{"id":3710,"date":"2014-10-01T17:43:06","date_gmt":"2014-10-01T21:43:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.delsuites.com\/blog\/?p=3710"},"modified":"2023-06-22T13:53:10","modified_gmt":"2023-06-22T17:53:10","slug":"top-ten-essential-travel-apps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.delsuites.com\/blog\/top-ten-essential-travel-apps\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Ten Essential Travel Apps"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3714\" src=\"https:\/\/www.delsuites.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/bigstock-cheerful-businesswoman-texting-47414359-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Essential Travel Apps\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.delsuites.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/bigstock-cheerful-businesswoman-texting-47414359-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.delsuites.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/bigstock-cheerful-businesswoman-texting-47414359-548x365.jpg 548w, https:\/\/www.delsuites.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/bigstock-cheerful-businesswoman-texting-47414359.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>A smartphone can be your most convenient tool and resource, especially when you travel. Here are a few of our favourite travel apps to save you time, money, and frustration when you\u2019re on the road.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whatsapp.com\/\" class=\"broken_link\">Whats App<\/a> Text anyone anywhere without having to pay for those pricey SMS charges. It works across different smartphones, and users can create groups, and send each other unlimited images, video and audio media messages.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hoteltonight.com\">Hotel Tonight <\/a><br \/>\nIf you\u2019re booking a last minute trip, Hotel Tonight compiles hotel rooms that are available that day, starting at noon. Not only can you get a room at a curated hotel for less but the new \u201cLook Ahead\u201d feature shows availability for the week ahead in select cities. Those cities are: NYC, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, Washington, DC, Chicago, San Francisco, San Diego, and Dallas.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.ca\/mobile\">Airbnb<\/a> This popular home-stay travel apps enables you to save money on pricey hotels and stay in local neighbourhoods. Of course, if you are in Toronto for a longer stay, book our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.delsuites.com\/\">short term rentals Toronto<\/a>, suites, or corporate housing. Our guest services department can also give you local tips.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.icoon-book.com\/about-icoon\" class=\"broken_link\">Icoon Picture Dictionary<\/a>\u00a0 Sometimes, a picture is worth a thousand words. (Especially when you don\u2019t speak the language!) Icoon\u2019s Picture Dictionary takes all of the fuss out of trying to explain your message by categorizing pictures in sections such as body parts, foods, lodging, and more.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.me\/\">Maps.Me<\/a> Search detailed maps from all over the world offline (translation: no roaming fees from other Map apps like Google Maps). Auto suggestions around your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.delsuites.com\/locations\/short-term-rental-locations.php\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-3715\" src=\"https:\/\/www.delsuites.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/bigstock-Mature-Woman-Trying-To-Use-Her-68125153-300x218.jpg\" alt=\"Essential Travel Apps\" width=\"300\" height=\"218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.delsuites.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/bigstock-Mature-Woman-Trying-To-Use-Her-68125153-300x218.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.delsuites.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/bigstock-Mature-Woman-Trying-To-Use-Her-68125153-548x399.jpg 548w, https:\/\/www.delsuites.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/bigstock-Mature-Woman-Trying-To-Use-Her-68125153.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>location and a bookmark feature for your highlighted places makes this a must-download.<\/p>\n<p>Hop Stop This all-in-one app lets you get door-to-door transit, walking, biking, and taxi directions in over 300 cities worldwide. Some of its features enable you to find nearby subway stations and bus stops, estimate travel time and cost for a taxi, and find wheelchair accessible and stroller friendly routes.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/vsco.co\">VSCO<\/a> An acronym for Visual Supply Co., this photography app has several filters which will make those scenic snaps more visually appealing and up amplify your <a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\">instagram <\/a>game.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.xe.com\/apps\/\">XE Currency<\/a> This currency converter makes it easy for you to figure out how much something costs immediately. It may come in handy when you\u2019re negotiating with taxi drivers.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/gocurb.com\">Curb (formerly Taxi Magic)<\/a> Speaking of taxis, Curb is a good alternative to Uber if a car isn\u2019t available or you don\u2019t want to pay the Uber price. The app estimates the cost of your trip and you can pay from your phone. You can book a nearby taxi or schedule a ride for later. It is available in 45 American cities.<\/p>\n<p>Tell us: What are your favourite travel apps?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A smartphone can be your most convenient tool and resource, especially when you travel. Here are a few of&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false},"categories":[311,6,101,338],"tags":[81,64,308,302],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v19.10 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Top Ten Essential Travel Apps - Delsuites&#039; Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Smartphone apps can come in handy when travelling. 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