Online Travel Travel Tips & Resources

etravel.org
Put together for would-be and first-time backpackers and travelers, eTravel.org is full of tips on how to go it alone. The site's news and advice make a click here essential for intrepid travelers.

Jet Ease
Advice for travelers, jet stress and how to stay healthy while flying with Jet Ease.

OneBag.com - The Art & Science of Traveling Light
There's no question: overpacking easily heads the list of biggest travel mistakes. Thus this Web site, offering exhaustive (some might say exhausting) detail on the art of traveling light, living for an indefinite period of time out of a single (carry-on-sized) bag.

Wi-Fi Hot Spot Finder
Search and browse for Wi-Fi® hotspot locations wherever you are or plan to be.

Canadian Travel and Health Insurance - Pucher Insurance
We provide travel medical insurance and health insurance for Canadians planning a trip abroad or for visitors to Canada / Pucher Insurance.

Magellan's
The mail-order travel product source that I most enthusiastically recommend is Magellan's, with headquarters (and a very nice retail store) in Santa Barbara, California. If you're not already receiving their catalogs, phone them right away to get on their mailing list. Of the items on my packing list that you don't already have, most can be obtained from Magellan's.

TravelSmith
Mail-order travel product supplier, with an emphasis on clothing rather than equipment. Their Web site has a "sale annex", with special prices on discontinued products.

Tilley Endurables
Adventure clothing specialist Tilley Endurables makes great travel wear. Their AdventureCloth, when sufficiently broken in, stands up to the rigours of travel better than most anything.

Carry-On Restrictions: By Airline
The Federal Aviation Administration is limiting all airline passengers to one carry-on bag and one personal article such as a purse or briefcase. The new rule takes effect immediately. These restrictions can change at any time. Be sure to check with your airline for the latest information.

FrequentFlyer.com
The Internet's premier site for frequent flyer program information and advice.

U.S. Department of State: Passports
Health related warnings, notices, etc.

Frequently Asked Questions from U.S. Residents Who Travel Abroad
U.S. Customs & Border Protection official website.

Currency Exchange Rates

U.S. Embassies Abroad
The Electronic Embassy provides information on each of the embassies in Washington D.C., with links to Web-based resources where available.