A collection of tips and links to helpful websites to visit prior to your travel
U.S. Department of State – Passport Applications, Visa Applications, Country Background Notes, Foreign Per Diem Rates, Email Travel Warnings, Emergency Precautions
Weather – Domestic and international short-term and long-term forecast
Google Maps – Maps of countries, states, regions, cities, and more
U.S. Federal Aviation Administration – Airport Delay Information Air Traffic Control System Command Center
SeatGuru – Airline seat maps
Pimsleur or Rosetta Stone – Learn a new language before your trip
XE – Foreign currency exchange rates
CDC Travelers’ Health – Vaccination recommendations, travel clinic locations, and more
Travel + Leisure Tipping Guide – Guide to gratuity amounts around the world from Travel + Leisure Magazine
Magellan’s Tipping Guide – Global tipping guide
U.S. Domestic Airline Baggage Fees – Fees for checked bags, size and weight restrictions
U.S. Transportation Security Administration Rules – Carry-on content and checked bag rules, Lost and Found contact numbers