Diversity Woman Magazine

FALL 2015

Leadership and Executive Development for women of all races, cultures and backgrounds

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DW Life > 58 D I V E R S I T Y W O M A N Fall 2015 d i v e r s i t y w o m a n . c o m internal clock in the days leading up to your trip. PACKPOINT PackPoint takes the worry (did I forget anything?) and second-guessing (should I bring a jacket?) out of packing. Plug in your dates, destination, and gender and tell PackPoint a bit about your plans. Business formal or casual? Will you be going to the gym? Any fancy dinners? Bringing a baby? After you've selected your activities, the app gener- ates a list of all the items you'll need, including power adapter, visa, and quantity of underwear to bring. It also checks the weather forecast so you'll never over- or underpack again. Pay $2.99 for PackPoint Premium, and the app will auto-generate lists based on your TripIt details. GATEGURU Navigate the airport maze of security lines, terminals, and food courts with GateGuru. Covering more than 204 airports around the world, it provides real-time updates on checkpoint wait times, fight delays, and gate changes. Got time to kill? GateGuru will guide you toward restau- rants, shops, and other amenities close to your gate—including the nearest ATM. User reviews and tips will help you maximize your time and avoid a prefight purchase you might later regret. LOUNGEBUDDY Relax in style during your layover. Fill out a profle with any elite statuses, relevant memberships, and credit cards you have, and LoungeBuddy lists the lounges you can enjoy for free or for a one-time fee. Te app covers 600 airports around the globe (2,000-plus lounges). Filter for what you need most, including WiFi, shower, children's room, and, thankfully, free cocktails. GOOGLE TRANSLATE Tis pocket-sized polyglot now speaks 90 languages. Tap the microphone, and the app automatically detects the language being spoken and interprets conversa- tions in real time. "I am often going to places where I don't know the language and Google Translate helps in a number of ways," says Marian Marbury, founder of Adventures in Good Company, a provider of active trips for women. "I can either speak or type in what I want to say, and it not only translates it, it pronounces it for me. Even better, if there is a sign I can't translate, I can point my camera at it and the app translates the text on the screen." XE CURRENCY Want to know how much that Italian leather bag is really going to cost? Enter the price into the XE Currency app and see the exchange rate and cost in U.S. dollars. Te live app updates rates every 60 seconds and stores the last update so that you can convert prices ofine as well. UBER When it comes to expensed business travel, Uber has nearly overtaken taxis in major American cities. Now in 60 countries and more than 100 U.S. cities, the ride- hailing service is undeniably convenient. Te app uses GPS to fnd the closest driver, estimates arrival times, and texts you when your ride arrives. Bonus for tired travelers: Uber automatically charges your credit card when you reach your destination, so you don't have to fumble with unfamiliar money or worry about a tip. RELAYRIDES Tose who prefer to be behind the wheel should try RelayRides. Available at more than 300 U.S. airports, the Airbnb of car rentals allows you to take a spin in privately owned vehicles, often at prices lower than the rental agencies. Bonus: no lines at the counter or salespeople pushing upgrades. FIELD TRIP Tis GPS-enabled app turns a walk down the street into a self-guid- ed tour. It pops up interesting facts about places as you pass by. Stories are pulled from more than 240 publishers, including Zagat, Historvius, and Inhabitat, as well as quirkier sites like Atlas Obscura. Te app has a knack for uncovering surprising local history and of-the-beaten-path spots. It's New York Times travel editor Monica Drake's favorite travel app. "I learned that a historic marker for Ebbets Field is less than a half mile from the café in Brooklyn where I'm sitting," she says. GEOSURE Stay safe with GeoSure. "It is a sophisticated analyti- cal tool that helps any traveler evaluate the risk and threat level of a destination or city neighborhood," says Marybeth Bond, National Geographic author and the editor of gutsytraveler. com. Te app captures and distills data from the UN, CDC, and State Depart- ment, crime stats, and crowd-sourced information from travelers with recent experience in the area. "Tey also ofer specifc tips and advice for women travelers," says Bond. Te app is cur- rently available for iOS; an Android version is in the works. DW April Kilcrease admits to seeking comfort from her phone, especially after missed con- nections and during long layovers.

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