Top 10 travel apps revealed
With many people receiving a new Smartphone or Tablet for Christmas, travel experts at leading global travel search site Skyscanner has picked their top 10 travel apps for travel savvy Brits.
Top 10 travel apps from Skyscanner:
1. Evernote
Evernote syncs all your email confirmations, reviews, packing lists and recommendations from friends with ease.
2. Sphere
Its impressive technology, combined with an ever increasing range of world destinations, is as close to ‘being there’ as you can get.
3. Google Maps (offline map)
Google maps 'offline map' feature lets you download several areas and mark places to visit in advance, so you can find them with a GPS-enabled map, without a data connection.
4. Remember the milk
This is an easy way to keep track of your on-going to-do list while you're on the move. If thoughts of work or your jobs list from home creep into your holiday fun, pop them into RTM and it stores them for you.
5. Pixlr-o-matic
This is a great app for taking and editing pictures. It offers similar features to Instagram but so much more. It's very easy to use on the road as there’s no need to carry an expensive camera, making it super-convenient for people who love photography.
6. Minube
Minube offers tips from fellow travellers, with maps, ideas, suggestions and restaurants. It is easy to use and very practical.
7. 8. Flight+
One of the best free travel apps, Flight+ allows you to track flights around the world in real-time and displays them in one intuitive interface.
8. Forevermap
Forevermap allows you to download maps of your destination before traveling, avoiding data roaming costs. Leave your phone in airplane mode and your can still find your way to your favourite bar, beach or restaurant.
9. TuneIn
TuneIn is the must have radio app for people on holiday. This fantastic app allows you to tune in to more than 70,000 radio stations for free.
10. TripTracker
A very simple but great for frequent travellers. All your flight, hotel and car hire information 'automagically' pushed to your iPhone without having to enter it manually. It also alerts you to your gate number, any delays, cancellations.