ONE-TOUCH TRAVEL COMPANIONS

THESE SMALL APPS CAN LEAD TO BIG ADVENTURES

- NIKKI INDELICATO

When planning or packing for vacation, what is the one tool that you always have on you? Your smartphone! With the App Store, you can find apps for virtually everything to help you with your next exploration.

From booking hotels, to visiting parks all over the nation, to identifying bugs and plants in your backyard, adventure can be found anywhere. There are apps that help you plan vacations when you aren’t sure where to visit. Others can help you go adventuring to places you never even thought of visiting while geocaching.

You can keep your paper maps and compasses as backups because some apps can give you directions with GPS location tracking directly to your phone. You don’t have to worry about getting lost. These apps can guide you whether you’re on a solo hike, bike, or run or just trying to keep your entire family entertained.

Here are some applications that can be your best companion when trying to find that next perfect adventure. The best part is they’re all free, although some of the apps do offer premium versions with fees attached.

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KAYAK: FLIGHTS, HOTELS & CARS

ALL YOUR TRAVEL PLANS IN ONE TOUCH

This app is the latest and most efficient way to keep track of all your trip needs and itineraries. All at the tip of your fingers, you can check hotel prices, change flights, and even rent a car. Kayak has it all.

Kayak is a free travel search engine. The app isn’t selling anything to the customers using it. The main goal behind the app is to give customers the opportunity to find the best deals for their trips. Because Kayak isn’t selling anything, you can’t book directly on the app.