If you are planning a holiday then there are a lot of things you need to pack along with you and you should even get some new apps onto your smartphone.

The current app market offers almost anything to anyone and there are now a lot useful and fun apps you can take with you if you are going on a holiday. Here are some of the best apps to bring along.

Apps To Help With Planning

First, it is a good idea to make use of apps even when you are planning your holiday. Here are the best ones to help you ensure a smooth holiday planning process.

TripAdvisor

This is a great free app that allows you to read user reviews about different destinations and hotels. Although you won’t be able to book anything through TripAdvisor you can still find out a lot of good information about your desired hotels before you make that final booking.TechRadar calls it a must in order to find out the secrets that brochures won’t tell you.

Skyscanner

This simple and free to use app is good for browsing through flight plans and picking out the best one to suit your needs. If you are looking to travel with a small budget it also allows you to compare prices and make sure you get the best possible deal.

HostelWorld

HostelWorld is a really handy app if you are looking to travel with a budget. It has a lot of affordable hostels you can book and you can also read user reviews beforehand. This can guarantee you wont end up in a really cheap and bug-infested place to stay.

Apps To Help Out In Your Destination

Once you have the booking in control it is time to enjoy the holiday. Here are some helpful and fun apps to keep you busy during your holiday.

XE Currency

It is really important to keep track of your money during the holiday and sometimes the new currency might make it hard to know what things are really costing. Thus with this simple app you can quickly check out the prices and know when you are getting a great bargain.

HopStop

With over 300 listed cities you will surely find information about the public transport with this great app. It is a must have, especially if you are going for a city break. HopStop will let you know when the busses and tubes are running and what routes you should take.

Lonely Planet

With Lonely Planet app you can find great recommendations of what to do and where to go. It is really trusted and thus you don’t have to worry about what you are getting with this app.

Majority of these apps are available in cross-platform. Cross-platform app development is really important and if you are looking to make an app check out Made With Marmalade for more information.

These above apps can ensure your holiday planning goes smoothly and that you keep busy at your destination. With these apps in your smartphone all you need to do is enjoy your time and relax!

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Christy is a travel enthusiast who loves to explore new cultures. She has also fallen in love with using different apps to help out with her travels and never goes anywhere without her smartphone. She is also trying to learn Spanish and Arabic at the moment.