In this technology age, discovering the best travel tips and information has become as simple as downloading an app to your smartphone. Here at the Vacaville CVB, we have come up with a list of must-haves when traveling. Whether you need to book a flight, find the best coffee joint, or check the weather to your upcoming destination, we’ve got you covered.
- Kayak – (Free) Optimized for iPhone and Andriod, this is one of the best travel search engines in the world. The app includes flight and car search, hotel booking, and Flight Tracker and My Trips, so you can easily manage your itinerary.
- Yelp – (Free) With an easy to use interface, this is the definitive food app if you are looking for a great place to eat in your new city. Read reviews from users and decide the best local place to dine. It also uses your phone’s GPS to help you find the perfect place nearby!
- Foursquare – (Free) This app allows for you to check into business, hotels, and restaurants and share across your social media platforms. Foursquare also allows users to leave tips for future customers! Another great perk is that some business allow for special discounts exclusively for Foursquare users! This is a must have for your next trip.
- Google Maps – (Free) Google Maps may seem like a no-brainer, but this application is fantastic for its search capabilities. It also allows for easy to read directions and up to date traffic information. You need this.
- The Weather Channel – (Free) Looking for the most accurate weather information available? The Weather Channel’s staff of 200+ meteorologists, along with their patented ultra-local TruPoint(sm) weather technology, allows them to provide you with the weather tools you need to plan your day, week, or even the next hour. Don’t leave home without it!
- Gas Buddy – (Free) With gas prices these days, it’s important to find the cheapest gas available for your next trip. In one click, GasBuddy locates gas stations near you and their current gas prices. Never overpay for gas again!
- TripAdvisor – (Free) Think of TripAdvisor as Yelp for hotels and businesses. This app allows you to read user reviews and see what events are happening at your destination spot. Never stay at a bad hotel again!
- Stubhub – (Free) Tired of those expensive “service fees” at popular ticket websites? Not anymore! Stubhub is the world’s largest fan-to-fan ticket marketplace, allowing you to buy or sell tickets with ease. Say goodbye to overpaying for your favorite concert, sporting event or show!
- Tripit – (Free) Get peace of mind while traveling, by having all your plans in one place. No more frantic searching for confirmation emails in your inbox – or worse yet – hunting down that pesky manila folder. TripIt “automagically” takes all your trip details and creates one truly helpful itinerary that’s there when and where you need it – on your iPhone or iPad, sync’d with your calendar, and online at tripit.com. When you receive a confirmation email from anywhere you book, simply forward it to plans@tripit.com. TripIt instantly recognizes reservations from 3,000+ booking sites including cruises, restaurants, concerts and more!
- Nor Cal Guide – (Free) If you are traveling in Northern California, this app is essential to getting all the up-to-date information you will need. With this app, you’ll have instant access to everything from destination profiles to events, deals, and exciting points of interest! Get instant access to photos, videos, and comprehensive listings for your next travel destination!
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