Travel Tools

• Air travel tools at www.tsa.gov - Click on travel and consumers on the TSA site to get an up to date list of prohibited and permitted items for both checked and carry on luggage.  Also you can check for latest security procedures.

• ATM locators at www.usa.visa.com or www.mastercard.com . You can use these sites to locate ATMs in 120 countries.

• Currency converters at www.xe.com All you have to do is fill in the amount and you will gent instant curry conversions for 13 countries. You can also go to www.xe.com/ucc for a converter for all the countries.

• Customs services can be found at www.customs.gov You can order an online brochure "Know Before You Go" that includes information on duty-free exemptions, prohibited items and items which should be declared.

• Frequent flying information can be found at www.webflyer.com or if you feel like chatting with together miles conscious people you can visit at www.flyertalk.com.

• Health and safety issues are featured at various sites. Information on crime, terrorists threats and other issues can be found at www.travel.state.gov/travel_warnings.html Health warnings would be posted at www.cdc.gov

• A good site for travel insurance is www.insuremytrip.com You can compare various insurance plans.  Or you can use www.quotetravelinsurance.com

• Travel document information can be found at www.travelstate.gov You will able to get detailed passport information. There is also information for American citizens traveling abroad.