Virtual Reference Desk: Travel

AirNinja Unrestricted Resource Some full text available
Travel search which finds routes flown by discount airlines.

Amtrak Unrestricted Resource Some full text available
Schedules, routes, fares, and train status for the Amtrak system.

Expedia Maps Unrestricted Resource Some full text available
Find detailed maps of North America and Europe or view the world with topographic maps. Driving directions throughout North America and Europe.

Fuel Cost Calculator (AAA) Unrestricted Resource Some full text available
Calculate The Estimated Fuel Cost Of Your Trip. Information on regional gasoline prices.

Health Information for International Travel (CDC) Unrestricted Resource Some full text available
Information on specific destinations, vaccinations, and illness/injury abroad.

HotsSpotList.com Unrestricted Resource Some full text available
Searches for locations containing access points that provide public wireless network services.

Kayak.com Unrestricted Resource Some full text available
Searches hundreds of travel sites to give you the widest possible choice of flights and prices.

Mobio.com Unrestricted Resource Some full text available
Provides links to location-based services such as restaurants, ATMs, WiFi hotspots, and cheap gasoline - can be downloaded to mobile phones or pdas.

Road Construction Database (Rand McNally) Unrestricted Resource Some full text available
Search for Road Construction projects in the U.S. and Canada. Road Construction information is updated twice a month.

Roadside America Unrestricted Resource Some full text available
Online Guide to Offbeat Tourist Attractions

SeatGURU Unrestricted Resource Some full text available
Source for airplane seating, in-flight amenities and airline information.

Shaw Guides Unrestricted Resource Some full text available
Links to learning vacation workshops, conferences, and camps.

Travel Warnings and Consular Information Sheets (US Dept of State) Unrestricted Resource Some full text available
Current list of countries that the State Department recommends that Americans avoid. Consular Information Sheets for every country of the world with information on the health conditions, crime, unusual currency or entry requirements, any areas of instability, and the location of the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate in the subject country.

UrbanRail.Net Unrestricted Resource Some full text available
Information on metros, subways, or similar urban rail transit systems around the world, including a general overview of each city's metro system and links to other relevant sites.

Whatsonwhen.com Unrestricted Resource Some full text available
Search-oriented destination and entertainment content from the world's leading travel websites.

WiFi411 Unrestricted Resource Some full text available
Online International Wi-Fi HotSpot Location Directory

World Airports Online Unrestricted Resource Some full text available
Basic details for airports - listed by country.