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Some
travel tips from Rodale's.
Danger?
Check
your destination. The State Department Bureau of Consular Affairs
maintains info sheets on every country. These sheets include warnings
of any adverse security, health, political and economic conditions.
They also tell you where and how to contact the local embassy or
consulate.
http://www.state.gov/
Disease?
The
centers for disease control Travel Page is the definitive source
for complete info on health concerns endemic diseases and recommended
immunizations.
www.cdc.gov/travel/
Need
shots?
The
International Society of Travel Medicine directory can point you
to the nearest clinic or specialist.
www.istm.org
Dinero?
Converts
your currency into theirs, allowing you to determine the official
exchange rate.
www.xe.net/currency
Directions
and Dimensions?
Access
those great National Geographic Society maps, complete with basic
country information.
www.nationalgeographic.com/maps
This
world time zone converter means never having to say "I'm sorry.
Did I wake you?"
www.vtourist.com/cgi-bin/tconverter.cgi
What
to Pack?
This
retailer can create a list of sensible clothes for your trip based
on the type of travel and location.
www.travelsmith.com
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