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FALL 2015

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d i v e r s i t y w o m a n . c o m Fa l l 2 0 1 5 D I V E R S I T Y W O M A N 57 By Apr il Kilcrease W hen you're on the road, your phone can feel like your closest companion. Load it with a crew of travel apps, and that con- nection becomes even more rewarding. Tere's an app for just about every step of a trip, from helping you decide what to pack to fnding a room at the last minute. "Te biggest trend in travel apps is toward intelligent travel assistants," says Norm Rose, president of Travel Tech Consulting Inc., which specializes in how emerging technologies impact the global travel industry. "In the near future, travel- ers will expect apps to anticipate their needs based on their specifc location and context—navigating an airport, looking for ground transportation, fnding tours and activities at a destination." Unlock your phone's potential to be a tirelessly attentive concierge with the fol- lowing travel apps. Each is ready to help you sail through your journey worry-free. KAYAK Kayak, the popular aggregator search site for fights, lodging, and car rentals, is the best app for compar- ing airfares on your mobile device. Tis powerful app compares information from hundreds of sites in moments. And its clean and intuitive design allows users to apply a range of flters easily. Use the sliding scales to adjust desired take-of times and fight duration, as well as the maximum layover you're willing to endure. Tap the "explore" button to fnd trips based on budget, weather, and interests. Or set up price alerts for specifc destinations. For added peace of mind on the road, the app's itinerary manager will send you fight delay and cancellation notifcations, gate changes, and connection information. BOOKING NOW Need to extend your trip at the last minute? Use Booking Now to fnd hotels with immediate availability. Te app brings Booking. com's network of over 788,000 properties and more than 54 million customer reviews to the on-demand booking space pioneered by HotelTonight. Te app serves up available rooms based on your preferred price point and must-have amenities. Browse through hundreds of single-page descriptions. If you need help, a call to the 24/7 customer support line will put in you touch with a real person. TRIPIT, TRIPIT PRO Let TripIt organize all your fights, hotels, car rentals, restaurant reservations, and event plans. Simply link your email to TripIt, and it will automatically transform your confrmation emails into a neatly orga- nized itinerary with driving directions between destinations. For $49 a year, access a wealth of travel planning tools with TripIt Pro—including some that may save you money. Te app tracks airfare changes and notifes you if you're eligible for a credit or refund. And it will monitor all your reward programs. If your points are nearing their expiration date, TripIt Pro will send you an alert. ENTRAIN If only our bodies could switch time zones as seamlessly as our smartphones. Developed by University of Michigan researchers, Entrain combats jet lag with science-backed recommendations for when to get sunlight. Input your current sleep cycle, light exposure, and travel plans, and the app provides you with a schedule of light and darkness to help you recalibrate your THINKSTOCKPHOTOS powerful tools for your phone Don't leave without these Power Trip DW Life > DW Life 13 Travel Apps You Need Now

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