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* U.S. Army Family and MWR Command ( http://www.armymwr.com) runs five Armed Forces Recreation Centers (in Virginia, Florida, Hawaii, Germany and South Korea) and offers discounted hotel accommodations, tours and attractions through its travel service partners.

* U.S. Central Command Rest & Recuperation Leave Program ( http://www.armyg1.army.mil/WellBeing/RRLeave/index.htm) is an official site run by the Army G1 (Personnel) Office, providing information on R&R leave in the United States for soldiers deployed to combat/hostile areas, as well as links to R&R programs in Europe.

* The U.S. General Services Administration, Office of Citizen Services and Communications ( http://www.usa.gov/Federal_Employees/Travel.shtml) has info on government room rates and active and retired military-specific deals.

* Military.com ( http://www.Military.com), a free nongovernmental military membership organization, lists discounts and travel tips and hosts travel discussions.

* The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association endorses NARFE Travel (800-607-4538, http://www.narfetravel.com), which arranges cruises, land tours and other trips for members.

Pets

* The Humane Society of the United States has a page on its Web site devoted to pet care and traveling with pets (202-452-1100, http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/caring_for_pets_when_you_travel ).

* TripsWithPets.com (877-717-2964, http://www.tripswithpets.com) features pet-friendly accommodations and travel tips. Also included are a link to finding animal hospitals in travel destinations and an "Ask the Travel Dog" section dealing with pet-caregiver questions.

* PetsWelcome.com ( http://www.petswelcome.com) lists pet-friendly accommodations and travel tips.

* PetsOnTheGo.com ( http://www.petsonthego.com) lists pet-friendly lodging and trips and offers a blog written by staff members.

* The magazine Fido Friendly ( http://www.FidoFriendly.com; $20 per year), devoted to traveling pets, highlights travel accessories and accommodations, and offers travel tips.

* The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (800-311-3435, http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dq/animal.htm) Global Migration and Quarantine site covers the importation of pets and other animals into the United States.

* The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (301-734-7833, http://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_welfare/pet_travel/pet_travel.shtml) has info on domestic and international pet travel.