Looking for information on flights and local attractions? Need to check the latest weather conditions? As the saying goes, “there’s an app for that!” This week’s list features many popular mobile applications designed to help you plan your trip and take the guesswork out of your next vacation.

When we think of Barbados, we conjure up images of sandy beaches, swaying palms, melodic steel drums, and sweet rum drinks. Yet this friendly island has more than beaches. So pack your sunscreen and …

Oktoberfest began in Munich, Germany in 1810 as a wedding celebration for Bavarian Crown Prince Ludwig’s marriage to Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen. German immigrants took the tradition, known for consuming beer and sausages, with them when they moved to the U.S. Whether you’re headed for the official celebration in Munich or not, you can still celebrate at one of the top ten Oktoberfest festivals

Long popular in Europe, bed and breakfast lodgings were a rarity in the United States for years. However, in recent years, there has been an explosion in the number of B&Bs in this country.

They have become an accepted alternative to chain motels or the city hotel with hundreds of rooms.

In many cases, B&Bs offer a diversion from the city, a chance to be pampered for a few days and a place to make new friends in a new place. Here are some of America’s best bed and breakfasts.

Seattle can be an expensive city to visit, but even though it may be easy to spend a boatload of money here, you don’t have to. If you’re short on cash, don’t fret – there are an astounding number of fun things to do in the Emerald City without spending a penny! Here are some of the top free attractions:

The small 1.9 square mile area that is West Hollywood is surrounded by ultra-chic Beverly Hills to the west, the rugged Santa Monica mountains to the north and the megalopolis that is Los Angeles to the east and south. Despite its size, tucked in the midst of urban sprawl and celebrity influence, WeHo (as it’s called by locals) is a city of many grand choices.

Anchorage is a top North American city, not only in a literal geographic sense. Named an All-American City for four years, the city is a prosperous metropolis amidst stunning natural wonders. Surrounded by six mountain …

The islands that make up the Dutch Caribbean are the southernmost, lying less than 50 miles north of the Venezuelan coast. Of the five islands, the two largest are Aruba and Curacao–and although these sister islands share some similarities, in many ways they could not be more different from each other.

Often called the “Island of Enchantment,” San Juan, Puerto Rico is the perfect Caribbean destination for U.S. travelers for many reasons. First, there is the ease of travel; U.S. citizens do not need a passport to enter this U.S. Territory. Not only is this great for non-passport holders, but without customs and immigration travel is considerably less stressful.

Montreal is the cultural center of Francophone Canada. It is the third largest French-speaking city in the world. Though the city shares some traits with Paris, it has its own distinct culture and is quite unlike anything you would experience on the other side of the Atlantic. Its history, food, fashion, nightlife and full festival calendar set Montreal apart from other Canadian destinations.