TRAVEL AND VACATIONING
Some of these sites were recommended by READS (Reference & Adult Services Section of the New Hampshire Library Association). Check them out!
Bus Schedules for Concord Trailways buses.
Commuting - This link to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) includes schedules and information about traveling by commuter rail, subway, bus and boat.
Destination Coupons for motels, amusements, car rentals and more (supposed to offer the "lowest internet rate")
Currency Converter - find out how much it will really cost!
Eldertreks - "A world of exotic hiking adventures for 50 +."
Fare Compare allows you to compare the cheapest flights from one location to another, first by month and then by day.
Flight information related to airplane seating and in-flight services.
Flight Tracking - find the flight you want to watch, then click on the tiny "up" arrow (or airplane image) next to the flight number.
Fodors site offers itinerary suggestions, guides, and so much more.
Hotel coupons has bargains for hotels in most states.
Compare travel insurance at this site, recommended by Consumer Reports.
"Legendary Drives" is a site where you can not only choose traveling routes by state, but also check out museums related to travel in each state.
Mobissimo.com is yet another price comparison site.
Motel Discount Guide - this is the online version of the booklets that you find in highway reststops.
National Parks of the United States - an excellent site offering information on all of the country's national parks as well as historic sites, monuments, reserves, and more.
Maps of Great Britain streets and roads.
MapQuest has maps and directions.
Pet-Friendly accommodations at hotels, motels, B&Bs, resorts and cabins.
Road Scholar, a program through Elderhostel, offers amazing trips in the US and all over the world!
Train Travel - Yes, you can still travel by train! This link is to AMTRAK.
Updated 03/27/08