This manual offers to direct readers to the online resources they need to research destinations, check travel schedules, make reservations, confirm their plans, and even change travel plans online mid-trip. It discusses how to use company-based resources, such as those provided by the world"s key hotel groups and airlines, as well as all-encompassing sites such as Microsoft Expedia and Travelocity. There is coverage on using special means to make travel purchases and finding online travel bargains. A yellow pages directory section lists links to and descriptions of dozens of Dummies-approved travel sites. The CD-ROM included with this book contains software for connecting a select online service provider, airline connection software, trip planning utilities, and other travel-related software for planning, booking and tracking all travel plans.