These "Helpful Links" are to other websites that our members have found to be helpful for planning trips.

PLEASE NOTE: This IS NOT an endorsement of any of the service providers or businesses listed. You should always consider the fact that everyone's experience with any particular service provider is not necessarily going to be the same. While one person may have an excellent experience, another person's experience with that same provider may have been very unpleasant. Always use your own research and best judgment.

I have found traveling with Tauck World Discovery gives both quality and value. Their guests are always #1 with this 85-year-old family owned company. Tauck has spent years perfecting the best possible experiences for their guests.
I have taken 21 tours with Tauck and will be glad to discuss ( by email ) Tauck Tours with anyone having questions.

We have used Frommers books and hus website for several trips we've taken. The information has been accurate, practical and very helpful.

We last used Frommers for a 38 day adventure through Turkey, Greece and Italy in 2007. Phil & June Landrum

Rick Steves' Travel Tips Site
Extensive informational site covering virtually every aspect of travel.

Good reputation for accurate useful information.

Budget Travel has this online Magazine that have many good travel ideas and timely tips.

Several in our group had taken trips to Mexico with GoWithJo, based in Harlingen. All good reports.

For RV'Rs... Tips and loads of travel information...

Great Travel Photography Site based on PBS show "Travels to the Edge"

Shows the best seats on each type of plane flown by various airlines around the world.

World-wide Travel Evacuation Insurance.

Domestic air medical evacuation averages $10,000 to $20,000, and internationally, it can exceed $75,000. This is worth taking the time to evaluate for your situation.

An Indian Travel Company that I used on a trip to India in 2004. They did a great job. This link take you straight to the Newsletter page "Creatively Yours" on their website.

Pat Murphree...

I have taken 14 trips with the Overseas Adventure Travel... obviously very happy.
Email Pat Murphree... with any questions

This site they features links to what they claim are the 50 best travel websites online.

Several people from our group have traveled with Caravan and have been pleased with the results.

In researching your destination, this site will often give you more information than you may ever want to know.

Just type in your destination and this site will give you pictures and locations so you can orient yourself before leaving home.

You will need to download the Google Earth Program (free) and install it on your computer before you can utalize it. It is truly an amazing program.

We all would like to know the weather patterns of where we are going.

This site gives current and forcasts as much as a month ahead.

Cruise reviews and news that has proven reliable. Alway let us know if you find out differently.

This website can hook you up with Cruiselines that will sign you up to give lectures, dance classes or whatever your specialty and get reduced price travel in return (several in RATs have done this)

Similar to To Sea With Z -- get reduced rates travel by giving lectures

Good information about the medications you take with you to other countries. Some meds that are legal in the U.S. may be illegal in other countries! Check it out.

Check out Budget Travel's "Real Deals" ... especially for Cruises.

Xe.com...this site will tell you what a dollar is worth at your destination plus other helpful info.