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As we at Hideaways travel the world, we're always
on the lookout for special ways to make our trips easier, more comfortable,
more enjoyable, and more productive. Here, we offer a list of some of our
favorite travel apps that help us get around the globe.
 Packing Pro
Never forget to pack anything again! For less than the cost of a (*forgotten*) toothbrush or a pair of socks (and the time & hassle of replacing it on the road, or in the woods?), this iPhone/iPad app can be your very own personal packing assistant.
Cost: $2.99
Platforms: Available on iPhone and iPad.
 TripIt
All of your travel plans on-the-go! Access reservations, maps, and more on your
favorite device. Forward all those email confirmations you get (hotels, car
rentals, airline reservations) to TripIt, and it will orgranize everything into
a simple and easy-to-follow itinerary just for you!
Cost: Free. There is an ad-free paid version as well.
Platforms: Available on iPhone, iPad, Android, Windows, as
well as any mobile web browser.
 Postagram
Forget old, cheesy, touristy postcards. Next time you're on vacation use
Postagram to send that note from afar. Instantly print and ship photos from
Instagram, Facebook or your phone with free Postagram apps. Send personal,
high-quality photos in the mail to friends and family, anywhere, anytime.
Cost: Free. It's $.90 for each Postagram you have sent.
Platforms: Available on iPhone and Android.
 My
Currency
Convert every world currency on-the-go with the universally optimized XE
Currency App. Featuring live currency rates and charts, this FREE and simple
currency calculator has received over five million downloads, and was featured
by the BBC, the LA Times, CNN, and The Travel Channel!
Cost: Free.
Platforms: Available on iPad, iPhone, Blackberry, and Android.
 GateGuru
Make the most of your next layover. GateGuru provides a searchable directory of
98 U.S. airports (124 airports worldwide). Find the best food, shopping, and
service options - from a good cup of coffee, to a quick massage chair, to a
gift shop to get your loved ones those last-minute souvenirs.
Cost: Free.
Platforms: Available on iPhone and Android.
 AllSubway
HD
Help take the confusion out of the world's subway systems! AllSubway HD
provides maps to 128 of the world's largest and most popular cities' subway
systems and undergrounds. These are just maps, so no internet or data transfer
is needed to view them.
Cost: $.99.
Platforms: Available on iPad and iPhone.
 Google
Translate
The power of Google Translation in the palm of your hands. Translate phrases
and words in over 60 languages by speaking or typing it into your phone or
device. Some languages are even available for audio playback so you can
actually hear the translation.
Cost: Free.
Platforms: Available on iPad, iPhone, and Android.
 World
Lens
In short? Genius. With the World Lens app, you can use your phone or device to
take a picture of a sign, menu, or other text that's not in your native
language, and the program will translate it right on the sign for you! While
the app is free, it is $9.99 per language pack, available in Spanish and
French. No internet connection needed.
Cost: Free.
Platforms: Available on iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, coming soon
for others.
 Urbanspoon
Visiting somewhere unfamiliar? Can't decide where to have dinner? Shake your
phone, and Urbanspoon will show you where, like a slot machine! Find out
everything about local restaurants. You can see menus, read reviews and
recommendations from critics, foodie blogs, and all your fellow users.
Cost: Free.
Platforms: Available on iPad, iPhone, Android, Kindle Fire,
Blackberry.
 HearPlanet
It's like a tour guide in your pocket. Using geolocation, HearPlanet will find
attractions around you and read you the wikipedia description. Contains
hundreds of thousands of locations around the world, with more added all the
time. Lite version is free, full version ($3.99) has a few additional features.
Cost: Free.
Platforms: Available on iPad, iPhone, Android, Kindle Fire,
Blackberry.
 Cor.kz
It's a pocket sommelier! Search and browse more than 1,200,000 wines, get
expert reviews, track your own inventory, and much more. Taste a wine you
enjoy? Store it in your wishlist for later. Want to share your finds? Cor.kz
will tell Facebook or Twitter what you're drinking. A must-have for novice or
expert wine enthusiasts.
Cost: $2.99.
Platforms: Available on iPhone, iPad, and Android.
 Free
Wi-Fi Finder
Traveling on business and unfamiliar with your surroundings? Need to connect to
Wi-Fi on your phone or laptop? Instantly find FREE Wi-Fi Internet hotspots
wherever you are in the world online or offline!
Cost: Free.
Platforms: Available on iPhone, iPad, and Android.
 Open
Table
OpenTable is the only app that helps you make reservations at over 20,000
restaurants in the US, Canada, and Mexico. Explore great restaurants, find
available tables, and earn reward points for every reservation.
Cost: Free
Platforms: Available on iPhone, iPad, and Android.
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