TRAVEL DATABASES AND LINKS


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Databases brought to you by Mobile Public Library, Alabama Public Library Service and the Alabama Virtual Library:

Designed for college and university libraries, Britannica Academic includes World Data Analyst, Gateway to the Classics, and Notable Quotations

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Encyclopædia Britannica App
Engaging interface for schools and public libraries. Provides students with easy-to-use features and age-appropriate content from the world’s leading magazines and reference books.


EbscoHost Mobile App
Includes some 3,000 full-text periodicals covering a wide range of topics: business, computers, current events, economics, education, environmental issues, health care, hobbies, humanities, law, literature and art, politics, science, social sciences, sports, technology, and many general interest topics.

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Allows a user to search Gale's General OneFile, Student Edition, General Reference Center Gold, Gale Virtual Reference Library, and Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center at the same time.

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Provides access to scholarly journals, magazines, and trade publications that cover topics including the cultural and economic aspects of travel and tourism. Provides coverage of both the historical and current state of affairs in the hospitality and tourism industries. The curious traveler will also find a wealth of information, from contents on state parks and information on planning a vacation to full-text travel guides from Fodor's.

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LINKS

Other online resources:

Travel Ideas and General Info

CDC Travel Info - Reference material for international travel including vaccinations and geographic risks, cruise ship inspections and disease outbreaks
EarthWatch Institute - find expeditions for students, travelers and the adventurous
Rick Steves - advice and ideas for Americans traveling to Europe
RoadScholar - educational travel adventures
The Lonely Planet Travel Guide - online articles from the popular travel guide book publisher
Travel.State.Gov - Bureau of Consular Affairs - protects the lives and serves the interests of U.S. citizens abroad
Tripadvisor - read reviews from real people
Tripbuzz - find fun and interesting things to do in your area
TSA - Travel - information on security screenings

Unique Lodging

Airbnb - online marketplace for short-term homestays and experiences
Couch Surfing - A volunteer-based worldwide network connecting travelers with members of local communities, who offer free accommodation and/or advice
Hostels.com - your best guide to hosteling
Vrbo - Vacation Rentals By Owner

Parks and Camping

Alabama State Parks
The Appalachian Trail
Go Camping America - A directory of parks form the National Assoc. of RV Parks and Campgrounds
National Park Service
Trailplace.com - an interactive website for thru-hikers on the Appalachian Trail with daily reports from the trail
USDA Forest Service - Camping, hiking, etc.