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After 9/11: The Future
Hanging Tough (cont.)
Call Ahead: Know Before You Go

Seeking adventure overseas? Before packing your haul bags, be sure to check the on-the-ground security situation at your destination. Beyond CNN, here's where to turn.

Group	The Goods	Fees

iTravelSafe 613-742-6482 www.itravelsafe.com	A daily e-mail intelligence report on 190 countries and a registry that will allow the company to pass on your location to the State Department during an earthquake, coup, or other crisis.	$30 for three months

Real World Rescue consulting@realworldrescue.com www.realworldrescue.com	Customized security briefings written by former U.S. intelligence agents, plus daily and weekly updates on destinations around the world.	$200-$5,000 for a complete security assessment. $20-$100 for access to Internet documents.

U.S. Bureau of Consular Affairs 202-647-6575 www.travel.state.gov	Frequently updated travel warnings on 200 countries and regions.	Free

Canadian Consular Affairs Bureau 613-944-6788 www.voyage.gc.ca	Travel advisories published and updated for more than 180 countries.	Free

Hot Spots www.airsecurity.com	E-mail bulletins on travel- and security-related events from around the world. Includes warnings and advisories from the U.S., Canadian, and British governments.	Free