Useful Travel Sites on the Web

The National Weather Service
Great for tracking storm systems and for long range weather forecasts.

The World Health Organization
Information on disease outbreaks throughout the world, vaccination requirements for international travel and useful health-related information on each foreign country.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Information on disease outbreaks throughout the world, vaccination requirements for international travel and useful health-related information on each foreign country.

US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs
For travel warnings, travel public announcements and Consular Information Sheets.

US Transportation and Safety
Tips and news from the transportation security administration for traveling safely.

US Embassies and Consulates
Information on travel requirements. Use this site to get the information you need on how to contact the US embassies of the countries you plan to visit.

Currency Convertors

MSN Money
Gives the major currency exchange rates against the dollar.

OANDA FXCheatSheet©
Allows travelers to create and print a currency converter table for their next trip.

x-rates.com
Currency Exchange Rates Calculator. Convert any amount from one currecy to another.

Basic Guidelines for Airline Baggage Requirements:

Carry on luggage
Most airlines enforce the 1 + 1 policy. Each passenger is allowed to carry on two items subject to size and weight. The first item is subject ot a 40 pound maximum and 45 linear inches (sum of the length, height and width) The second item is a personal itme such as a purse, computer bag, laptop, briefcase, camera case, diaper bag and the like. The following additional items don't count as one of the 2 items allowed: umbrella, coat, reading material, food, wheelchair.

Checked baggage
Each airline maintains their own requirement that changes from time to time. The information given here is not warranted. Please consult the website of the airline that you will be flying for up-to-date information.