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Go travelling on the internet! The world of the web is full of wonders - particularly
for travel organisers. From maps to money, from hotels to health, and
from taxis to tourist sites, you can find it all without leaving your
desk. Top PA Julie Lever compiled this comprehensive internet travel compendium
for the secretarial and support team at her organisation, and we're delighted
that she shares it with ON! Office Networks
readers here.
Many of the sites below have information about a wide variety of travel,
but they have been listed according to their main area of expertise.
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All Go Here
www.allgohere.com
List of hotels, etc. with facilities for disabled visitors. |
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Ebookers
www.ebookers.com
European on-line travel agency good for hotels, flights and
car hire. Has a specials section for business travellers. |
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Lastminute
www.lastminute.com
Especially for last minute hotel, restaurant and flight bookings |
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Late Rooms
www.laterooms.co.uk
Last minute reduced rooms in over 50,000 hotels plus 5,000 apartments,
cottages, etc. in the UK, Europe and North America |
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London Launch
www.londonlaunch.com
Principally about organising events in London but does include
information about accommodation |
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UK Villages
www.ukvillages.co.uk
Details of facilities at over 31,000 villages, parishes and
communities |
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Yay France
www.yayfrance.com
Hotel reservation service plus travel information within France |
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British Airports Authority
www.baa.co.uk
Information about UK airports including flight details and maps
of the terminals. Also includes car hire, hotels, etc |
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Ebookers
www.ebookers.com
European on-line travel agency good for flights, hotels and
car hire. Has a specials section for business travellers. |
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Lastminute
www.lastminute.com
Especially for last minute flight, hotel and restaurant bookings |
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OAG travel information
www.oag.com
Basic flight information, travel planner, etc. Particularly
good for flying to the Far East and Asia. |
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5 minutes away
www.5minutesaway.co.uk
Information on services and facilities within five minutes of
UK motorway junctions. |
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Automobile Association (AA)
www.theaa.co.uk
All kinds of motoring information, plus pages on travel and
accommodation |
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Green Flag
www.greenflag.co.uk
Motoring assistance and rescue. Advice on motoring abroad, international
diving permits, ferry booking services, etc |
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RAC
www.rac.co.uk
Motoring information. Includes good route planner and regularly-updated
traffic news detailing roadworks and congestion . |
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Ebookers
www.ebookers.com
European on-line travel agency good for car hire, hotels and
flights. Has a specials section for business travellers |
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NCP
www.ncp.co.uk
Operates 600 car parks across the UK including 10 at the country’s
busiest airports; gives locations and prices |
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Purple Parking
www.purpleparking.com
Airport parking across the UK. Also offers chauffeur and valet
parking services at Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester, Stansted
and Edinburgh |
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Lastminute
www.lastminute.com
Especially for last minute restaurant, hotel and flight bookings. |
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Pub UK
www.pub-uk.co.uk
Directory listing all pubs and inns in the UK. Gives few details
other than the address. |
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Timeout
www.timeout.com
Information on London and New York bars, clubs, restaurants,
hotels, etc |
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UK Villages
www.ukvillages.co.uk
Details of facilities at over 31,000 villages, parishes and
communities |
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Global entertainment guide
www.whatsonwhen.com
Guide to events, festivals, etc. around the world for easy itinerary
planning |
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Medical Advice
Service for Travellers Abroad (MASTA)
www.masta.org
Offers healthcare information for travellers. Maintained by
the London School of tropical Medicine |
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Institute of Translation
and Interpreting
www.iti.org.uk
Includes directory of members |
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LEO German-English Dictionary
http://dict.leo.org
Online dictionary maintained by Munich University |
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LEO German-French Dictionary
http://dict.leo.org
Online dictionary maintained by Munich University |
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Translation Experts
http://tranexp.com
Translation software and services covering English, French,
German and Spanish |
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Mapquest
www.mapquest.com
Map guide for Europe and North America giving travel directions,
distances and journey times |
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Michelin
www.viamichelin.com
Routes and maps in Europe. Includes driving directions, traffic
conditions, weather, etc |
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Multimap
www.multimap.com
Interactive atlas of Great Britain. Search by post code, place
name or London street |
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Yahoo
http://maps.yahoo.com
Facility to search for addresses in North America. Provides
location map and directions |
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Oanda
www.oanda.com
World currencies, current exchange rates, historical tables
and forecasts |
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Trade Partners
www.tradepartners.gov.uk
UK government website providing information and help with business
across national borders. |
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Belgian Railways
www.b-rail.be
Travelling in Belgium and connexions within mainland Europe
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EuroStar
www.eurostar.com
Provides service details, timetable, discounts for frequent
travellers, etc |
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Eurotunnel
www.eurotunnel.co.uk
Bookings online for passengers and freight. Particularly useful
for different types of vehicle |
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London Transport
www.londontransport.co.uk
Complete guide to travelling in London. Includes London underground,
buses, trams, cycles and the congestion charge |
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Train Line
www.thetrainline.com
Route planner with the facility to book and buy rail tickets
and hotel accommodation on line |
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