Travel Planning Websites

These Internet sites were selected from a number of resources used by librarians for evaluating Internet information.  The library staff does not necessarily endorse these sites and is not responsible for materials found through electronic format

Airfare Watchdog
Alerts consumers to fare reductions, airline discounts, and other unusually low airfares from a wide variety of sources
 
Breezenet
The site compiles pricing info from car-rental companies at major U.S. airports and links to special rates on other sites.  Because it works with airport locations, Breezenet.com is most useful if you’re traveling via plane and want a car waiting for you when you land.
 
Concierge.com
The online offshoot of Condé Nast Traveler, Concierge.com has all of the magazine’s content available on the Web, as well as unique travel articles and tips. You can search by destination, hotel or activity.
 
Kayak.com
Kayak.com includes flight listings from budget air carriers as well as major airlines. It also has user-friendly features,
 
SeatGuru.com
Listing more than 30 commercial airlines, SeatGuru.com provides seating maps and a helpful color-coded quality key 
 
TravelZoo.com
Airfare, car rental, lodging and cruise specials are displayed right up front on the home page. There’s limited search capability (by destination only), so be prepared to be spontaneous!
 
 
Other sites that will help you book flights, find hotel rooms, cruise information or car rentals can be found at :
 
Priceline 
 
Expedia
 
Orbitz
 
Travelocity
 
International Travel Warnings http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_1764.html
 
National Transportation Security Administration http://www.tsa.gov
 
Local Airports
Logan International Airport                
T.F. Green Airport                              
          
 

 

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