South Florida Hospitals
Governmental Resources

U.S.Department of State http://travel.state.gov

A comprehensive website that includes listings for U.S. Embassies, suggestions for travel planning and local resources for medical care.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention www.cdc.gov

This site provides information relating to illness, disease outbreaks and prevention locally and internationally. The CDC also maintains the International Travelers’ Hotline at 1-877-FYI-TRIP (1-877-394-8747).

The World Health Organization www.who.int

WHO is the coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. View their publication on International Travel and Health.

Other Resources

World Atlas.com www.worldatlas.com – interactive world map

Fodor’s Online www.fodors.com – international travel guides

Independent Traveler www.independenttraveler.com – online travel guide

Travel Resources www.makoa.org/travel.htm – information for travelers with disabilities

Insure My Trip www.insuremytrip.com – a comprehensive website that explains travel insurance and provides quotes for different travel insurance plans.

Transportation Security Administration www.tsa.gov – for travel safety advice

Trip Resource www.tripresource.com – a travel guide specializing in international travel information

Weather Underground www.wunderground.com – provides weather forecasts worldwide

Currency Converter www.xe.com/ucc/ – for current exchange rates

MasterCard Global ATM locator www.mastercard.com/us/personal/en/cardholderservices/atmlocations/index.html

Visa Global ATM locator http://visa.via.infonow.net/locator/global/