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Coolest New Sites and Apps for Travelers

Travel and technology go hand in hand. And keeping up with the newest apps can mean the difference between been-there-done-that and scouting out new finds. These are our current choice picks. Read more

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on May 22, 2012 at 2:19:33 PM EDT Tagged: Technology, Apps, Tips
Travel Tech: Essential Road Trip Gadgets

As the open road calls, what gear do you answer with? We've paved the way, with seven gadgets to help make your road trip more about the world outside and less about what's going on inside the car. Read more

Posted by Scott Tharler on May 22, 2012 at 10:22:37 AM EDT Tagged: Technology, Car Travel
Travel Tech: Best Compact Cameras for Summer

No matter where you're headed this summer, you'll want to capture all the unforgettable adventures. So we rounded up five of the coolest and compact (and affordable) digital cameras around. Read more

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on May 14, 2012 at 12:25:34 PM EDT Tagged: Technology, Summer
Today's Top Headlines: May 9, 2012

Disassembled gun parts were found in three stuffed animals at a Rhode Island airport, orangutans are using iPads in Miami, and a Russian jet disappeared in Indonesia. Here's what we're reading now. Read more

Posted by Nicole Campoy on May 09, 2012 at 2:18:59 PM EDT Tagged: News, Indonesia, Las Vegas, Miami, Zoo, Rhode Island, Brazil, Airlines, Car Travel
Fool-Proof Packing Checklist for Exotic Trips

Hop-scotching the globe is a traveler's dream. But far-flung locales require a bit of prep work, so here's a fool-proof checklist (after plenty of trial and error) for before you go off the grid. Read more

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on May 08, 2012 at 2:50:48 PM EDT Tagged: Technology, Tips, Packing
Travel Tech: Waterproof Gadgets for Playing Music

Whether you're cruising a river in Europe, chilling by the resort's pool, or sloshing about in the ocean, we rounded up six cases, speakers, and players that let you press play as you play in the water. Read more

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on May 07, 2012 at 5:01:37 PM EDT Tagged: Technology
Fodor's City Guide Apps Now Available for Free on iPhone and iPad

Fodor's Travel apps for iPhone and iPad went from $6.99 to $0 over the weekend, giving users access to our up-to-the-minute picks and advice for free! Don't say we never did anything for you. Read more

Posted by Fodor's Editors on May 07, 2012 at 4:18:19 PM EDT Tagged: Apps, Technology, Restaurants, Hotels
Norwegian Epic Debuts Smartphone App, Cell Phone Service Enhancements

Norwegian Cruise Line announced the latest in its steady stream of tech-savvy innovations—the Norwegian iConcierge app, currently available aboard the Norwegian Epic. Read more

Posted by Elissa Richard on May 04, 2012 at 12:20:26 PM EDT Tagged: Cruise Lines, Technology, News
Travel Tech: Protecting Your Gadgets

Gadgets don't always make the best travelers. So combat any of mother nature's fiercest opponents with these seven ultimate gadget protectors. (And enter to win them all!) Read more

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on May 01, 2012 at 9:34:48 AM EDT Tagged: Technology
Travel Tech: Green Travel Gadgets

When you're on-the-go, why not go green? We rounded up seven of our favorite well-designed, eco-friendly, multipurpose products to help keep you organized and entertained on your journeys. Read more

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on April 23, 2012 at 1:15:16 PM EDT Tagged: Technology, Green Travel