Whether you want to enjoy a long weekend or travel for weeks, these apps can assist you in making your journey more enjoyable.
Before You Leave on Your Trip
PackPoint
This app is a great resource to make sure you are prepared for your trip. You can input information such as length of stay, activities you’ll partake in and other details pertinent to your travels. From there, the app helps you compile a packing list based on your trip and checks the weather so you are prepared.
TripIt
If you are making multiple stops this app will help you keep track of all the travel details. Once you book your travel, forward your email confirmations to TripIt and it will generate a full itinerary for you.
On the Road
Most travel enthusiasts would agree when choosing a locale, it’s the experience you’ll have once you arrive that matters most. But what happens between home and your final destination can sometimes make or break the trip.
Waze
Waze tells you instantly about traffic, construction, police, and accidents because drivers are sharing what is going on in real-time. If there’s a new pothole or stalled car on the road you’ll know about it instantly. In addition, Waze will offer alternate routes in order to save you time.
Available on Apple & Android
Roadtrippers
Customize your road trip so you don’t miss any of the sights along the way. Enter your starting point and destination and Roadtrippers will map your route and point out all of the attractions that you won’t want to miss.
This app will help you find lodging, parks, attractions, dining and more along the route. Before you make your stop, read reviews from visitors or leave a review of your own.
Available on Apple and Android
Gasbuddy
Get the most out of your mileage by checking fuel prices along the way. This real-time app allows you to check the location, pricing, and reviews of gas stations along your route. If you’re looking to save a little extra expense, you can even sign up to pay for your gas with their payment service that offers discounts.
Where To Eat
Deciding where to eat can be tricky whether you are on the road or not. You can simplify your dining experiences with these helpful travel apps.
Zagat
When it comes to restaurant reviews, Zagat has been in the game since 1979. You’ll be sure to find a great eatery with their rated and reviewed establishments in most major cities.
Just narrow down by your location to find something to fit your appetite. Enjoy their compilations of the city’s top dining destinations and take in their mouth-watering food photos.
Available on Apple and Android
OpenTable
This app will allow you to search by your location, find reviews and book a table right from your phone without being placed on hold. A great way to explore local cuisine and specify your search with categories like “Good for Groups” and “Fit for Foodies.”
Available on Apple and Android
Uber Eats
Been traveling all day and just too exhausted to think about heading out for a meal? You may know Uber for its ridesharing services, but they’ve since branched out to include meal delivery options.
This app shows you local dining venues that offer delivery from an Uber Eats driver. This keeps it simple by ordering and paying all within the app. A great way to enjoy local cuisine from the comfort of your hotel room.
Available on Apple and Android
With helpful travel apps like these at your fingertips, you can make the most of your next day trip, long weekend or cross-continental adventure.
This blog was originally published on the Life Enriching Communities website with the title Apps to Make Traveling Easier.
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