An explosion of travel apps

(Andrew Bannecker)

  • An explosion of travel apps

    An explosion of travel apps

    Apps for smartphones and tablets are everywhere, but finding the good ones can be a journey in itself.

    Andrea Sachs

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  • The rewards of airline miles

    The rewards of airline miles

    Putting together a trip around the world on frequent flier miles.

    Jon Wile

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  • The worldwide Web

    The worldwide Web

    It’s getting easier to go online while you’re abroad, but before you connect, here’s some advice.

    Becky Krystal

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Travel Features

A Wisconsin trip for any taste

IMPULSIVE TRAVELER | In the Kenosha area, you can visit the Jelly Belly factory, among other attractions.

One-way flights, the better way

One-way flights, which offer both savings and flexibility, are making a comeback as more airlines make them available.

The beauty of layovers

You can turn long waits between flights into an opportunity to explore places you might otherwise never see.

A Q&A on Atlantic City’s future

Officials hope to emphasize activities outside of gambling to draw more tourists.

The sign of a bad meal

SIGN LANGUAGE | The Post is looking for the best shots of amusing signs from the world of travel. Here’s one of them.

In Miami, mojitos and baseball

The new Marlins baseball stadium benefits from the local flavor in Miami’s Little Havana.

Sin City’s heavenly reminder

SIGN LANGUAGE | The Post is looking for the best shots of amusing signs from the world of travel. Here’s one of them.

In Louisville, all’s new in NuLu

With a flurry of restaurants and boutiques opening, the NuLu neighborhood is the Louisville’s latest happening place.

Top summer getaways

Looking to plan a last-minute escape this Memorial Day weekend? These destinations are perfect for a weekend trip.

In Estonia’s capital, let freedom sing

In Tallinn, one of the best preserved medieval cities in Europe, history — and freedom — thrive.

Biking the Great Allegheny Passage

A look at some of the bridges and milestones along the rail system between Pittsburgh and Cumberland, Md.

Travel Deals

Elephants forage at the Tsavo-east National park on March 19, 2012 during the second phase of a collaring excercise funded by International Fund for Animal Welfare, IFAW, and the Kenya Wildlife Services, KWS, in the wake of a dramatic increase in Elephant killings for their prized tusks. Kenya's estimated 30,000 population of Elephants has come under growing risk as reported incidences of poaching from all over the country continue to mount despite governmental efforts supplements by international wildlife agencies. AFP PHOTO / Tony KARUMBA (Photo credit should read TONY KARUMBA/AFP/Getty Images)

This week’s best travel bargains

A $75 gift from IHG hotels, discounts on a Kenya safari, an AirTran sale from BWI and more travel deals.

Escapes

A little veggie in the Big Apple

NEW YORK, NY -- Natsu maki at the raw food restaurant Pure Food and Wine. HANDOUT IMAGE, ONE-TIME USE ONLY

Joe Yonan

Trying out New York’s booming meatless restaurant scene.

Camping in the wilds of N.J. (no, really)

New Jersey Pine Barrens - MULLICA RIVER - The New Jersey Pine Barrens is a 1.1 million-acre region in southern New Jersey and valued for its distinct environment made up of white sandy soils; clean waters; and rich plant and animal life such as the carnivorous pitcher plant, venomous timber rattlesnake, and Pine Barrens tree frog. Robert Goodman paddles down the river. (Photo by Jesse Smith for The Washington Post)

Jesse Smith

The state with the nation’s highest population density also has the largest area of open space between Boston and Richmond.

Skimming Delaware history

Xtreme Sightseeing challenge. Delaware History Trail. Caption tk from Andrea Sachs.

Andrea Sachs

ESCAPES | The promise of a free book inspired a trip through Delaware — and a new appreciation for the state.

Under the spell of ‘hex signs’

KUTZTOWN, PA. -- MARCH 2012: A barn star at the Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center at Kutztown University. (PHOTO BY SUE KOVACH SHUMAN FOR THE WASHINGTON POST)

Sue Kovach Shuman

ESCAPES | A tour of Pennsylvania Dutch country’s “hex barns” shows off the colorful and unusual folk art.

Baltimore’s hidden Gilded Age gem

BALTIMORE, MD - DATE - The walls and shelves of the reading room at Evergreen House are teak. On the lunette is a mural by Miguel Covarrubias depicting Amsterdam, one of John Work Garrett's diplomatic posts. (Photo by James F. Lee For the Washington Post)

James F. Lee

Evergreen Museum & Library, a 19th-century Italianate mansion, is worth getting to know.

Bed Check

The Lookaway Inn, a Beaux-Arts manse built in the late 19th century, sits on a hill  overlooking North Augusta, the South Carolina town across the Savannah River from  Augusta, Ga. Guests stay in a recent addition in the back, with views of a flower-filled garden and tranquil courtyard.

The inn that dares you to look away

The Lookaway Inn in North Augusta, S.C., has a killer view of the town and August, Ga., just across the river.

HANDOUT IMAGE - Rouge Hotel is located at 1315 16th Street, Northwest Washington, DC 20036. (Photo by Paul Gelsobello)

At D.C.’s Hotel Rouge, all is rosy

This newly renovated hotel in Dupont Circle strikes a refreshingly playful tone in staid Washington.

Cape May. Even before a recent renovation, the Brown Room lounge in Cape May's Congress Hall hotel emanated a sense of casual elegance. Zofia Smardz

A casual but elegant grande dame

Congress Hall, a seaside hotel in Cape May, can provide a delightful social experience — if you can find a seat.

The Navigator

Cruise safety, or lack thereof

The capsized Costa Concordia cruise ship which ran aground off the west coast of Italy is seen at Giglio island February 12, 2012. Salvage crews on the island of Giglio prepared to resume operations on the capsized Costa Concordia on Sunday. Snowfall and rough seas over the past week brought operations on the cruise liner to a standstill but calmer seas on Sunday offered hopes operations could now resume. REUTERS/Giampiero Sposito (ITALY - Tags: MARITIME DISASTER)

Christopher Elliott

Is legislation passed two years ago working to improve security aboard cruise ships? That’s surprisingly hard to say.

Travel galleries

Around the world on frequent flier miles

The Post’s Jon Wile took these photos as part of an around-the-world trip paid for using frequent flier miles.

Revel in Atlantic City’s new resort

At the $2.4 billion complex, the casino is a side note to the resort offerings and extensive dining options.

Touring France’s cognac country

The town of Cognac and its surrounding region offer beautiful views in addition to some of the largest cognac distilleries.

Navigating Philadelphia, sans car

With a combination of public buses and trains, the city’s sights are approachable without ever having to touch a gas pump.

Greek mainland merits second look

PHOTOS | Many tourists head straight to the isles, but the heart of Greece is awash with culture and beauty.

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