international itinerary that calls on U.S. ports and carrying more than 13 people.
Tourist Offices
Foreign Government
   
Malaysia
Malta
Mexico
Monaco
Morocco
Napal
Netherlands
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Nigeria
Northern Ireland
Norway
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Republic of Serbia
Romania
Russia
St. Kitts & Nevis
St. Lucia
St. Maarten
Scandinavia
Seychelles
Singapore
Slovakia
Solomon Islands
South Africa

Cruise Ships and Lines

American Canadian Caribbean Line
American Cruise Lines
American Safari Cruises
American West Steamboat Company
Carnival Cruise Lines
Celebrity Cruises
Clipper Cruise Line
Clipper Navigation
Costa Cruises
Cruise West
Crystal Cruises
Delta Queen Steamboat Company
Disney Cruise Line
First European Cruises
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
French Country Waterways
Galapagos Cruises
Glacier Bay Cruiseline
GlobalQuest Journeys
Holland America Line
Imperial Majesty Cruise Line
Lindblad Expeditions
MSC Italian Cruises
Norwegian Coastal Voyage
Norwegian Cruise Line
Dr. Fidele's Travel Advice
Print your check off list here.

The Official U.S. Time
It's reportedly accurate within 0.4 seconds!  To check time around the world as well as the date in any given year, go to:  Time and Date.
Enjoy your visit!
Airlines
International:
   
Air Canada

Air France

Air New Zealand

Alitalia

ANA

British Airways

Canada 3000

Cathay Pacific

China Airlines

El Al

JAL

KLM Royal Dutch

Korean Air

Lufthansa

Philippine Airlines

Qantas

Singapore Airlines

Swissair

Virgin Atlantic

Kris' Bookmarks
Business Travel Net
News and info on business travel products & services worldwide including airlines, hotels and car rental companies.
Carlson Wagonlit Travel
Global corporate travel Web site.

Conference Presentation
Set Up Self-running PowerPoint 2002-3


Annual Conference Info Bookmarks

Comdex

RealComm

Las Vegas Conventions 

Las Vegas Shows & Events


Favorites On the Strip:

Bellagio

Four Seasons

Luxor

Mandalay Bay

MGM

Mirage

New York-New York

Treasure Island

Venetian

Wynn Las Vegas


An alternative to casino stay:
AmeriSuites
Another option to casinos in Las Vegas offering suites and still near the strip. The link above takes you to their Hotel Directory in the United States.

Candlewood Suites
Pet Friendly accomodations when you prefer to take your furry or featherd friend along.

Lake Las Vegas Resort
A resort and residential destination 17 miles from "The Strip" with spas, golf and casino ammenities.

Homewood Suites
An all-suite residential type hotels .

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Travel Information

AAA's Travel by Car
Print maps, plan trips by car, get directions and traffic alerts that may slow down your commute.

AAA's Daily Fuel Gauge Report
Planning on doing some driving on your vacation?  This site lists state by state gasoline prices.

American Passport Express    *a nongovernment site*
**See Below:  Bureau of Consular Affairs (Passport) for government site**
24-hour U.S. Passport service for United States Passport Renewal and New Passport Applications. 

Bureau of Consular Affairs
U.S. Department of State Travel Warnings,* Passport * etc...

Federal Aviation Administration
Go to Traveler Info for FAA's FLY SMART GUIDE e.g., what to wear, what NOT to pack, child safety seats and tons of helpful tips and links galore.

IgoUgo
I go you go... travelers share their adventures.  Through their experience, learn the ins & outs before you go.

Lonely Planet
Loads of travel information & tips.

Rand McNally
Go to the road trip guide.  Plan your trip and print the map!  Tips on places to stay, visit National Parks, explore America!

Smarter Travel
A practical site for air/hotel/car rental comparisons, travel tips, guide to airlines fees and convenient links to other travel
search engines like Kayak and Farecast.

Transportation Security Administration
Travel Tips, News & Events and Spotlight information answering questions on what's permitted/prohibited on board.

