It’s just about time to pick up the suntan lotion, buy a pair of shades, and make plans to hit the road, the skies, the seas, or whatever form of travel will take us to our resting destination. It’s summer, and summer means vacation.

Technology gives us the ability to streamline many of the preparatory and direct activities that go into vacationing. Apps from Trapster to TripIt and from iTranslate to iExit give you the ability to focus more and rest and relaxation and less on the mundane tasks that can make vacationing challenging. This infographic breaks down some of the best apps for summertime bliss. Click to enlarge.