Before heading on your summer getaway, be sure to "pack" your phone with the best travel iPhone apps. Whether you're going to a tropical beach or back home, this selection will make sure you have the tools you need to get around, take fabulous photos, and even speak the language. Get ready for a next-level vacation. And all of them are free on Apple's App Store!
To figure out what clothes to pack.
Swackett [1] converts the weather into straightforward avatars. Cold? The icon will be dressed in a jacket. Warm? Shorts and sunglasses.
To see delays coming.
FlightAware [2] makes it easy to track your flight and anticipate any delays.
To track your boarding passes.
Passbook (which comes on your iPhone) will collect all your tickets, boarding passes, and more in one place.
To get where you need to go.
Google Maps [3] is extrahandy when you're on vacation. You'll especially love the offline feature if you're abroad. Just search the map while you have WiFi, then type "OK maps" to save it for offline.
To keep all your confirmation numbers straight.
TripIt [4] automatically creates an itinerary for you.
To manage important documents.
Using Dropbox [5], you can access any crucial paperwork, like your passport, if something goes wrong.
To spruce up your foreign-language skills.
Download the game-ified language teacher Duolingo [6] before you go abroad and keep practicing on the plane.
To find the best happy hour.
The app Untappd [7] bubbles up the best beers and bars in any location. It also gives recommendations based on your taste.
To get insider tips.
The latest incarnation of Foursquare [8] provides short reviews on places like coffee shops or nightlife spots, as well as concrete tips from local experts.
To read the menu in a foreign language.
The futuristic Google Translate [9] app lets you translate an image with your phone's camera.
To pack in all the leisure reading you can.
Kindle [10]'s app lets you read your books, newspapers, and magazines on your phone, freeing up space in your backpack.
To get in touch back home.
WhatsApp [11] allows you to text and send photos to friends and family back home, no matter where you are.
To do some reading with your eyes closed.
With Audible [12], you can sit back, relax, and enjoy those books in audio form.
To learn something new about the location.
Rick Steves' Audio Europe [13] organizes all of the affable expert's audio guides in one spot.
To find the best spot for dinner.
Leave the guidebook at home thanks to TripAdvisor [14].
To beautify and share your photos.
VSCO Cam [15] will take your photos to the next level, helping you edit and share them like a pro.
