Travel Apps I love

I discussed with Seth Wayne on Adventures Await on KOMO Radio

Packing Pro/Click here to get it
- Why I love it and have been using it for ten years+
  - You can keep lists you have made for one trip and reuse them
  - Synchs to different devices (phone and tablet)
  - Suggests items in categories
  - Splits by trip and individuals
  - My favorite thing…lists more than the things you will take but also the things you need to do before you go.
    - Buy tickets, stop the mail, take out garbage, turn off the water to washing machines, e-mail neighbors, etc.
SADLY, Tripcase is gone. I am now using TripIt. It does pretty much the same thing. But to get full benefit, you need to pay.
- The best app for being on the road—ever!
- Keeps track of every move you will make
  - Track:
    - Flights—once you enter the info, it tracks the flight
    - Hotels
    - Restaurant reservations
    - Tours
    - Cruises
    - Transfers
    - Anything else you want to keep track of
- Everything is in one place
  - You don’t have to look up things in e-mails or anywhere else—it’s all in one place.
  - It moves along as the days go by. When you open it up, it’s on the day and time that’s current.
  - You can enter the info on your phone, your tablet or any computer that’s online, but you don’t need to be online to use it.
  - I wouldn’t travel without this app.
- There is a free version but it's worth it to upgrade.
CityMaps2Go/Click here to get it
- More than maps…maps you download before you go and can use without cell service or WiFi.
- Maps for just about every country, region and city in the world.
Currency (that's the name of the app)—if you go outside the USA, this is a must. Constant updates of the best exchange rate. Put prices of items you might be buying into the app and find out your investment.
Flight tracker—great to see where your flight is if they are running late.
- Can send you alerts if things change about your flight, like delays.
Transport Apps
- Uber, Lyft and, in Europe, MyTaxi for countries where ride-sharing is not allowed, like Ireland.
Government Apps
- My TSA/Has wait times for all USA airports.
- Mobile Passport (gets you back into the USA faster).
- CBP Roam (currently testing—would eliminate your Customs stop at airports and cruise ports by allowing FaceTime/Skype interviews with off-site Customs agents.
Translation Apps
- Google Translate (needs cell or WiFi) or any equivalent application.
Specialty Destination Apps
- Cruise line apps:
  - Most cruise lines have FREE apps
  - They often act as your boarding pass
  - Some act as room keys
  - They have the Daily Planner for the ship.
  - Allow non-internet texting between passengers. A great way to communicate while onboard.
  - They have full deck plans.
  - You can use them to reserve shows/shore excursions/activities.
- Airline apps:
  - Almost all airlines have electronic boarding passes. Great for checking in when you are on the road and have no printer access.
  - Many airline apps will text you about flight delays.
- Ticket Apps:
  - Find tickets for excursions/Broadway/East End
  - Many have electronic tickets
- Touring apps: If you are going to tour, see if there is an app for your tour.
  - Rick Steves Walking Tours are WONDERFUL.
  - Big Bus Tours in many cities have their own apps.
- Airport Apps:
  - Heathrow, SeaTac and many others give you lots of info about the airport.
    - They can help you find your gate.
    - They can help you find food and shop.
- Rental Car Apps
  - Most of the major companies have them.
  - The biggest advantage is a quick check-in.
  - Use to book cars when things are busy. It helps avoid standing in line.
- Hotel Apps
  - Some use apps for keys.
  - Some apps give you discounts.
  - Can get you hotel restaurant reservations.