Resource for retrieving, comparing, ranking, and customizing data on the world's nations. Country snapshots feature provides statistics that include maps, area, population, demographics, gross national product, and more. County comparisons offer tools for creating comparison tables and graphs using either recent or historical statistics.
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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.
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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General Reference Center GOLD provides access to magazines, newspapers, trade publications, and reference books through one interface. This general interest database offers the content covering current events, popular culture, business and industry trends, the arts and sciences, sports, hobbies, and more.
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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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EarthWatch Institute - find expeditions for students, travelers and the adventurous Ecotourism Explorer - from the Ecotourism Society, a site for finding and travel ideas and vendors as well as help for the eco-entrepreneur
Airbnb - Book unique homes and experience a city like a local. BedAndBreakfast.com - find B and B's all over the world 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 Vacation Rentals By Owner Homeaway.com
Maps and Route Planning
MapQuest - A consumer travel guide Rand McNally - maps, plan a trip, and construction warnings RouteXL - fastest route with multiple stops
Budget Travel Magazine - great place to find hotels, vacation packages, destinations Frommer's - for in-depth examinations of destinations and travel tip and planning sheets Rick Steves - Europe through the back door! RoadScholar - educational adventures created by Elderhostel, the not-for-profit world leader in lifelong learning since 1975. Includes Family programs. Roadside America - your online guide to offbeat tourist attractions Tripadvisor - read reviews from real people Tripbuzz - discover the top activities, attractions and entertainment Travel.State.Gov - Passports, travel warnings an publications