Keeping it Handy
Oct 27, 2016 | by Aon
Top travel apps for wanderers
It’s your alarm clock, your weatherman, your schedule reminder and your camera in your regular life, so it’s no surprise travelers don’t leave home without their wireless devices – which is why many of the latest travel apps are crafted to give travelers just what they need, on the fly.
For Pets - BringFido:
Traveling with man’s best friend? This app acts as a travel directory to map out pet-friendly parks, attractions, restaurants and hotels.
For Translation - Bravolol:
Featuring phrasebooks in more than 13 languages and offering travelers sample sentences, audio pronounciation and flexible search, this app supports learning as much as quick translation. The best part, once downloaded, no cellular or internet connection is required to use the tool.
For Maps - CityMaps2Go:
Offering maps and guides to more than 7,000 destinations around the world along with featured articles and destination suggestions, travelers can pre-load what they need to their phones and access it wherever they roam – even without a connection.
For Wi-Fi – Free Wi-Fi Finder:
When feeling stranded, travelers can search for free wireless connections in urban areas either by searching the directory or enabling a Wi-Fi scanner to located any nearby hot spots.
For Currency – OANDA Currency Converter:
Forget mis-judging currency exchanges in your head. With this app, travelers can quickly convert funds and factor in the typical ATM rate or cred card rates into the conversion for added clarity and convenience.
For Fliers – GateGuru:
Make the most out of a long layover or delay by mapping the best restuarants in the airport, checking the wait time at each terminal’s security checkpoint and checking other traveler tips.
For Planners – Trip It:
Consolidate all your travel plans into a simple itinerary you can view and sync to your phone from any destination. By linking your email account to the app, the service automatically collects your reservation confirmations.
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