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INTERNET Red 2000

All About Spain: Travel and Tourism

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive index of information about Spain and Spanish culture. It contains photo tours, city guides, a traveler's yellow pages, and a country and culture section filled with useful information.
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University of Nebraska

U. Of Nebraska: Railroads and the Making of Modern America: Tourism and Mobility

For Students 9th - 10th
Primary source materials that focus on how the railroads facilitated travel and tourism in America in the mid-1800s. Includes railroad timetables, anecdotal accounts, traveler advice, charts, illustrations, and lots more.
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Travel Agents

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource contains detailed information on the travel agent/planning career field. It has sections on the nature of the work, working conditions, employment, training and advancement, job outlook, earnings, and additional information.
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Fondation Tourisme Jeunesse

For Students 9th - 10th
This organization promotes travel for young people as a way to further their education. Grants are available for individuals and groups. Available in French and English.
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Nebraska Tourism Commission

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of Nebraska's attractions, events, accommodations, outdoor adventures, agri-tourism, and a vacation planner.
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Geo Beats: Guided Video Tours and Reviews of Travel Destinations Around the World

For Students 9th - 10th
Sample the unique character of some of the most popular travel destinations in the world at the award-winning video network site GeoBeats.
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Vancouver Travel and Tourism

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a destination site for travel to Vancouver, British Columbia. Primarily a tourism portal, it does offer maps, videos, attractions, and some basic statistical facts.
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Enjoy Illinois/tourism and Development

For Students 9th - 10th
Page belonging to the Bureau of Tourism has links, and travel info, activities, parks, sights, etc.
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Cayman Islands Department of Tourism: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
The Cayman Islands Department of Tourism presents the ultimate travel guide. Learn much country specific information, find out where to go, and what to do. Also includes virtual tours and videos.
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Maine Office of Tourism: It Must Be Maine

For Students 9th - 10th
This award-winning site makes you want to jump in a car and head for Maine. Pictures, one more beautiful than the last, change before your eyes in celebration of this pristine State. Lots of activities and suggestions for travel.
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New Mexico: Travel and Tourism

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the various areas of the state of New Mexico. View visitor info, outdoor fun, history and culture, facts and trivia.
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California Travel & Tourism Commission: Visit California

For Students 9th - 10th
Visitors to Ca,ifornia will find information on places to go and things to do, as well as help for planning a trip. There are links to pages about different cities and other destinations, and some history background.
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NOAA

Noaa: Ocean Facts on Coastal Tourism

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration surveys coastal travel and tourism, which is the largest industry, employer, and foreign-revenue earner in the United States.
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Utah Travel and Tourism

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on skiing, hiking, snowboarding and whitewater rafting. Color photographs serve as a guide to natural resources. Also offers some cultural and historic background.
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Official Travel Information for Chile

For Students 9th - 10th
Virtually visit Chile with this offering from the official tourism corporation, a private non-profit entity, whose mission is to promote Chilean travel industry internationally. Find out about Chilean activities, culture, weather,...
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Arizona Office of Tourism: Visit Arizona: Facts About Arizona

For Students 3rd - 5th
Travel guide for Arizona, including parks, things to do, places to stay, and geographic information.
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The Newberry Library

Newberry: Geography of Transportation: Map 12: Auto Trails of Florida, Ca. 1924

For Teachers K - 1st
Lessons for students K-12 using historical maps teach students about the history of travel and tourism by car, identifying the technological and economic changes taking place in the 20th Century.
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Teacher Oz

Teacher Oz: Texas Today

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of Texas history topics including education, fine arts, sports teams, amusement parks, food, and travel and tourism.
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Barbados Tourism Marketing: Visit Barbados

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore Barbados with this ultimate online travel guide and travel planner. There is information on culture, attractions, geography, and climate.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Travel Newsletter

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In a role as the director of tourism for a student-selected city, state, or country, students conduct online research to create travel newsletters enticing tourists to visit their chosen areas. Newsletter content includes location,...
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Globe Tracks

Travel for Kids: Singapore

For Students 3rd - 8th
"Discover the cultural heritage of Straits Chinese, Indians, Malays and British as you wander through colorful neighborhoods. The island also has large nature reserves, brilliant tropical vegetation, and excellent wildlife parks." Use...
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Globe Tracks

Travel for Kids: Peru

For Students 3rd - 8th
An excellent site containing exciting things to learn about Peru from a family tourism perspective. Explore things to do in Lima, the Andes, Lake Titicaca, the Amazon, and the North of Peru. Also, contains picks for children's books on...
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INTERNET Red 2000

All About Spain: Todo Sobre Espana

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive index of information about Spain and Spanish culture. It contains photo tours, city guides, a traveler's yellow pages, and a country and culture section filled with useful information. In Spanish and German also.
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Stoa & the Tourist Office of Spain: Home Page

For Students 9th - 10th
The Tourist Office of Spain and the Spain Tours Operators Association offer a wide variety of help for the those thinking of traveling to Spain. From advice on pre-trip preparations to what is hot in Spain this year, this site has it all.

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