The Top 20 Holiday Apps for 2013

THE TOP 20 HOLIDAY APPS for2013 Technology is becoming increasingly irreplaceable in our lives - and is having a huge impact on the way we holiday. From restaurant recommendations to route planners to 360-degree photograph creators, HRS has compiled the 20 best apps to ensure you make the most of your next big break! TRAVEL O triposo Hg2 waze -or A Hedonist's Guide Waze is now the world's Triposo has created over 8,000 travel quides for destinations around the world, cleverly using algorithms to automatically generate high-quality accompaniments for people exploring new and exciting places. Triposo does not need an internet connection either, and even the detailed maps are stored on your device. Hg2 to...- is one of the best ways to learn about specific cities. This independent organisation prides itself on delivering the most sophisticated travel possible, offering holiday ideas based on city, venue type and personal style. fastest-growing traffic and navigation app that is entirely community based. You and other drivers in your region can share traffic and road information, alowing you to avoid any hold-ups and save petrol at he same time lonely planet OO tripadvisor Every Trail As perhaps the most ubiquitous name in the world of travel guides, Lonely Planet offers EveryTral is a gobal platform for people to post ge0-tagged user-generated travel content to share travel TripAdvisor is one of the world's most trusted sources for fair and justified reviews of hotels, restaurants and attractions, and the company's free apps allow you to scope these out prior to committing After all nobody likes a bad experience on their travels. no-nonsense recommendations for travelers who have no idea about the areas they want to visit, turning them into experts in their chosen destinations in no time. experiences, using interactive maps that can include photos throughout the route. k targets users interested in road trips, sightseeing, sailing hiking hang gliding, cycling, flying skiing and morel ROUGH GUIDES Footprint tour wrist Footprint is more than just a travel quide - it s respectful about the places people visit, too. ks understanding of cultural and historical context not only gives users of its app a true understanding of the places and people they visit, but uses an acute ethical awareness to Offering a more simple and succinct approach to exploring Rough Guides has created its City app to beautifully showcase the best content in this h less than one minute, you can create, label and submit a 360-degree panorama with this completely free app for OS-compatible devices All you need to do is register your detals and download the app. and you re good to go. unique format. On top of this, it also provides Irip Lens for GPS-based photo sharing the World Lens app for seeing others pictures, and the Travel Survival Kit to prepare people for the more unexpected elements of holidaying encourage sensitivity towards them. Tripit AroundMe MapMyRIDE The AroundMe app has been As a means of doing away with courtless booking details, Tripit organises everything about a trip into one master online itinerary, even if arrangements are booked on mulkiple travel sites. k also automatically includes maps, directions and weather predictions, and you can even book restaurants, tickets and other activities With wel over ten milion users, MapM,Ride and MapMRun use in builk GPS technology to offer fitness enthusiasts the chance to map, record and share exercise routes and going since 2008 and now has over 25 milion searches completed every month in over 200 countries, making it the most popular app for fnding businesses, tickets, bookings and more k also integrates augmented reality and support for external GPS, including TomTom. workouts through online databases, and discover new ones to put their body to the test. DINING urbanspoon Urbanspoon is one of the worlds leading providers of time specific dining information for milions of eateries around the world, dividing its reviews by critics, bloggers and registered diners, as well as cost of menu. Sister sites include About.com, Askcom and Newsweek. yelp* Yeps main goal is to connect people with the best local businesses, maintaining communities through crystal dlear information Averaging 84 milion monthly unique visitors, Yelps community has so far created 33 million reviews about companies across Europe, Asia and the United States FLYING FlightTrack T'his app offers everything you need to manage your flights in real time, listing over 3,000 airports and 1,400 airlines. With an offline mode for in flight use, you can also add push flight alerts, terminal maps and take account of weather delays Kate GateGuru touts itself as the first door to door solution for holidaymakers on the days of travel, incorporating factors such flight times, departures and even rental cars. k even includes facilicies to see which amenities and shops are available to you on your journey, as well as on the go travel stats. as PHOTO Iustagram Budding photographers and expert snappers alike have made hstagram the most popular alternative cameraphone app available k offers countless fiters to transform a photos look and feel before it can be shared with friends and family through Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr for free, too. holiday Photosynth Microsofts Photosynth gives users a powerful set of tools that allow people to capture the world in 3D, creating amazing panoramas and exposition shots. If you own a Windows Phone or an iPhone, this could be the best way to get a truly 360 degree recording of your holiday. par venice SPORTS skiclub Partnering with Land Rover, Ski Club's app is the best snow report that people can get and for freel t features 250 ski resorts, last snowed information, snow depths, piste and off piste conditions, and live weather it even offers Iive webcams for a wide range of destinations. MAMMUT Experts at Mammut have created the perfect app for climbers and hikers, including basic information on avalanches, risk checks, SOS procedures, as well as a clinometer, compass and altimeter perhaps the perfect accompaniment to more traditional equipment.