Alternative Travel Directory

by Cline, David

• ISBN13: 9781886732087
• ISBN10: 1886732086
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-01-01
• Publisher: Transitions Abroad Pub

Summary

More and more Americans are discovering that the alternatives to packaged vacations -- independent travel, ecotravel, study abroad, volunteering, working and living overseas -- can be much more rewarding and much less costly than a tour.

For the past 23 years, Transitions Abroad magazine has helped its independent-minded readers plan their own trips so they can take an active part as guests in the local community. Now Transitions Abroad has put all the essential information gathered over the years into one comprehensive, up-to-date reference book.

The Alternative Travel Directory includes over 2000 country-by-country listings that detail special travel tours, study programs, and volunteer opportunities. It provides the best available information for independent travelers, seniors, families, and students of all ages.

Table of Contents

Preface to the Seventh Edition	p. 5
Introduction	p. 7
Independent Travel
Independent Travel: Best Resources	p. 11
Best Planning Guides	p. 11
Internet Favorites	p. 13
Choosing a Guidebook	p. 17
Best Guides by Country	p. 18
Top-Selling Books for 2001	p. 19
Kent's Web Picks	p. 21
Special Interest Vacations: Best Programs	p. 25
Cooking in Thailand	p. 31
Choosing a Photography Tour	p. 35
Mountain Biking the Alps	p. 39
Senior Travel: Best Resources and Programs	p. 45
Senior Home and Hospitality Exchanges	p. 45
Senior Publications	p. 45
Senior Tour Sponsors	p. 45
Senior Transportation	p. 46
Senior Travel Web Sites	p. 46
Senior Travel Programs	p. 46
Families Together	p. 47
Seniors Travel Solo	p. 51
Family Travel: Best Resources	p. 53
Family Travel Publications	p. 53
Family Travel Web Sites	p. 54
Travel with Children	p. 55
Family Travel Programs	p. 58
Family Camping Resources	p. 58
Family Travel Checklist	p. 59
Disability Travel: Best Resources and Programs	p. 61
Disability Travel Organizations	p. 61
Disability Travel Publications	p. 62
Disability Travel Web Sites	p. 63
Reach Out to Youth with Disabilities	p. 64
Disability Travel Tours and Programs	p. 65
Responsible Travel: Best Resources and Programs	p. 67
Responsible Travel Publications	p. 67
Responsible Tourism Organizations	p. 69
Ecotourism Organizations	p. 71
Ecotour Operators	p. 73
The Best Ecotravel Web Sites	p. 75
Responsible Travel Programs	p. 75
Costa Rica Ecotouring	p. 78
Ecotourism and Activism	p. 80
Home and Hospitality: Best Resources	p. 83
Hospitality Exchanges	p. 83
Home Exchanges	p. 84
Home Rentals in Europe	p. 84
Hospitality Stays	p. 85
How to Exchange a Home and Live Irish	p. 87
Study Abroad
Study Abroad: Best Resources	p. 93
Key Print Publications	p. 93
Why Go Abroad?	p. 95
Country and Region Directories	p. 97
Study Abroad: A 10-Step Preparation	p. 99
Study Abroad Funding Publications	p. 102
Key Publishers and Organizations	p. 103
Key Study Abroad Web Sites	p. 104
Study abroad Funding Web Sites	p. 105
Study Abroad: Best Programs	p. 107
At Home in Dharmasala	p. 113
Practice Teaching Abroad	p. 121
The U.K. via BUNAC	p. 127
Choosing an Overseas Program	p. 133
Gays and Lesbians Abroad	p. 143
Travel Safety Information for Students	p. 149
Volunteering and Internships: Best Resources and Programs	p. 155
Volunteer Organizations and Publications	p. 155
Choosing a Placement Organization	p. 157
Volunteer Programs	p. 159
Work for Peace	p. 161
Common Hope	p. 165
Work in the Middle Kingdom	p. 167
Himalayan Homestays	p. 171
Internship Organizations and Publications	p. 174
Experiencing Australia	p. 175
Internship Programs	p. 177
Educational Travel: Best Programs	p. 183
Tango and Spanish in Buenos Aires	p. 185
Antarctic Marine Expeditions	p. 189
The Arts in Northern Ireland	p. 193
Language Schools: Best Programs	p. 197
Language Study Resources on the Web	p. 201
Resources for Teachers and Students	p. 207
Where Study Spanish?	p. 213
Latin America FAQs	p. 219
Study Spanish in the North of Spain	p. 223
Teen Study and Travel: Best Resources and Programs	p. 227
Teen Study and Travel Organizations	p. 227
Teen Study and Travel Programs	p. 228
Can My Child Travel Solo?	p. 229
Creating School-To-School Exchanges	p. 231
Chile Up Close	p. 235
Living Abroad
Living Abroad: Best Resources	p. 243
Key Publications (All Countries)	p. 243
Country-Specific Publications	p. 244
Overseas Move Checklist	p. 245
Choosing an Overseas School	p. 247
Key Publishers	p. 249
Key Expat Web Sites	p. 250
Americans Abroad Organizations	p. 250
Health and Safety	p. 251
Trailing Partners	p. 252
Cross-Cultural Adjustment	p. 253
Language Learning Software	p. 253
Coming home	p. 254
Contributors	p. 256
Program Index by Country	p. 258
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