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www.elephanttrust.org
The African Elephant Conservation Trust supports the Amboseli Elephant Research Project,
which is headed by researcher and author, Cynthia Moss. The project, in KenyaÂ’s Amboseli
National Park, is the longest running elephant research and conservation program in
Africa. The goal of the African Elephant Conservation Trust is the successful
conservation of Africa's elephants within the context of human needs and pressures.
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www.theblueone.com
Susan Dworski is a graphic designer and illustrator with a studio in
Venice, California. In addition to designing for a wide variety of corporate clients,
Susan has many years of experience designing beautifully produced biographies and family
histories. These archival books ensure that unique, personal stories will be preserved
as a legacy to be read, studied and enjoyed by many generations to come. Among her
clients are: Acapulco Film Festival, African Village Music Festival, Benevolent Witness
Productions, California African American Museum, DreamWorks SKG, Gap, Global Research,
Inc., Independent Producers Association, Open Edge Media, Parents International Ethiopia,
The Disney Channel, and the University of Southern California. Currently Deborah is
working on a childrens book with primatologist and lemur researcher Alison Jolly.
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www.nynoise.com.
The Heart and Soul of Tokounou: Sidiki Conde. The Call to sing and dance first came to
Sidiki in a dream he had after he lost the use of his legs when he was fourteen. Music
and dance became his transcendence and his vocation. Sikidi Conde founded Tokounou in
1988 and since that time has worked extensively with children and adults of all
abilities giving performances whilst teaching African dance and music. His recent
programs have included a series of 10 performances with Tokounou last spring in the
Special Needs Schools throughout New York City.
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www.deborahrossart.com
Deborah Ross is one of AmericaÂ’s leading wildlife artists and has
worked extensively in East Africa. Her journeys have been documented in painting essays
published in Natural History Magazine. Ross has illustrated graphics for zoos and
natural history institutions across America including exhibits at the Bronx Zoo, Dallas
Zoo and Long Beach Aquarium. She has taught wildlife watercolor workshops since 1995 at
the School of Visual Arts, Walt Disney Feature Animations, DreamWorks, Pixar, and Cal
Arts. DeborahÂ’s art has appeared in The New Yorker, New York Times and HarperÂ’s
magazine.
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Exploration Specialists International
Homepage of friend and fellow Remote River Expeditions guide Pasquale Scaturro. With 'PV' at the helm, ESI
has over 20 years experience leading adventures all over the world. The site has images of
mountains, rivers and includes photos from the Oval Office with President George Bush and members of the National Association
for the Blind 2001 Everest Team.
Congratulations! to PV and the team for safe and successful completion of the first descent of the Blue Nile River from its
source in Ethiopia to the sea. 114 Days & 3,260 miles!!
Click here for details on the expedition and the upcoming IMAX film,
Mystery of the Blue Nile, a MacGillivray Freeman - Orbita Max production. The film is due for release in Feb. 2005.
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Kembatta Women's Center
Founded in 1997 KMG (Kembatti Mentii Gezzima) is a self-help center in rural southwestern Ethiopia emphasizing three
inter-related programs to help women and their families help themselves: Health, Livelihood
and Environment.
The centers founder, Bogaletch "Boge" Gebre, has just been nominated for the
1000 Women for the Noble Peace Prize 2005.
Please visit www.100peacewomen.org for details and
to support her nomination.
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Asian Travel Adventures
Friend and fellow tour operator, Wang Dowa Sherpa, offers superb options in Asia. Discover Asia Travel,
Bangkok, Thailand and exotic travel destinations in Mekong Sub-region countries!
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Madagascar
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Tsara Belo comfortable bungalows in Belo Sur Mer.
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Madagascar Embassy
On-Line Information Service of the Embassy of Madagascar, Washington D.C.
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Chez Maggie Hotel & Le Masoandro Restaurant
Morondava, Madagascar
A Romantic Hide-Away in a Secluded Garden Setting
2-Story Chalets & Distinctive Bungalows Air conditioning - Full Service Bar - Superb Food
Beach Front Setting - Wondrous Sunsets - Swimming Pool Excursions - Sailing - Picnic Lunches -
Beach Activities
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Nosy Be Fishing Club
The Nosy Be Fishing Club has been chosen for its location near the beautiful and large Madirokelli beach at 20 kilometers from the airport, at several minutes from Ambatoloaka where activity, in the evening, is the deligth of fishermen and accompanists.
