People are relying on their mobile devices more than ever when planning their vacations. They’re helpful when deciding where to go as well as for booking and logistics. We’ve sourced some of the best apps available that you can use when planning your next trip.
#1 TripIt
TripIt is an app that gets all your travel documents and information together in one place. This is extremely helpful when you’re rushing from place to place. All you do is have all your bookings sent directly to TripIt. The app allows you to view flight confirmations, transport itineraries, accommodation confirmations, car rental bookings, tickets and more together in one place. It’s easy to share the information on the app with friends and family too.
#2 Google Trips
This is an app that will collect all the travel info you have off your Gmail account. It provides bespoke tours, maps, and guides that are accessible offline. It also shows any places of interest that are near to your chosen accommodation, such as museums and restaurants.
#3 Roadtrippers
It’s exciting to plan a road trip, but there’s a lot to think about because you usually make many stops along the way. This involves multiple bookings. Roadtrippers is free and it’s designed for adventure. It’s handy for finding interesting things to visit as you go along the route. You can bookmark the restaurants, sights and more so that you can find them quickly when you arrive. The cool thing is that it can be shared with friends who can then make suggestions too.
#4 Packing Pro
Who hasn’t forgotten their toothbrush at some point when they’ve packed? That will never happen again with Packing Pro. This app provides checklists divided into categories so that you can organize your luggage better. You just tell the app where you’re going, what the weather should be, and how long you’re going for. You can put in details such as whether you’ll need to do laundry or if there are swimming facilities. The app will then suggest a list of things to pack which you can then tailor for your needs. The app also serves as a reminder of stuff you need to get done before you leave such as buying visas, getting shots or buying medicine.
#5 Skiplagged
Skiplagged is a free app that assists with booking flights and accommodation. It helps you find special offers and the cheapest rates. The app is known for being extremely simple to use, with clear search features. It offers great filter options for when you book accommodation, such as if a place is kid-friendly or not.
#6 Kayak
Kayak is a well-known travel site, but did you know that it also has an app? In fact, it’s one of the most popular travel apps out there and for good reason. Let Kayak help you book your flights and accommodation. You’ll save money by using it because the app searches literally hundreds of travel sites to find you the best rates.
#7 Airbnb
This online marketplace and concept have taken the world by storm in recent years. Users can find and rent out accommodation such as private homes, rooms, hotel rooms, and others. You just enter the location that you want to visit, choose check in and check out dates as well as how many people are in your group. Airbnb finds suitable accommodation and local experiences. There are plenty of filters such as price, amenities and so on. Best of all, once you’ve found suitable accommodation you can use the app to book it then and there.
