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Basic Computer Concepts - CGS1060c

Internet Research Travel Project 
(This project is worth 50 points) 

     One advantage of the Internet is the ability to research, plan, and purchase travel arrangements via many Internet sites. You and your spouse, child, friend, etc. want to take a one-week trip to a destination outside Florida. Choose a place you would like to visit. Plan for the trip by using available Internet travel sites. Obtain the flight information and cost for at least two plane tickets (or other transportation), hotel reservations (or other accommodations), car rental (or other transportation while there), and "purchase" tickets to an event you want to attend. Find out about the weather you can expect during the time of your visit. Use Microsoft Word to write a 1 - 2 page summary (Flyer, Research Paper or Memo/Letter format) detailing your research. This summary should discuss your specific trip plans based on the "Items to be Included" below. Also include the URL of each site from which you received the information (within your main document or a separate works cited page at the end).  You'll need to save at least one picture from your internet research and also scan (or use a digital camera) a picture of yourself to insert in the summary.  Both pictures should be inserted appropriately (right click and format picture as needed) within you final project.  Scanners are available in the classrooms and computer labs.  Once you've completed the project, e-mail it to your instructor (keeters@scc-fl.edu) as an attachment via your MYSCC e-mail account.  Remember to format nicely, check spelling and grammar and use concepts/features learned from your Word Projects.

Items to Be Included:

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 Destination and information about where you are visiting

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 Plane reservations (airline, flight numbers, days, times, and costs)

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 Other transportation  (car rental, bus or train information) and costs

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 Hotel or other accommodations and costs

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 Tickets purchased to events and costs

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 Weather report for your vacation time frame

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 Picture of the place you're visiting and a scanned picture of yourself

URL's you might find useful in the project:

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http://home.netscape.com/travel

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http://www.traveler.com

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http://travel.yahoo.com

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http://www.orbitz.com

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http://travelocity.com

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http://www.itn.net

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http://www.frommers.com

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http://www.priceline.com

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http://travel-ease.net

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http://www.travelassist.com

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http://www.travel.com

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http://travel.americanexpress.com/travel