Planning on a Getaway? Let Technology Give You a Helping Hand.
Posted on September 5, 2022 by shieldsandboris
You’ve heard the saying that travel is food for the soul, but it can also take a good chunk out of your wallet if you’re not careful. Fortunately, there are apps out there that can help you sniff out the best bargains. To save you time and money, consider leveraging the following technology before setting out on your next getaway:
- Travelzoo – Before you go see your travel agent, check out the prices on Travelzoo. Simply type where you want to go. Whether it is a trip to the beach, a European tour, or a road trip, you will receive notifications telling you of any price drops on flights, cruises, hotels, and more. The app will also identify when you are visiting a new location and provide entertainment and restaurant deals for the area that you are visiting.
- Hotels.com – This website is the longest running hotel booking service and has been around for a quarter of a century. It is now available as an app that offers a clean interface, loyalty and rewards program, and maps.
- GasBuddy – If you are planning to hit the road, this app can sniff out the best deals for gasoline and diesel in Canada and the U.S. The app will use your location to show which stations near you have the best prices and provide you a map if you don’t know the area. It also offers the option to view amenities at the stations such as restaurants, restrooms, and car washes.
- Waze – Another way to save money on a road trip is to not get lost. Waze is owned by Google and has a stellar map to assist drivers. You will get real-time info regarding the roads near you that includes information about accidents, congestion, speed traps, and construction zones.
- TripIt – This app helps you create and organize an itinerary. You can forward all of your confirmation emails to TripIt, such as hotels, flights, car rentals, and more and the service will organize all of your information into a detailed summary that includes maps, confirmation codes, and more.
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