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Ready to travel? Here is a list of great deals, free services and fun ideas to make your trip extra special. So click on the logo to link to their sites, and get inspired! Also, make sure you've got the right tools for the job -- these companies have the clothing, equipment and services to get you there and back in style. Check back often, because we're always adding new sites. And if you've got one you'ld like to suggest, let us hear about it!
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Document your trip and get your photos online for FREE in an online photo album at Picturetrail.com for all your friends to see. You can also upload images from a camcorder or digital camera via WebTV. Coming soon, lthey'll have the Picturetrail Travel Club, where you can share your vacation thrills with fellow travelers and adventure seekers. | |
 | Want to spend a week in a small medieval village? Or go in search of Noah's Arch in East Turkey? Maybe explore the ancient cultures of the Indian Himalaya, or go hut-to-hut skiing on Norway's Peer Gynt Trail? Indulge yourself at Infohub, the best source fore unique adventure, arts, learning and sport vacations. | |
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| Hiking, backpacking, mountaineering, cycling and camping equipment source. Need a Swiss Army ascent watch? Atlas snow tracker cleats? Or a good pair of Nike trail runners? Take a trip to PlanetOutdoors. Apparel by Patagonia, North Face and More. | |
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If your vacation has just got to include snow, check out Mountainzone.com, with over 7,000 of the best name-brand products for skiing, snowboarding, climbing and backpacking. | |
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Got the golf bug? Click here for discounts and FREE items: golf magazines, clip art, greeting cards, screen savers and golf software. Take advantage of the discounts they offer -- they're the largest discount golf program in the country, and can save you money at nearly 4500 locations. | |
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Where exactly is Uzbekistan? Maps.com is a great practical site for travelers. Get everything from FREE point-to-point driving instructions to antique maps and globes. | |
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This is a GREAT place to find one-of-a-kind vacation rentals. VacationSpot.com offers over 25,000 properties in 4,000 locations -- inns, bead & breakfasts, rental condiminiums, villas, rental homes and historic properties. Best of all, they include phots, rates and availability calendars. A terrific travel resource. | |
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Stock up at on all the latest travel products, tools and gadgets at Magellan's Travel Supply -- everything from bulky clothing compressors, translators, currency converters, computer modem adaptors, luggage and videos to great gifts for travelers. Spoil yourself with state-of-the-art travel supplies. | |
| The world's largest fishing portal site, the United Fishing Association has daily information on the top fishing spots, state regulations, license information, and expert advice from world renowned fishermen such as Spider Andresen andn Flip Pallot. Making the world a better place to fish. | |
| Get married in paradise! Honeymoons, Inc. will plan your Carribean wedding, second honeymoon, or maybe just a getaway. Spend a romantic week on the beach or take a cruise. | ||
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Travel Packets.com offers destination brochures, maps, visitor guides and discount coupons. Wouldn't you like to have all this stuff in hand BEFORE you travel? Their staff visit each of the listed major U.S. cities and do your advance work for you. Some are available FREE online, or you can have them mailed via Priority Mail. | |
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| Connect to an emergency operator immediately, no matter where you travel in the US, with Magnavox Mobie 911. |