These links are provided to help in planning your next adventure abroad. Please let us know at editor@intltravelnews.com if you've found another site that is particularly useful.
Advisories:
Check these sites to learn about the latest travel warnings. US Department of State travel advisories (202/647-5225, http://travel.state.gov) provides updated information on danger areas as well as visa, passport, and health info. Trip-planning publications also are available.
British government travel advisories https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice
Canadian government travel advisories http://www.voyage.gc.ca
US Customs Service alerts (provides guidelines for what travelers can/can't bring in/out of the U.S.) http://www.cbp.gov/travel/us-citizens/know-before-you-go/prohibited-and-restricted-items
Travelers' Health:
Check for required/suggested immunizations and health warnings CDC (Centers for Disease Control) http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices
High-altitude acclimatization and illness info http://www.princeton.edu/~oa/safety/altitude.html
Passport and Visa Requirements
Passport Services and Information http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html
Foreign travel entry requirements https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel.html
Embassies and Tourism Offices
US embassies around the world http://www.usembassy.gov
Worldwide Conversions:
International dialing codes http://countrycode.org
Currency conversion http://www.xe.com/currency
World Clock http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock
Current time anywhere in the world http://www.worldtimeserver.com
Miscellaneous
Weather forecasts around the world www.wunderground.com
UNESCO World Heritage Sites list http://whc.unesco.org/pg.cfm?cid=31&l=en
Listing of festivals worldwide www.festivals.com