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Listed below are several useful links to informational sites to help you plan your next trip or get up to date information on a trip you have already planned. If you have any questions about your trip, please call your agent.

MedjetAssist: Safe Travel Defined
As a MedjetAssist member, if you are hospitalized while traveling more than 150 miles from home, Medjet will arrange medical transportation to the hospital of your choice. On average, domestic air medical evacuation can cost upwards of $20,000 and internationally it can exceed $120,000, but not if you are a Medjet member. Short Term and Annual memberships available. Click here to enroll today. When placing your order, mention location number 7595.

Federal Aviation Administration
Check this site for the latest FAA travel & security updates.
www.faa.gov/

Luggage Concierge
Want to travel light? Don't want to deal with any security hassles at the airport? Luggage Concierge will arrange to pick up your bags at your home and ship them to your resort or cruise ship, allow you to travel baggage free. When you arrive at your destination, your bags will be waiting for you. When placing your order, mention affiliate code number 1121. From time to time, Virtuoso discounts may apply for our clients.
www.luggageconcierge.com

Currency Converter
This site allows you to convert from one currency to another. Even has a 'Big Mac' index so you can keep up on current world economic trends.
www.oanda.com/

Historical Weather Data
Need to know what the weather is typically like in June in Borneo? Or if it is really that hot in Santorini in August? Click on the link below and you can find the average temperature and number of days of rain for the month in almost any country on earth!
http://www.travelsmith.com/ts/worldweather.jsp

Need to Apply for a Passport?
You can find instructions online on how to apply for a passport or renew your current passport. Helpful tips on where to apply in person and by mail, passport fees, downloadable application forms and other current information to help you get your passport.
http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html

Travel Insurance
We highly recommend the purchase of travel insurance with your trip. Not only does insurance protect your investment if you have to cancel your trip for a valid reason, it will provide evacuation insurance if you get sick, lost baggage protection and valuable other services. We recommend Travel Guard. Please contact us for a brochure and additional information.

International Health and Vacination Requirements/CDC
A list of countries and their health requirements or warnings plus news articles about outbreaks and immunizations. Also included are a geographic travel map and health recommendations.
www.cdc.gov/travel

Zierer Visa Service
This site lists visa and travel document requirements for every country in the world. Contact Zierer for help processing your tourist visa applications.
www.zvs.com

Mapquest
Get door-to-door driving directions, detailed maps, plus helpful travel links.
www.mapquest.com

The Weather Channel
All you need to know about current weather conditions and 3 to 5 day forecasts throughout the world.
www.weather.com

Worldtime
One of the easiest of the international time conversion sites around, ideal in case you are needing to know what time it is in Zimbabwe.
www.worldtimeserver.com

U.S. State department - Travel Warnings
Check this site for the latest Travel advisories for U.S. citizens. Also has a list of the latest Consular Information Sheets for the latest conditions in the countries you are traveling to.
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_1764.html

CNN
For the latest in headline and breaking news updates, visit CNN.
www.cnn.com

Altrec.com
Gear up for your next trip! Altrec offers high quality gear for all travelers. Whether you are preparing to climb Kilimanjaro or set sail on an Alaska Cruise, altrec.com offers a great one stop shop for everything you need. Order online OR talk to a gear expert.
altrec.com