We can all use some help when it comes to planning vacations. Luckily TripCase and TPG are here to help. TripCase assists travelers by creating itineraries for their trips. Among details TripCase manages are flights, hotel reservations, car rentals, and much more. TripCase collects this data and turns it into an easily manageable itinerary when users forward confirmation emails to the app. Users of TripCase can also manually enter information into the itinerary from the app. TPG, which stands for The Points Guy, helps travelers by assisting them in maximizing their hotel, airline, and credit card point balances. TPG further seeks to help users by advising travelers on how they can strategically allocate points to go on dream vacations.

Money

Money apps can help travelers achieve a degree of peace of mind when it comes to their finances abroad. Xe is a currency converter app that provides real-time information on exchange rates. The app also lets users store data even when they are offline, allowing travelers freedom to confidently make exchanges anywhere in the world. The GlobeTips app, meanwhile, educates users on gratuities in over 200 countries. Users of GlobeTips receive information on when it is appropriate to tip in foreign countries and how much of a gratuity is expected for a given service. Last but not least is Trail Wallet, which helps travelers stay within their budget by allowing them to track expenses. Users need only input their planned budget into the app and then upload receipts for Trail Wallet to automatically keep a running tally.

Flight

Flight apps allow users to get up-to-the-minute information as they travel to their intended destination. SkyGuru is becoming an increasingly popular app for flyers who are concerned about weather on their trip. Designed by airline pilots, SkyGuru provides users with turbulence reports on their flight path, allowing for a degree of mental preparation for those who might be worried about tempestuous conditions on their flight. Many airlines also have their own apps that allow users to make use of a host of amenities, including tracking flights, downloading your boarding pass, and even keep tracking of your luggage. Some airlines further allow users of their apps to track their flight’s progress in real time.

And don’t forget our own app for cheap flights! The CheapOair Canada app not only allows users to find the best airfares, it also helps travelers find mobile-exclusive deals on cheap hotels and car rentals. And you’re not just saving money. You’re also earning twice as many points in our ClubMiles Program when you book through the app. You also receive live trip updates while you travel on our award-winning app.

Food

Food apps act as a convenience for travelers looking for the best restaurants in their destinations, providing a databank of menus and reviews that help tourists select the best restaurants according to their taste. Resy allows tourists to make reservations at countless restaurants in cities throughout the world with a few taps of their phone. Users of Resy can narrow down their search by the type of cuisine they want to eat, and the app even offers promo codes for special deals. For tourists preferring vegan and vegetarian meals, the Happy Cow app provides a plethora of unique options. What sets the Happy Cow apart from similar apps is that it doesn’t just suggest restaurants that solely specialize in vegan and vegetarian cuisine. Instead, the app makes recommendations based on the quality of meals at restaurants, so vegans and vegetarians traveling with people without dietary restrictions can still enjoy a good meal together.

Hotels

Hotel apps provide a variety of services to tourists and are particularly useful for vacationers seeking non-traditional accommodations. Hotel Tonight specifically caters to tourists looking for a last-minute place to stay. While the app does allow travelers to make long-term hotel reservations, users will find that the best deals on the app come from same-day accommodations, which are typically offered at highly reduced rates. Travelers vacationing on a budget should download Hostelworld. With over 17,000 hostels and hotels on the app, Hostelworld is ideal for travelers looking to rest their heads in communal settings and meet new people on their trip.

Comfort & Safety

While travelers focus on having fun on their vacations, it is nonetheless important to also consider how to get around and stay safe. Citymapper is a straightforward app that helps travelers plan the quickest routes to their destination and even includes bus and train schedules. Travelers looking to combat jetlag should download Timeshifter to their phones. Using research from neuroscientists, Timeshifter helps users minimize the negative effects of jetlag by providing useful recommendations on everything from sleep schedules to when to avoid daylight. American citizens heading abroad are also encouraged to download the Smart Traveler app. Created by the State Department, Smart Traveler helps tourists understand health and safety precautions in their destination, including facts about vaccines and visas. The app also allows American consulates to contact users facing emergency situations.

Language

Language barriers can often be problematic when traveling abroad, making communication apps among the most important tools for vacationers. Apps like Google Translate and Apple Translate directly assist international vacationers by serving as an electronic interpreter, enabling vacationers to converse with people in hundreds of different languages. Travelers looking for a more refined translator app should also download Trip Lingo, which allows users to select from dozens of countries and then includes cultural and regional touchstones in translations. Trip Lingo makes use of the nuances of languages by teaching users important phrases in a language so communication feels more cultured and genuine.

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