Sites by Subject · Travel

General Sites

Beach Watch

Use the "Find Your Beach" feature to access EPA swimming beach test results.

Best Beaches in the USA

An annual ranking based on 50 factors, including sand color and quality, noise, safety, and cleanliness.

Cultural Gestures

Check out some gestures for foreign countries so that you won’t offend your hosts.

Festival Network Online

Craft shows, art fairs, home & garden shows, music, festival and event guide.

Festivals.com

Information about community festivals, fairs and special events from around the world.

Orbitz.com · Deal Detector

List of deals for regular travel and last-minute getaways.

SwopNet Waypoint Databank

Waypoints may be downloaded for GPS handheld units. Armed with the longitude and latitude of a specific location, you'll never get lost again. The Census Bureau section allows you to locate populated locations in the U.S.

Universal Currency Converter

Perform interactive foreign exchange rate calculations using live, up-to-the-minute currency rates.

U.S. State Department: Bureau of Consular Affairs

Government related travel services, such as Passports, Visa Services, Travel warnings and consular information sheets.

Virtual Tourist

Members develop their own pages, sharing their travel experiences, with both recommendations and warnings of traps.

Accomodations

Bed and Breakfast.com

Search for over 27,000 international Bed & Breakfast locations and buy B&B Gift Certificates.

Bed & Breakfast Inns Online

Directory of Bed & Breakfast inns. Also includes innkeeper information.

Digsville.com

International register of homes for exchange.

Home Base Holidays

Travel the World of home swap opportunities.

Hostels.com

Travel advice and news, links and a directory of hostels in over 150 regions worldwide.

Hotel Discounts

A discount booking service from Hotel Reservation Network.

Hotels.com

Find discount hotel rates from around the world.

Inns.com

Search for independently owned B&Bs, inns, hotels, motels, boats, cottages, cabins, condos, resorts, ranches, spas, and vacation rentals.

Intervac International

The inventor of the European home exchange vacation has now gone global.

Resorts Online

Information about luxury hotels and resorts.

Seniors Vacation and Home Exchange

Home exchange or hospitality vacations can lower vacation costs for seniors.

Air Travel

Airline Tollfree and International Numbers

Find tollfree and international phone numbers for nearly 500 airlines. Also includes links to airline websites.

AirSafe

Check here for safety ratings for an airline, airplane, or an airport. Hints are given for dealing with air rage, children, and fear of flying.

Airtreks.com

Discount tickets for globe-circling or complex international air travel.

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport

Terminal maps, airline list, airport services and arrival/departure information can be found at this site.

Dayton International Airport

Airport and traveler services, along with time zones, weather, and currency exchange.

Indianapolis International Airport

Airline list, parking, shops and flight information.

Louisville International Airport

Directions and information about parking, ground transportation, and rental cars.

Port Columbus International Airport

Find information about airlines, flights, parking and services.

Auto, Bus & Train Travel

Driving in Europe

Information from Rick Steves on the options for car rental in Europe.

Gray Line World Wide Sightseeing Tours

Search worldwide for tours with descriptions and schedules, and request brochures.

Greyhound Lines Inc.

Find fares, schedules, terminal locations and hours, along with services like Ameripass.

Megabus

Low-cost bus travel in the US and Canada.

Rail Europe

Wide range of rail pass products.

RentalCars.com

Search for the best rental car rates.

Subway Maps

Maps of subway systems around the world.

TrainWeb Travel

Links to various rail information including Local Tourist Railways, Amtrak, tours, Canadian and Euro pean sources.

City Guides

Citysearch

Recommendations, ratings, reviews, tips, etc. for a wide range of American cities.

TimeOut

Loads of information (accomodations, sightseeing, entertainment, eating and drinking, shopping, etc.) for the world's "greatest cities."

Cruises

CruiseMates

News, ship information,message boards, and feature articles.

CruisePage

Information about over 11,000 cruise itineraries and detailed reviews of hundreds of ships.

Disabilities

Access-Able Travel Source

Don't let a disability hold you back from travel. Lists hundreds of locations and their accessible facilities and services, including wheelchair travel, disability travel, handicapped travel, and vacations for the disabled.

Accessible Journeys

Travel planning guides, group tours and cruises, licensed travel companions, and disability travel resources for wheelchair-bound travelers. These wheelchair-accessible group tours welcomes families and friends.

