Top Travel Apps 2012 – A Global Travel Media Exclusive
Guest post contributed by Faith Thomas, on behalf of CoverMore. Faith is a freelance writer and self confessed gadget geek, she enjoys writing about all the latest apps, gadgets and new software programs.
The smartphone has completely changed the way people travel. You can now access all different types of convenient information and services on the go at the touch of a button. Travel-related smartphone apps can make your travel experience far more convenient and hassle-free. Before your next trip, you should make sure you at least have these five apps loaded and ready.
#1: UrbanSpoon
UrbanSpoon is one app that you do not want to forget. Just shake your phone to have it show you all nearby restaurants. This free application can help you find the best places to eat in an unfamiliar location, whether within walking distance or further away. You can filter this search by location, price or type of food. When you cannot decide where to eat, UrbanSpoon can help you pick the perfect spot.
#2: World Customs
World Customs is another extremely useful application. With its aid, you no longer need worry about making cultural mistakes and accidentally offending people. Use this app to find out just what to do and not to do in a particular country or area. Available for just 99 cents, World Customs helps you easily learn all relevant international do’s and don’ts.
#3: Where
Some consider Where to be the best travel-related app currently available. It can provide you with a general overview of virtually any location, using your phone’s internal GPS to figure out where you are. Find out where movies, restaurants, stores and other attractions near you are. You can also use the app to access deals and offers for many of these locations. This huge time saver helps you have more fun and waste less time finding things to do.
#4: Weather Pro
Weather Pro is another useful tool while you are on any type of trip. It can give you weather information no matter what your location, even if it is off the beaten track; it also allows you to check out detailed maps of your entire area. It is easy to use and costs just under $5. When in a new area you should not make assumptions about the area’s typical weather patterns. Since the weather can change rapidly and unpredictably, use this app to facilitate your daily planning.
#5: MetrO
MetrO is a free app that helps you easily find your way through any city via its public transportation. It can help you plan your routes and locate pickup and dropoff points, potentially saving you a significant amount of time and money. MetrO is extremely simple and user friendly; if it keeps you from missing one bus or train, you will be glad you installed it.
Downloading the right apps could help give you a far better experience during your next trip. These apps are available on all major operating systems and devices, so make your next trip more convenient and fun by using your phone. 2012′s best travel apps might help your next trip go more smoothly and efficiently than you ever thought possible.
