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Free Travel Apps AARC Recommends

Travel Seeker – Compare flight options across airlines, dates and alternate airports or cities. This app uses Amadeus Master Pricer fare engine to deliver the best fares directly to your iPhone or Android device. Searches can be triggered by voice recognition and results filtered by price, airline, airport, trip length, stops and take-off or landing time

Word Lens – Point your iPhone camera at a sign in any language and get an instant English translation.

OpenTable – Find nearby restaurants, search by name and view reservation openings. Book a table on the spot!

GateGuru – “Locate the best food, shopping and service options within any airport.” Available for the iPhone.

Google Maps – just added a navigation feature that offers satellite images and street views with audio directions and is available on every Smartphone.

Yelp – A handy app that will let you locate and read word-of-mouth reviews local businesses. In need of a beauty salon, oil change or sushi restaurant while on the road—or want to help scout out a service for a client in need? Find what you’re looking for fast!

"With high adoption rates and low learning curves, these new on-the-go innovations keep you connected, your clients happy and your business growing. Stay in touch and in control when you’re on the road, make recommendations to your clients for their trips—and simplify your life by putting online solutions at your fingertips, " According to AARC

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