Consumer and Travel Resource Guide

These days, saving money is on everyone’s mind. Though the economic situation has tightened many budgets, the library has a variety of print and online resources that can help you plan an enjoyable—and affordable—vacation away from home.

“Best-of” lists have become a staple item at the turning of the year, and travel is no exception. If you’re looking for travel ideas for the coming months, these lists, published in newspapers, magazines, and online, can be a gold mine. The New York Times recently published an extensive feature on The 31 Places to Go in 2010, which features a wide variety of rural and urban hot spots all over the world, from Las Vegas, Nevada, to Mysore, in southern India, and even mentions BC’s own Vancouver Island. A must-read article for intrepid world explorers and armchair travellers alike.