Tools

• Travel Currency - buy foreign currency through Northwestern Travel and TravelCurrency.com
• Per Diems - federal government rates by month for international destinations
• Date and Time Gateway - provide a quick view of local date and time in major cities
• Cell Phone Rental - stay in touch next time you travel, by renting an international cellular or satellite phone.
• Worldwide Electric Guide - tips and information on electrical power around the globe including a chart of electrical systems and adapters that are used in most countries of the world.
• Telephone Plug Types by Country - a chart of the phone plug types in most countries - helpful for travelers who plan to hook up their modem.

Currency Converter	Time Converter

Security Risks

• Air Security Hot Spots - daily update of international security risks and international travel related news

State Department Information

• US State Department Travel Advisories - latest travel warnings, public announcements and consular information sheets
• US Customs Traveler Information - complete information source, including what you can bring back into the US, traveling with pets, and business travelers traveling with samples
• US State Department Passport Information - how to apply for a US passport and search for local passport offices
• US State Department Visa Information - information on applying for a US visa and visas for traveling to other countries
• The Electronic Embassy - list of embassies in Washington, DC with links to their country sites - includes international business center

Health Information

• Travel Clinic at Abbott Northwestern Hospital - consider your health as you plan to travel internationally - preparation and education will help ensure a healthy travel experience
• Center for Disease Control - health recommendations, vaccine information, disease outbreaks, food and water precautions
• IAMAT - the International Association for Medical Assistance for Travelers (IAMAT) helps travelers cope with medical problems while out of the country - free membership includes a guide of 24-hour service physicians in 125 countries, and a world immunization and disease chart
• Travel Guard - travel insurance for emergency medical & evacuation, lost bags, car rental collision damage, trip canceled or delayed, etc.
  • Trip Cost Trip Cancellation & Interruption - trip insurance for individual travelers.
  • Collision Damage Wavier - insurance for rental cars
  • Bag Trak - annual insurance coverage for lost, stolen or delayed baggage

Books, Maps, Tips, and Accessories

• Cell Phone Rental - stay in touch next time you travel, by renting an international cellular or satellite phone.
• Travel Currency - buy foreign currency through Northwestern Travel and TravelCurrency.com
• Amazon.com - Books on International Travel including books on do's and don'ts, practical tips, social taboos and etiquette for international travelers
• Getting Through Customs - cultural quizzes and advice such as cultural no-nos, gifts, greetings & terms of address, dress, body language, etc.
• Magellan's Travel Supplies - purchase luggage, converters/adapters, and more online.
• National Geographic Atlas of the World - available from The Travel Store on randmcnally.com
• Expedia Currency Conversions
• Airport Survival Guide - information on how to navigate many major airports.
• G3 Visas & Passports - dedicated to travelers who need assistance with visas, passports, or document authentications

Foreign Languages

• Foreign Languages for Travelers - basic words and phrases, complete with sound bites, in more than 30 languages