Helpful Links

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What is the current exchange rate in Costa Rica? How can I book a villa in Tuscany? How can I find more U.S. Department of State travel guides? The information is all here!

CIBT: Global Visas and Passport Professionals - CIBT is the world’s leading travel document specialist and expediting service. Whether you require U.S.- based passport or visa processing, international passport or visa application forms and instructions, or other related services, CIBT can assist you.

U.S. Department of State - Whether you are an American citizen traveling abroad or a foreign citizen traveling to the U.S., get the all the information you need before you head overseas. This website contains tips for traveling abroad, passport and visa applications and document requirements.

CDC Travel Information - This site gives the Center for Disease Control’s recommended health precautions and warnings for travelers.

Currency Converter - The Universal Currency Converter™, the world’s most popular currency tool, allows you to perform interactive foreign exchange rate calculations on the Internet, using live, up-to-the-minute currency rates.

Worldtime - One of the easiest of the international time conversion sites around, ideal in case you need to know what time it is in Zimbabwe, or anywhere else!

Lonely Planet - You know you want to go somewhere, but you don’t know where? Peruse one of the most popular travel sites on the internet for ideas and inspiration.

The Weather Channel - All you need to know about current weather conditions and three to five day forecasts throughout the world.

Mapquest - Get door-to-door driving directions, detailed maps, plus helpful travel links.

Federal Aviation Administration - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is responsible for the safety of civil aviation. The FAA issues and enforces regulations and aircraft standards and certifies airmen and airports that serve air carriers. They develop air traffic rules, assign the use of airspace and control air traffic.

Char's personal travel tips:

Before departure, call your credit/debit card companies and let them know where/when you'll be traveling.
Test your debit card PIN, as you must have four numbers
Copy your passport and the back of your credit cards with emergency numbers of bank. Leave one copy at home. Pack one copy away from original documents.
Pack carry on luggage with medications, glasses, change of clothes, snacks, etc.
Reconfirm all flights within 48 hours of travel, as flight details are subject to change.
Leave itineraries and phone numbers behind with family/friends.