Travel Roundup, pt. 2

Moms Minivan
http://www.momsminivan.com/
This website is full of ideas to keep the kids or toddlers busy on long car rides. With different categories for different age groups, it would be hard not to find at least one activity to keep the kids busy. There are games such as Car Travel Bingo, Counting Cows, and Name the Clouds. There are also printable activities to take along in the car.


Roadside America
http://www.roadsideamerica.com/
“Your Online Guide to Offbeat Tourist Attractions.” Everything you never knew existed can be found on this website aimed at wandering tourists. You can see the “Jenny,” the famous shrimping boat from Forrest Gump, or Ye Olde UFO Store, or even a Big Junk Sculpture made of Old Airplanes. You can search for a specific attraction or you can browse by states. There are video highlights of some attractions, and even an app for the iPhone! When you’re searching for your favorite tourist attraction, search for a hotel to go with it.

Travel Roundup

Traveling this summer? Whether you’re staying in the country or heading abroad, it’s best to be prepared for everything. Need games to entertain the kids on a long car ride? Want to find a travel agent? Looking for the sidestop oddities that dot the map or maybe that great local diner? These websites will help you find whatever it is that you need:



Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Travelers’ Health
http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/default.aspx
For both domestic and international trips, this website broadcasts all the warnings and travel advisories that you need to know. On the front page, headlines show the most recent notices. This website seems the most appropriate to use if you are traveling abroad. There is a very user-friendly list of destinations that you can click on, and they provide the current travel notices in effect, tips to prepare for your trip, recommended vaccines, and also lists of diseases common in that country. If you’re looking for podcasts, there are plenty available, most lasting 5-10 minutes.


Eurotrip: Travel advice and savings
http://www.eurotrip.com/
This website claims it is the largest online community of budget-conscious travelers, and the articles and tips are aimed at people looking to backpack through Europe. Right from the homepage you can search for hostels available or search a city for events, hostels/hotels, and places to eat. If you become a member of the site, you can plan your trip to Europe and even create an itinerary for each day of your visit. If you’re looking for travel tips or podcasts, they are in abundance.