Planning for Travel
to France, Spain and Portugal

Passports and U.S. travel regulations
Plane tickets
Practical Information
Countries and cultures
Packing tips (Word document)
Packing light (onebag.com)
Health and Safety

Passports and U.S. Travel Regulations

To find out how to obtain or renew a U.S. passport, visit the Passport Services and Information website. If you need a passport quickly, contact a member of the National Association of Passport & Visa Services.

For an overview of U.S. Customs regulations and procedures that apply to travelers entering or exiting the United States, see U.S. Customs and Border Protection (click on Travel).

For information on U.S. airport security regulations, including what you can put in your carryon luggage, visit the Transportation Security Administration website.

Plane Tickets

Circa Tours does not endorse any of the following companies; links are provided for your convenience only.

Airline fees (baggage, meals, etc.)

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Practical Information

MasterCard ATM Locator (also Maestro and Cirrus)
Visa ATM Locator (also Plus)
Oanda Foreign Exchange Currency Converter
Urban Railways (Metros, subways, etc.)
Tourism Offices Worldwide Directory
Time and Date Calculator
Money in Europe

For brochures, call

• Tourist Office of France: 514-288-1904
• Tourist Office of Spain:
  305-358-1992 (Miami), 312-642-1992 (Chicago),
  323-658-7188 (Los Angeles) or 212-265-8822 (New York)
• Tourist Office of Portugal: 646-723-0200

Countries and Cultures

Library of Congress Country Reports

US State Department:
Background Notes for Specific Countries
Map and Information on France
Map and Information on Spain

World Facts

France: Guide to France including regions, towns, places of interest, activities and events. Includes travel information.

Spain travel: Visitors guide to Spain, including useful maps, main attractions, and Spanish fiestas. Includes individual city sections.

Sí, Spain: Portal for sites related to current affairs, history, culture, etc.

Spain and Portugal for Visitors The travel guide to Spain and Portugal

Freelance Spain: On-line Spanish resource for editors and journalists

Getting Through Customs (tips on doing business in selected countries and articles on cultural differences)

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