With practically everyone carrying a mobile device, widespread availability of Wi-Fi hotspots and 3G networks, it is extremely rare that you can remain completely unplugged for a long time even on a vacation. So why not use the technology to your advantage and make your travel to unknown destinations into an adequately informed and meticulously planned adventure.
Bringing for you some of the Mobile apps that will greatly assist you in your travelogue…
Kayak Mobile app is one of the most popular applications that will help you plan your entire trip. Finding flights, ideal hotels, online bookings, managing your itinerary Kayak is available for iPhone, iPad and Android phones.
Orbitz is another Travel Planner app available for iPhone, iPad, Blackberry and Android which helps you book flights, hotels and even car rentals. Using GPS, it can help you find hotels near you.
If boutique hotels are your style, download StayHip for free and book from a list of hotels across over 170 cities in 45 countries. Available for iPhone, iPod touch and Google’s Android, StayHip allows you to search only the type of hotel you are looking for.
MakemyTrip – Indian traveller can greatly benefit from the mobile app by MakemyTrip, which also helps you select and book flights and hotels from your mobile.
TripIt – organizes all travel documents including flight tickets, hotel vouchers and rental car confirmation emails into a simple travel chronological order. Whether you have an iPhone, iPad, Android, Blackberry or Windows phone 7 there is TripIt app for all devices and all your travel needs.
Wi-Fi Finder – finding Wi-Fi spot is essential for many of your apps to function and Wi-Fi finder helps you find free and paid Wi-Fi hotspots.
Umbrella Today iPhone app – is a great way to get a simple weather report wherever you are in the world – a perfect way to decide what to carry when you go sightseeing.
Taxi Magic/Cab for Me – use one of these apps to book a taxi from your mobile and track its arrival. Available on iPhone, Blackberry and Android.
Waze / Google Maps / Poynt are free apps for iPhones and android which help you navigate your way anywhere in the world.
Glympse – If you want safety of your loved ones, you can track their location in real-time using Glympse.
Mint – Best Finance App available for iPhone and Android phones and tablets that help you manage your personal budget – especially helpful while travelling as you tend to overspend.
Skype – call home from your travels at much cheaper rates and share your location using mobile video calling.
Google Translate, FancyTran – important apps that will prove extremely helpful when travelling to distant locations as they translate words and phrases between 60 languages.
Metro 24 – With metro rails becoming the most convenient and cheap means of travel across the world, I think Metro 24, giving you details of metro routes in many cities, is an important app you can use in your travels.
With the power of these apps in your mobile, you can venture into the unknown without any fears.
