Whether you are new to travelling or a veteran here are some Travel App suggestions from Liberty Travel - we will continue to build on this list as more people contribute.
1. Intro to Travel Apps
in 20 minutes or less
Presented by Jordan Payne
Current as at December 2012
2. Which device?
It doesn't matter whether you're using an iPhone or an
Android device, so long as you have a smartphone with an
active account in the applicable app store:
The majority of the apps you'll see here are free but may
require in-app purchase.
3. Important Travel Phone Tips
When travelling internationally, most phone networks charge excessive fees
for data usage. Be sure that you understand the cost of data on your network.
Liberty Travel encourage you to speak with your service provider in advance to
learn more about fees and activating or de-activating Global Data Roaming.
Without global roaming activated with your service provider you may not be
able to use your phone at all to make calls or send/receive messages. You may
also need to find out how to enable/disable this option on your device.
Finally, download all your apps, maps and resources before you hit the road.
You don't want a phone bill that costs more than your vacation!
4. Word Lens
Platforms: iOS, Android See the world in your language:
Cost: FREE w/ in-app instantly translate printed words
purchase using your built-in video camera,
in real time!
Currently this app supports
French, Italian and Spanish for a
cost of $4.99 each.
(PLEASE NOTE: each language
pack must be purchased
separately from within the app.)
5. TripIt
Platforms: iOS, Android No more frantic searching for
Cost: FREE confirmation emails in your
Download inbox - or worse yet - hunting
down that pesky manila folder.
TripIt is an easier way to
organize and share travel.
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.
6. Gogobot
Platforms: iOS Gogobot is the best way to travel
Cost: FREE in the know! Whether you're
Download planning your next getaway or
simply exploring your own city,
Gogobot is the complete travel
companion.
Explore destinations, plan and
book your next trip, document
your travels and share it all with
your friends.
7. Lonely Planet Travel
Guides
Platforms: iOS, Android Start your journey with the
Cost: FREE w/ in-app purchases world’s favourite travel guides
Download and phrasebooks designed
specifically for your iPhone, all
available in one free app.
Lonely Planet's location-aware
city, country and regional guides
- as well as phrasebooks and
walking tour apps - work offline
so there are no data roaming
fees, even when travelling
internationally.
8. XE currency
Platforms: iOS, Android Convert every world currency
Cost: FREE on-the-go with the universally
Download optimized XE Currency App for
iPhone and iPad. It features live
currency rates, charts, and even
stores the last updated rates, so
it works when the Internet
doesn't.
This FREE and simple currency
calculator has received over five
million downloads. XE Currency
was an app of the week in
iTunes, and has been featured
by the BBC, the LA Times, CNN,
and The Travel Channel!
9. Wikitude
Platform: iOS, Android Wikitude is your "third eye" and
Cost: FREE allows you to see things you
Download wouldn't normally see.
By using the camera, simply
hold up your smartphone and
engage with your immediate
surroundings.
Get information on places, find
restaurants, discover people and
even play games - all through
Wikitude’s field of vision.
10. Google Translate
Platforms: iOS, Android Translate words and phrases
Cost: FREE between more than 60
Download languages using Google
Translate for iOS.
For most languages, you can
speak your phrases and hear the
corresponding translations.
● Translate text between 64 languages
● Translate by speaking the text
instead of typing it (17 languages)
● Listen to your translations spoken
aloud (24 languages)
11. Groundlink
Platforms: iOS, Android GroundLink makes it easy for
Cost: FREE you to book a car service ride
Download world-wide. Get picked up
immediately or plan ahead with
the app. A leading provider of
ground travel, GroundLink’s fleet
is on the ground and ready to
get you to your destination in
over 110 countries.
Where the innovative “Ride
Now” service is available, watch
your driver moving en-route to
your pick-up location.
12. AroundMe
Platforms: iOS Similar to Wikitude,
Cost: FREE AroundMe allows you to
Download quickly find out information
about your surroundings.
How many times have you
found yourself of finding the
closest Gas Station?
Using your location,
AroundMe will find you
nearest Bank, Bar, Hospital,
etc.
13. FlightAware
Platforms: iOS, Android Free, live flight tracker and flight
Cost: FREE status from FlightAware for your
smartphone.
This app allows you to track the
real-time flight status and
tracking map of any commercial
flight worldwide.
Search by aircraft registration,
route, airline, flight number, city
pair, or airport code. Tracking
data includes complete flight
details and full-screen maps with
NEXRAD radar overlay.
14. FourSquare
Platform: iOS Android Heading out? Foursquare helps
Cost: FREE you and your friends make the
most of where you are.
● Get personalized recommendations
and deals based on where you, your
friends and people with your tastes
have been.
● Search for anything (from 'free wi-fi'
to ‘dumplings’) or browse popular
categories.
● Discover insider tips and lists from
local experts, brands, and
celebrities.
15. Taxi Magic
Platforms: iOS, Android Free electronic taxi booking
Cost: FREE, but you still pay nationwide with the award-
for the taxi! winning Taxi Magic app.
Download
Taxi Magic is revolutionizing the
taxi industry with the first online
taxi booking service directly
integrated into taxi dispatch
systems, so no phone call is
needed.
16. NextStop
Platforms: iOS, Android NextStop is an iPhone/iPod
Cost: $2.99 Touch app for New York City
Download Subway riders who don't like to
waste a minute.
At a quick glance, it tells you
when the next train is scheduled
to arrive based on your current
location, selected station, or pre-
defined favorites.
With this information in hand, it’
s easy to figure out the quickest
route between point A and point
B.
17. About me
My name is Jordan Payne and I am the Online Marketing Manager for
Liberty Travel and Travel Associates.
I've worked in online for around 10 years and I have worked in Travel
for over 5 years in Australia and United States.
You can follow Liberty Travel on Twitter @libertytravel or alternatively
follow me @jordanjpayne