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The 8 apps you need to download before your next trip

Article published
22.4.2016 at 06:00
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People awaiting for flight.
To make it through the downtime of delays, the turmoil of terminals, and the inconvenience of botched itineraries, it pays to pack the right apps.

Proper planning spells the difference between a restful, worry-free holiday and a rushed, hellish trip. Fortunately, our smartphones and tablets hold the key to efficiency in the form of the apps loaded onto them. From trip planners and packing wizards, to crowd-sourced guides to hotels, restaurants and attractions around the world, there's bound to be an application for every travel-related issue you might have.

Here are some apps to help you worry less and enjoy more.

1. PackPoint (iOS and Android: Free)

The packing list builder helps serious travelers by providing a checklist of essentials that they need to take with them based on length of travel, weather at the destination, and any activities planned during the trip.

2. Synchronize (iOS: Free)

Flying entails crossing time zones. The streamlined international clock lets you keep track of the time at your destination and back at home – and anywhere else in the world.

3. Flying (iOS: Free)

Keep track of all your flights with up