Resources

Briefcase to Backpack- A great resource for people who want to take a career break and need to know how.
Boots N All Travel- A site for independent travelers with great articles, a good forum, and a good flight booking engine.
Eurocheapo- Eurocheapo is the best booking site for Europe. They have great hotel and hostel deals and blog filled with money saving and budget tips for Europe travel.
Hostelbookers- Great youth hostels and cheap hotels in 3500 destinations worldwide. Plus, they don’t have any booking fees, which helps save money!
Lonely Planet- The guidebook king. They also have a good forum where you can ask about anything. I use their guidebooks whenever I travel.
South Pacific Travel- South Pacific island destinations, airlines, news, events, maps, films, music, guidebooks, blog, and tips for trips by veteran travel writer David Stanley.
STA Travel- Worldwide student/young adult travel/tour company that provides good deals.
Couchsurfing- This website allows you to stay on people’s couches or in spare rooms for free!! It’s a great way to save money and meet people.
Johnny Jet- A great booking and information resource for travelers. They have a link to just about anything you need. If you are looking for good deals, don’t forget to sign up for his newsletter.
Las Vegas shows- For the best information about Vegas and Las Vegas shows, go to this website. You’ll get the best deals.
Traveller’s Point- A great website with a forum, travel information, mapping tools, and a blogging platform.
Viator- A good resource for travel information with a pretty regularly updated and well written blog.
Backpacking Women on the Road- Backpacking travel information, safety tips, and plenty of advice for women who love to travel on their own – or would if they could!

G Adventures- For those who want a tour that lets them do what they want, this is the company to go with. Their tours are geared toward independent travelers who just want the hassle of booking taken care of! They are my favorite tour company and I use them whenever I need a tour.
Business Class flights – Business class travel specialist where you can save up to 40% on your business and first class tickets.
Contiki Tours- For those 18-35 who want to party and be herded around like cattle on big tour buses.
Hotels in Paris- A good list of Paris hotels at an affordable price.
Darn Good Digs – Excellent recent of good places to stay around the world.
TravBuddy Travel Blogs and Hotel Reviews- Get a good list of travel blogs, meet other travelers, and get travel reviews.
Where I’ve Been- Create a map of where you have been with this tool and put it on all the social networking sites you belong to and impress your friends.
Tripfilms- Travel community site that let’s you post and share your videos with other travelers.
Rail Europe- The number one site for non-Europeans to buy their Eurail passes from. I use them whenever I need to buy a rail pass.
Sainsburys Bank Foreign Currency Exchange- A UK based company that offers good exchange rates and travel money for before you go away.
Las Vegas Discount Show Tickets – You know I love Vegas and Vegas has a great place for shows. There is always something good playing. This site is good for finding discount show tickets, reviews and travel specials in Las Vegas.
Cheapest Manchester Airport Parking – Manchester is a big hub for cheap flight so if you are heading out of that airport and need some cheap airport parking for your car – these are your guys.