CURRENCY CONVERTER
OANDA's currency calculator tools are the touchstone foreign exchange rates compiled from leading market data contributors. Our rates are trusted and used by major corporations, tax authorities, auditing firms, and individuals around the world.
LANGUAGES
A free online language education website with bite-size lessons based on science.
TRAVEL GUIDES & MAPS
Here is a link to the local Akron chapter of the AAA.
A multi-platform travel media brand that inspires and guides those who travel the world to connect with its people, experience their cultures, and understand their perspectives.
The online presence of the popular travel book series. Learn all about the top destinations.
Free maps and directions from the popular search engine website.
Library of Congress- Country Studies
This website contains the online versions of books previously published (1988-98) in hard copy by the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress under the Country Studies/Area Handbook.
Discover, plan and book your perfect trip with expert advice, travel guides, destination information and inspiration from the online edition of this popular travel guide magazine.
Free maps, directions, and relevant guides for destination location.
This is the online presence of the popular travel consultant. Learn all about planning a trip, news and articles, and much more.
A leading online travel publisher known for its “tell it like it is” attitude, accurate, up-to-date content and authoritative contemporary writing and information.
SeatGuru- Airline Seating Charts
The ultimate source for airplane seating, in-flight amenities, and airline information.
U.S. News & World Report- Travel
Online travel section of this popular magazine.
Provides information on obtaining passports, travel advisories, and information on international travel.
U.S. State Department- Passports
Here’s a link to get information about getting your passport.
TRAVEL SAFETY & TIPS
Transportation Security Administration (TSA)- Travel Tips
The U.S. agency responsible for protecting the nation's transportation systems to ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce.
U.S. State Department- International Travel Tips
The State Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs administers this website, which informs the public of conditions abroad that may affect their safety and security. Country Specific Information, Travel Alerts, and Travel Warnings are vital parts of this program.
U.S. State Department- Travel Advisories
Travel alerts are issued to disseminate information about short-term conditions, either transnational or within a particular country, that pose significant risks to the security of U.S. citizens.
U.S. State Department- Smart Traveler Enrollment Program
The Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) is a free service to allow U.S. citizens and nationals traveling and living abroad to enroll their trip with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. Receive important information from the Embassy about safety conditions in your destination country (helping you make informed decisions about your travel plans), help the U.S. Embassy contact you in an emergency (whether natural disaster, civil unrest, or family emergency), and help family and friends get in touch with you in an emergency.
TRAVEL SAVINGS
Here are links to a few of the most popular travel savings and optional rooming websites.