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When you are searching for your next vacation idea, online versions of guide books and magazines can be a great resource. Many publications, such as Frommer's and Conde Nast have an Ideas section arranged by themes, such as culture, cuisine, and islands. In this section, you'll also find links to festivals, great hotels, and places to shop that you can plan your vacation around. You can also check out the Publications and Other Media Category to find websites with podcasts, blogs, and RSS feeds of travel articles.

Various cruise-related resources are listed in this category. There are photos and virtual tours on Cruise411 and blogs about cruises on USA Today. Many of the major travel booking sites, such as Expedia, book cruises as well. You can also book cruises on the cruise lines' websites as well as obtain more information. Princess Cruises, Holland America, and others are listed here.

In the Flights Category, you'll find reviews of several sites for Booking Flights, pointers on how to use Airfare Discount Sites such as Priceline, tips on getting better seats in Flight Resources, links to airlines so that you can check-in online in Online Check-in, and many other resources.

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Government websites can be useful in planning a trip. State Websites often provide information on state parks, events, and road conditions. State Tourism Websites often provide a great amount of information on hotels, campgrounds, parks, and activities such as golf, sailing, and rock climbing. Also, the sites often have nice interfaces and are not cluttered with ads.

The International Category discusses various government resources, such as the Travel Warnings and the Consular Information Sheets issued by the State Department. You'll also find other travel resources such as Frommer's Entry Requirements & Customs, which describes the entry requirements for a country. If you are looking for resources about a particular destination, check out our Destinations section.

Under the Lodging Category, you'll find links to Hotel Review sites as well as to sites for Booking Hotels. There are pointers on booking at Hotel Discount Sites and links to signing up for Deal Alerts from Hotels. You'll also find links to directories for Other Types of Lodging, such as Bed and Breakfasts and Vacation Rentals as well as a list of Hotels Chains.

You can also browse and book hotels on our site. We have designed our website to make it easy for you to read hotel descriptions and look through photos and virtual tours. Our rates are comparable to all major booking sites. On our site, there is no need to enter travel dates so it's a good place to gather ideas before you make your final decision. To access hotel profiles, you can choose a city from the sidebar or enter keywords in the search box.

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There are various resources on the internet that can help you with your planning once you've decided on your destination. You can find out whether your destination is likely to have good weather the month you'll be traveling. There are Trip Planners where you can save your favorites in one place. Many Packing checklists are available that offer checklists of to-do items as well as packing lists for one-bag travel, ski vacations, biking trips, ... etc.

In the Publications and Other Media Category, you'll find detailed reviews of Guide Books, such as Frommer's and Lonely Planet and Magazines, such as Conde Nast. You'll also find links to the travel sections of many regional Newspapers and discussions of new technologies, such as Blogs, Podcasts, and RSS.

In the Road Trips Category, you'll find various resources for planning a road trip, including Scenic Byways sites with articles, route maps, and photos as well as resources for finding Attractions and Businesses. You'll also find many sites for RVs, such as directories of campgrounds and resorts.

In the Themed Vacations Category, you'll find many vacation ideas, such as foreign language vacations, walking tours, trekking trips, garden tours, wellness vacations, ... etc. You'll also find a directory of Alumni Travel Associations.

Travel review sites have become increasing popular in the last few years. You can now read Travel Reviews on not just restaurants and hotels, but also on nightlife, local buses, tourist traps, and others. There are also sites for Travel Blogs where you can read travel journals and view photos taken by other travelers. Travel Forums have also become much more active in recent years and are popular places for travelers to share experiences before or after their trips.