Travel Apps

Travel iPhone Apps :: Kindle

Having multiple devices for multiple functions is sooooo yesterday.  Forget about buying a Kindle and just download the Kindle app directly to your iPhone. Now, you can travel lighter sans extra book and magazine weight in your bags! Kindle for iPhone App Details

  • free
  • works with iPhone and iTouch
  • buy kindle books from your Mac, PC, iPhone or iTouch and wirelessly transfer to your device
  • test drive the beginning of any book before you buy
  • download the kindle books you already own for free
  • adjust text size and add bookmarks
  • tap and hold on a word to create a note or a highlight. Whispersync will back up and synchronize annotations with your other Kindle devices
  • read in portrait or landscape
  • select alternate background and text colors to improve reading comfort in low light conditions
  • tap on either side of the screen or flick to turn pages
  • pinch to zoom images in books

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Travel iPhone Apps :: Packing Pro

Don't forget your sunglasses or sox ever again!  Organized, plan-ahead types will LOVE this packing app.  Stop agonizing about what to bring by creating lists of necessary items for each different trip type, and check-off each item as you go! Packing Pro App Details

  • $2.99
  • create a customized packing list or refer to one of the many packing list templates
  • edit + sort your lists
  • show packed, unpacked or 'all' items
  • email your packing lists to family & friends
  • access a pre-departure to do list with over 100 actions

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Travel iPhone Apps :: Skype

I would be remiss if I did a travel iPhone app series and didn't mention skype, the ultimate way to connect with your contacts worldwide.  Skype is one of the most important apps I use during travel for a few reasons: 1) call your skype contacts for free 2) call or text your skype contacts and specify your caller ID 3) conduct business as usual (if you want), even on the road

Skype App Details

  • free
  • Free Skype-to-Skype calls from any WiFi zone.
  • Call and text (SMS) phones and mobiles at great Skype rates.
  • See who’s online and send and receive instant messages on the move.
  • Receive incoming calls if you are signed-in.
  • Works with the iPod touch if you are in a wi-fi zone and have a headset with speaker
  • Create voice mail

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Travel iPhone Apps :: World Fact Book

Don't fall into the tacky tourist category and fail to learn about your destination before traveling!  Help uphold the integrity of travel and build your knowledge by doing a little research before you set-off on your adventure.

Although the handy World Fact Book App isn't be the be-all and end-all of information--it's pretty high-level--it's an excellent starting point for learning about a country before you arrive.  And because it downloads to your iPhone/iTouch, finding country details anytime,  anywhere is simple.

World Book App Details

  • free
  • completely downloads to your device
  • provides information on the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transport, military and transnational issues for 266 world entities
  • scroll through country pictures

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Travel iPhone Apps :: AAA/CAA Savings

AAA/CAA has recently launched AAA Savings, an excellent road trip or fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants travel companion pointing you to savings at 110,000+ hotels, restaurants and retail outlets throughout North America.  And here's the piece de resistance, if your car breaks down in the middle of desert in Nevada, you can call roadside assistance via the app and it will pinpoint your GPS location to the dispatcher.  Safety first!

AAA/CAA Travel App Details

  • free
  • pinpoints your location and displays area merchants offering discounts to members
  • provides route maps and directions to your selected location
  • discount details and info are categorized & available with one touch
  • place roadside assistance calls to AAA/CAA and dispatchers will receive your GPS coordinates

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