Geography - Travel Subject Guide
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nextstop
Nextstop is a site where locals can put information on the places in their area that they like and want visitors to know about. You must register to put information on the site but not to view information about a place. For popular places a list of "keywords" help you to narrow your search.
RealTravel
Share travel experiences through blogs and reviews from real travelers on this travel review site.
ReidsGuides.com
Reid Bramblett, a travel author, has developed a site that attempts to help the user create a memorable travel experience. In the words of the site they provide alternatives to the traditional that take travel beyond vacations.
Tour Preparation from Big Five Tours & ExpeditionsThe travel and tour provider Big Five has made available brief, informational guides to a number of countries and tourist destinations. The guides include information on weather conditions, clothing suggestions, a packing checklist, local customs and cuisine, driving conditions, and sometimes a suggested reading list.
Worldwide Travel Information Contact Book
G 149 .W67 2nd 1993/94 (Ref) Waldo Library, Western Michigan University
This is a large directory of travel resources from throughout the world. It is arranged by country and includes tourist offices, travel associations, transportation and lodging information, recreational facilities, and publications. More info
Country Reports - Mintel International
G 155 .A1 I552 Waldo Library, Western Michigan University
This quarterly publication from Mintel International Group Ltd. contains reports on the tourism industry of individual countries. Rich in statistics and references to associations, government agencies and web sites, each article provides both introductory and in-depth information. An index in each issue indicates in which issue the latest article covering a country can be found.
A Dictionary of Travel and Tourism Terminology
G 155 .A1 B38 2002 (Ref) Waldo Library, Western Michigan University
This is a large dictionary containing both terminology and many acronyms and abbreviations of terms and organizations. It is a British publication and the author has limited the scope of the book to the English-speaking world. Four appendixes include supplementary material such as the "World Tourism Organization Global code of Ethics for Tourism."
North American Trade and Travel Trends Statistics on travel from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
Encyclopedia of Tourism
G155.A1 E4295 2000 (Ref) Waldo Library, Western Michigan University
The Travel Channel
When you click on the "destination" tab you can find out useful information about countries and places that will help when planning a trip. Special sections on attractions and recommended reading are useful. While nowhere near as thorough as a good guidebook, this site can give you some ideas to explore further.
Tourism Offices Worldwide DirectoryA guide to official tourist information sources.
Traveler's Sourcebook : A Practical Guide to Information on Recreational and Business travel in the United States
G 151 .T73 1997 (Ref) Waldo Library, Western Michigan University
Arranged by recreational activity and tourist interest, this book provides tips for travelers, directory information, and ideas for a successful trip.
Traveler's Reading Guide: Ready-made Reading Lists for the Armchair Traveler
Z6004.T6 T73 1987 (Ref) Waldo Library, Western Michigan University
A comprehensive guide to the literature of places, this volume is arranged by continent and then by region, country, and in the case of Canada and the United States by state and province. The section on each area includes guide books, background reading, history, travelogues, and suggested fiction titles set in the place. For numerous places special sections cover unique aspects of the local area such as literary guides to England and background reading on the Vikings.