I do plenty of prep work ahead of vacation, but some decisions still need to be made on the fly. In years past, that meant bringing physical papers in protective sleeves with printed-out research.

Your bags may be ready to go, but do you really have everything you need? Here are some apps that can make your travels smoother, safer and more fun. By Julie Weed So you can whip together a weekend ...

Travel List is one of the least complicated apps designed to help travelers with their packing. Enter a type of trip, and the app suggests items you might put on your checklist. It can even alert you ...