Today a double pack from Lillian will ring in TGIF and the upcoming weekend. Enjoy her two features this Friday!
10 Best Apps and Websites to Help You Plan Your Next Trip
How the days fly! Half the year is gone, and we are all gearing up to that season again; where everyone is either attending a wedding, preparing for honeymoon, family vacations or working up the files for the annual report somewhere beyond the boundaries. Here is a compilation of travel websites and applications that will get you through the highs and lows of putting together a memorable trip.
Have the Best Price Guaranteed on your Hotel Stay: Jovago.com
The hotel booking website, launched a BPG (Best Price Guarantee) system that ensures that all the hotels have their pricing at the highest discounted price on the web. The catch is that if you happen to come across a cheaper rate on the same hotel-all conditions unaltered-then they will match or refund the difference. The greatest advantage on Jovago.comis that you can get any kind of accommodation; from five star resorts, luxurious camps, hostels as well as back packing sites
Your Cheapest Flight Ticket on a New Low: Skyscanner
If you have a bit of time, it could help you save a sizeable amount of your flight fare. Skyscanner.net allows travelers to take stock of flight fares for up to a whole month, and pick their best dates and cost. To leap the most out of this website, plan your travel in time and allow yourself flexibility on the actual check-in date.
Catch a Taxi on your Finger Tips: Easy Taxi
The app Easytaxi.com instantly gets you a certified and verified cab driver from wherever you are. The app is operational in over 400 cities across the globe. The beauty of the ride is that you only pay when you ‘complete the ride’. Just make sure you download and pack it in your app store as you do the rest of your packing!
No Stress Packing – Pick Packing Pro
Most of us get overwhelmed by the idea of discovering a new destination and end up bursting our rucksacks with all things unnecessary. This app is my savior, just enter all the details needed for your packing including number of family members travelling with you, weather expectations, and activities on your itinerary. The app will give you options of what you need to pack and consolidate your list once you are done counter-checking.
Grab the Best Seat: SeatGuru
SeatGuru makes you feel like you are already in the plane making exclusive decisions on the seating positions: window or wing, reclining or sturdy. The app will update all taken seats as it happens, making sure that you only pick the best seat at the time of booking your flight. What’s more, the app comes free of charge!
Keep Up With All Those Who Matter, at No Cost: Get on Skype
As long as you can connect to Wi-Fi hotspot, you won’t need to hang up on family and friends before you brag about that exhilarating bungee jump. Skype allows you to have group calls, video calls and general texting all without incurring hefty international billing.
Free Reviews, Unbiased Ratings and Real-Traveler Audits: Trip Advisors
Trip Advisor offers reviews, real images and ratings by travelers who have had the experience you are looking to have. As statistics have it, more than a hundred travelers post on the site every minute totaling up to over 225 million in reviews. If you are not in place to access the website, you can opt to download the sister app which covers over eighty destinations and is accessible offline.
A Sneak Peek into Your Complete Itinerary – TripIt!
TripIt is a genie app that compiles all your travel and related confirmation mails including flight, car rental and restaurant details into a neatly organized file for easier access. The app has a share feature which allows one to share their travel information as well as store all travel documents in one place. Other features include real time flight and seat alerts, manual editing and offline accessibility.
Your Helping Hand a Scroll Away – Yelp
The app or website will help you locate bars, night clubs and restaurants across the globe as per recommendation. This makes it easier especially when visiting a new city, the only downside being that Yelp is only active with internet connection.
Your Next Meal a Click Away – Hellofood
Hellofood is an online compilation of restaurants complete with their catalogue. Order your meal from any location within their operation area and have it delivered hot and neat to your address.
Instagram for All Your Photos
Instagram allows you to share your braggies and selfies with your world of followers on the go. Just make sure you only post what you are willing to share with the public.
