iPhone Apps to Help You Plan the Perfect Summer Vacation

Now that the long, cold and dark winter of our discontent has passed, it's time to start looking forward to summer vacation and begin burnishing your list of exotic destinations. Apple's extensive App Store is there to help, featuring an incredible array of applications designed to help you make the most of your travel plans. From flight trackers to language translators, these apps will make your trip easier and more enjoyable, and the best part is that the majority of these apps are free, allowing you to splash out a bit more on a special hotel, meal or souvenir. Many of the free apps available on the site, such as Yelp, give you insider access and tips to the very best restaurants, hotels and attractions for where you are going. Other apps, such as TripIt, help ensure you never forget your beach towel, sunglasses or anything else you might need. While these apps can't guarantee your travel plans will be hassle-free, they can help provide peace of mind when you're on the road, in the air or on the sand. What are you waiting for? Warm breezes, fancy cocktails and culture shock are just around the corner. See what the world holds for you and your travel partners.