17 Great Travel Apps for Your Vacation
This app lets you skip the hotel and rent fr Devices: iPhone and Android
This app lets you skip the hotel and rent from a local – and many times, you get a better location for a better price. For a “home away from home” experience, use this app to list, search, and book accommodations in over 30,000 cities and 192 countries. It’s perfect when you’re stuck without a place to stay, and allows you to book the nearest and most affordable reservation.
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Unsure of what the food will look like when you arrive at the restaurant? Stop worrying with this F Devices: iPhone, iPad, iPad touch, and iOs 5.0 and up
Unsure of what the food will look like when you arrive at the restaurant? Stop worrying with this Foodspotting app, which allows you to see images of restaurants and their dishes and help you make the best selection.
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FourSquare, which lets you “check in” at locations so you can meet up with friends, is also great for viewing recommendations and tips from users at re Devices: iPhone, Android and others
FourSquare, which lets you “check in” at locations so you can meet up with friends, is also great for viewing recommendations and tips from users at restaurants, parks, and any other popular destinations. It can also help you discover special offers and discounts at venues before even the locals do. Google
Skip the agony of booking flights on the go with this app, which can also cut down on layovers and Devices: iPhone, Android and others
Skip the agony of booking flights on the go with this app, which can also cut down on layovers and costs by comparing all the top travel sites. Add filters to flight searches to pinpoint exactly the flight and destination you are looking for. Fox 2000 Pictures
For history buffs, Devices: For Android 2.2 and up
For history buffs, this app allows you to locate historical hotspots within seconds. Explore sites at your destination with the app’s interactive guides and learn about the areas cultural and political significance.
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One of the most popular travel apps out there, Kayak helps you easily plan your vacation by searching and boo Devices: Android 2.1 and up
One of the most popular travel apps out there, Kayak helps you easily plan your vacation by searching and booking the best deals in flights, hotels, and car rentals. You can also see currency conversion rates, and check out attractions in your location. redbull.com
For the mom on the go, finding a playground for the kids with a spa close by makes everyone’s vacation more enjoyable. With Devices: iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and iOs 3.0 and up
For the mom on the go, finding a playground for the kids with a spa close by makes everyone’s vacation more enjoyable. With Mom Maps, search for thousands of museums, playgrounds, and restaurants for the family. You can also book activities before you arrive at your place of play.
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This app will help you explore the outdoors and visit the National Parks. It lets you loc Devices: iPad, iPad, iPod touch, and iOs 5.0 and up
This app will help you explore the outdoors and visit the National Parks. It lets you locate parks and tells you what they offer – whether you’re in the mood picnicking, camping, caving, hiking, swimming, or other outdoor activities. Hanna Barbera
Enjoy time with your four-legged friend during your vacation with the PawTrotter app. Discover where pet-friendly beaches, Devices: iPhone or iPod Touch; iPhone OS 3.1.2 and up
Enjoy time with your four-legged friend during your vacation with the PawTrotter app. Discover where pet-friendly beaches, parks, hotels, and washing locations are located. Joann Lefson/World Woof Tour
After hours of draining driving and torturous traffic, take a break with the “Rest Area Finder< Devices: iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, and iOs 3.0 and up
After hours of draining driving and torturous traffic, take a break with the “Rest Area Finder” app that allows you to search pit stops on your route. Find the nearest Starbucks, gas station, or fast food joint to take a break. Mark A. Thomas/sorabji.com
Need a lift? Find and book a taxi anywhere in the U.S. and have it pick you up at your destina Devices: Android 2.2 and up
Need a lift? Find and book a taxi anywhere in the U.S. and have it pick you up at your destination. You can also track the arrival time of your taxi and pay for the ride online with a credit card. villagevoice.com
Traveling to a place where you don’t know the language and you really need to find the bathroom? Use this app to ask in any language. The app can even read the translation out loud for you if you’re having trouble with pronunciation. Focus Features
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How does this schedule look for your next vacation? 10am-12pm: Fly to Bahamas, 12pm-5pm: Beach, 5pm-12am: Party, 12am-8am: Sleep.
With the Tripit app, you can create a detailed schedule for your trip and save paper by having your itinerary information in one place. Get on the beach faster and spend less time worrying about where you booked your next flight to or where you made dinner reservations.
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Looking for a delicious meal? Your dream restaurant is only a “shake” away. By simply shaking your smartphone, the Devices: iPad or iOs 4.3 and up
Looking for a delicious meal? Your dream restaurant is only a “shake” away. By simply shaking your smartphone, the app will scroll like a slot machine and select a restaurant nearby. You can also read reviews and make reservations. Warner Brothers Pictures
No one wants a traffic jam to ruin their summer road trip. This new app, which was just purchased by Google for an estimated $1 Devices: Android 2.2 and up
No one wants a traffic jam to ruin their summer road trip. This new app, which was just purchased by Google for an estimated $1.03 billion, will help you navigate around traffic and save money on gas with locater to find the cheapest gas stations. You can also make sure your friends or family got to their destination without problems -- if they have the app, you can track where they are on their route at all times. telegraph.co.uk
Need to check your e-mail while on vacation? With the Wi-Fi Finder app, you can easily find W Devices: iPhone, Android and others
Need to check your e-mail while on vacation? With the Wi-Fi Finder app, you can easily find Wi-Fi hotspots in 650,000 locations in 114 countries using your mobile broadband network (like the 4G or 3G) on your phone or computer. Beware though that most phone companies charge a high price for roaming abroad. iStockphoto
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How many U.S. dollars for that 3 Euro ice cream cone?
If you don’t remember the exchange rate, you can use the XE Currency app Devices: iPhone, Android and others If you don’t remember the exchange rate, you can use the XE Currency app to figure out how much you’re spending in more than 180 currencies. It will help prevent you from getting ripped off in flea markets so you pay a fair price for every souvenir.
How many U.S. dollars for that 3 Euro ice cream cone?
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