A couple of links we can share --
TRAVEL

FODOR's Travel Guide - A wealth of information to plan your trips

Conde Nast Traveller - featuring the famous Gold List!


TRIP ADVISOR - The best way to select a hotel WW

ZAGAT, one of the best restaurant guide world-wide

COMMUNICATIONS AND TOOLS

Google Earth

SKYPE VIDEO TELEPHONY - FREE worldwide video communications


Suggested reading - a selection of books I enjoyed


Download.com

Best of History Web Sites

Forbes Best of the Web Directory