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Travel, U.S. Department of State
The U.S. State Department's travel page with:
---international travel information for U.S. citizens (country entry requirements, safety, embassy services, etc.)
---passport information for U.S. citizens
---visa information for those entering the U.S.
---information on judicial assistance , consular notification, marriage and divorce abroad, citizenship issues, .etc.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Traveler Information
The U.S. Customs Service presents information on customs rules, procedures, and regulations useful to those traveling to the United States and to those returning to the United States from travel abroad. Included are:
---Know Before You Go, with rules for bringing items back from a trip abroad
---general information on duties and duty exemptions
---information on restricted and prohibited merchandise
---information on bringing medications and drugs into the United States
---ID and entry requirements for foreign nationals
---list of average wait times at customs for major U.S. airports
---current wait times for passsenger vehicles and commercial vehicles at northern and southern ports of entry

Foreign Entry Requirements
Each country description includes entry and exit requirements (passports, visas, vaccinations, currency, etc.) for U.S. citizens.

Where to Apply for a U.S. Passport Nationwide
Search by zip code or city name to find a location that accepts passport applications.

Country Specific Information, Travel Warnings and Travel Alerts : U.S. Department of State
From the U.S. State Department:
(1) Country Specific Information sheetsgive a very brief description of the country; describe entry requirements to the country; tell about medical facilities, crime in the country, drug penalties; list U.S. embassies and consulates in the country; and, give other useful information to travelers.
(2) Travel Warnings -- issued when the State Department recommends that U.S. citizens avoid travel to a certain country.
(3) Travel Alerts -- issued for short-term events that may affect travel to a country or region

Travel Advice, Great Britain Foreign and Commonwealth Office
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office issues country-specific travel advice "to ensure that British travellers are well prepared before their departure." Brief information is given on safety and crime, entry requirements to the country, medical services, currency, etc. The Office issues warnings advising against travel to specific countries and to specific areas within countries.

Travel Advisories, Australia Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade issues country-specific travel advice for Australians traveling abroad. Brief information is given on safety and security, health issues, and entry requirements to the country. The Department may advise against travel to specific countries or to specific areas within countries.

Travel Reports, Canada Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
The Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade issues country-specific travel advice for Canadians traveling abroad. Brief information is given on general conditions, safety and security, health issues, and entry requirements to the country. The Department may advise against travel to specific countries or to specific areas within countries.

CDC Travelers' Health
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control offer health recommendations for international travelers, immunization requirements, disease alerts and other information for travelers. Includes:
---Health information for travelers by area of the world and country
---Yellow book, CDC Health Information for International Travel with information about vaccination requirements and recommendations, health hazards by area of the world, and disease prevention practices for travelers. The Yellow Book is "a reference for those who advise international travelers of health risks. ... It is written primarily for health care providers, although others might find it useful."
---Information on specific diseases (cholera, yellow fever, dengue fever, hepatitis, HIV/AIDS, encephalitis, malaria, rabies, typhoid fever, etc.) and traveler's health issues (spraying for insects on aircraft)
---Brief information about significant outbreaks of diseases such as dipththeria and polio throughout the world
---Most recent scores of sanitation inspections of cruise ships with stops at U.S. ports
---Information for specific travel populations (children, disabled, pregnant, etc.)

Country Commercial Guides
"Country Commercial Guides (CCG) are prepared by US Embassy Staff once a year and contain information on the business and economic situation of foreign countries and the political climate as it affects U.S. business. Each CCG contains the same chapters, and an appendix, which include topics such as marketing, trade regulations, investment climate, and business travel."
For recent Country Commercial Guide:
1. Click on Market Research Library.
At Market Research Library:
2. Select Country Commercial Guide from Resource Types pull-down menu
3. Select a country from Country pull-down menu
4. Click on GO.

An archive of Country Commercial Guides for 1996 to 2001 are posted on a U.S. Department of State website.

Guidelines for Business Etiquette
Tips on business etiquette, customs, and protocol for doing business in more than 45 countries.

International Business Etiquette Internet Sourcebook
Connects to Canadian government and commercial web pages with tips for business travellers abroad.

Tourism Offices Worldwide Directory
Enter the name of a country, a U.S. state, or a Canadian province and find the addresses and phone numbers of tourist offices for the country, state, or province. You may find any of the following: addresses of national tourism offices in the country and abroad, addresses of state or regional or city tourism offices, and links to tourism office web pages.

California, Find Yourself Here : California Travel and Tourism Commission
Find out about visiting and touring California from the California Division of Tourism. Includes visitor's guide, state and regional maps, itineraries, information about events and attractions, information about lodging, and more.

Travelers, U.S. Federal Aviation Administration
Information for air travelers on airport/flight delays, packing, security screening, prohibited items, flying with children, flying with pets, consumer complaints, rights, safety, health, and more from the Federal Aviation Administration, the Transportation Security Administration, and other U.S. federal agencies.