10 Invaluable Travel Apps That Will Revolutionise Your Holiday

Don’t listen to the CityMapper heathens – Google Maps is still the ultimate go-to for globe-trotting travellers. Whereas CM is confined to 30 cities, Google lets you navigate Earth’s every nook and cranny at an instant, providing public transport information and restaurant reviews. Not only that, but detailed maps can be downloaded for offline use, so you won’t have to fork out for pricey data roaming.

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Rummage through every flight price the web has to offer and ensure that your precious holiday budget is actually spent on the ground. The app’s endless filters help you create an itinerary that actually works for you, and won’t leave you Usain Bolt-ing around an airport to catch a pitiless changeover. You can also set up alerts for bargain price updates.

Available on Android and iOS

An easy-to-use app that tracks flights even when you don’t have internet coverage (don’t ask us how it works, it just does). AitA will leave you fully informed about check-in, boarding, take-off and landing times, and warn you about delays so that you’re not left hoarding duty-free Toblerone for hours.

Available on Android and iOS

With the news that Brexit might see the return of expensive EU roaming charges, Wiifinity could soon prove vital. It lets you download detailed maps, which you can keep for days at a time, that mark every public Wi-Fi point in the local area.

Available on Android and iOS

So you want to eat like a true local, but the menu’s not in English and the waiters don’t understand a word you’re saying (even when you shout really, really loudly).

No problem! Just whip out Google Translate and hover your phone camera above the menu. Watch in wonder as it magically reorganises the letters into English, opening up a whole new world of exotic, locally-sourced cuisine. Order chips anyway, just in case.

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Your holiday should start before you’ve even stepped on the plane. That means horrible 8am pints, duty-free decadence and, if you download this app, a spot in some of the world’s most luxurious private lounges.

LoungeBuddy will tell you what undiscovered amenities you’re entitled to with your ticket, and provides price information if you’ve only got a standard ticket (for as little as £19).

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A tour guide that lives in your phone, Detour features enlightening talks on hundreds of walking paths and iconic heritage spots. Each narrator is a fountain of knowledge on their local area, and you’re gifted with a 10-minute preview before you buy, just in case you find their voice infuriating. You’ll never have to take orders from an umbrella ever again.

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Foreign notes can feel like Monopoly money, so it’s best to run any ‘incredible deal’ you find through this offline-ready currency conversion app.

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If you didn’t rub your holiday in everyone’s faces, did it ever really happen? Make sure your Instagram snaps are as envy-inducing as possible by running them through this simple photo-editing app. Flick through filters, fiddle with light levels, or just let Photoshop work its ‘Auto-Fix’ magic on your distressingly sunburnt face.

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The ultimate holiday hub, Kayak will collect your hotel confirmation, flight info and other key details in one easy-to-navigate app.

It also provides thorough comparisons on hotels, flights and rental cars, as well as price forecasts and alerts that will get you booking at the right time. But the best feature? Enter your holiday budget, and Kayak will work out how far it can take you.

Available on Android and iOS