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MasterCard locations of ATM's worldwide. |
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Universal Currency Converter current international exchange rates. |
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Visa locations of ATM's worldwide. |
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| Maps |
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MapQuest
driving directions, personalized maps & an interactive atlas: www.mapquest.com |
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| News |
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CNN's
world news, US news, travel, etc.: www.cnn.com |
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| Weather |
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Intellicast
weather site for active travelers: www.intellicast.com |
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The
Weather Channel's forecasts & maps: www.weather.com |
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| Government
sponsored sites, passport info., etc. |
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Center
for Disease Control health travel advisories: www.cdc.gov/travel/index.html |
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U.S.
State Department Passport Services:
http://travel.state.gov/passport_services.html
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U.S.
Department of State Travel Warnings:
http://travel.state.gov/travel_warnings.html |
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U.S.
National Park Service park listings, entrance fees & maps: www.nps.gov
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tips, travel networks, etc. |
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The 2nd annual Business-NGO Partnerships conference is taking place in New York City on May 9-10, 2006. The brochure and latest program are available to download. High level executives from major businesses and NGOs will be presenting, including Visa, Timberland, Merck, Intel, Pfizer, Dupont, Nokia, Rainforest Alliance, Future 500, PETA, Oxfam America and many, more! Register now - this event is sure to sell out. Save $400 if you register before January 30th. |
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The Adventure Travel Trade Association is dedicated to raising the profile of Adventure Travel in the world travel market and provides valuable services, knowledge and connections that will help its Members succeed in their businesses, thereby contributing to industry-wide growth. |
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Best Green Hotels goes beyond ecotourism and sustainable tourism. With this growing travel directory, find hotels, b and bs, resorts, motels, lodges, and inns - worldwide that are committed to the environment and the greening of the hospitality industry.
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City Net comprehensive global travel & tourism search guide. |
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The Eco Show Trade Exhibition promotes sustainable living development and solutions and is held directly after World Environmental Day & World Oceans Day in Sydney, Australia. |
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EcoTour Directory. Offering an independent listing of ecotour operators large and small. For inclusion in the directory, operators must demonstrate their commitment to actively contributing to environmental, social, and/or economic issues relevant to their destinations. |
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Ethical Traveler is an international alliance of travelers who believe that travel can be a powerful tool for international goodwill and cultural understanding. The group seeks to harness the political and economic clout of tourism to support human rights and the environment. |
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Geographia
information on any destination: www.interknowledge.com |
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Global Response - Environmental Action and Education Network. |
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The Good Tourist, a publishing company which focuses on Fair Travel - travel which shows consideration and respect for animals, nature and humans at the same time.
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Gordon's Guide. An on-line guide to eco-adventures and active travel vacations worldwide! Offering over 40 searchable travel categories. |
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Greenstop.net is a co-operative directory of genuine eco-friendly, environmentally and socially responsible travel, tourism and hotel companies. |
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Help
for World Travelers worldwide electrical requirements, telephone
dialing codes, etc.: www.kropla.com |
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The
GoNOMAD NETWORK is a community of independent and alternative
travelers and businesses dedicated to sustainable and responsible
tourism: www.gonomad.com
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Johnny
Jet, the Ultimate Travel Website, features ecotourism: www.johnnyjet.com |
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Kalahari
Management, Inc. - Nature and Eco Tourism Planning and Communications
since 1991 including tourism assessments, feasibility studies,
business planning, financial forecasts, conference presentations
and training workshops: www.kalahari-online.com |
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Lonely
Planet Publications online travel information: www.lonelyplanet.com |
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PeopleandPlanet.net is an illustrated information resource and gateway into all the issues linking people and the environment. Published by the British charity, Planet 21, it has 16 themed sections include one on People and Ecotourism, with an Overview, Facts and Figures, Features, News, Books, Films, Picture Gallery and Web Links. |
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RUES Hotel Management & Consulting is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the development of independent - small and midsized - ecofriendly hotel and tourism businesses around the globe, pursuing our primary objectives of Conservation Education Sustainable Development. |
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Transitions
Abroad has provided socially responsible work abroad, travel
abroad, study abroad and international living articles and resources
for 26 years as both a travel magazine and a portal: www.transitionsabroad.com |
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Travel
Health Online country profiles, travel medicine providers around
the world, etc.: www.tripprep.com |
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Travlang
language & translation information: www.travlang.com |
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Variety
Search Engine, a comprehensive search engine and geographical
directory with yellow pages and people search: www.varietysearch.com |
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World
Time for just about everywhere: www.worldtimeserver.com |
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WorldTourismDirectory.com is the world's most comprehensive tourism information online directory for the international travel community and the traveling consumer.
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America
Outdoors: www.americaoutdoors.com |
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EU
CENTER, a non-profit initiative that provides practical assistance
to institutions, municipalities and businesses across Europe
about EU funding opportunities: www.eucenter.org |
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International
Mountain Bike Association (IMBA): www.imba.com |
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Leave
No Trace: www.LNT.org |
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National
Tour Association: www.ntaonline.com |
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The
International Ecotourism Society: www.ecotourism.org |
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