Airport and Flight Information
http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/major_US_airports.htm
Connects to official web sites of major U.S. airports
www.quickaid.com
A comprehensive listing of U.S. and foreign airports, including maps, ground transportation, services and facilities, and more
travel.airwise.com
Worldwide resources for flight schedules and in-flight tracking
ATM Locators
visa.com/atms
mastercard.com/atmlocator/
Country Calling Codes
www.countrycallingcodes.com
Country-specific calling codes
Embassies
embassy.org/embassies/
Foreign embassies in Washington, D.C.
Foreign Currency
www.xe.com/ucc
Universal, interactive currency converter continuously updated
Foreign Language
www.parlo.com
Interactive language courses (French, Spanish, Italian, German, Portugese) with daily lessons; plus cultural exchange
News & Weather
abcnews.go.com
The ABC News portal with separate sections on travel, weather, and specific countries
www.cnn.com
World news, weather, sports, travel information from the foremost news-gathering organization
www.iht.com
On-line version of the International Herald Tribune, an icon beloved by generations of travelers
www.weather.com
Up-to-date worldwide information from the Weather Channel
www.worldnews.com
Top stories from worldwide online news services, frequently updated. With helpful links to other global sites
Passports
U.S. State Department -- www.state.gov
Complete U.S. government passport services information, including a passport renewal form that you simply download, complete, and drop in the mail. Detailed info about obtaining a passport, adding pages, and more
Preservation
www.unesco.org
United Nations listing of World Heritage sites, many of which are visited on Odysseys Unlimited tours. Click "Culture," then "World Heritage"
www.wmf.org
Official web site of the World Monuments Fund, dedicated to the preservation of historic art and architecture worldwide
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Time Zones
www.timeanddate.com
Helpful site relating to worldwide time and time zones, dates, etc.
Travel Guides & Resources
www.cybercafes.com
Database of more than 4,000 internet cafés in 140 countries
www.ethicaltraveler.com
Grass-roots community dedicated to socially responsible travel as a positive force in the world. Resources, on-line forum, country information
www.frommers.com
Web site of the well-known guidebook publisher includes extensive on-line message boards regarding travel subjects of all types
users.telenet.be/worldstandards/electricity
Guide to electrical services worldwide to help you choose the correct plug adapters and/or converters
www.longitudebooks.com
Comprehensive travel bookstore with on-line ordering capabilities. Odysseys Unlimited provides travelers with reading lists from Longitude, which offers savings to our guests. Or access reading lists directly from our Web site: simply click on "Suggested Reading" in the "About Us" menu above.
www.atlapedia.com
Full-color physical maps and key facts about specific countries around the world
www.towd.com
Tourist Offices Worldwide Directory -- tourism info on virtually every country in the world
Travel & Health
www.cdc.gov/travel
Official web site of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Click on "Traveler's Health" for specific country information.
www.medicalert.com
This non-profit membership organization provides resources for emergency medical care worldwide.
Travel Protection
www.tripmate.com/wpF425
Provider recommended by Odysseys Unlimited
Transportation
www.raileurope.com
Complete database of rail fares and schedules throughout Europe and the United Kingdom. You can book and purchase tickets online
Travel Advisories
travel.state.gov
U.S. State Department's official listing of travel warnings and advisories
www.tsa.gov/index.shtm
Up-to-date security and travel information from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
Visa Service
G3 Visas & Passports
http://www.g3visas.com/v2/tour.html
Visa service recommended by Odysseys Unlimited
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