Helpful Info!

Calculate exchange rates -- all international currencies:   http://www.oanda.com/convert/classic

These U.S. State Department sites have other links to important information regarding current travel alerts and tips:

Passport forms - new and renew  : http://www.travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html

Do I need a visa?  Go here:   http://www.travel.state.gov/travel/tips/brochures/brochures_1229.html

Who do I call if I need help in a foreign country?  Take the number of our embassy with you; look it up here:  http://usembassy.state.gov/

Visiting a country with a "Travel Warning" by the U.S. State Department?  Register your itinerary here: https://travelregistration.state.gov