Daniel Boone Regional Library

Local

• Bike Katy Trail
• Callaway County Chamber of Commerce
• Columbia Visitors Bureau
• Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area
  Bird watching, hunting and fishing.

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State

• Missouri Department of Conservation
  Information on Missouri adventures in nature, including hunting, fishing and more.
• Missouri State Parks and Historic Sites
• Visit Missouri
  Calendar of events, trip ideas and Missouri travel guides.

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National

• Hostels America
• Roadscholar -- USA
  Educational adventures by Elderhostel, Inc.
• Roadside America
  A Guide to offbeat tourist attractions.
• See America
  Attractions, trip ideas, travel deals and more from the US Travel Association.
• USA Student Travel
• U.S. National Park Service

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International

• Transparent Language Online
  Learning activities, grammar, blogs and more for more than 80 languages.
• Fodor's Language for Travelers
  Hear and learn key words and phrases for travel to the most common destinations outside the U.S.
• Green Travel
  Definitive guide to ecotourism.
• Hostelling International
• National Geographic Expeditions
• Rick Steves' Europe
  Travel ideas, tips and more by an American author and TV personality.
• Travelers' Health
  Health information for travel to over 200 international destinations from the Centers for Disease Control.
• ViaMichelin
  International maps, driving directions, hotels, tips, etc.
• U.S. Department of State
  International travel information, including obtaining a passport or visa, warnings, etc.

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Airlines & Airports

• Airline Toll-Free Numbers and Websites
• Air Traffic Control System
  Flight delay information.
• Airports of the World
• Aviation Consumer Protection and Enforcement
• iFly.com
  Information on US and Canadian commercial airports. Includes flight tracking, services offered and local information.

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Cruises

• CruiseSavvy
  Step-by-step guide to finding the perfect cruise for you.
• Cruises.com

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Flights

• AirfareWatchdog.com
  Searches for best airfare deals.
• Bing.com/travel
  Provides, among other things, “Price Predictor” – look under “Know When to Buy.” Predictions are about 75 percent accurate.
• Itasoftware.com
  Find cheapest dates to fly – click on “airfare search.”
• Kayak
  Allows planning a vacation according to a budget, flight length, region, activity, month, etc.
• Yapta.com
  Helps get airline refunds if the ticket price for your flight drops below what you paid.

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Hotels

• BedandBreakfast.com
  Provides a listing for B&:Bs as well as deals and seasonal specials.
• Hotels.com
  Properties in more than 60 countries.
• Luxurylink.com
  Offers discounts on high-end hotels and villas through online auctions and deals.

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Rentals

• Airbnb.com
  Matches people seeking vacation rentals and other short-term accommodations with those with rooms to rent, generally private parties that are not professional hoteliers.
• VRBO
  Vacation rentals by property owners.
• Way to Stay
  Provides a listing for short stay apartment rentals in popular European cities.
• World Vacation Rentals
  Rental property information by activity and property type.

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Other Helpful Sites

• A to Z World Travel
  Travel guides and resources for over 200 cities around the world.
• Global Road Warrior
  Maps, photos and information about 175 nations and territories.
• Fly Rights
  Consumer guide to air travel.
• Trip Advisor
  Over 60 million reviews and opinions by real travelers to help find the best restaurants, hotels and activites when planning a vacation.
• TripIt
  Turns all your flight, hotel, car rental and other conformation emails into simple mobile travel itineraries.
• When Kids Fly Alone
  Publication from the U.S. Department of Transportation

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