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Featured Consumer Guides and Resources: Travel

Fly-Rights. Helpful advice for travelers on getting the best fares, what to do with lost tickets and baggage, canceled flights, and more. 58 pp.
Foreign Entry Requirements. Lists 200 embassy and consulate addresses and phone numbers where visas may be obtained. 21 pp.
Lesser Known Areas of the National Park System. Listing by state of more than 170 national parks, their accommodations, locations, and historical significance. 49 pp.
National Park System Map and Guide. This newly revised full-color map lists activities at more than 300 parks, monuments, and historic sites.
National Trails System Map and Guide. Full-color map describes eight national scenic trails and nine national historic trails.
National Wildlife Refuge System: A Visitor's Guide. Use this full-color map to plan a visit and learn about hundreds of endangered species and their habitats.
Passports: Applying for Them the Easy Way. How, when, and where to apply for U.S. passports. Includes information on fees. 12 pp.
Safe Trip Abroad. How to take precautions against robbery, terrorism, or other dangers. What to do if you find yourself in trouble. 20 pp.
Tips for Travelers with Disabilities. Get ready for a trip abroad with information on airline and hotel arrangements, health concerns, service and equipment advice, and more. 1 pp.
Tips For Women Traveling Alone. Traveling on your own can be an adventure--make sure it's a safe one with these helpful tips. 5 pp.
Travel Smart: Travel Safe. Tips on getting health and safety warnings, passport and visa requirements, and more when traveling to other countries. 6 pp.
Travel Tips For Students. Trips abroad can be an exciting part of your education--use these tips to make sure your trip is trouble-free and safe. 5 pp.
Washington: The Nation's Capital. Use this full-color map to learn more about our country’s heritage by exploring Washington, D.C.
Your Trip Abroad (graphic only). Information and a helpful checklist of necessary documents and things to arrange before, during, and when you're returning from a trip overseas. 48 pp.