{"id":49037,"date":"2019-05-29T20:11:51","date_gmt":"2019-05-30T01:11:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/?p=49037"},"modified":"2019-05-31T08:32:31","modified_gmt":"2019-05-31T13:32:31","slug":"tips-for-travelers-2019-apps-you-should-install-before-departure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/49037-tips-for-travelers-2019-apps-you-should-install-before-departure\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Travelers 2019: Apps You Should Install Before Departure"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Current Location: Skagway, Alaska<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The Memorial Day weekend is just behind us, and a summer of fun travel adventures is ahead. Three years ago, the Rocket Yard featured a series of tips for those embarking on adventures, and starting today I\u2019ll bring an updated set of ideas to help ease your days away from home.<\/p>\n<p>In the first installment of this series, I\u2019ll provide a list of apps you might want to pick up from the iOS or Mac App Stores before you pack your bags and lock the door&#8230;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_49040\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49040\" style=\"width: 4032px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-49040\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Southwest-Airlines-aircraft.jpg\" alt=\"Southwest Airlines aircraft in Charleston, SC. 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Photo by Steven Sande<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Transportation-Related Apps<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When you\u2019re heading somewhere \u2014 whether halfway around the world or just a few hours away from your home \u2014 there are a number of apps that can help to make your travels safer, less stressful, and more convenient.<\/p>\n<p>At the top level are those apps created by transportation providers such as airlines, train systems, cruise lines, ferry operators, and so on. Most of the major US airlines like <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/american-airlines\/id382698565?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">American<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/fly-delta\/id388491656?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Delta<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/southwest-airlines\/id344542975?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Southwest<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/united-airlines\/id449945214?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">United<\/a>, as well as international lines like <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/lufthansa\/id299219152?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lufthansa<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/british-airways\/id284793089?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">British Airways,<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/emirates\/id935307149?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Emirates<\/a> have their own apps. The apps can help you in trip planning by letting you view schedules and fares, in booking by letting you purchase your tickets online, and in checking in for flights ahead of time.<\/p>\n<p>For rail travel at home and abroad, <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/amtrak\/id405074003?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amtrak<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/national-rail-enquiries\/id519094154?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Great Britain&#8217;s National Rail<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/db-navigator\/id343555245?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Deutsch Bahn<\/a>, and France\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/sncf\/id945434433?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SNCF<\/a> apps provide schedules, trip status, and loyalty program assistance. Taking a scenic railroad like the <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/durango-train\/id1020607517?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad<\/a>? Check before traveling, as many of these railroads offer apps that give you the story behind scenic and historical opportunities along the route, keyed to mileposts along the track<\/p>\n<p>Most major cruise lines have their own apps as well; these are less about booking travel, more targeted towards what to do while you\u2019re aboard a ship. Apps from <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/royal-caribbean-international\/id1260728016?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Royal Caribbean<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/carnival-hub\/id925117977?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Carnival<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/holland-america-line-navigator\/id1450557920?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Holland America<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/disney-cruise-line-navigator\/id671153791?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Disney<\/a> (among others) provide passengers with a way to keep up with the whirlwind of activities aboard and ashore, with some even offering a way to text other passengers and book restaurants.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lodging Apps<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It doesn\u2019t matter when or where I\u2019m traveling, I always book my lodging in advance; it just makes me more secure knowing that I have a reservation at my destination for the day. However, for last-minute bookings for business travel or those spur-of-the-moment trips, it helps to have an app or two for some of your favorite hotel chains.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m a big fan of the <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/marriott-bonvoy\/id455004730?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marriott Bonvoy<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/hilton-honors-book-hotels\/id635150066?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hilton Honors<\/a> loyalty programs, so their apps are useful for both booking rooms and keeping track of program points. Many other chains, including <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/ihg-hotel-deals-rewards\/id368217298?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IHG<\/a> (Holiday Inn and other chains) and <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/best-western-to-go\/id343620821\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Best Western<\/a> also have apps.<\/p>\n<p>Those apps are very useful if you like one or two hotel chains, but what if you prefer to look for the best bargains or boutique hotels? I\u2019ve enjoyed <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/booking-com-travel-deals\/id367003839?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Booking.com<\/a>\u2019s app for years. Enter your destination, and you get a list of hotels ranging from the ultra-swanky to not-that-great, all with reviews and ratings from the best critics around \u2014 those who have stayed at the hotels. <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/tripadvisor-hotels-restaurants\/id284876795?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TripAdvisor<\/a> is similar, but expands coverage to just about everything dealing with travel including restaurants and car rentals<\/p>\n<p>Use TripAdvisor to find lodging and you also receive offers for discounts on activities at your destination. Whether it\u2019s a bungee-jumping adventure, a bike rental, or a pub crawl, these activities are perfect for fun and learning more about the places you\u2019re visiting.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_49041\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49041\" style=\"width: 2732px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-49041\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/img_0664.jpg\" alt=\"Map apps are a necessity for finding your way to local businesses and attractions\" width=\"2732\" height=\"1198\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-49041\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Map apps are a necessity for finding your way to local businesses and attractions<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Maps and Navigation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You already have at least one good app for finding your way to and around your destinations; Apple\u2019s Maps app. Depending on where you\u2019ll be driving or walking, you might want to also load <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/google-maps-transit-food\/id585027354?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Maps<\/a> and consider downloading maps for off-network use. For cities with a lot of traffic (and what major city doesn\u2019t have traffic issues?), <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/waze-navigation-live-traffic\/id323229106?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Waze\u2019s<\/a> crowdsourced hints and tips can direct you around construction and accidents better than the competitors.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re a fan of geocaching or would like to learn more about this fun \u201ctreasure hunting\u201d pastime and the places you\u2019re visiting, make sure you have a geocaching app loaded. The original <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/geocaching\/id329541503?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Geocaching<\/a> app has been perfected over the years, and another favorite is <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/cachly-geocaching\/id645384141?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cachly<\/a>. In both cases, you can create offline lists and maps of caches to find for off-network fun.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_49042\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49042\" style=\"width: 1672px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-49042\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/img_0665.jpg\" alt=\"Games or books can keep you or the kids occupied during downtime\" width=\"1672\" height=\"656\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-49042\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Games or books can keep you or the kids occupied during downtime<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Fun and Games<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Traveling is a lot of fun, but it also has its share of boring downtime at airports and hotels. Checking your email or social media feeds can kill some time while you\u2019re just sitting around, but remember to load up games that can keep you or the kiddos occupied.<\/p>\n<p>Since you may not have access to the Internet on either a cellular or Wi-Fi network, make sure that the games you choose have offline modes. One of my favorite time-wasters is Hasbro\/Electronic Arts <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/scrabble-premium-for-ipad\/id363306776?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scrabble<\/a>. It does not require a network connection (although some of Scrabble\u2019s features are not available offline), and can burn up a lot of time while you\u2019re waiting or even enjoying beach time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Security Apps<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you read our recent Network and Security Series, you know that two of the articles dealt with Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). VPNs are very useful during travel for two reasons; first, they can give you access to your favorite streaming video sources while you\u2019re out of the country, and second, their encryption capabilities make for safe web browsing and computer use when you\u2019re on a public network.<\/p>\n<p>Some VPN providers offer in-app subscription packages by the month, so you can use the VPN service for travel and then shut if off if you spend the rest of your time on a trusted home network. <a href=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/48759-networking-and-security-series-popular-vpns-compared\">Be sure to check out our recent comparison of some top VPN providers<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Current Location: Skagway, Alaska The Memorial Day weekend is just behind us, and a summer of fun travel adventures is ahead. 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