Here are some web sites and lists that might help you as you prepare to depart. Have a wonderful trip!

AIR SECURITY Air Security International Services.

AIRLINE COMPLAINT FORM The form portion of a complaint handling system via the Office of Inspector General and Department of Transportation for consumers who experience air travel service problems. Visit this site is easy.

AIRLINE CUSTOMER SERVICE The customer service portion of a complaint handling system via the Office of Inspector General and Department of Transportation for consumers who experience air travel service problems. Visiting this site is easy.

CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL Find out what immunizations are required, sanitary conditions and much more for the country you plan to visit by clicking here.

CIA WORLD FACTBOOK Info from Big Brother ... hard facts about all the countries on the planet. A straight-forward guide that includes maps as well as a helpful notes/definition page for those that are sticklers for accuracy.

CITY INSIGHTS The premier travel network.

CULTURE FINDER This site handles more than 350,000 theatre, music, dance and other arts events. Find the schedule of your next arts event. Search nationwide and buy tickets for theater, music, opera, dance and visual arts events.

CURRENCY CONVERSION The Universal Currency Converterô allows you to perform interactive foreign exchange rate conversion on the Internet.

CURRENCY CONVERTER Calculate the conversion between any two currencies.

CURRENCY RATES See the daily exchange rates for world currencies.

CYBER CAFES A list of cafes so you can pick up e-mail all along your travels.

EUROPA-EUROPEAN UNION ON-LINE Beginning January, 2002, the Euro will replace current notes and coins. Become familiar with the Euro prior to your trip. By February 28, 2002 national banknotes and coins will be withdrawn from use (end of dual circulations period). Therefore, spend the old currency NOW! Exchange your dollars at Banks or at well known authorized currency exchange locations. For updated and accurate information for each Euro country. Please visit the national euro website, during and after 2002.

FIND A MASTERCARD ATM MACHINE AROUND THE WORLD To help your cash flow on land, use this link to direct yourself to Mastercard compatible ATM's around the world.

FIND A VISA ATM MACHINE AROUND THE WORLD;To help your cash flow on land, use thi s around the world."

FLIGHT TRACKER Gives airline flight status that's only two or three minutes old, as well as an aircraft's altitude and direction.

FODOR'S Ask our expert: Mardi Gras and Jazz Fest in New Orleans.

FOREIGN ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Obtain the foreign entry requirements into many different countries. Information supplied by the United States Department of State: Bureau of Consular Affairs.www.cdc.gov/travel/"

FOREIGN LANGUAGE TRANSLATIONS Great site for translating any language. All you have to do is enter something in English and translate it to any foreign language. You also have the option to translate messages received from around the world, to get the jist of what they're talking about.

FREE TO GO - MAKING TRAVEL MORE CONVENIENT www.runtheplanet.com/"

LIST OF MUSEUMS' WEB SITES A distributed directory of on-line museums.

LOCAL TIME WORLDWIDE World Time Server provides the most accurate current local times of any world clock on the Internet. It makes real time adjustments for Daylight Saving Time. No matter what time zone a country or city is located in, this site is your best resource for determining any time, anywhere.

MAP BLAST! Everyone needs a little direction in life. MapBlast! is an award-winning Web site that provides users with the most accurate interactive maps and driving directions (directions in the US and in the World), as well as extensive information on services and products near a user's address or travel route. MapBlast! also provides lodging information and reservation capabilities, traffic reports and local points of interest.

MAPQUEST MapQuest offers interactive mapping, atlas, and driving direction instructions.

MEASURING UNITS CONVERSION TABLES Tables that provide for conversion from/to metric and imperial and US measurement systems.

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Join an expedition in the Amazon Jungle. Click here for more information.

OFFICIAL STATISTICS AND CULTURES OF COUNTRIES Information, maps, weather, and live views about Capitals and Countries from around the world.

OFFICIAL TOURISM ORGANIZATIONS AROUND THE WORLD Planning a trip? This site links you to the official tourism organizations of worldwide travel destinations. Each destination provides official information about Accommodations, Attractions, Dining, Events, Entertainment, Shopping, Sports/Recreation, and Transportation. Just type the name of your desired destination in the box above and you're on your way.

PHAT PLANET A street guide to the whole wide world.

SCOTTISH CASTLES Discover Scotland.

TAP STUDENT TRAVEL A web site every student traveler should visit. A comprehensive listing of youth hostels, inexpensive restaurants and other useful information for those traveling on limited funds.

TIPS FOR REDUCING JET LAG Read on to find out how to reduce jet lag on your next trip.

TOURISM OFFICES IN U.S. Find lodging in 4,000+ cities and towns. The Travel Search database illustrates interactive commerce at it's best.

TOURISM OFFICES WORLDWIDE DIRECTORY The TOWD is your guide to official tourism information, an index listing only official government tourism offices, convention and visitors bureaus, and similar agencies. No travel agents, no tour operators, no hotels.

TRAVEL HEALTH AND SAFETY Locations of embassies, road conditions and reputable health care.

TRAVEL WARNINGS Check out the latest travel advisories, Consular Information Sheets and Public Announcements issued by the U.S. Government before booking a ticket to an unstable part of the world.

U.S. PASSPORT INFORMATION Information to renew or obtain a new U.S. passport.

U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT Informative Information Dealing With The United States Secretary Of State Department.

US DEPARTMENT OF STATE Considering Iraq in your itinerary? NOT! Get travel advisories, public announcements, US Embassy information, consulate info sheets, as well as, visa requirements.

WINE SPECTATOR Good source on dining information & wineries plus related articles and wine-tasting trip info.

WORLDWIDE HOLIDAY AND FESTIVAL SITE Have you ever traveled, perhaps on business, only to find on arrival that your customers are all on holiday or that instead of five days work, you will, due to National day or religious celebrations, get only two? Check this site out before you go to see who is celebrating and where.