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From cheap hotel
rooms to packing lists, as the saying goes — there’s an app for that.
These top travel
apps will help you on any business trip, family vacations, and during next
year’s backpacking trek through Asia.
Here’s how they work:
Hopper
Combining their
massive database with historical trends, Hopper is an app that helps you find the best
prices on flights.
Whether your travel
dates are set in stone or if you don’t mind traveling anytime in August, Hopper
tells you what flights are the cheapest, when to buy them, and when these
prices are likely to change.
You can even book
your flights through the app and you’ll get notifications about your Saved
Searches when things change. It’s one of the most highly-rated flight search
apps, so don’t book another trip without checking Hopper first.
Hotel Tonight
When it’s down to the
wire, savvy travelers always have a trick up their sleeve. Looking for a hotel
room at the last minute? Then, Hotel Tonight is the app you want.
With fantastic deals
on rooms for tonight and up to a week before your stay, Hotel Tonight has
options for basic, luxe, charming, and high-roller hotel rooms. So,
essentially, any personality and budget can make it work in a time crunch with
the app.
Hotel Tonight also
offers a Daily Drop with a limited-time, 15-minute window to snag an even
better deal on last-minute hotels. The app also includes its loyalty
program called HT Perks. It’s a nine-level reward program that functions like a
video game where you “level up” to unlock cheaper rates and booking credits.
To help you decide,
see if your Hotel Tonight accommodation allows you to store your luggage. From there, you’ll be sleeping
soundly knowing you got such a great deal on a comfy hotel bed.
TripIt
If you’re a savvy
traveler, chances are you love to plan. But we all know things can get tricky
if you’re traveling with a group. Let’s make sure everyone’s on the same page
with TripIt.
TripIt helps you
create seamless travel itineraries from start to finish. By connecting
your email account, TripIt uses confirmation receipts, reservation details,
flight information, and hotel check-in times to create a custom
itinerary.
Share it with others
so everyone in your party knows where to be and when. You can view your TripIt
itinerary online or on your mobile device, and you’ll get notifications in
real-time if anything changes.
With TripIt, you’ll
no longer have to worry about your uncle missing the double-decker tour that
starts at 10:00. After all, he had the itinerary.
TimeShifter
International
travelers know all too well the intense effects of jet lag. As a Floridian
living in Australia, I’ll take all the help I can get when it comes to jet lag.
That’s where TimeShifter comes in.
Long flights deeply
affect our circadian rhythm. It’s not great for our bodies to be in a totally
new time zone. The result is grogginess, grumpiness, and feeling generally
miserable — AKA, jet lag. Developed by researchers at NASA, TimeShifter helps you
adjust to different time zones in a fraction of the time it usually takes and minimize
jet lag.
You’ll add your trip
details and receive a curated schedule telling you exactly what to do in the
days leading up to your trip, during your flight, and for a few days after you
land.
Timeshifter tells you
when to sleep, wake up, avoid or encourage bright light, and grab a nap. It
also has tips on how to use melatonin and caffeine in the process.
The app gathers information
about your age, gender, and normal sleep patterns to give you personalized
recommendations. By following its instructions, you’ll quickly get over jet lag
and get on with your trip.
PackPoint
Raise your hand if
you’ve ever forgotten to pack your phone charger!
We’ve all been there.
Forgetting an obvious necessity and reluctantly buying a replacement from the
airport gift shop.
To avoid this trap, PackPoint helps you pack with an essential
checklist based on the trip you’re taking. Your curated packing list
accounts for why you’re traveling (business or pleasure), the weather at your
destination, and the length of your stay.
The app also accounts
for laundry access and can be integrated with the TripIt app to help you pack
for a specific itinerary.
PackPoint,
unfortunately, can’t pack for you. But at least you won’t forget anything this
time.
TransferWise
Most of us learnt the
hard way that banks charge exorbitant fees on international exchanges. But, is
there an easier way to spend money while traveling without carrying a ton of
cash?
Transferwise is an incredible app that allows you
to make quick international transfers at super low rates. Generally,
this app is best for nomads who spend weeks or months using various currencies.
But even less frequent travelers will find the app useful.
Pro Tip: Sign up for
a Transferwise account before your trip and request an international debit
card. By adding money to the card in your home currency, you can use it abroad
in most international currencies.
Transferwise will
automatically complete the exchange using the appropriate currency with the
cheapest exchange rates available. And while you’re away, you can manage all
your money on the app.
Bounce
You checked out of
your Airbnb but your flight isn’t for another 10 hours. You want to explore the
city without lugging your bags to restaurants and museums. So, you use the
Bounce app. Problem solved!
With Bounce, you can search your location to find luggage storage space in all major cities throughout North America. For a flat daily fee, any size bag can be securely stored while you explore.
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