Is planning, taking, and executing trips stressful?
Even more so, now?
These 25 travel apps make the process a breeze.
Check them out (all 24 of them) below.
The best travel apps for greater convenience and safety on your next trip
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Download:Airside Mobile Passport
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Skyscanner
Hoping to find cheap flights so that its easier to splurge in your destination city?
Skyscanner is the best site Ive used to find cheap flights, he says.
You have the option to choose the Cheapest month and destination Everywhere.
This is my number one flight search engine.
Download:Skyscanner
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Skiplagged
Another great app for finding cheap flights is skiplagged.
Lets say I want to go to Cancun, the flight is $300, Alex says.
Download:Skiplagged
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Momondo
Another of Alexs favorite comparison apps?
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With it users can compare and book flights, hotels, and car rentals all within one user-friendly interface.
Download:Momondo
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Expedia
Looking specifically for cheap travel packages (think: all-inclusive beachfront vacations)?
Alex recommends scanning Expedia for just that.
It can help you find really cheap packages, he says.
Download:Expedia
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Secret Flying finds errors/good deals around the world, Alex says.
My favorite error was a five-star stay in Greece for four euros per night!
Download:Secret Flying
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Travel Pirates
Another app that Alex relies on to find errors and great deals is Travel Pirates.
Just be sure to book immediately if you find a great deal because they sell out fast.
Download:Travel Pirates
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Charles Schwab
Believe it or not, the very debit card you use can help make travel easier.
Download:Charles Schwab
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My go-to is the Chase Sapphire Reserve card, Alex shares.
After accumulating points, I have been able to fly for free.
Also, Ive been robbed before and with the Reserve card I was reimbursed almost $2,000.
Plus, the Priority Pass (which is included in the card) is one of my favoriteperks.
Alex isnt the only one who loves the Chase card, though.
NYC-based community impact associate Elizabeth K., 28, also adores the card.
We use Chase for booking flights or hotels (using points!
), she says.
Download:Chase
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Rome2Rio is great for transportation options, says Wisconsin-based account manager Ashley P., 30.
It will give you all the methods to get from A to B.
), Alex adds.
It has saved me everywhere.
Download:Rome2Rio
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Uber
In case you didnt know, Uber is all over the world.
Download:Uber
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Download:Free Now
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Like Uber, it can be used for transportation as well as package and food deliveries.
Download:Grab
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Download:Hostelworld
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Download:Airbnb
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Workaway
Perhaps you want to do a little good while youre traveling and having a good time.
If thats the case, Alex recommends checking out Workaway for easy access to impactful volunteer work.
Workaway has given me the most rewarding volunteer experiences, he says.
I used it in Morocco and Spain, and they have volunteer opportunities in over 120 countries.
Download:Workaway
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It helps me with tours, he says.
I can read about experiences to see if an activity is for me.
Download:Tripadvisor
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so that avoid high cell phone data charges, Alex recommends downloading Whatsapp.
It helps me communicate anywhere in the world.
Download:Whatsapp
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Google Translate
It helps to know the language when traveling to a foreign place.
Of course, thanks to technology, you dont have to be fluent yourself.
Google translate with language downloaded for foreign countries is helpful, Will says, and Alex agrees.
Download:Google Translate
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MAPS.ME
Dont get lost without any idea of where to go.
Download:MAPS.ME
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Download:AllTrails
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Splitwise
Traveling with friends?
Northern Virginia-based senior associate Veronica N., 29, says that Splitwise comes in handy.
Download:Splitwise
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TripIt
Looking to keep your trip as organized as possible?
Sign up for:Excelsior Pass
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