When planning to go abroad, what do you use to research your trip?

Do you prefer to base your trip on information provided by travel companies or fellow travelers?

Do the initial appearance of websites influence your decision of whether to use them or not?

Does the loading time of a site effect your decision to use it or not?

Are you put off using a site due to a registration process?

Do you prefer using a travel site specifically aimed towards one continent or one that covers all continents?