RV View, June
2000
Camping World
MapQuest
( http://www.mapquest.com )
The Internet's authority on travel routes, MapQuest, offers up door-to-door or
city-to-city directions across North America. Just pop in your starting and
destination addresses and within moments you'll receive area maps, complete directions and
estimated travel times. MapQuest also offers insider tips on more than 50 major
cities around the U.S. Other site perks include real-time traffic updates, yellow
and white pages and specific information on National Parks.
Fodors
( http://www.fodors.com )
Once you hit the Fodors' home page, head over to the "Planning Center" where you
can find information on local weather, tourism bureaus and recommended reading. Once
you tap into your destination, Fodors offers tips on cultural events, shopping and
cuisine, outdoor activities, sports and more. The site is loaded with links so you
can find exactly what you're looking for about your trip.
Family.com
( http://family.go.com/Categories/Travel/
)
Sponsored by Disney, this site is the ultimate guide to traveling with the whole family,
including advice for traveling with the kids. Already know where you're headed?
then click on that region of the map and you'll be treated to a host of articles
covering such specific ideas as "Minnesota Minor League Baseball" or "Great
Getaways Under $75 Per Night."
Travel Channel
( http://travel.discovery.com )
In conjunction with the Discovery Channel, the Travel Channel Web page explores the world
of travel like none other. Just pick a destination by region or state and search
sub-categories to plan your trip. Discover unique eateries, fill your itinerary with
things to do or download a list of upcoming events. You can also search destinations
by idea, such as "Animal Watching Opportunities" or "Adventures."
This Web site also offers links to local maps and weather reports, as well as a
chat room for travelers.
Rand McNally
( http://www.randmcnally.com )
Much like MapQuest, Rand McNally is a definite bookmark when finding the quickest or most
scenic route to your destination. Visit "Plan a Trip" and get the latest
on road construction along your route or make reservations for an overnight stay.
Visit "Parents Corner" and read feature articles on travel tips such as
"The Art of Traveling with Kids."
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