5 New travel apps to download now

Tech Front: 5 New travel apps to download now

Karen GEORGE

10 Aug 2015

updated the 6 October 2015 à 22:53

1/5
Wunderlist
For those whose lives run on schedule and to-do lists, Wunderlist is a godsend. The app lest you do away with Post-Its and bulky notebooks and lets you organize everything from grocery lists to what to pack, vacation plans and so much more which can be shared with family and friends.The app also instantly syncs between your phone, tablet and computer, so you can access your lists from anywhere.
Available for iOS & Android
2/5
Smith Hotels
Everybody’s favourite boutique hotel experts have launched a spanking new Smith Hotels app exclusively for the app store. Tailor-made for discerning travellers, the app gives you instant access to Smith’s impressive list of hotel collections. Browse through images of stylish Smith stays worldwide and book with ease with the option to use Apple Pay. With all that hotel eye-candy on display, the one-touch Favourites function allows you to create your own hotel wish list and if you’re a member, discounts, special offers and 24/7 phone-booking support awaits you.
Available for iOS
3/5
Maps.Me
Navigating a new locale can be confusing, hence the plethora of GPS and map planning apps out there. While we know Google Maps gets the job done, it only works if you have access to WiFi, which is an expensive commodity that’s not always available when you’re on the road. Enter Maps.Me, an app which provides offline maps using OpenStreetMap data and gives you instant access to detailed maps of all countries from anywhere in the world – no internet connection required!
Available for iOS & Android
4/5
Globe Tipping
Avoid the embarrassment that comes with the territory of paying your fine-dining bill without tipping with the Globe Tipping app. There’s no way you can keep track of the tipping culture in every country so the app lets you know the right amount to tip in restaurants, hotels, taxis, salons and more.
Available for iOS
5/5
Detour
No more lagging behind on guided walking tours thanks to new app Detour that will give you new ways to experience different destinations around the world. The immersive city guide app constructed around GPS-triggered audio comes with updated witty narratives that allow you to see a place at your own pace, schedule, alone or synched with friends. The app is free to download and users can purchase individual tours or sign up for a subscription with unlimited guides for SGD27 a year.
Available for iOS

Here’s our roundup of the latest travel related apps you’ll want to make space for on your smartphone.

Navigating the app store can feel like a day job in itself. With more than a million apps out there and even more launching every day, it can be tough to keep track of what’s worth the phone space and what’s not. Luckily, we’re here to find the coolest apps around so you’ll know what’s to download and what to skip.

We’ve previously featured apps on shopping, dating, travelling, fitness and even food and this week, so this time we’ve got updated the travel app front with 5 new different apps you should consider downloading before you embark on your next vacation. Be sure to hit the gallery above for a rundown of each app and the links to download them.

Travel has never been this easy.

Karen George

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