GORP · Outdoor Resources for People with Disabilities

Outdoor opportunities with descriptions and limitations.

Trips Inc. Special Adventures

Trips for adults with developmental disabilities, mental retardation, and special needs.

Family Travel

Family Travel Files

Vacation ideas designed for families. Comments in "kids space" provide direct insight from kids.

Family Travel Guides

Information on lodging, outdoor adventures, and other ideas for family travel.

GORP Family Features

Great outdoor adventures in which children can participate.

Thomson Family Adventures

Adventures planned especially for families.

U.S. Spacecamp/Aviation Challenge

Find out about opportunities for astronaut or fighter pilot instruction.

Fares/Reservations

Expedia Travel

Extensive travel information for planning from Microsoft.

Hotel Discounts

A discount booking service from Hotel Reservation Network.

LuxuryLink.com

Database for various high-end travel and vacation opportunities from around the world.

Orbitz.com

Make reservations for flights, hotels, cars, cruises, and packages. Last-minute getaways are also available.

Places to Stay

Reservations for hotels, bed and breakfasts, and resorts in Europe.

Priceline.com

Purchase hotel reservations, airline tickets, etc. by naming your price.

Travelocity

Reservation capability for cruises, air, car, hotel and vacation travel, plus access to a vast database of destination and other travel information.

TravelWeb

Search and book hotel and flight reservations.

Gay & Lesbian

Gay Travel

Research trips, get advice from industry experts and fellow lesbigay travelers, book travel arrangements, and more.

Out and About

Newsletter about gay-friendly lodging, dining, sightseeing, nightlife, and shopping.

PlanetOut Travel

Travel in gay friendly locations and accommodations. A weekly emagazine is available.

Health

CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) Travel Health

Health recommendations and warnings by country along with preventative measures.

Outdoor & Adventure Travel

Adventure Travel.com

The AdventureLink Search connects to sites which arrange tours for a variety of active interests.

Adventure Women

Vacation and adventure travel company for women over 30.

Dragoman

Trips to non-European destinations ranging from 2 to 37 weeks.

Global Citizens Network

Volunteer opportunities around the world.

Go Camping America

Official website of the National Association of RV Parks & Campgrounds.

Great Outdoor Recreation Pages (GORP)

Information about outdoor adventure travel around the globe. Access to links on a wide variety of outdoor experiences worldwide, searchable by activity and location.

iExplore/National Geographic

Worldwide adventures from bicycle touring to rainforests or whitewater rafting.

InfoHub.com

Specialty Travel Guide: extreme sports, cycling, hiking.

Mountain Travel Sobek

Explore the world with an adventure tour which may include mountain biking, kayaking, snorkeling, or river rafting.

Outside Online

Online version of the adventure travel and outdoor recreation magazine. Articles on sports, gear, adventure, travel, and the environment.

Specialty Travel

Tour operators that specialize in adventure and special interest travel.

Visit Your National Parks

Travel information on national parks from the National Park Service.

VolunTourism

Provides international voluntary service experiences that include travel to a destination with the traditional elements of travel and tourism - arts, culture, geography, history, and recreation - while in the destination.

Parks

Indiana’s State Parks & Reservoirs

Description of the state parks and reservoirs, and information about accomodations and camping.

Kentucky State Parks

Maps, a park directory, accomodation, and special event news.

Ohio Parks

Camping, lodging, and recreation information.

Ohio State Parks Directory

Information on Ohio's 73 state parks, searchable by name or region with clickable map.

Visit Your National Parks

Travel information on national parks from the National Park Service.

Pets (Travel)

DogFriendly.com

Use these city and travel guides to find places that dogs and owners can enjoy together.

Pets Welcome

Provides travel information for traveling with your pets in the US, Canada & France. Includes travel tips, listings of pet-friendly lodgings, and emergency veterinary service nationwide.

Travel Pets

Online directory to pet-friendly hotels.

Seniors

AARP - Travel

Get travel tips and discounts from the AARP.

Access-Able Travel Source

Don't let a disability hold you back from travel. Lists hundreds of locations and their accessible facilities and services, including wheelchair travel, disability travel, handicapped travel, and vacations for the disabled.

