There are so many travel apps to choose from and no one wants to clog up their smartphone or tablet with too many icons of unused apps. I have chosen the top FREE apps to make your travel easier whether its planning a layover, getting help with public transportation or getting the most out of a road trip. I have sorted through the fluff to bring you my top 5! In this issue, we featuring the ones to help you navigate the airports.
Dayuse
Down time is an expected consequence of modern travel, and if you’re a frequent traveler, that can mean killing hours before catching a later flight. Dayuse lets you book hotel rooms for a few hours during the day, often at prices that are a fraction of a typical overnight rate. With an inventory of more than 4,000 properties across 20 countries and more than 100 cities, it offers a quick and easy way to get clean, take a nap, hit the gym, and make good use of other hotel amenities like guest-only WIFI or the business center.
Flio
Another app to help you survive layovers, FLIO has indexed 3,000 airports to help you navigate terminals, track your flight status, and provide discounted access to more than 300 airport lounges. It also helps you find restaurants, cafés, shops, and bars, and includes exclusive offers. Once you’ve reached your final destination, the app continues to do the work for you—helping calculate the least expensive way to reach your hotel, direct you to shuttle bus stations and taxi stands, and even provide discounted reserve parking at more than 50 locations.