Whether you like to plan out every detail or just jump in the car for an adventure, these travel apps will help you tackle anything along the way.
Waze – This traffic app helps you track driving patterns. So when traffic suddenly moves at a snail’s pace, you can find out why. Fellow users in the know will post the reason and location of the cause, helping you to avoid it or find an alternate route. You can also get social updates on fuel prices along your route.
Parkopedia Parking – Get the local knowledge of an area for great parking. This app is a crowd-sourced database that will give you inside info for great spots.
SeatGuru – A TripAdvisor app that lets you in airplane seating, this baby provides a ton of info. The seat map advice will guide you to great seats with extra legroom and help you avoid locations that often get bumped.
Good Sam Camping App – Over 8,000 private campgrounds and RV facilities from and the country are listed on this app. It will tell where pets are welcomed.
Last Minute Travel Deals – Get bargains and deals at broker’s prices for last-minute flights and hotel rooms.
The Converted – When traveling abroad, this is an all-in-one conversion app that will be incredibly handy. It will tackle everything from currency to temps Fahrenheit-Celsius.
Hotel Tonight – The name says it all. If you have an unexpected layover or just like to embrace spontaneity, this app will save you money and locate a hotel for same-day stays.
Eventseeker – This handy source will help you find something to enjoy near your current location. Museums, concerts and attractions will be found for you.
iStone – This app will help in a language barrier pinch. It translates 300 useful phrases in 12 different languages. Record a phrase and pick a language for a quick and easy translation.
*Flyrights – Have an issue after being legitimately mistreated? Use this app to find the right department or person to lodge a complaint.
Tourist Meets Traveler Bonus Tip: Avoid complaining about a service via social networks. Instead, lodge a complaint directly with the hotel, airline, restaurant, etc. Companies will take you more seriously and, if you have a history of complaining via Twitter or Facebook, they can see that too.