Travel

Virtual scuba? Sorta — Google Earth 3.1 for iOS has new ocean layer

Virtual scuba? Sorta — Google Earth 3.1 for iOS has new ocean layer Water babies may have been jealous of Google’s preferential treatment of Android users when the search giant gave them ocean layer content first. (They practically mapped the frickin’ ocean! How they got their spy vans down there, I’ll never know…) Well, no more: Google Earth 3.1 for iOS now gives us the same features and fish’s... Read more »

ZAGAT TO GO 4.0 now available for iPhone

ZAGAT TO GO 4.0 now available for iPhone Stop and ask yourself, "Where are we going for dinner tonight?" A pretty common question for those who rely on fast food or restaurants. I personally have been challenged to walk into new restaurants because I didn't know what their menu held and what their food looked like. With ZAGAT TO GO 4.0, you will no longer be left in the dark. . . This... Read more »

App Review: Google Earth for iPad

App Review: Google Earth for iPad Category: Travel Price: FREE TiP Rating: 4/5 stars Release Date: June 14, 2010 Version: 3.0.0 Languages: English, Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian Seller: Google Mobile Rated:... Read more »

iParenting: Top vacation apps

iParenting: Top vacation apps We had a terrific opportunity to vacation on the Florida Space Coast a few weeks back. Now that we're home and settling back into our routines, I'm reflecting on the trip. I have to tell you, it was the best vacation we have taken with the kids yet. Part of that had to do with the location and attractions. How can you go wrong when you're on Cocoa Beach and the... Read more »

VID: App Review — My Vacation

VID: App Review — My Vacation http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UqPBtnIjQk&feature=player_embedded Sharing highlights from a fabulous vacation can be fun and easy with the My Vacation app. But is it worth the hefty $2.99 price tag? See for yourself as Alex checks it... Read more »

App Review: Packing Pro

App Review: Packing Pro App Review: Packing Pro Category: Travel Price: $3.99 (on sale for $2.99) TiP Rating: 4/5 stars Release Date: Updated 02/01/2010 Version: 4.0 Languages: English Seller: Quinn Genzel Rated: 4+ Requirements: Compatible with iPhone and iPod touch. Requires iPhone OS 2.1 or later. Link to app (clicking will launch iTunes) App Store Description: Packing Pro... Read more »

Top 10 free travel apps

Top 10 free travel apps PC Mag just ran a pretty cool list of its top 10 free travel apps. I can definitely appreciate this, since the last few months have taken me to all over the country. I know that for some of you, this might be small beans though. So for the road (or air) warriors in our midst, hopefully the following list will be of use. For the most part, I agree with writer... Read more »