Accessible Journeys

Travel planning guides, group tours and cruises, licensed travel companions, and disability travel resources for wheelchair-bound travelers. These wheelchair-accessible group tours welcomes families and friends.

Elderhostel

Affordable education opportunities throughout the world for people over age 55.

Eldertreks

Travel company that specializes in off-the-beaten path small group adventures for those 50 and over. Offers active itineraries and well managed tours.

Grandtravel

Vacation planning for grandparents and their grandchildren.

Overseas Adventure Travel (OAT)

Offers land and small ship adventure travel packages, as well as river cruises worldwide for American travelers over 50.

Pets Welcome

Provides travel information for traveling with your pets in the US, Canada & France. Includes travel tips, listings of pet-friendly lodgings, and emergency veterinary service nationwide.

RV Travel

Provides information for camping and traveling in an RV. Find places to camp, read RVing news, find events and travel destinations and locate books and magazines on RVing.

Senior Travel

Travel Information for Senior Citizens from about.com includes tours, pet friendly travel, and safety information while traveling.

Senior Women's Travel

Offers flexible, low-key yet energetic travel experiences for senior women age 50+. Tours are scheduled throughout the year and offer a wide variety of cultural experiences.

Seniors Vacation and Home Exchange

Home exchange or hospitality vacations can lower vacation costs for seniors.

Speciality Travel: Seniors

Links to a range of organizations that specialize in senior travel opportunities.

Travel Information for Senior Citizens

Features many travel tips, including traveling with pets, travel safety, health precautions, airline tips, and more.

Travel Tips for Older Americans

The State Department offers tips for planning a safe and healthy international vacation.

Walking the World

Tour company that offers outdoor adventures for people 50 and older. Experience different places, meals and customs of other cultures while making new friends.

Travel Agents

American Society of Travel Agents

Plug in your zip code and find a travel agent.

Travel Guides

Concierge.com

Online travel information from Conde Nast Traveler.

Fodor’s Travel Online

Destination, hotels, restaurants and special topics.

Frommer’s.com

Destinations, tips and reading recommendations.

Lonely Planet Online

Some information from Lonely Planet guide books

Rick Steves’ Europe Through the Back Door

Information on Railpass Guides, his current tours, featured back door items, travel tips, and country-by-country information.

Rough Guide Travel

Rough Guide publications information.

Visit Europe

Search for information on touring the member nations of the 29-nation European Travel Commission.

Travel Guides—Ohio

Clermont County, Ohio Convention & Visitors Bureau

Attractions, parks & golf, and accommodations in our Eastern suburbs.

Experience Columbus

Hotels, attractions, and dining info.

Ohio Parks

Camping, lodging, and recreation information.

Ohio State Parks Directory

Information on Ohio's 73 state parks, searchable by name or region with clickable map.

Ohio Tourism

Good variety of information from Amish to Wineries.

Welcome to Dayton

Recreation/entertainment, lodging, transportation, restaurants, and shopping.

Travel Guides—Kentucky

Go to Louisville

The Louisville & Jefferson County Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a Visitors Guide and online hotel reservations.

Kentucky State Parks

Maps, a park directory, accomodation, and special event news.

The Kentucky Travel Planner

Variety of information about how and what to see in Kentucky.

Lexington Kentucky.com

Lexington Convention and Visitor Bureau offers vacation and tour planning information.

Louisville.com

Bell South provides a variety of information including art, food, sports, and things to do.

Metro Louisville

Here you'll find information about the Kentucky Derby and a CityFest Calendar.

Northern Kentucky

Local events, accommodations, restaurants, etc.

Travel Guides—Indiana

Enjoy Indiana

Information on a wide variety of tourist interests.

Indiana State Festivals Association

Seasonal festival information.

Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association

Recreate & Spectate, Events, and Feast & Frolic are a few of the offerings for visitors.

Indiana’s State Parks & Reservoirs

Description of the state parks and reservoirs, and information about accomodations and camping.

Walking Tours

Country Walkers

Find small group walks guided by regional experts, primarily in the Americas and Europe.

The Earth is Yours Walking Tours

Hike scenic trails in many areas of the United States, as well as some select international sites.

Euro-Bike and Walking Tours

Bike or walk in 15 European countries with a US based tour company.