Covers skills that may be needed to work in leisure and tourism.

Brief introduction to the city, facts & figures, its history, culture, etc. The focus here is on sights and tourism generally.

This CalGoldRush.com site contains an article on the effects that the California gold rush has on California's tourism. Many people still come from far lands to get a glimpse of what is was like to be a gold miner.

This is the official website of the Tobago House of Assembly's Department of Tourism featuring places of interest, culture, history, geography, government, news and events.

"Official web site Quebec Quebec City Tourism". Includes great tourist information, detailed maps of the city, attractions, and more.

The official website of Belize tourism.

Excellent resource to gather information about New York City. This site is the official tourism site for New York City and contains a wealth of resources and topics.

This official site provides a history of D-Day, photos, chronology, and excellent interactive maps.

The National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration surveys coastal travel and tourism, which is the largest industry, employer, and foreign-revenue earner in the United States.

Take an online tour of Thailand, learning about the country's festivals, special events, and tourist activities. Great source for general information about Thailand, including facts about its history, religion, geography, economy, social...

A beautiful site that makes you want to enjoy a long stay in South Dakota. Great pictures and featured events.

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.

An extensive site giving information on the geography, regions, climate, population, language, museums, religions, traditions, and tourist statistics of Russia.

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.

This interactive map is an excellent student and teacher resource. Select Places to Go to show regions, provinces or territories and capital cities. Hover over the area to get links to more detailed information. Get up to the minute...

"The official destination website of Canada's incredible Niagara Region." Primarily a reference source for tourists.

Take a virtual tour of Arkansas by clicking on each of its major regions .. the Ozarks, River Valley, Central, Delta, Timberlands, and the Ouachitas region. Terrific photos, video clips, maps, and descriptive information is included for...

Highlights eight places in Colorado where it is possible to view wildlife from the safety of your vehicle. These include Rocky Mountain National Park, Guanella Pass Scenic Byway, State Forest Park, Bighorn Sheep Canyon, and more.

A very useful site for beginning French students: photo visit and links to maps,practical information and basic history accessible to early beginners(Presentation); a more in-depth look at the products, traditions, and symbols of the...

Fun, beautiful site about Paris with details on hotels, accommodations, trips, tours, maps, transportation, museums and monuments.

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.

Take a virtual tour of the many Yukon communities from the cosmopolitan Whitehorse and historic Dawson Creek to the many located along the famed Alaska Highway.

The culture of Japan is showcased. Click anywhere on the menu bar to access topics and illustrations ranging from architecture, temples, bonsai, tea ceremony, gardens, costumes, floral art, calligraphy, and many more.

The homepage for the city of Canberra, Australia. Links are provided to information and events in Canberra.