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*[http://www.nps.gov National Park Service] | *[http://www.nps.gov National Park Service] | ||
*[http://www.rcdb.com Roller Coaster DataBase] | *[http://www.rcdb.com Roller Coaster DataBase] | ||
| - | *[http://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/ | + | *[http://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/Travel-Tourism/State-Tourism.shtml State Tourism Websites] |
*[http://www.state.gov/travel/ Travel and Living Abroad] | *[http://www.state.gov/travel/ Travel and Living Abroad] | ||
*[http://www.zoos-worldwide.de Zoos Worldwide] | *[http://www.zoos-worldwide.de Zoos Worldwide] | ||
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*[http://www.tollfreeairline.com/ Airline Toll-Free Numbers and<br>Websites] | *[http://www.tollfreeairline.com/ Airline Toll-Free Numbers and<br>Websites] | ||
*[http://www.ohare.com O'Hare and Midway Airports] | *[http://www.ohare.com O'Hare and Midway Airports] | ||
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|[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search/c?SEARCH=915.04&searchscope=2 915.04] | |[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search/c?SEARCH=915.04&searchscope=2 915.04] | ||
|Chicago | |Chicago | ||
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| + | |New York City | ||
| + | |[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search/c?SEARCH=917.4704&searchscope=2 917.4704] | ||
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|South America | |South America | ||
|[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search/c?SEARCH=918&searchscope=2 918] | |[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search/c?SEARCH=918&searchscope=2 918] | ||
| + | |Los Angeles | ||
| + | |[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search/c?SEARCH=917.9494&searchscope=2 917.9494] | ||
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'''Learn the Language''' | '''Learn the Language''' | ||
Please see SJCPL's [http://www.libraryforlife.org/subjectguides/index.php/Language Language] subject guides for language-learning resources. | Please see SJCPL's [http://www.libraryforlife.org/subjectguides/index.php/Language Language] subject guides for language-learning resources. | ||
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'''Magazines''' | '''Magazines''' | ||
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Please see our collection of current [http://www.libraryforlife.org/subjectguides/index.php/Magazine_Titles_by_Subject#Travel Travel Magazines]. | Please see our collection of current [http://www.libraryforlife.org/subjectguides/index.php/Magazine_Titles_by_Subject#Travel Travel Magazines]. | ||
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'''Maps''' | '''Maps''' | ||
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*Free city maps are available in many out-of-town phone books at Main. | *Free city maps are available in many out-of-town phone books at Main. | ||
| - | *Free South Bend, Mishawaka, and Indiana state maps are available at the library. Just ask at the reference desk. | + | *Free South Bend, Mishawaka, and Indiana state maps are occasionally available at the library. Just ask at the reference desk. |
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==Local Travel Resources== | ==Local Travel Resources== | ||
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'''Tourism Links''' | '''Tourism Links''' | ||
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*[http://www.edgertonstravel.com/grouptravel/ Group Travel with Edgerton's Travel Service, Inc.] | *[http://www.edgertonstravel.com/grouptravel/ Group Travel with Edgerton's Travel Service, Inc.] | ||
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== Online Travel Links == | == Online Travel Links == | ||
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*[http://www.orbitz.com/ Orbitz] | *[http://www.orbitz.com/ Orbitz] | ||
*[http://www.travelocity.com/ Travelocity] | *[http://www.travelocity.com/ Travelocity] | ||
| + | *[http://www.yapta.com Yapta] | ||
'''Online Travel Information''' | '''Online Travel Information''' | ||
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[[Category: Recreation & Fitness]] | [[Category: Recreation & Fitness]] | ||
