Travel
 


General Sites

    AESU Online
       This site describes travel packages for college students between 18 and 35 years old.
       (http://www.aesu.com)
   
    AnyWho
       This toll-free directory from AT&T lists thousands of people, businesses, and organizations by name and
       category and gives their toll-free numbers.
       (http://www.tollfree.att.net/index.html)
   
    Best Places to Live
       This site is from CNN.
       (http://money.cnn.com/best/bplive/)
   
    BestPlaces
       From Sperling, this provides excellent comparative data for cost of living, crime, education, and other topics.
       (http://www.bestplaces.net)
   
    CityRating.com
       This site helps to find the best places to live.
       (http://www.cityrating.com/)
   
    Comparative Living Costs - United States and International
       Scroll down about mid way in the site to these two sections of links for comparing living costs.
       (http://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/steccpi.html)
   
    Excite Travel
       This searches over 5,000 destinations. It has guided web tours for different areas and topics.  There is advertising.
       (http://travel.excite.com)
   
    InfoPlease Tennessee 
       Best places to live links for the U.S. are listed toward the bottom of the site.
       (http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0108274.html)
   
    1000 Tips 4 Trips 
       Travel tips are submitted by travelers.
       (http://1000tips4trips.com/)    
    Tourism Educational Materials
       This is the National Tourism database from the Michigan State University Extension and the National Tourism
       Education Design Team. This site contains full text documents on tourism.
       (http://www.msue.msu.edu/msue/imp/modtd/mastertd.html)    
    Tourism Offices
       The Washington Post lists domestic and international tourism office links.
       (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/travel/toolbox/tourismoffices.htm)    
    Travel
       Consumer World offers a handy list of links including one for travel bargains.
       (http://www.consumerworld.org/pages/travel.htm)     
    Travel Section in Yahoo!
       This section in Yahoo! leads to many sites for travel information.
       (http://dir.yahoo.com/recreation/travel/index.html)    
    Travel Source
       Unique travel destinations and adventure vacations worldwide are featured. Cruises, guest ranches, ecotours,
       cycling, and many other choices are included. This source allows online reservations.
       (http://www.travelsource.com/index3.html)    
    Travelocity.com
       This is a comprehensive travel site which features low air fares.
       (http://www.travelocity.com)    
    Tyzo.com
       Choose a state from the list. Then choose from a city or other links. For example, the "sights & sounds"
       link for Tennessee will then have "festivals & fairs."
       (http://www.tyzo.com/north_america/usa)

Airlines and Aviation Safety

    AOW Airlines of the Web
       In addition to sites, like Expedia.com listed below and Travelocity.com listed above, sites like AOW will feature
       airline tickets that may be bought over the Internet.
       (http://flyaow.com)    
    Orbitz Orbitz
       Provides flight deals and also possible warnings about travel delays.
       (http://www.orbitz.com)    
    Aviation Consumer Protection Division
       Complaint forms are provided at this site.
       (http://airconsumer.ost.dot.gov/problems.htm)    
    Federal Aviation Administration
       Discriminatory treatment, for example, can be directed by mail to this agency.
       (http://www.faa.gov/)    
    U.S. Department of Transportation
       There is a link to the Office of Aviation Enforcement and Proceedings.  The department also includes
       the Transportation Security Administration.
       (http://www.dot.gov)

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Alerts and Health Information

    Bureau of Consular Affairs
       This bureau at the Department of State has information to help American travelers abroad.  Travel warnings are
       also included.
       (http://travel.state.gov)    
    Overseas Security Advisory Council
       This is from the Department of State and is concerned about security overseas.
       (http://www.osac.gov/)    
    Travelers' Health
       The National Center for Infectious Diseases provides links about travelers' health, which include warnings.
       (http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/default.aspx)    
    Pan American Health Organization
       The PAHO has information of concern to travelers in the Pan American region.
       (http://www.paho.org/)    
    International Society of Travel Medicine
       This is a very good site for finding travel clinics.
       (http://www.istm.org/)    
    American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
       This organization provides a directory of travel clinics.
       (http://www.astmh.org)

Amusement and Theme Parks

    Amusement and Theme Parks Section in Yahoo!
       This is a directory of links arranged by categories.
       (http://dir.yahoo.com/Entertainment/Amusement_and_Theme_Parks/)  

Campgrounds

    Camping Section in Yahoo!
       Yahoo! has a directory of camping information arranged by categories.
       (http://dir.yahoo.com/Recreation/Outdoors/Camping/)    
    Camping Worldwide
       This site provides links to camping worldwide.
       (http://www.itravelnet.com/directories/camping.html)    
    CampUSA.com
       This commercial site may help in finding campgrounds. It includes a clickable map.
       (http://www.campusa.com)

