Travel Information

Whether you are planning to study abroad, work abroad or just travel, there are many Internet sites which can provide information about cheap rates on airline and train tickets, hostels, restaurants and shops. We also have plenty of information in our CIE library and would be happy to go over it with you. It's also important to be aware of health and safety guidelines while you travel, so we have listed some of these sites for you which you should access before you leave the country.

Council Travel
Driving Abroad
International Drivers License
Visa and Passport Info
ISIC cards (also see 'CIE Services' section)
STA (Student Travel Assoc.)
Passport Office
Let's Go Directory
Eurail youth pass
International Currency Converter
Youth Hostels International (and YHA)
Internet Café Guide
Transitions Abroad

Health and Safety Resources

State Department This is the State Department's official site for warning US citizens about specific and worldwide situations, and travel advisories. It is a good idea to check this site prior to visiting any country overseas.

Center for Disease Control The CDC is located in Atlanta and issues information concerning where certain dangerous diseases are most commonly found, and which inoculations are required for each country.

Overseas Embassies This is a helpful site for locating US embassies overseas, or finding foreign embassy addresses here in the US.

Basic Tourist Information

Ireland Tourist Board
UK Tourist Board
Ecuador Tourism Board
Quebec Tourist Board
Germany Tourist Board
Australian Tourist Board
Denmark Tourism Board
Ghana Tourist Board
China Tourist Board
Tourism Malaysia