Fishing information and tours and a
fun site to visit, enjoy!
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Les Vins de la Fontaine-aux-Anes
Switzerland, a small country with outstanding wines...
the village of Begnins, lies in the heartland of the lakeside vineyards
on the southern flank of the Jura mountains. The vineyards have been carefully cultivated since
Roman times. Over the centuries, generations of the Dessiex family, professional winegrowers
from father to son, have handed down their love and experience of the earth and the vines.
Their site includes information and a variety of links to Madagascar.
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Madagascar Travel Information Guide
The Madagascar Travel Guide and Planner offers users completely free and most comprehensive English speaking information about Madagascar's National Parks and Reserves, places of interest, cities and towns, accommodations, transportation means and lots more.
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Traumlandnet - Madagaskar Infos
An excellent German website with Madagascar information, travel advice and photographs.
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Reiselinks.de
German travelsite with lots of links to Madagascar travel resources. Links are leading to German and English websites.
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Ethiopia
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Ethio Market
Ethiomarket is dedicated to assist you in finding your way to the Ethiopian Market.
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Ethiopian Embassy
On-Line Information Service of the Embassy of Ethiopia, Washington D.C.
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Care USA
Drought has stunted or killed crops across a large part of Ethiopia. Up to
15 million people -- 20 percent of the country's population -- could need food aid.
Like its poor and parched neighbors to the south, the Greater Horn of Africa is facing
severe food shortages, largely the result of drought. Ethiopia and Eritrea, in
particular, are experiencing a major food crisis, following sporadic and well
below-average rains during 2002. An estimated 11 million Ethiopians are at risk,
and 2.3 million Eritreans are expected to be in immediate risk during 2003. To prevent
a catastrophic famine, the affected areas in both countries may require up to 2.5
million metric tons of food aid through 2003.
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Oxfam International
In the last year, annual short rains have failed and long rains arrived too late.
Ethiopia now confronts a severe drought with over 11 million people facing hunger in
the coming year and in need of immediate food assistance and a further 3 million are at
risk.
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Maskal - Ethiopian coffee specialties
Maskal is a young company, foundes 2003, that has dedicated all its efforts on marketing and development
of Ethiopian coffee specialities.
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Tanzania
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Tanzania Safari Holidays
Adventure Tanzania safaris for familiy vacations, mobile camping, seniors travel and wildlife Tanzania tours.
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Embassy of Tanzania
Website of the Embassy of The United Republic of Tanzania in Washington D.C.
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Global March
Global March Against Child Labour is a movement borne out of hope and the need felt by
thousands of people across the globe - the desire to set children free from servitude.
Global March movement began with a worldwide march when thousands of people marched
together to jointly put forth the message against child labour. The march, which started
on January 17, 1998, touched every corner of the globe, built immense awareness and led
to high level of participation from the masses. This march finally culminated at the ILO
Conference in Geneva. The voice of the marchers was heard and reflected in the draft of
the ILO Convention against the worst forms of child labour.
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Responsible Tourism
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Sustainable African Tourism
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"Sustainable tourism
development meets the needs of the present tourists and host regions while
protecting and enhancing the opportunity for the future. It is envisaged as leading to management
of all resources in such a way that economic, social and aesthetic needs can be fulfilled, while
maintaining cultural integrity, essential ecological processes, biological diversity and life
support systems".
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"Responsible travel
to natural areas that conserves
the environment and improves the well-being of local people."
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Conservation
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The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF)
Together with the people of
Africa, the AWF works to ensure the wildlife and wild lands of Africa will endure forever.
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www.irn.org
International Rivers Network leads the campaign in defense of free flowing rivers
throughout the world. They are pro-active and are deeply involved with the human rights
and environmental issues surrounding the construction of large dams. Their work has
directly led to changes in the World Bank and IMF policies regarding funding for large
dam projects around the world.
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www.futafriends.org
Futa Friends is spearheading the fight in defense of ChileÂ’s Futalefu River. This
strong international coalition of organizations and activists has been formed to oppose
the damming of the Futalefu. The dams would forever alter this unique ecosystem and
destroy the home of the people that live there.
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National Wildlife Federation
Through education, activism, advocacy,
and litigation, the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) helps people protect the wildlife, wild places, and
resources we all share. NWF focuses its coservation efforts on five core issue areas: Endangered Habitat,
Water Quality, Land Stewardship, Wetlands, and Sustainable Communities.
