Best Travel Apps for This Summer
Summer is just around the corner, and many are already planning their summer getaways! From joyrides to excursions, there are travel apps for all types of adventurers. Here are our top 5 favorite travel apps available for download to help you get the most out of your summer vacation.
Waze : Hailed as a parent’s favorite app, this navigational application gives users quickest routes to locations while also utilizing real-time information from other travelers to give you quick alternative routes as well. As a bonus, it provides users with upcoming police and road hazards, helping you to avoid time-consuming navigational barriers. Better yet, you can share your travel status in messages with family and friends! To learn more about this popular navigation app, please visit waze.com.
Gogobot : This application is best used for planning, as it is great for booking hotels and vacation rentals. Utilize your travel tribe (community of fellow travelers with similar travel likes) to get best recommendations for nearby attractions as well! For more information, please visit www.gogobot.com.
Foodspotting : Based on actual dishes and not restaurant, this food-lover’s app is great for finding meals based on your cravings. Simply type in what you’re hungering for, and the app will pull up recommendations with visually-stunning images of meals! For more information, please visit foodspotting.com.
Sunscreen : This app detects the UVI levels/rating of the sun in your current location and sets a timer to tell you when you’re due for another application of sunscreen. ‘Sunscreen’ is a must have for trips to the beach, theme parks, pool side visits and a day of sight-seeing/touring. For more information, please visit www.sunscreenreapplyingreminderapp.com.
Spyglass : This app shows your accurate coordinates and your current position on a map, allows to mark locations and waypoints, share your locations with friends and much more. Best of all, you can use it while offline if you’ve taken the time to pre-download maps beforehand! For more information, please visit Spyglass at the App Store.
While a little spontaneity on vacation can add excitement, make sure your phone is stocked with apps to help you during those down-times. Download any of these five of our favorite summertime travel apps to get the most out of your vacation.
