Useful Links for the Traveller
Disclaimer. travelwatchdog provides access to these links in the hope that they will prove useful and save travellers valuable preparation time. We are not in a position to recommend any of the services on this list and do not accept responsibility for the consequences arising from their use.
Airline Facilities/Comfort
For the best site for details about airlines and comprehensive assessments of what they offer. Go to http://www.airlinequality.com/
Health & Preparation
General information about Travel Health - One of the most comprehensive sites for the traveller
http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/travel/
NHS (Scotland) offers the public access to its web site to people travelling abroad from the UK. It can be accessed at: www.fitfortravel.scot.nhs.uk
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
There are a number of American sites offering very current health information to travellers to specific destinations of which ‘Centers for Disease Control and Prevention” is probably the most authoritative. The site also offers information about particular diseases and disease control. Go to: www.cdc.gov/travel
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
This is the official government information site covering all aspects of travel, with up-to-date information on potentially dangerous areas, tips on laws and customs abroad and what to do in case of trouble. Go to: www.fco.gov.uk
Health Advice for Travellers
The Department of Health's web site has been designed to help UK travellers enjoy a healthy journey – and to deal successfully with any medical emergencies which might arise. Go to: www.doh.gov.uk/traveladvice/
MASTA
The MASTA web site provides travellers and health professionals with facts about immunisations and anti malarial tablets, jet lag and DVT. There is also a wealth of other information of use to travellers. Go to: www.masta-travel-health.com
World Health Organisation
The WHO International travel and health section gives authoritative information about the risks to which travellers are exposed and the precautions needed to protect their health. The information is intended for medical professionals but can be useful to all. Go to: www.who.int/ith
General Shopping
Shopping-Links.net / Travel - Travel Web Directory
iVillage Travel Site for Women
iVillage is a site which is dedicated to providing travel and other information for women. Go to: www.ivillage.co.uk/travel/essentials/health
Air Safety
Airsafe provides a wealth of information about airlines and their safety records. this site also features the top 10 airline safety tips for passengers. Go to: http://www.airsafe.com/
Yahoo Search Page on Safety
http://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=fp-pull-web-t&p=Airline+Safety
Fear of Flying
One of the major problems many have to overcome is their apprehension about flying. Fortunately there are a number of sources that offer help. Among these are:
Virgin Programme : http://flyingwithoutfear.info/
http://www.hypnosisaudio.com - Tackling the poblem through hypnosis
www.scaredofflying.com
www.flyingrelaxed.co.uk
www.justbewell.com
www.gendb.net/fly_in_peace.aspx
http://www.airdisaster.com/fearofflying/
http://www.fearofflyinghelp.com/ - Free course for those with fear of flying
If you are looking for good information on weather etc.at a specific destination, try: http://www.wtgonline.com/country.asp Its a muddled site, but it can be worth the effort.
Insurance
Insurance is available from any number of companies. Remember, you do not have to buy from the Travel Agent - you will almost certainly pay too much for your cover if you do!
If you have difficulty in getting insurance due to age, go to: www.ageconcern.org.uk - They do not impose an age limit.
Weather Data
USA - www.nws.noaa.gov/data.html or www.mit.edu:8000/us.html
Hotel Quality
http://www.tripadvisor.com gives travellers reviews of hundreds of hotel world-wide. If its the hotel from hell you will probably find out here
Timeshare
Sunterra - If you are a Sunterra Points holder with problems, contact Jon via http://www.sunterror.co.uk
EXPEDIA
If like many people you have had problems with Expedia.com, you will find this site of interest: http://www.victimsofexpedia.com
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