GENERAL INFORMATION
www.travel.state.gov
This is the U.S. State Department's website which offers a lot of information on any country an American might go to. It recommends that Americans be vigilant and keep a low profile.
www.xe.com/ucc
A website to check exchange rates for any currency in the world. It is wise to add approximately 5% to the listed rates as banks and credit cards add commissions to those rates.
www.weather.com
Find out what the weather is like anywhere around the world from the Weather Channel.
COUNTRY SPECIFIC INFORMATION
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www.enjoy-europe.com
An excellent place to find information on traveling to and in Europe. The publisher has lived and worked there for many years and goes back frequently; his recommendations and advice are especially valuable as he does not sell travel. You will find Journeys among the very few recommended personal trip planners (see Travelers Yellow Pages).
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www.francetourism.com
The official website of the French Government Tourist Office; it has a lot of information on the different regions with links to other French sites as well. All the information appears in English.
www.visitbritain.com
The most comprehensive site for travel anywhere in Great Britain: London, England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Channel Islands are covered in great detail. It covers specialty travel as well as provides information on getting around and on what to see.
www.italiantourism.com
The official website of the Italian Government Tourist Board. It is in English, and provides excellent links to all of the regions of Italy.
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www.tourspain.es
The official website of the Spanish Government Tourist Office. Not only is it comprehensive, it also has lots of ideas for getting to know the country better. It is in English (click on the English flag at the top of the page) and provides up-to-date information.
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www.australia.com
This is Australia's official Travel Website. It offers comprehensive and detailed information on each region.
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www.southafrica.com
All the information you will ever need on that marvelous country
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