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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.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on May 22, 2012 at 2:19:33 PM EDT Tagged: Technology, Apps, Tips
News

Today's Top Headlines: May 22, 2012

Four climbers' deaths on Mount Everest raise concerns about overcrowding on trails, while airlines may start charging to book adjacent seats. These are the headlines we're reading now.

Posted by Nicole Campoy on May 22, 2012 at 11:31:49 AM EDT Tagged: Airlines, Italy, Technology, Nepal, Hotels
Technology

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.

Posted by Scott Tharler on May 22, 2012 at 10:22:37 AM EDT Tagged: Technology, Car Travel
News

Today's Top Headlines: May 18, 2012

We're checking in on Yosemite Falls, keeping an eye out for Kayak's hot new IPO, and looking toward the future of Connecticut tourism—it's been a busy morning.

Posted by Nicole Campoy on May 18, 2012 at 10:46:13 AM EDT Tagged: News, Yosemite National Park, Connecticut, Wales, Technology, Los Angeles, Museums
Hotels

Tech-Savvy Perks at TRYP New York City

The TRYP hotel, new to New York's Times Square, opened in February with 173 stylish and guest-inspired guest rooms. But where it really excels is with all its tech-savvy enhancements.

Posted by Stephanie Johnnidis on May 17, 2012 at 5:39:46 PM EDT Tagged: Hotels, New York City, Technology
Practical Travel Tips

Tip of the Week: Travel Made Easy (Ok, Easier) with Google

Planning a trip and getting stressed out by all that logistic-wrangling? Google it. Literally. Here are five tips for getting the most out of Google when booking a holiday.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on May 15, 2012 at 1:00:00 AM EDT Tagged: Technology, Tips
Technology

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.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on May 14, 2012 at 12:25:34 PM EDT Tagged: Technology, Summer
Practical Travel Tips, Technology

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.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on May 08, 2012 at 2:50:48 PM EDT Tagged: Technology, Tips, Packing
Technology

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.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on May 07, 2012 at 5:01:37 PM EDT Tagged: Technology
News, What's New at Fodor's, Technology, Practical Travel Tips, Best of the Best

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.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on May 07, 2012 at 4:18:19 PM EDT Tagged: Apps, Technology, Restaurants, Hotels