We highly recommend insuring your trip for both an unexpected cancellation and emergency medical care, especially overseas. We recommend Travel Guard for comprehensive coverage, competitive rates and excellent customer care.

TRAVEL DOCUMENTS

• Official Travel Documents Apply for or renew passports and visas at the same time. Check the site to see if you need a visa for the country you're traveling to.
• The Bureau of Consular Affairs Official US State Department site. You can find travel tips, warnings, lists of doctors and hospitals and other information if you are traveling or living abroad.
• Voyage Canadian government travel advisories

PASSPORTS AND VISAS

• Passports and Visas Offers guaranteed emergency passports within 24 hours
• US State Department Passport Services US Passport Services and Information (online forms and info for passport applications and renewal)

FLIGHTS

• The three major online air travel reservations sites are: Expedia, Orbitz and Travelocity. We get pretty good fares from sites like Cheapflights or Kayak which compare fares from different airlines and different sites and compile them into a comprehensive listing. Then, call your travel agent to see if she can find something better.
• FlyerTalk All about frequent flyer programs. Lists airlines, miles, rewards, special promotions, distance calculators, transfer options.
• World Airport Guide Information on airport facilities, terminals and airport parking around the world

ELECTRICITY

• Kropla Electric World electricity guide

CURRENCY CONVERTER

• Universal Currency Converter Get up to the moment exchange rates for your next adventure.
• Oanda Travel Converter Create a currency conversion "cheat sheet" to take along on your next trip

METRIC MEASUREMENT AND TIME

• Worldwide Metric Metric conversion calculator
• Time and Date and World Timeserver give you the world clock and current time anywhere in the world

INTERNET AND PHONE

• The Cybercafe Search Engine Lists cybercafes, kiosks and public Internet access points around the world and is updated daily.
• Wifi Freespot Wi-Fi Freespot lists free hot-spots for tips on using free wireless Internet around the world.
• Kropla Dialcodes International dialing codes

NEWS AND WEATHER AROUND THE WORLD

• Wunderground Weather forecasts around the world
• Newseum Today's front pages from cities around the world

TRAVEL HEALTH

• Travel Health Online A comprehensive site with information on diseases, ailments, special needs, numerous countries and travel medicine providers.
• The International Society of Travel Medicine An organization dedicated to the advancement of the specialty of travel medicine. Has a directory of worldwide clinics.
• Travel Health The US Center for Disease Control and Prevention's web site: a comprehensive resource for healthy travel. Includes special sections for women, special needs, families, students and others.

TRAVEL ACCESSORIES

• Travel Store for Women Travel tips, accessories, and clothing with a focus on the needs of women travelers.

MAPS

• Google Maps Maps of locations worldwide, including driving directions, distance calculations, suggested routes, street views, etc

GENERAL TRAVEL WEBSITES

• Tripso A site which calls itself "the last honest travel site" offers the latest useful travel news and commentary
• The Globetrotters Club An international network for independent travelers from around the world.
• International Travel News An invaluable aid to high-frequency overseas travelers, covering budget to luxury travel for both independent adventurers and group tour takers.
• International Travel Directory Comprehensive directory for travel related web sites. Destination guides, travel news and travelogues.
• TripAdvisor Unbiased hotel reviews, photos and travel advice for hotels and vacations - Compare prices with just one click.

ON-LINE GUIDES

• Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel Online Multi-layer website full of bargain tips, message boards, online magazines and information about his guidebook series.
• Lonely Planet Down-to-earth travel guides for worldwide destinations. Also offers maps, books, online forums, feature articles, and travel services.
• Travel Guide Information | World Travel Guide Travel Guide Information, travel articles and features. Also event guides, world clock, weather guides, and travel news.

HISTORY AND CULTURE

• Unesco World Heritage Sites UNESCO lists World Heritage Sites around the world
• Festivals Listing of festivals around the world
• Art Directory Art directory covering art around the world

TRAVEL MAGAZINES

• Journeywoman Electronic travel magazine for women who love to travel. Includes tips, stories and advice by women for women around the world.
• Timeout Online version of the travel magazines covering cities in Europe, Asia, Australia, and the U.S.
• Transitions Abroad Magazine Bimonthly guide to practical information on affordable alternatives to mass tourism.
• Go World Travel Online travel magazine with an extensive list of articles on destinations throughout the world
• ITN International Travel News Magazine

TRAVEL FORUMS, E-MAIL SERVICES, NETWORK, BLOGS

• Hermail Free email-based service that allows women to connect with other females who love to travel.
• Hiking Hiking forums for outdoor enthusiasts everywhere.

WOMEN TRAVEL

• Women Welcome Women World Wide The Unique Women's International Friendship Network. 5W aims to foster international friendship by enabling women of different countries to visit one another.
• Ladies Away Designed for traveling business women to swap information about hotel facilities and travel.
• Smart Women Travelers A community for women who travel frequently, whether in their career or for enjoyment and who face unique challenges in balancing dual lives at home and on the road.

WOMEN ISSUES

• Femina Sites for, by and about women (a comprehensive, searchable directory of links to female friendly sites and information on the World Wide Web).
• Women History Women's History, Biographies, Picture Gallery, Women's Voices, Women's Suffrage and more.
• Womens Calendar Women's Calendar lists women related events in US and Canada
• Active Women Active Women is an online magazine covering travel, fitness, health and careers
• Ex in the City  A creative, upbeat and dynamic website for women who find themselves in state of "EX" after a breakup or divorce. It offers resources, support, travel ideas and practical advice leading to a woman's reinvention and renewal.