Chattanooga and Other Cities

    Chattanooga
       Essential information about Chattanooga, Tennessee, is provided for visitors and convention organizers by 
       the Chattanooga Area Convention & Visitors Bureau.
       (http://www.chattanoogafun.com/)    
    Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce
       This is the official web site of the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce.
       (http://www.chattanooga-chamber.com)    
    Chattanooga-Hamilton County Regional Planning Agency Data

       Statistics include demographics, housing, economics and income, and traffic. 
       (http://www.chcrpa.org/Divisions_and_Functions/Information_and_Research/Data/Data.htm)    
    Chattanooga.com Chattanooga
       Online's Virtual Chattanooga links to information about Chattanooga in categories, such as business, environment,
       food, tourism, and real estate. From this site there is access to the city government, Chamber of Commerce, and
       the Convention & Visitors Bureau.
       (http://www.chattanooga.com/chattanooga/index.cfm?)    
    ChattanoogaHasFun.com
       Things to do in Chattanooga.
       (http://www.chattanoogahasfun.com/)
    Local Media Topic
       TV, Radio, and newspaper links for Chattanooga are found here.
       (http://library.chattanoogastate.edu/east/topics/media.htm)    
    Outdoor Chattanooga
       From the Chattanooga Regional Outdoor Recreation & Education Initiative.  Includes information about
       Tennessee Riverpark.
       (http://www.outdoorchattanooga.com/)    
    South East Tennessee Tourism
       Various events and things to do are listed.
       (http://www.southeasttennessee.com/www)    
    Statistics and Demographics
       From the Chamber of Commerce
       (http://www.chattanoogachamber.com/economicdevelopment/statsdemo.asp)    
    Tennessee Bigger Cities
       Demographic and information on cities larger than 6000 residents.
       (http://www.city-data.com/city/Tennessee.html)

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Cultural Events

    Festival Finder
       This site provides information on over 2,500 festivals in the U.S.
       (http://www.festivalfinder.com)    
    Southern Festivals
       This is the online edition of six Southern Festivals newspapers.
       (http://www.southfest.com)    
    Tennessee Arts Commission
       Locate cultural events in different areas of Tennessee.
       (http://www.arts.state.tn.us/)    
    Virtual Library Museums Pages
       Click on a country. For example, USA and then choose a state.
       (http://icom.museum/vlmp/)

Currency Converter

    Currencies
       CNN has a currency converter that is easy to use.
       (http://money.cnn.com/data/currencies/)    
    Universal Currency Converter
       This site calculates foreign exchange.
       (http://www.xe.com/ucc)    
    Tips for Changing Money
       Basic information is provided.
       (http://www.gocurrency.com/travelers-tips.htm?engine=worldtimeserver+ros+text&CMP=SFS-
       701300000003Uo4AAE&keyword=01t108)

Disabilities

    Access-Able Travel Source
       This site is helpful for disabled travelers.
       (http://www.access-able.com)    
    Passengers with Disabilities
       The FAA provides help for air travelers with a disability.
       (http://www.faa.gov/passengers/prepare_fly/#disabilities)

Embassies

    Embassy.org
       Embassy.org gives information on embassies based in Washington, DC.
       (http://www.embassy.org/)    
    Foreign Embassies in the U.S. Web Sites
       This site is from the State Department.  See also the Diplomatic List.
       (http://www.state.gov/s/cpr/rls/dpl/32122.htm)    
    International Chamber of Commerce Directory
       This site provides addresses of Chambers of Commerce worldwide.
       (http://www.clickcity.com/index2.htm)    
    Websites of U.S. Embassies, Consulates, and Diplomatic Missions
       This State Department site has U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide.
       (http://usembassy.state.gov)

Lodging

    Bed & Breakfast Inns Online
       Bed and breakfast inns in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Carribean can be easily located.
       The INNkeeper INNformation link provides helpful information for innkeepers.
       (http://www.bbonline.com/)    
    Hostelling International
       This organization assists in finding hostels.
       (http://www.hiayh.org)    
    Lodging Guide World Wide
       Locating lodging and accommodations can be done by city, postal codes, amenities, lodging chain, and
       lodging type.
       (http://www.lgww.com)    
    Yahoo! Lodging
       Yahoo! provides categories of lodging web links. Searching can be done by region or by type of lodging.
       (http://dir.yahoo.com/business_and_economy/business_to_business/travel/lodging/)