U.S. Customs & Border Protection - Travel Section
Provides a wealth of information for travelers entering or exiting the United States.


Trip Advisor
Reviews of Hotels, Resorts and Vacations by real world travelers.
Car Rental
COMPANIES


Ace

Advantage

Alamo

Americar

Auto Europe
 
Avis

Budget

Dollar

Enterprise

Europcar

Europe by Car
Big Kids . Little Kids

Disneyland
The child in us knows  there's plenty of magic in Disneyland.
 
Disney World

 
HersheyPark
Yes, it's in Hershey, Pennsylvania.  Ride the wooden coaster and the Lightening Racer which dips the passengers under a waterfall before going through the tunnel.  The Music Box Theater is a "must see".  Dr. Fidele says she rode her first and last roller coaster ride at the HersheyPark.  And for the sweet toothers---this is heaven on earth!

Knott's Berry Farm  
This southern California resort is worthy of your visit.
 
National Park Service
Experience Your America.   Some of the greatest places to visit can be found here.  Go to "Visit Your Parks" for a list of all the National Parks.  A great family guide to Travel Basics, Camping, Lodging, Activities, Facilities, Fees and Permits!

Six Flags
Wild rides and tons of thrills.  Check here for world wide park locations, ticket info and choose your adventure!

Universal Studios
Take us when you go!
Airline Meals
Appetizing?  Bring your own?
Check out the world's first site dedicated to nothing but airline food.

SeatGuru
Offers plane seating tips.

Skytrax
Check here for research, rankings, surveys and news regarding air travel!
You'll also find a complete list of airlines .

Unclaimed Baggage
Your hopelessly lost luggage could find its fate in Scottsboro, Alabama.  This interesting store is one of Alabama's top tourist attraction.
PetsWelcome.com
Taking your furry or feathered friend on vacation?  Here's a database of pet friendly lodgings, campgrounds and other family pet friendly scoop.
Are the skies PET FRIENDLY?  Check the Air Travel Consumer Report for info on how many pets traveling in the baggage holds of U.S. commercial aircrafts are killed, lost or injured while in the airline's care (effective 07.01.2005).  You can also report pet mistreatment.  Write to:  U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Animal Care Staff, APHIS-REAC-AC, 4700 River Road, Riverdale, MD  20737.  Phone: 301-734-7833.
Theme Park Insider - Attraction Ratings and Reviews
A source of coverage, opinion and information about theme parks from people who work at and attend them.
Packing Light
Tips and Products.  This link takes you directly to the very practical "Packing Light Method".

USA Today- Weather Forecasts & News
BE AWARE:  This site has POP UP ads.
We list this weather site for its easy to understand format and news.
A reliable pop up blocker works great for these annoyances.
Our Home Page.  Think of it as the Index Page of a book.
A bit about us, our purpose for this site, our PRIVACY POLICY and how to reach us.
A Page for Patients & Families to visit and learn.  Go To "What's Up, Doc" for office info!
Continuing Medical Education for Physicians.
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American Society of Travel Agents
Some helpful tips offered by this organization of travel professionals. 
Car Rental
COMPANIES
   
E-Z Rent-A-Car
(Florida/Texas/Atlanta)

Fox (Arizona/California)

Hertz

Holiday

Kemwel

National

Payless

Renault Eurodrive

Sixt
(Europe)

Thrifty

Welcome!...we are actively in the process of revamping and adding suggested links  (as they are reviewed).  New additions are:  State and U.S. Tourism Offices... Foreign Government Tourist Offices...visit your travel destination on-line and request their visitors' guide, find special events going on around the time of your scheduled vacation and other interesting facts!  We've also included Airlines, Airports, Car Rental Companies. Oh, and CRUISES, too!  Looking for my Las Vegas favorites?  Go on, GO TO LAS VEGAS ! 

