Travel

Travel Fact: Travel industry organizations and associations are now reporting that tourism and business travel is slowly beginning to recover from the slowdown due to the economic impacts of war, and as travel restrictions related to the SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome) virus are being lifted slowly

Discovery's Travel Channel - Companion site to the cable network station organizes travel destinations by type, continent and country locations. Browse vacation activities, "World's Best" features, top ten lists and insider looks at luxury accomodations, and places off the beaten path.

Travel Library - Travelogues and World Travel Information - Read about the worldwide travel experiences of others, as they post their personal travelogues to destinations around the globe and get travel tips, tourist information for your next adventure. Organized lists of country destinations, methods of transportation: air and train travel, and cruises.

Virtual Tourist - Travel Guides & - Interactive site lets you read about popular travel destinations around the world, view photos, build your own travel webpage and travel maps, share your personal travel experiences and tips with other travelers via community forums.

About.com: Adventure Travel - Features articles that travel the world looking for adventure activities and locations for every type of traveler. From historical tours of ancient ruins, treks through the wildnerness to extreme sports, to tamer travel plans, you'll find a destination to take your adventurous soul.

iExplore by National Geographic - This adventure travel directory is full of interesting destinations around the world that cater to the active traveler. Site covers each adventure sport with tips from experts and suggested trips for each region.

Adventure Sports & Active Travel Directory - Includes a comprehensive list of adventure travel destinations and outdoor activities, with basic skill tips for active travel, gear buying guides, Ask the Expert and event calendar.

EcoTravel.com - Active Travel Magazine - Contains useful destination guides and detailed trip itineraries for adventure travel vacations around the world. Includes photos, articles, To-Do lists, directory of tour operators and travel organizations.

Adventure Travel Tips - Find helpful information to plan your adventure travel vacation, including websites for destinations and active tours, travel insurance, packing tips, travel maps, books and videos.

Airlines Reviewed - Consumer Travel Reviews - Features unbiased reviews of airlines worldwide by air travel passengers, and compares budget airlines to full service air, and tips on how to get the best fares and travel itineraries.

Air Travel Tips from Transportation Security Administration - Clarifying the latest in air travel security standards, this site has a wealth of information for travelers regarding airline security rules and regulations, tips for summer travelers, how to pack and what to wear to minimize problems during airport screenings.

About.com: Air Travel - A different view on the airline industry, with helpful articles for frequent air travelers featuring practical air travel advice, current airline industry issues affecting passengers, humor and inflight information.

Air Travel Complaints - This online service allows you to file grievances against an airline, handles dispute resolutions, and provides a rating system and forum to share unsatisfactory air travel experiences.

USDOT - Aviation Consumer Protection Division - A useful government site that keeps air travel consumers up to date with airline industry news and issues, with information on where to file complaints about an airline or air service. Provides air travel tips for reducing stress and handling common issues that arise when traveling by air.

USA Tourist - Travel Guide & Directory of United States Attractions - Explore all that is available to do and see on your next vacation in the US. This site provides a synopsis on US National Parks, popular cities, tourist attractions and photo tours of US travel opportunities.

US Travel and Tourism WorldWeb Guide - A comprehensive directory of US travel destinations by state and region, featuring articles with lodging reviews, tours and activities, photos and travel maps.

US Government Travel SIte - The US Department of State offers travel advice for incoming tourists regarding documentation regulations, customs information and visas. The site also posts travel warnings for US citzens traveling abroad, tips and advice for traveling safely outside the US.