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'''National and International Links'''
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'''Other Travel Links'''
*[http://national.citysearch.com/guide/south-bend-in-metro City Guides by Citysearch]
*[http://national.citysearch.com/guide/south-bend-in-metro City Guides by Citysearch]
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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]
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*[http://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/Travel_Tourism/State_Tourism.shtml State Tourism Websites]
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*[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.mapquest.com MapQuest]
*[http://www.mapquest.com MapQuest]
*[http://maps.yahoo.com Yahoo! Maps]  
*[http://maps.yahoo.com Yahoo! Maps]  
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'''Online Travel Information and Reservations'''
 
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*[http://www.bing.com/travel/ Bing Travel]
 
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*[http://www.expedia.com/ Expedia Travel]
 
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*[http://www.kayak.com/ Kayak]
 
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*[http://www.orbitz.com/ Orbitz]
 
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*[http://www.travelocity.com/ Travelocity]
 
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*[http://www.cnn.com/TRAVEL/ CNN Travel]:  Current travel information
 
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*[http://travel.yahoo.com Yahoo Travel]:  Travel articles and links
 
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*[http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032123/ns/travel/ Travel on MSNBC.com]: Travel articles and links
 
'''Transportation'''
'''Transportation'''
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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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'''Travel Tips, Tools, and Help'''
 
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*[http://www.xe.com/ucc/ Currency Converter]
 
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*[http://www.geobytes.com/citydistancetool.htm Distance Calculator]
 
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*[http://www.kropla.com/ Help for World Travelers]
 
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*[http://travel.state.gov/travel/travel_1744.html International Travel Information<br>from the U.S. State Department]
 
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*[http://www.usembassy.gov/ Websites of U.S. Embassies<br>and Consulates]
 
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*[http://www.onthesnow.com/ Ski & Snow Condition Reports]
 
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*[http://www.whatsonwhen.com/ WhatOnWhen.com]
 
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*[http://www.yelp.com Yelp]
 
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|Popular Destinations
|Call Number
|Call Number
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|Africa
|Africa
|[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search/c?SEARCH=916.04&searchscope=2 916.04]
|[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search/c?SEARCH=916.04&searchscope=2 916.04]
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|Caribbean
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|[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search/c?SEARCH=917.2904&searchscope=2 917.2904]
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|Asia
|Asia
|[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]
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|Chicago
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|[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search/c?SEARCH=917.7311&searchscope=2 917.7311]
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|Europe
|Europe
|[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search/c?SEARCH=914.04&searchscope=2 914.04]
|[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search/c?SEARCH=914.04&searchscope=2 914.04]
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|Disney World
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|[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search/c?SEARCH=917.592&searchscope=2 917.592]
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|North America
|North America
|[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search/c?SEARCH=917&searchscope=2 917]
|[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search/c?SEARCH=917&searchscope=2 917]
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|Hawaii
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|[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search/c?SEARCH=919.6904&searchscope=2 919.6904]
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|U.S
|U.S
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|[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search/c?SEARCH=917.03&searchscope=2 917.3]
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|[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search/c?SEARCH=917.3&searchscope=2 917.3]
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|New York City
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|[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]
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|Los Angeles
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|[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.
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*Free South Bend, Mishawaka, and Indiana state maps are available at the library. Just ask at the reference desk.
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*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.nictd.com/ South Shore Line]
*[http://www.nictd.com/ South Shore Line]
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==Local Travel Events==
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'''Travel Events'''
*If you are age 50 or over, you can go on [http://www.foreverlearninginstitute.org/wednesday.php#travels-with-nancy "Travels with Nancy"] at the Forever Learning Institute.
*If you are age 50 or over, you can go on [http://www.foreverlearninginstitute.org/wednesday.php#travels-with-nancy "Travels with Nancy"] at the Forever Learning Institute.
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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 ==
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'''Online Travel Reservations'''
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*[http://www.bing.com/travel/ Bing Travel]
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*[http://www.expedia.com/ Expedia Travel]
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*[http://www.kayak.com/ Kayak]
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*[http://www.orbitz.com/ Orbitz]
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*[http://www.travelocity.com/ Travelocity]
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*[http://www.yapta.com Yapta]
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'''Online Travel Information'''
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*[http://travel.state.gov/ U.S. State Department Travel Info]
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*[http://www.cnn.com/TRAVEL/ CNN Travel]:  Current travel information
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*[http://travel.yahoo.com Yahoo Travel]:  Travel articles and links
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*[http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032123/ns/travel/ Travel on MSNBC.com]: Travel articles and links
[[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.
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*[http://www.everytimezone.com Every Time Zone]: A less confusing way to look at time zones.
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*[http://www.seatguru.com SeatGuru]: A source for airplane seating, in-flight amenities and airline information.
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*[http://www.farecast.com Fare Cast]: See if fares are rising or dropping.
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*[http://www.bedbugregistry.com Bed Bug Registry]: Bed bug reports for the U.S. and Canada.
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*[http://www.sleepinginairports.net The Guide to Sleeping in Airports]: Reviews to airport sleeping conditions worldwide.
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*[http://www.ultimatepackinglist.com Ultimate Packing List]: Tips for packing.
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*[http://www.xe.com/ucc/ Currency Converter]
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*[http://www.geobytes.com/citydistancetool.htm Distance Calculator]: Find the distance between two cities
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*[http://www.kropla.com/ Help for World Travelers]: Listings of worldwide electrical and telephone information
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*[http://www.usembassy.gov/ Websites of U.S. Embassies and Consulates]
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*[http://www.onthesnow.com/ Ski & Snow Condition Reports]
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*[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]
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*[http://www.petsonthego.com Pets on the go]

Latest revision as of 19:20, 4 March 2013

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

Transportation

Airport

Bus

Road Conditions

Train

Travel Events

Online Travel Links

Online Travel Reservations

Online Travel Information

Travel Tips, Tools, and Help

Pet Travel Resources

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