subject: Information At Your Fingertips [print this page] An amazing array of travel information is available with just the click of a mouse, but it can take an enormous amount of time to locate, sort and evaluate all the data available online. Sites that are capable of offering searchers comparatives or specialty information are the most efficient travel resources. Considering that a range of ticket prices or flight routes may be what a traveler is in need of, there should be several sites that can provide him with comparison shopping information.
It is also possible that people are looking for information on more specific needs like passport renewals and if so they should go to the government's site on passport information which is the most specific site in this case. In this case, not all are senior specific but these are some useful sites. You can be led to sites for most airlines, configurations, and descriptions of seat choices from the site on airlines.
What you can get from the site for automobile travel is valuable information for when you have future road trips ahead. Here, the bed and breakfast site is another useful site which has been specially designed for travelers over 50 and includes an annual membership fee of $60. The byways site is devoted to accrediting and promoting National Scenic Byways.
It is possible to get up to date information about health needs and concerns such as immunization and disease alerts from the government's Center for Disease Control site if you are planning an overseas trip. Offered by the site on cruise lines are special interest charts and these can be used by travelers to compare ship accommodations especially for the disabled and single travelers.
Currency conversions can be worked out at its own site that provides information about exchange rates for various currencies. The US Customs Web site help travelers learn about the limits or restrictions on items that they bring back to the United States. A list of embassies throughout the world is available at the US Embassy Web site.
In this case, a travel site for those with disabilities is also available complete with comprehensive information on various issues, concerns, tips, and important information. There is also a site for the Federal Aviation Administration and they provide information about international and national flight regulations.
If information on home exchange opportunities for the elderly throughout the world is what you need then for an annual membership fee of $60 you can have complete access to the seniors home exchange site. Other than this, there is also the insurance Web site where it will be possible for you to do some comparison shopping on pricing and types of coverage of various travel insurance policies.
Able to provide you with a free video with information on how to get started in terms of purchase, rental, and use of the vehicle is the recreational vehicles industry association site. Other than the site with lists for campground locations, another site is designed for those who want to rent a recreational vehicle. The State Department advisories provide warnings to alert travelers with regard to security problems throughout the world.
The time zones site is also accessible from which you can get help to compute time in various time zones around the world. Data on local weather forecasts as well as seasonal data about allergies can be obtained through the weather channel. What you can gain from the working vacation site are descriptions of employment opportunities such as being a gentleman host for a cruise line or a lecturer aboard ship.
