Underwatertimes.com News Service - February 9, 2009 17:24 EST

The new year brings new benefits from Divers Alert Network (DAN) to all DAN America Members, and first on the list is the WorldcuePlanner™ Real-Time Travel Intelligence Resource®.

The same travel resource used by top government officials, corporate executives and travel agents, WorldcuePlanner is a real-time travel intelligence site that offers information on such topics as general travel tips and destination information, climate, currency, security, documents, transportation, local customs and culture, travel and health alerts, and more. It continuously updates information on more than 250 topics, spanning more than 180 countries and 260 cities.

"It's like having an entire library of travel books at your fingertips, only better," said Dan Orr, President and CEO of DAN. "The WorldcuePlanner is constantly updating to provide up-to-the-minute information to its users."

WorldcuePlanner typically carries an annual subscription rate of $199; however, the subscription is now automatically included with every DAN Membership.

"We're thrilled to be able to offer this benefit to our Members as part of their basic Membership," said Orr. "Not only because they're gaining a tremendous resource without gaining the expense, but because the more current the information our Members use in their travel planning, the better prepared and the safer they'll be. And increasing safety is why we're here."

DAN Members can access the WorldcuePlanner by logging in to their online account, and clicking the WorldcuePlanner link under the "Resources" tab.