Here are some overlooked tips on planning an a trip overseas to ensure a safe and healthy trip. One rule that you should never break- don't drink the water and don't accept ice in your beverage either.

Many people have used or heard of travel websites when planning a vacation or business travel. We show you how to get the most out of them and when not to use them.

Except for the adventurers, most international travelers have intentionally avoided the Middle East. It may be time to reconsider those stereotypes and consider a trip to Dubai for its beaches and winter skiing.

Usually traveling via private jet meant that you had to either own the jet, charter it or lease it. Now all of that has changed with private jet cards.

If you visit China and get to Beijing, you should definitely consider visiting Tibet. Rather than fly, take the China-Tibet Train and you'll see a part of the world that is talked about but often not seen by the average tourist.

Time to rethink the notion of guided tours. Of course they can include full bus service or just a morning tour of your destination the day after you arrive. What you do with the rest of your time is up to you.

Cuba is a top destination for many world travelers, but not Americans because of the trade embargo. That may really change when Fidel Castro passes on and an era in Anti-Cuba Policy comes to an end. In the mean time, a new US Administration and more liberal policies under Raul Castro may make it more easier to go. From what we can tell, Cuba has many things to offer.

Every tourist who visits Washington DC will go to the White House and the Washington Monument. However, if you like to walk, these four places are bound to please you. Spring and the Fall are the best times to visit.

Driving in the U.S. and Canada is easy. The American Automobile Association or AAA is an excellent resource for maps. In the U.S. and Canada, people drive on the right. Gasoline is still relatively inexpensive in the U.S. You will pay between $3.25 to $3.60 per gallon (4 liters)

These ten country websites are useful for people who are going to be relocating and working abroad, seeking international work, and frequent visitors.

Not all governments support democracy. Does this mean youy should not visit them? Of course not, but you'll find a close correlation between how these 45 countries deal with the Internet and how they feel about human rights, business travellers and tourists.

In fact, about 45 countries filter and/or block the Internet by:

Believe it or not there are other books about the Middle East besides the Iraq War, Iran's President, terrorists, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Here are two alternatives that can be easily read on a transatlantic or transpacific flight to put you in a better state of mind. They are also excellent gifts.