Reservations and Accommodations | Destinations | Getting There | Travel Advisories | Public Transportation | Learning the language
Reservations and Accommodations
Travelocity
http://www.travelocity.com
Ticketing and reservation site for flights, hotel accommodations, and rental cars. Check the latest travel forecasts and airport reports or even perform a currency conversion through its “Guides and Advice” link. There are also traveler’s reviews of hotels and cruises.
Expedia
http://www.expedia.com
Sponsored by Microsoft, this easy-to-use travel service includes sections on travel and hotel reservations, condo and home rentals, vacation packages, airport information, and weather.
Orbitz
http://www.orbitz.com
Orbitz is an online travel company offering leisure and business travelers a wide selection of low airfares, as well as deals on lodging, car rentals, cruises, vacation packages and other travel. The site was created to address consumers’ need for an unbiased, comprehensive display of fares and rates in a single location.
Priceline
http://www.priceline.com
Online travel service which allows users to “name their own price” for reservations and get discounts on flights, hotels, rental cars and more.
Go Pet Friendly
http://www.gopetfriendly.com/
Hotels, restaurants, campgrounds and activities that welcome your four-legged family members.
Destinations
Frommers
http://www.frommers.com
This site features a budget travel article of the day, alternative vacation ideas, and tips and resources for travelers. Don’t miss the Lifestyles and Interests links, with info for young, senior, vegetarian, and other categories of travelers.
Lonely Planet
http://www.lonelyplanet.com
The cultural and environmental information and off the beaten track activity guide make this travel site worth visiting.
Getting There
Google Maps
https://www.google.com/maps
Door to door driving directions and maps to get you anywhere you need to go.
National Traffic and Road Closure Information
http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/trafficinfo/
Use this site from the Federal Highway Administration to route yourself around potential trouble spots. Search by U.S. state or Canadian province and type of road to see a general synopsis of road repair projects, including projected completion dates. Updated monthly.
511: Pennsylvania Commuter Information
http://www.511pa.com/
Information on regional traffic and road conditions, as well as construction updates.
511: New Jersey Commuter Information
http://www.511nj.org/
Information on regional traffic and road conditions, as well as construction updates.
Travel Advisories
U.S. Department of State
http://www.state.gov/travel
Includes services provided by the US State Department such as passports, visas, travel warnings, and foreign currency exchange rates.
CDC Traveler’s Health
http://www.cdc.gov/travel
Vaccination requirements, disease outbreaks, country health information, and much more. From the National Center for Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Public Transportation
New Jersey Transit
http://www.njtransit.com
Updated bus and rail schedules.
PATCO
http://www.ridepatco.org
Rail line with service between Southern New Jersey and Center City Philadelphia
SEPTA
http://www.septa.com
Transit authority for Philadelphia and the surrounding areas. Includes schedules, fares, and information.
Amtrak
http://www.amtrak.com
Official site includes schedules, fares, promotions, and reservations.
Learning the language
BBC Languages
http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/
Free audio/video in seven major languages, plus “Quick Fixes” in 40 languages.
Byki Express
http://www.byki.com/
Byki Express offers free software downloads and practice flashcards for 64 different languages.