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App for That. April 29, 2014 Spring Semester. Topic. Today’s topic:. TRAVEL APPS. Planning: Expedia Used for: Travel search Information Booking. Mobile-exclsive discounts on last-minute booking Can sort reviews by “recent”, “favorable” and “critical”. Travel Apps. Rating: 3.5/5
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App for That April 29, 2014 Spring Semester
Topic • Today’s topic: TRAVEL APPS
Planning: Expedia Used for: Travel search Information Booking Mobile-exclsive discounts on last-minute booking Can sort reviews by “recent”, “favorable” and “critical” Travel Apps Rating: 3.5/5 Available for: Android iOS Windows 8 and RT Web
Travel Apps Rating: 3.5/5 Available for: Android iOS Web • Planning: • Hipmunk Flight and Hotel Search • Search flights and hotels • Can search non-traditional lodging (Airbnb, HomeAway- rooms and homes to let for rent) • Travel on a budget • Cannot book actual flights and hotels, but can search.
Travel Apps • Planning: • Kayak: • Travel search website • Provides best deals on flights • Can book flights, hotels, and car rentals • Includes other services like Orbitz and Priceline to help find the best deal. Rating: 5/5 Available for: Android iOS Kindle Fire Windows Phone Web
Rating: 4.5/5 Available for: Android iOS Kindle Fire Web Travel Apps • Planning: • Orbitz Flights, Hotels, Cars • Searches for best travel deals • Can book deals • Price guarantee • Good reputation
Travel Apps • Planning: • SkyScanner • Search flights on certain dates from home airport to anywhere, based on where it may be inexpensive. • Can adjust search to surrounding dates for cost effectiveness. • Partners with ebookers.com for actual booking Rating: Available for: Android iOS Windows 8 Windows Phone Web
Travel Apps • Travel Guides and Location Info: • CityGuides, Offline Maps • Mobile app of Stay.com • Explore new destinations and create itinerary for seeing, doing, eating. • Can use offline Rating: 3.5/5 Available for: Android iOS
Travel Apps • Travel Guides and Location Info: • GateGuru • Tips and lists of services at airports • Best and worst airports • Reviews and Tips Rating: 4/5 Available for: Android iOS Windows Phone
Travel Apps • Travel Guides and Location Info: • TripAdvisor Offline City Guides • Pairs maps and suggestions for where to visit • Can download offline maps Rating: Available for: iOS
Travel Apps • Packing/Preparing • Packing Pro • Helps to remember what to pack • Evidence of what is packed if lose luggage • Sample lists or create own • Reminders Rating: 3/5 Available for: iOS
Travel Apps • Travel Guides and Location Info: • XE Currency Exchange: • Currency converter • Remembers most recently updated rate • Can convert without connection Available for: iOS
Travel Apps • Travel Guides and Location Info: • Google Translate: • Translate pieces of text easily • Not always perfectly accuate • Voice recognition • Free Available for: iOS Android