Specialty Travel Resources

· International Association for Medical Assistance to Travellers , 716-754-4883, http://www.iamat.org/ . Web site lists recent health-related articles on such topics as avian influenza outbreaks. Free membership offers access to worldwide listings of English- speaking doctors with medical training in the United States, Canada or Great Britain who charge a set fee for initial consultations.

· Medical Travel Inc., 800-778-7953, http://www.medicaltravel.org/ . Travel agency sets up vacations for dialysis and oxygen patients. Arranges for such rental equipment as golf carts and oxygen tanks.

· MedicAlert, 888-633-4298, http://www.medicalert.org/ . Worldwide emergency medical info service. Members wear a special bracelet or necklace engraved with an ID number that is linked to medical history. Membership is $35 for the first year, $20 annual renewal fee.

· Mobility International USA, 541-343- 1284, http://www.miusa.org/ . MI's mission is to include the disabled in global exchange programs.

· Society for Accessible Travel and Hospitality, 212-447-7284, http://www.sath.org/ . Advocacy group represents disabled travelers and maintains lists of tour operators; its Web site offers a list of disabled-travel organizations.

· Travel O2 , 888-467-3563, http://www.travelo2.com/ . Specializes in info and rentals for travelers who depend on special oxygen supplies.

Pets

· Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 866-723-4827, http://www.aphis.usda.gov/travel . The official word from the U.S. Department of Agriculture on what to do when traveling with pets.

· Hike With Your Dog.com, http://www.hikewithyourdog.com/ . Search for dog-friendly hikes by state. Other screens suggest relevant books and give advice on traveling with dogs. Also offers "Hike With Your Dog" tours of the mid-Atlantic region and notes that the top two beaches in the United States (ranked by "Dr. Beach") are dog-friendly.

· Pet Friendly Travel.com, http://www.petfriendlytravel.com/ . Lodging listings in the United States and Canada focus on condos, cabins and private homes that allow pets. Listings provide info on local activities and special pet-friendly amenities.

· Pet Travel.com, 954-684-9535, http://www.pettravel.com/ . Worldwide lodging info with 28,690 listings. Also, comprehensive info on immigration laws and airline policies.

· Pets Welcome.com, 845-297-5150, http://www.petswelcome.com/ . Excellent listings on a variety of pet-friendly lodgings, info on international travel and tips on dealing with emergencies. The "Search by Route" feature allows you to see pet-friendly lodging on your way to your final destination.

Seniors

· AARP, 888-687-2277, http://www.aarp.org/travel . Popular advocacy group offers travel discounts among its other services. Membership (50 and older only) is $12.50 a year.