ShopSmart Spotlights the Best Online Road-Trip Planners and Travel Apps

YONKERS, N.Y., May 15, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- There are tons of online sites to help you plan your summer getaways this season, and the June 2012 issue of ShopSmart magazine, from the publisher of Consumer Reports, highlights some of the best. There are great road-trip planning websites and must-see travel apps that can help you plot your route, find fun adventures - even on a moment's ...

Money-Saving Travel Websites

Four travel websites to save you money on hotels.

Russian jet crash shows risks of 'joy flights'

JAKARTA, Indonesia -- The crash of a Russian-made passenger jet into the flanks of an Indonesian volcano has put a spotlight on the notoriously informal atmosphere aboard new aircraft during manufacturer demonstrations -- known here as 'joy flights....

Travel tips to follow for Euro 2012

LONDON, April 23 — With just six weeks to go until Euro 2012, travel arrangements for many are still looking rather blurry. Last week, it emerged that UEFA president Michel Platini is furious with Ukrainian hotel price hikes, with reports suggesting that some venues in Ukraine were seeking to charge fans US$1,000 (RM3,000) a night for a three-star ...

Mobile and Technology

IN-DEPTH: Mobile apps make it significantly easier to book last-minute travel, says Ray Lillywhite, HotelTonight’s Lead iOS Developer. The great thing about mobile apps is the high quality experience you can deliver.