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The Internet is an amazing travel tool, offering us everything we need—if we just know how and where to look. This book was created specifically for adults 50 and older who would like to take advantage of what the Internet has to offer.
Even if you are new to computers, this book gives you the tools you need to become your own travel agent! It covers everything from planning your trip, getting the best prices, and choosing activities to keep you from getting lost during your journey. Regardless of what type of travels you are planning, this book provides essential do’s and don’ts that will help lessen your surprises when reaching your destination.
Inside you’ll find more information on:
• Comparison shop to find the best bargains on flights, hotels, and activities.
• Find a vacation that suits your interests. Want adventure? Find the best places to hike, kayak, camp, rock climb, and even travel to space.
• Be prepared for international travel by learning the essentials of traveling abroad.
• Find the best places to go if you have special needs.
• Stay in touch with family and friends through Internet cafes, laptops, hotspots, and high-tech gadgets.
• Take your pet with you! Find out which places are pet friendly.
Introduction
1 The Internet: An Amazing Travel Tool
2 Planning Your Trip
3 Bargains Galore
4 Tips for Air and Sea Travel
5 On the Road Again
6 Distinctive Travel Adventures
7 International Travel
8 Healthy Travel and Special Needs
9 Traveling with Pets
10 Stay Online on the Go
11 Don’t Leave Home Without ’Em
12 Sharing Memories from Your Travels
Category General PC
Covers Internet
User Level Beginning
Sandy Berger has more than three decades of experience as a computer and technology expert and is a featured technology expert writer for AARP.
Sandy is president of Computer Living Corp, a computer consulting and training company, and writes a monthly column in Smart Computing magazine called “TechMates.” She has authored three Great Age Guides, including the Internet, Better Living Through Technology, and Gadgets and Gizmos.
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A Guide to Online Travel: Healthy Travel and Special Needs
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Introduction
About Sandy Berger’s Great Age Series
Guide to Online Travel
What’s Inside
How This Book Is Organized
1 The Internet: An Amazing Travel Tool
Travel Sites Provide Peer Reviews to Help You Learn from Others
Frommers
Fodors
TripAdvisor
VirtualTourist
Travel Research Goes High-Tech
Electronic Newsletters
Email Alerts
RSS Feeds
Podcasts
Blogs
Webcams
Sandy’s Summary
2 Planning Your Trip
Researching Your Destination
Tourism Websites
Concierge.com
Frommers.com
Destination Ideas
Start Planning
More Online Planning Resources
Electronic Newspapers
Electronic Travel Magazines
MSNBC and the Travel Channel
Finding Your Way Around
Global Positioning Systems
Mapping Sites
No Planning–Just Get Up and Go
What to Pack
Sandy’s Summary
3 Bargains Galore
Online Travel Services
Travelocity.com
Expedia.com
Orbitz.com
Other Discount Sites
Tips for Finding Great Fares on Orbitz, Expedia, and Travelocity
Travel Search Engines
SideStep.com
Kayak.com
Yahoo! FareChase
Mobissimo.com
Fares and Fees to Consider
Real Bargain Hunting
TravelZoo.com
Hotwire.com
Naming Your Own Price on Priceline.com
Deal Alerts
Discounts on Hotels
Travel Scams
Sandy’s Summary
4 Tips for Air and Sea Travel
Air Travel: The Price Is Right
Use a Nearby Airport
Finding Fare Predictions
Choosing an Airline
Getting the Right Seat
Obtaining Boarding Passes and Using e-Tickets
Using Airline and Airport Websites
Booking Cruises
Sandy’s Summary
5 On the Road Again
The Lure of the Road
Today’s Blacktop Wanderers
Using the Internet to Find the Road Less Traveled
Traveling with Kids
Checking Out Road Conditions
Hitting the Open Road
Motorcycling
Car Care
Hit the Road in an RV
Surviving at the Pump
Navigation and Maps
Sandy’s Summary
6 Distinctive Travel Adventures
Offbeat Adventures
Follow the Stars
Spas and Wellness Vacations
Sports and Outdoor Recreation
Bed-and-Breakfasts
Vacations Tailored to Boomers and Beyond
Traveling Alone
The Next Adventure: Space Travel
Sandy’s Summary
7 International Travel
International Travel Tips
Special Requirements for International Travel
Language and Customs
Health and Insurance
Driving in a Foreign Country
Sandy’s Summary
8 Healthy Travel and Special Needs
Safeguarding Your Health
Health Information for Your Destination at Travel Health Online
Advice from the Centers for Disease Control Website
Consult the World Health Organization for International Travel
Supporting Travelers with Special Needs
Online Resources from the Access-Able Travel Source
Online Resources from Frommer’s
Online Resources from the Seniors Travel Guide
Online Resources from Emerging Horizons’ Accessible Travel
Other Online Resources for Travelers with Disabilities
Traveling with Children
Sandy’s Summary
9 Traveling with Pets
Finding Pet-Friendly Places
Restaurants and Lodging
Parks and Recreation
Dog Beaches and Campsites
Air Travel for Your Pet
Pets as Carry-On Baggage
Other Requirements
Motoring with Pets
Camping with Pets
RVing with Pets
Pet Health on the Road
Pet First Aid Kit
Pet Safety and Security
Sandy’s Summary
10 Stay Online on the Go
Getting Online Without a Laptop
Finding Access to the Internet as You Travel
Taking Your Data on the Road
Using Your Laptop on the Road
Finding a Hotspot
Internet Access on the Road Without Computers
Traveling with Your Laptop
How to Connect to the Internet on the Road
Accessing Email
Laptop Safety
Conserving Battery Power
Preparing Your Equipment for Travel
Travel Accessories Worth the Price
Laptops and Air Travel
Safe Surfing
Online Overseas
Sandy’s Summary
11 Don’t Leave Home Without ’Em
Entertainment on the Go
Portable Digital Music Devices
Headphones for Portable Devices
FM Transmitters for Portable Devices
Travel Speakers for Portable Devices
Portable Video Devices
Handheld Game Devices
Traveling with Your Computer
Portable Mice and Keyboards
Wireless Connections
Portable USB Drives
Specialty Cables
Laptop Safety
Power Adapters
Handheld Computing Devices
Photographic Tools
Devices for International Travel
Power Converters
Cell Phones
Language Translators
Car and RV Travel
Tire Pressure Gauge
Radar Detector
Battery Charger
Other Gadgets for Road Travel
Air Travel
Devices for Comfort
Luggage
Sandy’s Summary
12 Sharing Memories from Your Travels
Digital Photographic Memories That Last Forever
Taking Great Vacation Photos
Photo-Sharing and Photo-Printing Services Online
Free Photo Services Sites
Fee-for-Use Sites
Travel-Focused Photo-Sharing Websites
Online Travel Journals (Blogs)
Sharing Your Memories When You Get Home
Fixing Photos
Printing Photos
Creating Custom Photo Gifts and Scrapbooks
Sharing Your Digital Video
Other High-Tech Ways to Share Your Travel Photos
Sandy’s Summary
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