Smartphone technology has significantly changed travel. Here are a few of our favorite travel apps to save you time, stress, and even a little money.
The “new normal” of travel will definitely involve more use of phones (online check-in, cashless payment, proof of reservation, online reserving of activities).
Destination-Specific Travel Apps
- My Disney Experience
- Universal ( Apple and Google Play)
- Cruise lines
- Sandals
- Hotels
- Triposo location-specific Apps (Apple and Google Play)
- National Parks have apps
Part of the Trip
- Airlines, trains, etc.
- Flight Aware (Apple and Google Play)
- Southwest Airlines (Apple and Google Play)
- Ride Guru (rideshare comparison)
- Hopper (Apple and Google Play)
- Kayak (Apple and Google Play)
“Regular” Apps We Use For Travel
- Instacart (Apple and Google Play)
- Yelp (Apple and Google Play)
- Notes, EverNote (I use a lot)
- Dropbox
- Messenger for texting iPhone folks when abroad
- WhatsApp, Facebook messenger, Instagram messenger
- Google Maps (Download maps for offline use)
- Wunderground
Keep all of your travel apps together on your phone, so they are easier to find while you’re traveling.