Here is our annual list of the top Travel apps you need to use on your next trip:

App #1 – Open Table is one of my favorite travel apps – The OpenTable app allows you to make advance reservations at restaurants around the world. The first thing I do when I land in a city is do a quick search on OpenTable of restaurants near my hotel that offer the food that I like at a budget I can afford.  The app allows you to sort restaurants by location, cuisine, price, etc.  It even includes guest ratings as well as the menu with prices. As a bonus Open table also has a rewards program that gives you credit based on frequency. It’s a cool app. CLICK HERE for more.

App #2 – Google Maps – With the Google Maps app, you can search for directions to and from anywhere in the world, and you can even tailor them to different transportation methods. If you’re not sure about your internet connection while you’re abroad you can download maps ahead of time for the areas you are traveling to, so you will be able to  access online. CLICK HERE for more.

App #3 – Google Translate – Google translate allows you to translate a whopping 103 languages by text (59 languages offline) along with handy camera translations (37 languages), instant 2-way speech translations (43 languages), and handwriting translations (95 languages). You can talk to it and it will talk back. CLICK HERE for more.

App #4 – TripIt – TripIt is a free travel organizer app that keeps all your travel information in one place.  Forward your confirmation emails for flights, hotels, car rentals, and even restaurant reservations to TripIt and it will automatically build a master itinerary for each trip. No more hunting through emails. CLICK HERE for more.

App #5 – Uber – If you are looking for the easy way to travel around a city, Uber is the App for you. Uber functions in over 700 cities worldwide. With just a few taps on your smartphone, you can effortlessly access fare information, request a ride, and monitor your vehicle’s arrival in real-time. The best thing about Uber is that it provides hassle-free payment processing. CLICK HERE for more.

App #6 – TripAdvisor – I have been using this App for what seems like decades. It has been the queen bee for discovering the best range of hotels, and restaurants. They have some really handy filters that include price range, cuisine, and meal type. Many people use TripAdvisor for all their customer reviews and photos. CLICK HERE for more.

App #7 – Point.me – Point.me is my frequent flier go-to App for searching how to redeem the best deals using my frequent flier miles. I have 11 airline and credit card accounts that I load into point.me and it  searches for award flights across various airlines and loyalty programs, finding the most affordable option to use your points. Point.me offers both a self-service search engine (which I use) as well as concierge booking services where they do all the work for an additional fee. CLICK HERE for more.

App #8 – WhatsApp – .WhatsApp is the go-to App for travelers around the world that offers simple, reliable, private messaging and calling for free and it is available all over the world. I like it because it is encrypted so the bad guys can’t mess with you. CLICK HERE for more.

App #9 – WiFi Map – WiFi Map is a handy little travel app that helps you stay connected, wherever you are in the world, without eating into your data. With over 100 million free hotspots on the WiFi Map database, search by location to find the nearest WiFi hotspots, along with their passwords. Download offline maps to pinpoint places where you can connect while you’re traveling without worrying about roaming charges. CLICK HERE for more.

App #10 – Airline Apps – Travel today really does require you to download the airline app of the airline you are traveling on in order to get electronic boarding passes. Also it helps with schedule changes, flight announcements, seat assignments, etc. CLICK HERE for more.

Escorted Tours for All – Final Calls!

Three of our most exclusive escorted tours are about to take off. This is your final opportunity to join our Liberation Tour to France, July 13-25, hosted by the National Guard Museum Society. Be part of the select few who return to France to commemorate the 80th anniversary of its liberation, a journey that holds immense significance. From July 26 – August 2, we revisit Iceland to witness the power of nature! This trip, hosted by Nebraska Cattlemen, will take your breath away with its untouched beauty, ice-covered volcanos, black beaches, hot springs and geysers, Viking horses, and much more. And finally, Spain, September 3-13, hosted by Ann and David Bruntz. Join this exclusive journey from Madrid to Barcelona, which includes agricultural highlights, flamenco, tapas, and whitewashed villages. All three tours are limited to 30 travelers, so don’t hesitate to contact our friendly group department today at 888.549.1186 / GroupDepartment@executivetravel.com. First come, first serve!

Check out our Weekly Travel Alert Podcast – In this week’s episode of the podcast we break down the top 10 searched international destinations during the summer months. Tune in to see who took the top spot and who slid down the list this year. The Weekly Travel Alert Video Podcast is available on YouTube plus all your favorite podcast stations, Spotify, YouTube Music, Apple Podcast.  Don’t forget to subscribe to stay up to date with everything travel. CLICK HERE

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