SMARTPHONES AND TABLETS HELP LEAF PEEPERS MAKE THE MOST OF A VIRGINIA VISIT
According to the 2015 Farmers’ Almanac, Virginia’s fall foliage colors will peak Oct. 12-28 inland and Oct. 19-Nov. 4 in the coastal areas. Planning a relaxing getaway to enjoy the fall season can be done at the touch of a button with today’s mobile devices, and sites like http://dof.virginia.gov/fall/index.htm offer some great ideas for scenic byways and some of the state’s most majestic forests. Whatever the reason people travel or wherever they go, studies show that mobile devices are becoming a prominent travel resource. In fact, according to a recent U.S. Cellular Better Moments Survey, 68 percent of smartphone owners used their smartphones to assist them while traveling. Free apps available on smartphones can help save travelers time and money while booking trips and arranging itineraries. Every autumn travelers journey to Virginia from all over the world to experience the crisp air, comfortable temperatures and fall foliage. Affectionately called “lea