Go ahead... plan take vacation.  Your health thanks you!  
Tourist Offices
United States
   
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Tourist Offices
U.S. Territory
   
American Samoa
Guam
Puerto Rico
U.S. Virgin Islands

Tourist Offices
United States
   
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
Washington, D.C.
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming

Cruise Ships and Lines

Orient Lines
P&O Cruises
Peter Deilmann Cruises
Princess Cruises
Quark Expeditions
Radisson Seven Seas Cruises
ResidenSea
RiverBargeExcursions
Royal Caribbean International
Royal Olympia Cruises
St Lawrence Cruise Lines
Seabourn Cruise Line
Silversea Cruises
Society Expeditions
Star Cruises
Swan Hellenic Cruises
Uniworld River Cruises
Viking River Cruises
Windjammer Barefoot Cruises
Windstar Cruises


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Tourist Offices
Foreign Government
   
Anguilla
Antigua & Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Aruba
Australia
Austria
Bahamas
Barbados
Belgium
Belize
Bermuda
Bolivia
Bonaire
Brazil
Britain
British Virgin Islands
Bulgaria
Cambodia
Canada
Caribbean
Cayman Islands
Chile
China
Cook Islands
Costa Rica
Croatia
Curacao
Cyprus
Czech Republic

Tourist Offices
Foreign Government
   
Denmark
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Estonia
Ethiopia
Fiji
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Grenada
Guatemala
Haiti
Honduras
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Ireland
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Jordan
Kenya
Korea
Luxembourg

Tourist Offices
Foreign Government

Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Tahiti
Thailand
Tunisia
Turkey
Turks & Caicos
Vietnam
Yugoslavia (see Republic of Serbia)



For information regarding a country not listed above, try calling the United Nations:
212-963-1234   Dial "0"
and ask for the number of the country's U.N. delegation. 
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Airports

Hartfield International Airport Atlanta

Logan International Airport Boston

O'Hare International Airport Chicago

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

Denver International Airport
Honolulu International Airport
Flight Information:  www.ehawaiigov.org/hnlflights

McCarran International Airport

Los Angeles International Airport

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport

Portland International Airport

Salt Lake City International Airport

San Francisco International Airport

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

Spokane International Airport

and...a more comprehensive list can be found on HotelsTravel.
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Airlines
U.S. Domestic:
   
AirTran

Alaska Airlines

Aloha Airlines
As of 03.31.2008 its passenger operations is no longer in operation.

America West

American Airlines

American Trans Air (ATA) As of 04.02.2008, ATA discontinued all operations cancelling all flights.

Continental Airlines

Delta Airlines

Delta Express

Go! 

Hawaiian Airlines

Midwest Express

Northwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines

TWA

United Airlnes

US Airways


Boots'n All
Destination related discussions for backpackers & independent travelers.

Let's Go
Another good resource for independent travelers.  Their Health and Safety link (found under the Articles and Tips heading) is up to date.

Rick Steves
"Europe through the back door". 

TRAVELING PATIENTS
Do you need vaccinations?  Check
the CDC's site and it's useful links below:

Center for Disease Control & Prevention: Travel
Other FYI
Other Tourist and Conventioneers'  links to helpful specifics.
Since this is a new addition, we welcome your suggestions for inclusion here.  Simply send us an e-mail.
Please note:  The following links may contain POP-UP ads.  A reliable pop-up blocker works great for these annoyances.

Las Vegas
Las Vegas.com
The #1 source for hotels, shows, deals and more...

Las Vegas Meetings & Convention

Only Vegas
Official Las Vegas Tourism Site...and Vegas.com lists itself as the "official Vegas Travel Site".

San Francisco
SF Bay Shop
San Francisco's unique shopping districts.

SF Guide
Online version of the San Francisco Guide magazine.
This site's suggestor states "Get e-COUPONS here!"

SF Convention & Visitors Bureau
Good layout and provides links to hotels, contact info's, events calendar and a lot of other relevant information.


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Go Travel
Useful information for families traveling abroad, to another state or just doing the island hop!
Island hopping? Visit our Hawaii links!
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