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Travel Guides

City of Boston Visitors' Guide
http://www.cityofboston.gov/visitors/default.asp
Learn about Boston, find out how to get there and get around in the city, what to do and where to stay.

Connecticut Tourism Search
http://www.ctbound.org/Travel
Search for an event, cultural attractions, entertainment, recreational facilities and destinations, and a wide variety of accommodations in Connecticut.

CNN Travelguide
http://www.cnn.com/TRAVEL
Scroll down the screen to find travel news, suggestions for U.S. and international destinations, driving directions, passport information, travel advisories, and links to reservation sites.

Fodor's Travel Guides
http://www.fodors.com
Consult the travel wire for travel discounts, follow links to book your trip online, join a travel talk forum, or check out featured tours, language resources, and resources on the U.S. national parks or adventure travel.

Frommer's
http://www.frommers.com
Travel guides that are searchable by city or country.

Guide to New Haven, CT
http://cityofnewhaven.com/Guide/index.asp
Features outdoor destinations, cultural attractions, entertainment, transportation and lodgings in New Haven.

New York City Visitors' Guide
http://www.nyc.gov/portal/site/nycgov/
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Choose from the following menu: where to stay, food and drink, things to do, transportation, major events, NYC for kids, NYC Boroughs, historic tours, parks and facilities, or guides and resources.

Roadside America
http://www.roadsideamerica.com/index.html
Guide to offbeat attractions located throughout the continental United States.

Rough Guide Travel
http://travel.roughguides.com
Travel guides that are searchable by countries, cities, or keyword.

Yahoo! Travel By Region
http://dir.yahoo.com/Recreation/Travel/By_Region
Categories listed by countries, regions, and the United States.

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Reservations

Expedia.com
http://www.expedia.com
Provides links to flight reservations, hotels, car rentals, vacation packages, and cruises.

Orbitz.com
http://www.orbitz.com
Provides links to flight reservations, hotels, car rentals, cruises, vacation packages, special deals, and travel care alerts.

Travelocity.com
http://www.travelocity.com
Provides links to flight reservations, lodging, car rentals, vacation destinations, and cruises.

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Travel Advisories & Documents

CDC Travel Information
http://www.cdc.gov/travel/index.htm
Worldwide health information and advisories for travelers, from the US Government Centers for Disease Control.

U.S. Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs (Travel.State.Gov)
http://travel.state.gov
Official information for U.S. citizens travelling abroad and foreign citizens travelling into the United States. Offers guidance for securing passports, visas, immunizations, and much more. Also offers up-to-date travel warnings.

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World Time Zones

World Time Zones
http://www.worldtimezone.com
World time zone map with current time.

Local Transportation

Amtrak
http://www.amtrak.com
The official site includes schedules, fares, promotions, and reservations. 

Bridgeport & Port Jefferson Ferry
http://www.pagelinx.com/bpjferry/
Schedules, rates, directions, and other information about riding the ferry between Bridgeport, Connecticut and Port Jefferson, New York (on Long Island).

Connecticut Department of Transportation
http://www.ct.gov/dot
The "Travel Information Gateway" features traffic reports and maps, public transportation, and the "General Information" link leads to information about airports, ports and ferries, bicycle and pedestrian routes, scenic routes and more.

CTrides.com
http://www.ctrides.com
Information on commuter express and local bus service, rail service, van pools and other transportation alternatives, as well as paratransit (A.D.A. service providers).

Greater Bridgeport Transit Authority
http://www.gbtabus.com
Check routes and schedules for busses in the Greater Bridgeport Connecticut Area.

E-ZPass via New York State Thruway
http://www.thruway.state.ny.us/ezpass
A service that allows motorists to move through toll plazas without opening a car window and without the hassle of handling money or toll tickets.

Metropolitan Transportation Authority
http://www.mta.info/
Provides fares, schedules, and more for New York City transit, Long Island rail and bus, Metro-North rail and bridges and tunnels.

New York City Department of Transportation
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot
Your guide to mass transit in the City, including buses, ferries, trains, airports, taxis, limousines, and trams.

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