Travel Resources

Travel can be anything from a necessary evil to a dream come true. Many of us have to travel because of business or for family issues. These types of trips are often best if they are quick, efficient and low cost. Other trips may be a refreshing week-end get-away, a week-long hard-earned vacation away from work, a dream vacation with family, friends, or even a chance of a lifetime adventure trek to some far off-the-beaten-track destination.

THE key to successful travel is PLANNING. Whether you're traveling by car, plane, or ship to get there, and then more cars, planes, ships, bicycles or hiking once you get there, you really need to plan. To break it down into the 3 phases: 1) Pick the Place, 2) Plan how to get there and back, 3) Plan what you need while you're there.

We have an expanding list of videos, resources and articles to help with all three phases of your travel planning. And we have some great travel resources to help you get outfitted and make all the reservations you need.

Travel Destination Resources:

U.S. State and National Park Finder

Articles: (newer articles listed first)

New DOT Airline Passenger Protection Regulations
What is Travel Insurance?
Consider a Motorcycle Tour
Going for Stress-Free Travel
Cruise Ship Health
Eco-Friendly Tourism
What to know before you go (TSA.gov Blog post)
Enjoy Nature with Your Children
Drive Smart
Travel Advisories
Car Rental Tips
Travel Maps - Resources for Driving
At the Airport - Getting Through Security
Passports - The Basics
Don't bring what you don't need

Watch Travel Information Videos:

Important Travel Links

U.S. State Department:
Travel Advisories
Business Travel Advisories

Transportation Security Admin. (TSA)
Know Before You Go

Center For Disease Control (CDC):
Cruise Ship Inspections

World Health Organization:
International Travel & Health

Additional Travel Advisory Sites
(for Canada, Europe)

Your Travel Offer Center

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