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Earth Island Institute
Life on Earth is imperiled by
human degradation of the biosphere. Earth Island Institute develops and supports projects that counteract
threats to the biological and cultural diversity that sustain the environment. Through education and activism,
these projects promote the conservation, preservation, and restoration of the Earth.
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Conservation International
focuses on trying to
preserve and promote awarness about the world's most endangered biodiversity through scientific programs,
local awareness campaigns, and economic initiatives. Their mission is to conserve the Earth's living natural
heritage, our global biodiversity, and to demonstrate that human societies are able to live harmoniously
with nature.
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Wildlife Conservation Society
Headquartered at New York City's
Bronx Zoo, the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) works to save wildlife and wild lands throughout the world.
For more than a century, WCS has inspired care for nature, pioneered environmental education programs, and
helped sustain biological diversity. Throughout its rich history, the Society has remained an integral part
of New York City's cultural life and a leader in teaching biology and science in both the US and worldwide.
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Innovative solutions for global conservation
The mission of the Rainforest Alliance is to protect ecosystems and the people and wildlife that depend on them by transforming land-use practices, business practices and consumer behavior.
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>Data Options - Our Earth
A new site by Data Options with numerous links to topics of
concern and interest. Aquafiers, Climate Change, Coastlines, Dams, Deserts, Earthquakes,
Glaciers, Rivers, Global Warming, Wind Farming...
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River Conservation
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The Zambezi Society
Harare Office
Mukuvusi Environment Centre
Glenara Ave/Hillside Rd, Highlands
Harare, Zimbabwe.
Phone: +263 (0)4 747002/3/4/5
Email: zambezi@mweb.co.zw
Environmental Organization in Zimbabwe; Protection of Zambezi River.
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African Water Network c/o ELCI
Sendama, Antoinne
P.O. Box 10538
Nairobi, Kenya.
Phone: +254.2.556943, 555579, 555513
Fax: 2+54.2.555513
Telex: 23240 ELC KE
email: awn@elci.gn.apc.org
AWN is a non-governmental organization. It promotes the durable development of water
resources on the African continent through the direct and active participation of
communities.
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Medical & Safety Issues
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CDC Travelers' Health
How to protect yourself from disease when traveling outside the U.S. and alerts about disease outbreaks.
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Foreign & Commonwealth Office Travel
Country Advice – official Foreign Office travel advice on over 200 countries,
country-specific Travellers' Tips, and links to travel advice of foreign
governments.
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ResponsibleTravel.com
Responsible travel is travel that benefits travellers, hosts and their environments.
Travellers gain from more enjoyable experiences, destination hosts gain greater
economic benefits, and potentially negative impacts on fragile environments and
cultures are minimised.
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BBC Weather
The latest weather reports from around the world. Maps, forecasts, trends, climate etc.
Everything you need to plan your trip.
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Department of Health - Health advice for travellers
Before you set out to travel anywhere in the world, check the health requirements
for your destination. Look at the potential risks and plan the precautions you need
to take both before you go and once you are away. These will depend not only on the
countries you may be visiting but which parts, for how long, at what time of the
year, and where you will be staying. Camping, for example, presents different
potential health problems to staying in a hotel. And there may be special
immunisation requirements if you plan to enter a European Economic Area country
from a non-EEA state.
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Books, Maps & Photography
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Bradt Travel Guides
Through 25 years of publishing, Bradt has kept its focus on the needs of the
end-user: the adventurous traveller who seeks out off-beat places and the dreamer
who would like to travel there but perhaps never will. The books provide accurate
and up-to-date facts on such essentials as hotels and transport while enhancing the
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Frans Lanting Photography
Frans Lanting Online features the work of acclaimed photographer Frans Lanting.
Frans Lanting, hailed as one of the great nature photographers of our time, portrays
wild creatures as ambassadors for the preservation of complete ecosystems. This
unique view of wildlife, which lies at the heart of his work, provides some insight
into why Mr. Lanting's photographs are so hauntingly beautiful.
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Travel Resources
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Adventure Travel Co
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South Africa Safaris
Get first-hand safari and holiday advice and suggestions from a leading South African based travel company.
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Tours.com
The WorldWide Directory of Tours & Vacations.
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Trusted Connections
publishes useful links to selected 'Star' websites such as government organisations, companies, charities, businesses, cultural centers and online resources worldwide.
