Handy Traveler Iphone Apps

By Author: Steve Robinson
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Most savvy travelers know that in addition to cheap airplane tickets or cheap vacation packages, that smartphones can play an important role in the success of trips.

Some of the more widely used apps that new iPhone users should consider include Google Maps for driving directions, Gas Buddy for indentifying the cheapest spots to purchase gas, and TripIt for organizing, tracking and sharing itineraries.

The following are less well known apps that often also are quite useful:

• Goodzer as a free app that helps locate and price almost anything you forgot to pack and want or need in stores throughout the United States.

• Sit or Squat is a free app that help users find the nearest public bathroom based on a zip code, address, or intersection. Often the app has information about the hours a restroom is open as well as user ratings.

• MapQuest GPS app comes with spoken navigation.

• Disneyland wait times app is perfect for families planning on visiting Disneyland.

• Flashlight apps help light the way when things get dark.

• Concierge Insider Guides app comes with ...
... full insider recommendations from Intercontinental Hotel Group concierges around the world. It shows videos of destinations and interviews with locals. Specific morning, afternoon, and evening activity recommendations are offered.

• Goby app helps filter and locate local attractions, particularly the offbeat ones.

• Foodspotting app provides tips on local bars and restaurants. This app is updated by real people as opposed to just food critics. Users can take pictures of their favorite dishes so others can view dishes prior to ordering, which is especially useful when considering exotic and/or unfamiliar dishes.
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