Miscellaneous Tips

Purchase museum tickets in advance to avoid lines. Search Internet (Google Search) for details specific to the museums you plan to visit.

www.viator.com (Sight seeing passes for many destinations, including museums.)

www.entertainment.com (Entertainment coupon books for many destinations.)

Read the special promotions advertised in the travel section of the Sunday newspaper. (Read both the newspapers in your hometown and the destinations that you hope to visit. Many newspaper shops in major metro areas carry a wide selection of Sunday newspapers from other cities.) Go to: www.johnnyjet.com, scroll down to SUNDAY TRAVEL SECTIONS and INT'L SUNDAY NEWSPAPERS.

Go to www.amazon.com and enter name of city and or country you plan to visit. Purchase appropriate travel books and maps for proper advance planning.

Go to www.frequentflier.com and learn how to maximize your frequent flyer rewards through credit cards, promotional offers etc. Also, buy miles at www.miles4sale.com.Go to www.smartertravel.com: Is there an affordable way to travel in first class? and learn how to use your frequent flyer rewards to upgrade to first class seating.

Go to www.washingtonpost.com: Before You Go: A Travel Toolbox

A web site called a “toolbox”: weather reports, seating, passports, customs, etc.

• www.weather.com
• www.worldclimate.com
  • see weather pattern expected during your trip
• www.weatherbase.com
• www.travel.state.gov
  • worldwide travel advisories and info on passports
• www.americanpassport.com
  • private company specializing in passport execution within 24 hrs.
• www.worldtimezone.com
  • time zone map
• www.x-rates.com
  • money exchange rates

International cell phone

• Telestial World Cell Phone

Wi-Fi spots worldwide

• www.wi-fihotspotlist.com

Subway system details worldwide

• www.subwaynavigator.com

Unusual discounted flight passes to Hawaii, Mexico, Caribbean and Europe, last minute availability, flexible travel dates.

• www.airtech.com
• www.aroundtheworldtickets.com
• www.airbrokers.com

Track flights and be aware of airport delays (domestic)

• www.usatoday.com: Flight Tracker & Delays

Worldwide maps and driving instructions

• www.viamichelin.com

Visit forums with unique information and recommendations

• www.virtualtourist.com
• www.igougo.com
• www.traveladvisor.com
• www.moon.com
• www.lonelyplanet.com

Audio Tours

• Travel Radio International's Audio Journeys explore destinations around the world. Entertaining and informative. Learn before you go.

Recommended Travel Blogs

• The Traveler Blog