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eGo - all your travel needs
eGo's brand new Airport Parking comparison service is designed to save you both time and money by making it easy to get the best prices for Airport Parking by simply entering the airport you will fly from and the dates you need.
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Quest Finder
Find leading businesses on QuestFinder, the regularly updated index of new and up-coming projects online, including e-commerce stores, service providers, online communities and advice sites.
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World travel directory
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Adventure Travel Guides - OuterQuest.com
OuterQuest.com is the leading resource for adventure travel planning and outdoor recreation.
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African Pages
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Travel Beam: Free hotel Directory
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Cheap Flights - From cheap flights to
hotels, cars, holidays and travel insurance book everything at the convenience
of your home.
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Madagascar Travel Planner - the most comprehensive online travel guide about Madagascar
The Madagascar Travel Guide and Planner offers users completely free and most comprehensive English speaking information about Madagascar’s National Parks and Reserves, places of interest, cities and towns, accommodations, transportation means and lots more.
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DIGNGO - Bike Tours in Europe
Based in the heart of Europe (Switzerland), Digngo (Pronounced Dig and Go), is an active travel company that designs incredible cycling adventures in the most beautiful areas of France and Italy.
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Momentum River Expeditions
is a small, guide owned, friendly, and highly professional outfitter. They offer incredible river trips to select
destinations in the spectacularly beautiful region of Northern California and Southern Oregon. Among their many
offerings are the Upper and Lower Kalmath, Rouge, Owyhee, Scott and Illinois Rivers. Try Momentum, you'll
be glad you did.
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Touristbest.com
TOURISTBEST.COM provides the visitors with quality travel resources. Offering travel guide, hotels, lodging, bed and breakfast, online booking, passport and visa services, travel planning tools and more.
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African Chop
African Chop, where you can find, prepare and enjoy delicious African foods. They connect people with African products. Find African restaurants near you.
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Canberra Hotels
Asiarooms.com provides online booking of Hotels in Canberra Australia also provides reservation of Luxury Hotels in Canberra Australia.
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PlacesOnLine
Useful information for travel and vacations.
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Africa Travel Guide
There you can find current news, interesting articles and practical advice for travel in Africa.
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Bush Camp Safaris Botswana
Safari and eco-tourism operator in Botswana. Botswana offers the visitor a true African safari adventure. Visit the Okavango Delta and game reserves.
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The Africa
Guide
where Africa comes to you...An excellent resource for all aspects
of Africa including: country information, travelogues, shopping, accomodations
and forums. Well worth a visit or two!
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www.us-Africa.org
Open Window to Africa, freely accessible. For business, travel, and education. With
country files, 1,000's of photos and 1,000's of links. Includes an Africa-related
Calendar of Events. A remarkable site, winner of the Mother Africa Award.
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Active New Zealand Adventure Travel
Hiking tours, Biking tours and Kayaking tours. ACTIVE NEW ZEALAND offers a
variety of outdoor oriented, small group, hiking, paddling and biking guided
adventure tours around New Zealand and Australia.
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Aussie Walkabouts Australian adventure tours
Hiking, Biking and Kayaking Adventures. AUSSIE WALKABOUTS offers a variety of
outdoor oriented, small group, hiking, paddling and cycling guided trips on the
eastern coast of the continent of Australia and in New Zealand.
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2Adventure.com - Adventure Travel
Adventure travel news and information about travel destinations, tours and more!
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JMT African Heart Expeditions
Safaris in Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda - Horseback, Motorbike and Mountainbike safaris - Cultural trekkings - Kilimanjaro climbs - Zanzibar holidays.
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Cape Town Villas
Cape Town villas is a complete online luxury accommodation directory of carefully selected private vacation villas located in upmarket areas in and around Cape Town, South Africa.
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Cape Town Travel
Cape Town travel is a complete online hotels & tours directory with advice on various locations and
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vacationtechnician.com
The VacationTechnician Company is committed to providing discerning international travelerÂ’s
routes of discovery to both explore & protect the most remote & pristine wildlife areas
left on our planet.
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South Africa Golf
South Africa Golf, brought to you by Go2Africa.com, is dedicated to quality golfing information & provides comprehensive details with regards to golf courses, accommodation & golfing tours throughout South Africa.
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iTravelnet
Comprehensive directory for travel related web sites. Destination guides, travel news and travelogues. Book cheap airfares, discount hotels and car hire.
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