{"id":4213,"date":"2012-11-21T05:00:45","date_gmt":"2012-11-21T13:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/?p=4213"},"modified":"2020-12-24T01:09:48","modified_gmt":"2020-12-24T09:09:48","slug":"traveling-light","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/traveling-light\/","title":{"rendered":"Traveling Light"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The holiday season is official upon us. Whether you\u2019re traveling near or far to visit friends and family this year, there are dozens of smartphone apps you can download to help you get where you\u2019re going \u2013 and help you navigate a new city once you get there.<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few recommended apps to download before you hit the road \u2013 or fly the friendly skies:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kayak:<\/strong> \u00a0An excellent all around app from a website that\u2019s been around for almost a decade now. \u00a0Search for last minute flights, hotels, car rentals. (<a title=\"Kayak iOS\" href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/id305204535\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iOS<\/a> or <a title=\"Kayak Android\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.weather.Weather&amp;feature=nav_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDMsImNvbS53ZWF0aGVyLldlYXRoZXIiXQ..\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Android<\/a>) The nice thing about Kayak is that you can also search travel site competitors including Expedia, Priceline, Hotwire, and Hotels.com.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/technology\/traveling-light\/4213.html\/attachment\/hipmunk\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4217\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-4217\" title=\"hipmunk chipmunk\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2012\/11\/hipmunk.jpg\" alt=\"hipmunk logo\" width=\"230\" height=\"185\" \/><\/a>Hipmunk:<\/strong> Similar to Kayak, you can search for hotels and flights but an added convenience is the way they present the data in an organized timeline so it\u2019s easy to read and compare with your schedule. Plus, once you choose your ideal travel itinerary, it easily integrates with Google calendar so you have it on the go. (<a title=\"Hipmunk iOS\" href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/id419950680\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iOS<\/a> or<a title=\"Hipmunk Android\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.hipmunk.android&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5oaXBtdW5rLmFuZHJvaWQiXQ..\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Android<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Weather Channel:<\/strong> Unlike the free weather app that may have come on your phone, The Weather Channel app provides detailed 10 day forecasts. With ultra-local forcasts and animated radar, it\u2019s an excellent free upgrade option. (<a title=\"Weather Channel iOS\" href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/id295646461\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iOS<\/a> or <a title=\"Weather Channel Android\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.weather.Weather&amp;hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Android<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/technology\/traveling-light\/4213.html\/attachment\/roadninja\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4218\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-4218 alignleft\" title=\"road ninja\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2012\/11\/roadninja-300x88.png\" alt=\"road ninja logo\" width=\"300\" height=\"88\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Road Ninja:<\/strong> In need of fuel for your car or your family? Download Road Ninja (iOS or Android) to see what\u2019s coming up on the next exits. (<a title=\"Road Ninja iOS\" href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/id437283871\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iOS<\/a> or <a title=\"Road Ninja Android\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.lamar.roadninjaapp&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5sYW1hci5yb2FkbmluamFhcHAiXQ..\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Android<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>HopStop:<\/strong> \u00a0If you\u2019re in the city this week and using public transportation for your travel needs then HopStop is your one stop shop. With information from more than\u00a062 major cities,\u00a0it\u2019s a complete guide to public transportation, walking directions, taxis, and car rentals. \u00a0(<a title=\"HopStop iOS\" href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/hopstop-transit-directions\/id303217144?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iOS<\/a> or <a title=\"HopStop Android\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.hopstop&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5ob3BzdG9wIl0.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Android<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>There are endless options out there and everyone has their favorites. What are a few of yours?<\/p>\n<p>Enjoy safe, fun and informed traveling adventures this holiday season!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The holiday season is official upon us. 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