Great travel apps

Today there is no shortage of travel apps. There are apps made that fill needs I was not even aware of having. The difficulty is finding out which ones work and which ones are suitable for you. I have loaded many apps into my phone and tablet only to  delete almost all of them. I have listed below the travel apps that I use with at least some regularity. I look for apps that are easy to use, free or close to it, and if possible that work offline.  Where applicable I have included links for both Android and Apple.

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Google Translate

Travel apps - Language translator

Free

Well designed and powerful. Translates over 90 languages, you can use your camera to instantly translate text.

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TripAdvisor

Travel apps - Bookings/reviews

Free

Millions of traveler reviews, photos, and maps from TripAdvisor. Plan and book your perfect trip. With over 225 million reviews and opinions by travelers, TripAdvisor makes it easy to find the lowest airfare, best hotels, great restaurants, and fun things to do, wherever you go. And booking options for hotels, restaurants and flights are just a tap away.

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Wi-Fi Finder

Travel apps - Wireless internet locator

Free

Quickly and easily find FREE or paid Wi-Fi when you travel with the JiWire Wi-Fi Finder for iPhone and iPod Touch

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FlightAware fight tracker

Travel apps - Flight monitor

free

Tracking flights has never been easier. Stay informed of your air travel details 24/7 with timely notifications on your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Even when you're not the one in the air, you can be well informed about the flight status of your friends and family.

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SkyScanner

Travel apps - Flight bookings

Free

Powerful search engine that is easy to use and lists some discount airline flights that other sites miss.

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PackPoint

Travel apps - Luggage organizer

$2.99

PackPoint will organize what you need to pack based on length of travel, weather at your destination, and any activities planned during your trip.

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CityMaps2Go

Travel apps -  Offline maps

Free

Your reliable and easy-to-use global travel companion. Find directions with detailed offline maps, in-depth travel content, popular attractions and insider tips.
Plan and have the perfect trip! Book your hotel or guide and enjoy restaurant reviews and shared user content.

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SeatGuru

Travel apps - Airplane seat information

Free

Pick your ideal seat on the plane, and get real-time flight alerts with the free SeatGuru® app. High resolution seat maps with improved seat and amenity information. 

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Yahoo Weather

Travel apps - Weather forecasts

Free

Prepare for your day with the most accurate hourly, 5-day, and 10-day forecasts. Stunning Flickr photos match your location, time of day, and current conditions.

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XE currency

Travel apps - Currency converter

Free

Convert every currency on-the-go with the XE Currency App. It offers live proprietary exchange rates and historical charts. Plus, it stores the last updated rates so it even works when the Internet doesn't.

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Triposo

Travel apps - Offline city guides

Free

Triposo provides real time information about where you are and what is around you Triposo make dynamic, personalized recommendations about activities, museums, shopping and shows as well as parks, beaches and places to eat, drink and dance with the locals.

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