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Travel Information

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Travel Info in Our Databases

Search our databases to locate magazine and journal articles about travel.

Handbook of Texas This link opens in a new window
The New Handbook of Texas is a multidisciplinary encyclopedia of Texas history, geography, and culture. The scope is broad and inclusive, designed to provide readers with concise, authoritative, and accessible articles that provide factual, nonpartisan accounts on virtually every aspect of Texas history and culture.
MasterFILE Complete This link opens in a new window
MasterFILE Premier brings together a large collection of magazines and journals, including many that deal with travel. For best results, use the terms "TRAVEL" and "TOURISM" in your searches.

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The World Clock - Time Zones
Check the local time at locations all over the world, find the best times to call between different countries, and even check the current weather.
World Tourism Organization
This United Nations agency is responsible for the promotion of responsible, sustainable and universally accessible tourism.
Google Flights
Explore trip information using Google Flights.
Kayak
Kayak is a travel "meta search" engine, which searches hundreds of travel sites from all over the world to compare airfare, hotels and more.
Seat Guru
The ultimate source for airplane seating, in-flight amenities, and airline information.
FlightStats - Track Flight Status
An interactive web site that displays flight information from around the United States and is searchable by both flight and destination.
Flight Aware
Live flight tracking and other interesting flight information.
WorldStandards Plug & Socket Types
Worldwide plug and socket information.
FXConverter - Foreign Currency Exchange Rates
FXConverter is a multilingual currency converter for calculating the exchange rate of over a 150 different currencies.
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It uses daily OANDA Rates®, the touchstone foreign exchange rates used by corporations, tax authorities, auditing firms, and financial institutions. These filtered rates are based on information supplied by leading market data contributors.
CountryCode.org
CountryCode.org is your complete guide to call anywhere in the world.
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The calling chart below will help you find the dialing codes you need to make long distance phone calls to friends, family, and business partners around the globe.
Google Language Translator
Translate words, text, web pages and more with Google's free language tools.
MDtravelhealth
Complete travel health information for both Doctors and Travelers -- updated daily.

Travel.State.Gov - U.S. Department of State
The mission of the Bureau of Consular Affairs (CA) is to protect the lives and interests of American citizens abroad and to strengthen the security of United States borders through the vigilant adjudication of visas and passports.
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CA contributes significantly to the USG goal of promoting international exchange and understanding. Our vision is to help American citizens engage the world. The Bureau issues the travel documents that allow Americans to travel the globe and lawful immigrants and visitors to travel to America and provides essential cycle of life services to American citizens overseas.
Texas Highways
Promotes travel and tourism to Texas through articles and photography.
Texas Traveler
Click across Texas with Texas Traveler by Texas Monthly Magazine.
BootsnAll Travel
BootsnAll is the ultimate resource to the independent traveller. Travel Community, Travel Stories, Cheap Tickets, Youth Hostels and all your travel needs.
Fodor's Travel Guides
Read Fodor's reviews to find the best travel destinations, hotels and restaurants. Plan your trip online with Fodor's.
Frommer's Travel Guides
Frommers.com brings you cheap airfares, bargain rate cruises, discounted hotel rooms, budget car rentals and money-saving advice.
Lonely Planet
Travel guides and guidebooks. Travel advice, tips and destination information to inspire you.
Zagat
Get trusted restaurant ratings and reviews in your neighborhood at Zagat.com. Search our city guides by cuisines, features, and top rated restaurants.
Rick Steves' Europe Through the Back Door
Official Tourism Site of Washington DC
Explore Washington DC. Things to do. Places to stay. Places to eat. Events.