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| + | '''Travel Tips, Tools, and Help''' | ||
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| + | *[http://www.flightstats.com Flight Stats]: Check flight status at airports worldwide. | ||
| + | *[http://www.everytimezone.com Every Time Zone]: A less confusing way to look at time zones. | ||
| + | *[http://www.seatguru.com SeatGuru]: A source for airplane seating, in-flight amenities and airline information. | ||
| + | *[http://www.farecast.com Fare Cast]: See if fares are rising or dropping. | ||
| + | *[http://www.bedbugregistry.com Bed Bug Registry]: Bed bug reports for the U.S. and Canada. | ||
| + | *[http://www.sleepinginairports.net The Guide to Sleeping in Airports]: Reviews to airport sleeping conditions worldwide. | ||
| + | *[http://www.ultimatepackinglist.com Ultimate Packing List]: Tips for packing. | ||
| + | *[http://www.xe.com/ucc/ Currency Converter] | ||
| + | *[http://www.geobytes.com/citydistancetool.htm Distance Calculator]: Find the distance between two cities | ||
| + | *[http://www.kropla.com/ Help for World Travelers]: Listings of worldwide electrical and telephone information | ||
| + | *[http://www.usembassy.gov/ Websites of U.S. Embassies and Consulates] | ||
| + | *[http://www.onthesnow.com/ Ski & Snow Condition Reports] | ||
| + | *[http://www.whatsonwhen.com/ WhatOnWhen.com]: Worldwide events guide. | ||
| + | *[http://www.yelp.com Yelp]: Reviews of local businesses. | ||
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| + | '''Pet Travel Resources''' | ||
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| + | *[http://www.bringfido.com Bring Fido] | ||
| + | *[http://www.petsonthego.com Pets on the go] | ||
Revision as of 22:07, 8 November 2012
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Other Travel Links
Online Maps and Directions Transportation |
Contents |
SJCPL Travel Resources
SJCPL Travel Books and DVDs
| Destination | Call Number | Popular Destinations | Call Number |
| Africa | 916.04 | Caribbean | 917.2904 |
| Asia | 915.04 | Chicago | 917.7311 |
| Europe | 914.04 | Disney World | 917.592 |
| North America | 917 | Hawaii | 919.6904 |
| U.S | 917.3 | New York City | 917.4704 |
| South America | 918 | Los Angeles | 917.9494 |
Learn the Language
Please see SJCPL's Language subject guides for language-learning resources.
Magazines
Please see our collection of current Travel Magazines.
Maps
- Fold-out maps are available in the travel book section. Take one on your travels, bring one back from where you've been.
- Free city maps are available in many out-of-town phone books at Main.
- Free South Bend, Mishawaka, and Indiana state maps are occasionally available at the library. Just ask at the reference desk.
Local Travel Resources
Tourism Links
- Amish Country of Northern Indiana
- Indiana DNR On-Line Reservations
- Indiana State Museum
- Indiana's State Parks & Reservoirs
- St. Joseph County Parks Department
- Shipshewana.com
- South Bend Parks & Recreation
- VisitIndiana.com
- Visit South Bend/Mishawaka
Transportation
Airport
Bus
Road Conditions
Train
Travel Events
- If you are age 50 or over, you can go on "Travels with Nancy" at the Forever Learning Institute.
Online Travel Links
Online Travel Reservations
Online Travel Information
- CNN Travel: Current travel information
- Yahoo Travel: Travel articles and links
- Travel on MSNBC.com: Travel articles and links
Travel Tips, Tools, and Help
- Flight Stats: Check flight status at airports worldwide.
- Every Time Zone: A less confusing way to look at time zones.
- SeatGuru: A source for airplane seating, in-flight amenities and airline information.
- Fare Cast: See if fares are rising or dropping.
- Bed Bug Registry: Bed bug reports for the U.S. and Canada.
- The Guide to Sleeping in Airports: Reviews to airport sleeping conditions worldwide.
- Ultimate Packing List: Tips for packing.
- Currency Converter
- Distance Calculator: Find the distance between two cities
- Help for World Travelers: Listings of worldwide electrical and telephone information
- Websites of U.S. Embassies and Consulates
- Ski & Snow Condition Reports
- WhatOnWhen.com: Worldwide events guide.
- Yelp: Reviews of local businesses.
Pet Travel Resources