Travel Information
There is so much information that pertains to travel, and we do SO MUCH traveling! Know more good travel info? Share by contacting the Webmaster.
ATTRACTIONS
- Hotelwatchdog.com - get stars plus Trip Advisor ratings
- Go to this site, oyster.com, created to give you the REAL lowdown on hotels.
- Enjoy a virtual view of our national parks at Nationalparkstraveler.com.
- Restaurant reservations all over the U.S. and some foreign countries, too at Open Table
- Road Scholar
- Love to cruise: cruisecritic.com.
- Hotwire.com ranked highest among independent websites by customers who book their reservations online.
- Find a "zoomable" map of New York City with lots of info here.
- Cruise from Manhattan, Brooklyn, or Cape Liberty, NJ: cruisingfromnewyork.com
- Travel forums: TripAdvisor.com
- Search many web travel resources at one time: bookingbuddy.com.
GENERAL
- Currency conversion site or free XE currency conversion apps
- Learn what vaccines, boosters, health warnings, etc. you may need to know about: Passport Health and CDC Travelers' Health
- Weather forecasts: weather.com.
- TSA's Secure Flight Program - Book air tickets using the same name (including middle name or initial, if applicable) that is on your driver's license (for domestic travel) or passport (for international travel).
- International travel requirements: U.S. Department of State's Travel site
- Packing tips: Try OneBag.com and Walkabout Travel Gear
- Travel organization bags: ebags.com
- Free online translation dictionary website - Spanish, French, German, Italian, and Russian versions are available: wordreference.com.
- Travel & travel upgrade tips, go to Travelzoo.com or kayak.com
TRANSPORTATION
- Tixchart: Searches for and compares low-cost carriers to help you find the lowest fares in the U.S., Europe and the Pacific
- To help your luggage arrive when you do: make sure the airline's tag has your name, flight number, and final destination. Place a copy of your flight itinerary inside your suitcase with your cellphone number and name of your hotel.
- You might be asked to check your carry-on bag if airplane overhead bins are too crowded. Pack a lightweight bag inside the carry-on to hold your valuables...just in case!
- Global Entry Card: This is the BEST! Members also qualify for TSA Pre-Check
- LIRR's Train Time allows you to find out whether a specific train is running late, and if so, by how many minutes. It also displays scheduled arrival time and track assignments.
- Airline fares' predictors: Yapta or BestFares.com
- Long Island Railroad Schedule
- Help with airline seating choices: SeatGuru.com and SeatExpert.com
- Good travel site: I Fly.com
- Ship your luggage before your trip: Sports Express or Luggage Free.
- Flight information: Transportation Security Administration, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Aviation Administration