• Lingua Service Worldwide, 800-394-5327, www.linguaserviceworldwide.com. The independent agency represents trustworthy schools for nine languages with intensive, full-immersion programs in 13 countries. A much better source for finding a language school than a random Web search, and prices are listed in dollars for easy comparisons.
• Shaw Guides, 212-799-6464, www.shawguides.com. More than 5,000 listings for cultural, art, language and cooking vacations. Some dates and prices are outdated, but the Web site is still a comprehensive source with links to more accurate info.
_____2003 Way to Go Issue_____
•
Booking Air Online With Ease (The Washington Post, Sep 14, 2003)
•
Free Cities! (Well, Almost.) (The Washington Post, Sep 14, 2003)
•
52 Great Weekend Escapes (The Washington Post, Sep 14, 2003)
•
Airport Security (The Washington Post, Sep 14, 2003)
•
How to Renew or Apply for a Passport (The Washington Post, Sep 14, 2003)
•
To B&B or . . . (The Washington Post, Sep 14, 2003)
•
Airline Contacts (The Washington Post, Sep 14, 2003)
•
Taking the Train (The Washington Post, Sep 14, 2003)
•
Cruise Lines (The Washington Post, Sep 14, 2003)
•
Catching the Bus (The Washington Post, Sep 14, 2003)
•
Airport Shuttle Services (The Washington Post, Sep 14, 2003)
|
| |
|
• Smithsonian Journeys, 877-338-8687, www.smithsonianjourneys.org. Premier (and expensive) worldwide educational programs organized by the venerable Smithsonian. Members only, but the $29 per household fee can be added to your trip.
• Study Abroad.com, 610-499-9200, www.studyabroad.com. Listings shouldn't be taken as endorsements, but the site is a good resource for undergrads looking for different study abroad options, with separate categories for non-students and those 55 and older.
Family
• FamilyFun.com, www.family.com/travel. Disney-produced Web site with many non-Disney vacation ideas, plus travel tips.
• Family Travel Files, www.thefamilytravelfiles.com. The TravelPhases page of this site reviews age-appropriate destinations; another great item is the list of special events and festivals.
• Family Travel Forum, 212-665-6124, www.familytravelforum.com. Membership-based online newsletter that lists family-friendly travel agents and tips, with links to its other Web sites, Tiny Travelers and Kid Travels. $38 annually.
• Family Travel Network, 703-905-9858, www.familytravelnetwork.com. The site is packed with inexpensive vacation deals, plus tips and links to family-friendly travel agents -- and it's free.
• Family Travel Times, 888-822-4388, www.familytraveltimes.com. Subscription-based online newsletter with a just-say-no-to-Disney attitude and a focus on vacations that work for adults, not just the kiddies. It's free of advertising, as well. Subscriptions are $39 a year, $49 for two.
Gay
• Damron, 800-462-6654, www.damron.com. The publisher of gay travel guides shares an online database of 15,000 gay-friendly and gay-owned establishments One of the best on the Web.
• GayRes.com, www.gayres.com. This gay-owned company says it's the world's largest gay travel service specializing in discount accommodations across the globe.
• GayTravel.com, 800-429-8728, www.gaytravel.com. Gay-friendly vacation booking service, with an active travel forum.
• International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association, 800-448-8550, www.iglta.com. Trade association promoting gay tourism. The Web site is of limited assistance to travelers, but give the group a call and it'll point you in the right direction.
• Our World, 386-441-5367, www.ourworldpublishing.com. Popular monthly international gay travel magazine. The Web site doesn't reveal much, but an online subscription is $12 a year, $25 a year for a mail subscription.
• Out and About, 800-929-2268, www.outandabout.com. The company offers a comprehensive monthly newsletter for gay men and lesbians, but the companion Web site merely plugs its variety of travel guides (available as PDFs only). Online subscription is $20 a year, mail subscription $39 a year.
• Travel Alternatives Group, 415-437-3800, www.gaytravelnews.com. Organization certifies travel agents and tour outlets as gay-friendly. Also links to www.gayjet.com's worldwide gay-friendly events calendar.
Health/Disability
• Access-Able Travel, 303-232-2979, www.access-able.com. Comprehensive site of travel agencies, tours, cruises and travel tips for disabled and mature travelers.
