Information on Sub See Tours

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Betterbidding.com This site streamlines the search process for airfares, car rentals and hotels. It combs travel sites such as Orbitz, Travelocity and Expedia for the best deals, and displays findings in one window.

Fly.faa.gov Lets you check general departure and arrival information at your airport in real time. Though it's not flight specific, it tells you if there are delays due to weather or air traffic.

Flytecomm.com Search for any flight on any airline, arriving at any airport in the United States. This site provides information on flight time and weather at the airport.

Geocities.com/thavery2000 Lists toll-free numbers and Web site links to major airlines. A good resource if you get stuck at the airport and need some information fast.

Insuremytrip.com Provides travel-insurance policies from 16 different companies to cover you on multiple trips, if you travel abroad for an extended period of time, if you have to cancel a trip and more. The site also provides price quotes and policy comparisons so you can find the best deals.

Maps.google.com With the very cool option of viewing digital maps, you can search your destination for points of interest, like restaurants. hotels and parks. You can also view a pop-up window with address and phone information as well as a link to driving directions.

Quikbook.com Shortcut feature allows you to search hotels according to your preference. Some examples of what you'll find include "hip hotels," "spa retreats" and "casino hotels."