Chapter 1 | The Savvy Internet Traveler | 1 |
| From Dependence to Independence | 2 |
| Your Best Travel Friend | 2 |
| It's All About Empowerment | 2 |
| Planning as the Process | 3 |
| The Way Things Were | 4 |
| Embrace the Chaos | 4 |
| A New Game For an Old Business | 5 |
| Meet Your Technology Butler | 6 |
| Stay Connected at 30,000 Feet | 7 |
| The Consumer as King | 7 |
| Put It in Perspective | 8 |
| A New World of Possibilities | 12 |
| What You Can Do Well on the Internet | 14 |
| Enrich Your Travel Experience | 14 |
Chapter 2 | Getting Started in the Right Direction | 17 |
| Basic Guidance | 17 |
| A Library and an Orchestra | 18 |
| Search Engines | 20 |
| Search Agents | 22 |
| Directories | 23 |
| Most Popular Search Engines | 23 |
| Travel Site Comparisons and Ratings | 26 |
| Saving Time and Effort | 28 |
Chapter 3 | Virtual Travel Communities | 30 |
| Information Communities | 30 |
| Usenet Newsgroups | 31 |
| Mailing Lists | 34 |
| Message Boards of Websites | 36 |
Chapter 4 | Gateway Travel Sites | 39 |
| Global Directories and Linkages | 39 |
| Community Directories | 42 |
| Trip Finders and Assessments | 43 |
| Bookings and Linkages | 45 |
| Gateway Commerce | 46 |
Chapter 5 | Travel Communities | 47 |
| African-Americans | 47 |
| Budget and Student Travelers | 50 |
| Business Travelers | 53 |
| Disabled and Special Needs | 59 |
| Gays and Lesbians | 62 |
| Family and Kids | 64 |
| Pet Lovers | 66 |
| Religious Groups | 67 |
| Seniors | 69 |
| Weekend and Last-Minute Trippers | 72 |
| Women | 75 |
Chapter 6 | Special Interest Travel and Activities | 79 |
| Adventure and Outdoor Travel | 79 |
| Ecotourism | 83 |
| Islands, Beaches, Surfing, and Diving | 84 |
| Sports | 86 |
| Golf | 86 |
| Mountaineering | 87 |
| Bicycling | 87 |
| Skiing | 88 |
| Honeymooning | 88 |
| Luxury Travel | 89 |
| Shopping | 92 |
| Spas | 94 |
| Theme Parks | 95 |
| Work, Study, Education, and Volunteer | 96 |
Chapter 7 | Travel Basics and Tools | 101 |
| Airline Basics and Issues | 101 |
| Airline Schedules and Airports | 102 |
| Air Safety | 103 |
| Passenger Rights and Complaints | 105 |
| Frequent Flyers | 106 |
| Complaints and Settlements | 107 |
| Customs Regulations | 108 |
| Culture | 109 |
| Currency Calculators | 110 |
| Distance Calculators | 110 |
| Electricity, Phones, and Computers | 111 |
| Embassies and Consulates | 112 |
| Events and Festivals | 113 |
| Health | 115 |
| Insurance | 119 |
| Internet Access for Road Warriors | 122 |
| Free Email Accounts for Travelers | 123 |
| Accessing Your Regular Email | 124 |
| Locating Cybercafes | 124 |
| Traveling With a Laptop/Notebook | 125 |
| Language and Free Translations | 126 |
| Maps and Route Planners | 127 |
| Maps | 127 |
| Route Planners | 128 |
| Luggage and Packing | 130 |
| Money Matters and ATMs | 131 |
| Passports (U.S.) | 131 |
| Restaurants, Dining, and Food | 132 |
| Safety | 137 |
| Shipping | 137 |
| Time Changes and Zones | 138 |
| Tipping Practices | 139 |
| Tourist Offices and Convention Bureaus | 140 |
| Travel Facts and Information | 143 |
| Travel Gear | 144 |
| Travel Tips, Advice, and Experts | 146 |
| Weather Please | 148 |
Chapter 8 | Travel Guidebooks and Bookstores | 151 |
| Choices, Choices, and More Choices | 152 |
| Online Content Providers | 152 |
| Guidebook Publishers on the Net | 153 |
| Online Bookstores | 159 |
Chapter 9 | Major Travel Media | 163 |
| International News | 163 |
| Online Travel Magazines | 166 |
| Newsletters | 169 |
| Newspapers | 170 |
| Radio | 171 |
| Television | 172 |
Chapter 10 | Air, Sea, and Land Transportation | 175 |
| Looking and Booking Online | 175 |
| Airlines and Their Incentives | 178 |
| Cruises, Freighters, and Other Adventures | 181 |
| Car Rentals | 189 |
| Subways and Trains | 191 |
| Buses and Special Passes | 192 |
Chapter 11 | Accommodations | 195 |
| Booking Online Versus Offline | 195 |
| Gateway and Database Sites | 197 |
| Hotel Brokers and Discounters | 198 |
| Hostels | 200 |
| Inns, B&Bs, and Homestays | 201 |
| Rentals and Exchanges | 202 |
| Major Hotel and Resort Chains | 203 |
Chapter 12 | Middlemen and Their Key Suppliers | 207 |
| New Relationships and Challenges | 207 |
| Travel Agents | 208 |
| Online Booking Sites and Resellers | 211 |
| Mega Booking Sites | 213 |
| Other Booking Sites | 213 |
| Last-Minute Deals | 214 |
| Auctions and Reverse Auctions | 215 |
| Consolidators and Around-the-World Deals | 216 |
| Air Couriers | 216 |
| Tour Operators | 217 |
Chapter 13 | Great Destinations | 221 |
| Welcome to Street-Level Travel | 222 |
| Site Content and Syndicators | 222 |
| Gateway Destination Sites | 224 |
| Community-Based Sites | 225 |
| U.S. Destinations | 225 |
| Global Regions and Countries | 237 |
| Index | 253 |
| The Authors | 257 |
| Travel Resources | 259 |