Travel Resources
Everything you need to Go Overseas!
Hostel World
www.hostelworld.com
Hostelworld.com is the world's number one hostel booking website. Their humble beginnings began in 1999 when a hostel owner and entrepreneur identified a niche in the market to introduce online bookings into hostels. Since then they have become the fastest-growing online provider for hostel bookings around the world using innovative technology to inspire independently minded travelers everywhere.
Hostel Bookers
www.hostelbookers.com
Hostel Bookers is an online travel agency that has been operating for eight years. They provide unrivaled service quality and value for money, which is why each year more than five million travelers visit Hostel Bookers for their travel needs. Thanks for all the support, and here's to the future!
- No service charges or booking fees
- Commitment to quality
- Lowest price guarantee
- Learn How to Find Your Ideal Hotel/Hostel
FlipKey.com
www.flipkey.com
FlipKey is a leading vacation rental website with over 150,000 rentals in more than 7,000 locations worldwide. FlipKey helps travelers find and book vacation rentals while offering great value along with the privacy, space, and amenities of home. FlipKey has won awards from Travel & Leisure, Sunset Magazine, New York Post and others by delivering the easiest and happiest vacation rental experience on the web.
- Great Selection: Search vacation rentals worldwide
- Secure Booking: Every property manager is verified by FlipKey staff
- Value: Over 5,000 special offers featured every day
- Real Reviews: Access the largest collection of authentic reviews and photos in the industry
- Expertise: FlipKey is majority-owned by TripAdvisor, home of the world's most trusted travel advice
Easytobook.com
www.Easytobook.com
Easytobook.com was founded in 2004 and has expanded rapidly since then. Starting with just a few destinations, we have managed to greatly increase the number of locations we offer. In addition, we expanded the offering with weekly deals and specials. Our team is here to help you, the traveler!
- Effortless: We offer a user friendly booking system and excellent customer care.
- Advanced: Our site shows real-time, detailed information.
- Secure bookings without any fee or obligation.
- You are our inspiration!
Wimdu.com
Wimdu.com
Wimdu.com offers a unique travel experience and the chance for you to discover places off the tourist track. With Wimdu you can book private accommodation at affordable prices. You can even earn money by renting out your own space. Live like a local, receive insider tips from your host, and experience a place the way the locals see it! Over 100,000 people have already travelled with Wimdu - and thoroughly enjoyed the experience!
- Travel like a local
- All accommodation is quality-checked
- Cheaper than staying at hotels
- Choose from over 50,000 apartments worldwide
- You're insured for free!
Insure & Away
www.insureandaway.co.uk
Wherever you're going in the world and whatever you're doing, holiday insurance is an essential travelling companion. At Insure & Away, we are experts in the field of travel insurance. We offer great value cover with a wide range of comprehensive policies and excellent customer service. Whether you're travelling in the UK, Europe or worldwide, choose from single trip, annual multi-trip, or specialist policies, including backpackers, over 65s, cruise and ski insurance. All our holiday insurance policies include comprehensive cover for trip cancellation, medical expenses, repatriation and more.
- Single, multi or annual trip cover
- UK, Europe & Worldwide cover
- Comprehensive travel policies
- Find a quote in seconds
World Nomads Insurance
www.worldnomads.com
World Nomads is committed to keeping travelers safe wherever their adventures take them. Their insurance includes medical and evacuation coverage and 24-hour emergency assistance in over 150 countries. You want more, you say? Well, World Nomads also provides a wide range of travel resources which includes language guides, travel blogs, and scholarships to support innovative travel.
- Travel Insurance. Simple & flexible.
- Travel Safety Hub
- World Nomads Adventures
- The Footprints Network is WorldNomads' philanthropy project
International Volunteer Card
www.volunteercard.com
Volunteer Card is an internationally recognized travel insurance and discount card available exclusively for international volunteers. If you're volunteering abroad then this is definitely the travel insurance to get. Many people are flabbergasted when they see how cheap the Volunteer Card is and think there must be hidden costs. Rest assured - there are none! They relentlessly build relationships in the travel industry to be able to negotiate special rates specifically for volunteers.
- Tiered pricing plans to suit different needs
- Volunteers receive discounts from VC partners
- 24/7 support anywhere in the world
- Discounts available for group orders
StudentUniverse.com
www.studentuniverse.com
StudentUniverse.com is a one-stop travel shop for college students, faculty, and youth 18-25 years old. They've partnered with more than 30 airlines to become the largest online student travel agency in the world. As well as airfare discounts, these guys also offer hotel and hostel discounts, travel insurance, and international phone services. Every study abroad student should visit this site!
- Membership is free. You shouldn't have to pay receive discounts!
- Offer a wide variety of services tailored for students
- Trusted travel company in the industry
BootsnAll
www.bootsnall.com
BootsnAll is an independent travel company that has been inspiring new adventures since 1998. Their directory of websites is a treasure trove of travel information, which includes an active forum where travelers can share their first-hand knowledge. It's no surprise that the site also includes all the tools you need to make your travel dreams a reality:
VisaHQ
www.visahq.com
This may come as a surprise to some of you, but international travel usually requires a passport and visa to make it happen. Annoying we know. That's why VisaHQ is here to save the day! They have developed a unique system that enables travelers to apply for visas and passports by simply by filling out an online form. Their services are available to US, Canadian, and UK citizens.
Exodus: Travel Safety & Emergency Support
www.ice-pack.com
Ice Pack Emergency Preparedness Systems LLC is designed to provide individuals with an immediate response capability to survive life-threatening critical incidents. This innovative system provides vital individual survival equipment and satellite communications capability via SMS text messages, email or voice in the event of evacuation during a natural, man-made, or war/terrorism related emergency or disaster.
- Training and Workshops
- Search and Rescue
- Disaster Preparedness
Lonely Planet
www.lonelyplanet.com
Lonely Planet is renowned for its first-hand approach, up-to-date maps and commitment to providing the best information for travelers. Lonely Planet authors are experienced, insightful travel experts. They personally research the places they write about - both in the first and in subsequent editions - and provide essential travel details along with a wealth of insider information and first-hand tips.
- Browse the Lonely Planet Shop for the latest and greatest travel guides
- Visit the Thorn Tree forum to interact with other travelers
- Lonely Planet also produces Phrasebooks to help travelers learn important phrases in new languages
- They also offer some pretty incredible travel deals to help you save money!
Escape the City
escapethecity.org
The great team at Escape the City have their very own career coaches who can help you plan "the great escape"... leaving your corporate gig for something much more rewarding. If you think there's more to life than banking/consulting/accounting/lawyering... you're right.
- Free 30 minute consultation
- Coaches work with you over six, 90 minute sessions
- Based in London but work remotely via Skype
- The perfect marriage of logical and motivational
