Ten Mobile Travel Apps to Use on the Road
It’s hard to remember when we last travelled without cell phones and instant access to information. These days, mobile travel applications can make your time on the road more efficient and relaxed. Many apps are free and some have a small fee for the basic or upgraded versions. There are thousands of apps available but we’ve compiled a short list of some of the best rated. 
•The GateGuru app can transform an unfamiliar airport environment into a new and exciting experience. It helps you locate food, shopping and service options within the airport.
•FlightTrackPro is a live flight status application that provides real-time itinerary info and push updates on international flight data.
•World Nomads offers free and serviceable foreign language audio tutorials and tips for busy travelers on the move. For a quick restaurant order or directions to your hotel when you don’t have the words, this is the way to go.
•The TripIt travel app aggregates flight numbers, gate information and even loyalty-program account numbers from e-mail receipts you forward, creating a master itinerary.
•AroundMe quickly finds retail and services such as banks, hospitals, supermarkets and taxis outlets near your immediate surroundings.
•The BestParking app enables you to find parking lots or decks located in your immediate vicinity.
•GasBook's service-station directory uses GPS to map nearby gas stations and frequently updates prices with user submitted data.
•Instead of calling five or six restaurants to find one that can seat your party of four, let OpenTable do the work. Search more than 15,000 restaurants in Canada, the U.K., Mexico, and the U.S. by the number of diners and your desired reservation time, and then sort by cuisine, price range and neighborhood.
•The Flashlight app turns your smart phone into a handy flashlight, complete with a strobe light feature. Travelers should always have quick access to a flashlight.
•Skype lets you connect to home and work with audio and video conferencing while on the road. Sidestep steep roaming charges by using Skype through WiFi networks from your smart phone.
Make your travels easier by using mobile technology. Join the conversation and share your favorite travel apps with us on our Facebook page. Happy travels!
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