Getting ready for the summer? Need some time off and relax? Check some of those mobile applications that might help you to better plan your free time. Here is a list of applications that can help you to find free Wi-Fi, hotels, plan a trip, find a rest area near you on highway or translate something in other language. Let’s start…here is a list of 13 travel mobile apps.
Google Translate
Instant language translation (more than 70 languages). You can listen to your translations spoken aloud. You can translate single word or phrase. Available on: iOS and Android.
Here’s a video on Google Translate app on youtube
Free Wi-Fi Finder
Search for public free Wi-Fi near you and get directions (map) how to get there. Instantly find FREE Wi-Fi Internet hotspots wherever you are in the world online or offline. Available on iOS and Android.
Kayak
Search for best deals: hotels, car rental, flights. You can plan a trip, set up price alerts and more. Allows you to compare hotels, flights and car rental deals. You can book your hotel/flight or car rental, right in the app. You can plan your trip and track your flight details. Check additional information (baggage fees, etc.) Available on iOS and Android.
Travel List
Very simple, tiny app that helps you get ready and pack for your trip, no matter where you go. Create your list, set reminders. Available on: iOS and similar on Android
TripIt
Travel organizer. Helps you to plan your trip (from A to Z.) Organize your travel plans by forwarding your travel confirmation emails (from hotels, airlines, car rentals, restaurants) to plans@tripit.com and TripIt automatically creates a detailed daily itinerary for every trip. You can check the location and get directions (map) how to get there. You can sync your plans with Apple/Outlook/Google calendars. Available on iOS and Android.
GateGuru
Provides all of the flight and airport information (flight status, rent a car, terminal and gate arrival and departure information, TSA security wait times at the checkpoint, and more.) Once you input your itinerary, GateGuru does the rest – it automatically connect every element of your trip, like: Check-in airport terminal, airport weather, terminal/gate arrival and departure information, real time flight status with push notifications for changes and updates (so you won’t miss it), estimated TSA security wait times for your checkpoints, airport food and amenity information (with over 35,000 ratings and reviews), airport maps and tips to help you navigate an unfamiliar airport, last minute rental car bookings with substantial savings and more. Available on iOS and Android.
SeatGuru
Find the best seat (access over 700 seat maps from approximately 100 airlines) on your next flight, including where you can find access to electrical outlets on the go, etc. Find low airfares, pick your ideal seat on the plane, and get real-time flight alerts. Available on iOS and Android.
TripAdvisor
Find hotels, restaurants, things to do, where to go, etc. TripAdvisor allows you to find the lowest airfare, best hotels, restaurants, local attractions. Booking options for hotels, restaurants and flights.Available on iOS and Android.
Trucker Path
Even though this application is dedicated to professional truck drivers I think it’s worth testing simply because is good and share lots of useful information (gas stations, rest areas, hotels, and much more) that might be very helpful when you are on the road. We might not be interested to search for Weight Stations along the way but Truck Stops detailed information, locations, reviews, directions and pin point map location yes. Trucker Path also provides detailed information about all major truck stops which includes, number of truck parking spaces, address information, phone/fax numbers, number of scales, restaurants, type of truck care provided, weather. Location with highway,exit number, latitude and longitude, reviews from RV and truck drivers, directions and Pin point map location. Available on iOS and Android.
Postagram
Takes photos from your phone, Facebook, Instagram and lets you add a message. Then sends REAL paper-copy postcard to the recipient(s) of your choice (in US – $0.99, rest of the world – $1.99) Available on iOS and Android.
Passbook/Pass Wallet
Collect all you tickets & coupons, flight boarding passes and coffee shop cards, and more so you don’t have to carry them with you anymore. Available on iOS (by default it’s on your iPhone with iOS7) and Android.
iCruise (Cruise Finder)
Useful cruise vacation – planning application. Provides detailed cruise information on 32 different cruise lines, 310 ships including staterooms photos and deck plans, 25 destinations, last minute deals, hot deals and more. Available on iOS and Android.
Skype Wi-Fi
This app allows you to connect online at over 2 million public Wi-Fi hotspots worldwide. All you have to do is to connect to any supported public Wi-Fi hotospot, open the Skype Wi-Fi app and tak the green connect button and…that’s it! You pay only for the minutes you use the internet connection. No matter what hotspot you’re connected to, you pay using your Skype Credit so you never have to fill out another application forms, etc. Available on iOS and Android.
Which travel-related mobile application is your favorite?!