30 Apps to Ensure Your Summer Vacation is a Splash Hit

Posted by Melissa Myers | on July 5, 2012
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30 Apps to Ensure Your Summer Vacation is a Splash Hit

Summer is officially here — and that means road trips, excursions to the beach, endless BBQs, and special summer events. One of the best parts about summer is taking that much-needed vacation, but planning the vacation itself often comes with a whole lot of stress.

In order to make your summer getaway as stress-free and pleasant as possible, we’ve compiled a list of apps that will easily transport you from your desk to the beach with a cocktail in hand.

 

 

Best apps for planning your summer vacation:

  1. Kayak – Discover great deals on flights, hotels, and rental cars.
  2. Gogobot – Connect with friends to plan and share your travels.
  3. TripAdvisor – Research and review hotels, flights, vacation rentals, and more.
  4. Hipmunk – Find the best hotels, flights, restaurants, and more.
  5. Triporama – Easily plan a trip with friends and family.
  6. TripDeck – Stay organized and manage your hotel, flight, and restaurant reservations.
  7. TripIt – Organize all your travel information into a simple itinerary.

 

Best apps for figuring out what to do/where to go on your summer vacation:

  1. TipList – Create a quick and easy guide to your favorite cities.
  2. Where – Discover and share the best local tips and get special offers.
  3. Yelp – Discover great local businesses and read/make reviews.
  4. Viator – Discover the best attractions and activities at over 750 travel destinations.
  5. AroundMe – Search for the nearest restaurants, banks, gas stations, and other necessities.
  6. Got Eventz – Find local events, best happy hour spots, places to catch a live show, and more.
  7. Songkick – Be the first to know of all the best concerts coming into town.
  8. WillCall – Buy discounted concert tickets for same-day shows.
  9. Beach Finder – Find the best beaches closest to your location.
  10. HearPlanet – Learn more about where you are visiting with this audio-guide app.

 

Best apps to navigate on a summer vacation:

  1. FlightAware – Check recent flight updates, possible delays, and more.
  2. RailEurope – Traveling around Europe? Book your rail ticket prior to your trip.
  3. GateGuru – Get the best tips for places to eat and more near your flight’s gate.
  4. TaxiMagic – Track down taxis faster and easier with this helpful app.
  5. Uber – Ride in style to where you need to go in an upscale vehicle.
  6. Waze – Find the quickest route with this social traffic and navigation app.
  7. Gas Buddy – Find the nearest gas station and the best price to fuel your car.

 

Best apps for capturing memories on your summer vacation:

  1. Photosynth – Create a 3D visual of your pictures by stitching them together.
  2. HipGeo – Share your pictures with your friends and family as you travel.

 

Best apps for saving cash on your summer vacation:

  1. Jetsetter – Discover great deals on hotels, home rentals, and more.
  2. Hotel Tonight – Find hotel deals the same day you need them, with discounts up to 70% off.
  3. Scoutmob – Get instant discounts at shops and restaurants.
  4. Travelzoo – Find great package deals on hotels, flights, and more.

 

Which apps from this list have you found particularly useful during your summer outing?

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