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Maps

    Chattanooga Maps 
       Map links are from the Chamber of Commerce.
       (http://www.chattanoogafun.com/getting-around/)    
    Expedia.com
       This site has detailed street maps of the U.S. and road maps of Canada, Mexico, and Europe. In addition, there
       are topographical maps of places around the world and driving directions to U.S. addresses. Tabs at the top of the
       page site link to other travel sources, like cruises.
       (http://www.expedia.com/pub/agent.dll?qscr=over&rfrr=-357&&zz=1163772761807&&&zz=1171494221468&)
    GIS Map Maker
       The Hamilton County government site has the Geographic Information System, which includes aerial maps.
       (http://gis.hamiltontn.gov/mapmaker/home.asp)
    GIS Maps City of Chattanooga These maps are interactive.
       (http://www.chattanooga.gov/General_Government/62_124.htm)    
    Google Maps
       Includes satellite images.
       (http://maps.google.com/)    
    Live Local
       Has zoom-in features.
       (http://local.live.com/)    
    Mapquest
       This site plans travel routes and has maps.
       (http://www.mapquest.com/maps/main.adp)    
    National Geographic Maps
       National Geographic is an important site for maps.  It has road maps, satellite, and 3D.
       (http://maps.nationalgeographic.com/maps)    
    Outline Maps
       Outline maps for regions of the world are available full text from Houghton Mifflin.
       (http://www.eduplace.com/ss/maps/index.html)    
    Tennessee Electronic Atlas
       This is a link to Chattanooga maps from UTK.  Click here to go to the viewer.
       (http://tnatlas.geog.utk.edu/tea/)    
    World Atlas.com
       Click on a country and find maps.
       (http://www.worldatlas.com/aatlas/world.htm)    
    Yahoo! Maps
       Maps and driving directions are available.
       (http://maps.yahoo.com/index.php#env=f)

National and State Parks

    Park Search
       L.L. Bean has a site that has links to world parks.
       (http://www.llbean.com/parksearch)    
    ParkNet ParkNet
       Is a gateway to the National Park Service. There are useful links, like visit your parks and links to the past.
       (http://www.nps.gov)    
    Recreation.Gov
       This site offers information from all the federal land management agencies and allows for searching for recreation
       sites by state, agency, or by recreational activity.
       (http://www.recreation.gov)    
    Tennessee State Parks
       Tennessee state parks are featured at this site.
       (http://www.state.tn.us/environment/parks)    
    U.S. National Parks
       This is a directory of U.S. national parks.
       (http://www.us-national-parks.net)

Passports and Visas

    Passports
       This site is from the Department of State.
       (http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html)    
    Visas
       This is a direct link to visa information.
       (http://travel.state.gov/visa/visa_1750.html)

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Time

    Time and Date.com
       Information is given on world time zones and calendars.
       (http://www.timeanddate.com)    
    WorldTimeServer.com
       Time to the second is available in different time zones.
       (http:://www.worldtimeserver.com)

Trains

    Amtrak
       Information is provided about traveling on Amtrak to over 500 destinations in the U.S.
       (http://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=Amtrak/HomePage)    
    Rail Europe
       This site provides information on Eurailpass, Europass, Brit Rail, and passes for individual European countries.
       (http://www.raileurope.com/us)    
    VIA Rail Canada
       This site covers travel on Canada's national rail service.
       (http://www.viarail.ca/en_index.html)    
    Federal Railroad Administration
       This agency is within the Department of Transportation.
       (http://www.fra.dot.gov)

Translation

    Free Translation
       Type a text in the text translator box and choose a language for the translation.
       (http://www.freetranslation.com)    
    Systran
       Type a text in the text box and choose a language for the translation.
       (http://www.systransoft.com)

Weather

    Channel 3 Weather
       Storm Alert Weather from NBC's WRCB TV Channel 3.
       (http://www.wrcbtv.com)    
    Channel 9 Weather
       From WTVC NewsChannel 9.
       (http://www.newschannel9.com/sections/chattanooga-weather/)
    Channel 12 Weather
       From CBS's WDEF News TV 12.
       (http://www.wdef.com/local-weather)    
    Chattanooga, Tennessee
       This is from Wunderground.com.  Color-coded U.S. map is also available.
       (http://www.wunderground.com/US/TN/Chattanooga.html)    
    Huntsville Radar
       The National Weather Service radar image is from Huntsville.  The seven day forecast for Chattanooga is available.
       One can also find weather for other sites.
       (http://www.srh.noaa.gov/ridge/radar.php?rid=htx&product=N0R&overlay=11101111&loop=no)    
 

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Last Updated November 09, 2009