Cape Town - Thanks to current technology, smartphones have made it easier for travellers to make the most of their trip when they arrive at their destination.
Travel search platform Cheapflights.co.za has listed the five best travel apps for exploring any country like a local. Whether it’s a business or leisure trip, travelling will is simpler with just the touch of a button or the swipe of a screen.
Cheapflights – Flight Search
The easiest way to book flights from hundreds of airlines is just a swipe away. With approximately five million downloads to date, the Cheapflights app allows searches for the best deals, along with comparison and booking of flights, from more than 700 airlines and travel providers in seconds.
Results can be filtered by the quickest flight, cheapest flight or a happy medium between the two. The app also shows any hidden checked baggage and seat reservation fees before the booking and there’s even a handy price calendar that shows which days are the cheapest to fly on
To find out more and to download the app, visit Cheapflights.co.za.
Photo Translator
If there has ever been any confusion of the meaning of a sign in a foreign country, the photo translator has changed that. With this app, a photo can be taken of any signage or text with the phone camera and directly translated into 25 languages.
Sunscreen Reminder
With the current state of global warning and unanticipated heat waves, the sunscreen reminder app is a lifesaver. The Sunscreen Reminder app ensures that the skin is protected by sending auto reminders or allowing manual reminders on when to re-apply sunscreen.
Cost Split
Travelling with friends? This app helps keep track of group expenses by allowing budgets to be set for each trip, allocating names to the budget, and keeping track of who spends what. Receipts can be recorded by photo, and expenses can be split evenly or unevenly. It also includes payback reports and tracks in multiple currencies. Buying a round at the bar has never been easier.
World Currency Converter
Using real time exchange rates, the World Currency Converter has over 150 different types of currencies to choose from. Easily convert any amount of money from one currency to another with a simple swipe, browse exchange rates and swap easily between currencies.
Adapted from a press release for IOL