the time has come. Many of you will already be on vacation and others about to take them, but surely all of you will take as a travel companion that inseparable friend who accompanies you at any time of your life. Indeed, we are not talking about your partner, or your best friend, or your pet, but from your smartphone.
Mobile devices have become an extension of our arm, and mobile applications in that virtual world that we visit daily. But Can these apps help us have a perfect trip? As we know that you are not going to separate from your mobile, we want to recommend the apps that you cannot miss if you are on vacation or if you are planning them. Of course, there are hundreds of apps that could be on the list, whether it’s to book trips, hotels, make plans, organize your expenses… or even flirt. We have simply tried to select a representative sample for each of the phases of your vacation.
And now, without further ado, discover the best apps for the holidays!
1. Apps to prepare your trip
Preparation is a crucial point to achieve the ideal vacation. For this reason we leave you below best travel booking appsaccommodation or simply find a special destination.
1. Airbnb
This platform proposes a new way of lodging travelers, leaving aside the large chains and promoting a community economy model. currently offers its services throughout 190 countries, where the hosts make their homes available to travelers for their lodging. In this way, a sustainable ecosystem is created where they can rent, from an apartment to a villa on the beach, and also share with people who share the same interests. In 2021, Airbnb implemented a good number of new features, among which the “flexible” search mode stands out, in which the app does not recommend accommodation by destination but by type of accommodation, be it houses, flats… or tree houses. One of its founders, Brian Chesky, explains it to you in this video:
2. Blablacar
If you want a cheap vacation and want to discover new places, Blablacar is your app. Is about that connects people traveling to the same place. One puts the car and offers the remaining seats. You share the gasoline, and off you go!
3.booking
Surely you also know Booking is a platform where you can book hotels with offers all over the world. The app is very complete and allows you to confirm directly with the hotel through it, and even prepares a personalized guide of things to see, customs of the place where you go and even predicts the weather for the days of your stay. Quite complete and with very interesting offers.
4. Buscounchollo.com
This specializes in offering flash travel packages, closed, available for a limited time and making them more accessible to the public. This means that, unlike the conventional one, it handles specific travel offers, with specific dates.
5. Time
With the arrival of summer it is essential to know the Weather forecast so that the choice of vacation spot is perfect. Time is a key factor when choosing our destination. For this reason, it becomes the perfect ally to make this decision, by offering complete and updated forecasts on beaches, coasts and coastal points.
It offers forecasts for more than 25,000 Spanish locations and 100,000 in the world, facilitating access to weather information anytime, anywhere
6.Flixbus
Flixbus is a company that operates at a European level, and offers ecological transport services over long distances, making a difference in this mobility market. In other words, a comfortable and ecological travel option, ideal if you like road trips and are interested in taking care of the environment. Its main attraction, in addition to the comfort and economy it represents, is the digital integration of its platform, where you can make reservations, purchases and any type of action without the need to print tickets and without management fees for the reservation.
7. iBeach
Another of the apps for vacations that you should have on your mobile: if you are one of those who likes to enjoy vacations lying in the sun, with , locate the ones that are closest to you and thus be able to visit the best natural and beach spots around you.
8.Skyscanner
If you want to travel by plane, is the flight price comparator you need. You can set a destination or take your chances and click “anywhere”. This app will show you all the places you can travel to, the price of the flights, if there are stopovers, etc. And once chosen, the app itself redirects you to the offer of the companies you have chosen.
9. Tripadvisor
I’m sure it already is one of the essential apps you have on your device, But if you still don’t have it, what are you waiting for to download it? It helps you so much to plan your trip by choosing the hotel with top ratings as well as to enjoy your destination, since this travel platform informs you of the restaurants best valued by diners as well as the best places to go in your destination. It is the travel comparator whose base is Travelers’ opinions.
10. Pirate Travelers
This platform, which has been working since 2015 in Spain, offers a wide variety of offers on flights, hotels and travel packages on a daily basis, ideal if you are looking for more accessible options. In addition, it also offers on its platform the latest news on the sector and relevant information on visa issues, and everything you need to know when traveling.
Apps to enjoy the trip
Vacations aren’t just about the destination or the preparation ahead of time, it’s also about the journey. For this reason, we bring below some apps that will allow you to enjoy the trip while you arrive at that ideal place to vacation.
1. Gas stations Spain
Nothing makes you more angry than when you’re through places you don’t know too much with the car and suddenly the fuel tank light comes on in your car. It’s time to look for a gas station, and for this it tells you which one is closest and the price at which gasoline and diesel are quoted. Can you ask for more?
2. IVox
If you are one of those people who enjoys a good podcast or an audiobook, this application will be essential when traveling. is a platform where you can find a wide variety of content in audio format, or upload it if you want to keep a log of your travel experience. In addition, it also offers the possibility of downloading the files for greater comfort.
3.Maps
You surely know this application: It is one of the Google products that takes on the most importance on a day-to-day basis, and when traveling it is not far behind. If you are going to take a road trip to have a different vacation experience, Maps is without a doubt an essential application. This not only offers a guide during the journey to get there in the fastest and most comfortable way, but also allows you to discover places and businesses. Something with which to make a road trip a different and fun experience.
4. MyDGT
This is the , and in it you will have access to your driving license and your vehicle documentation digitally. It will also allow payments of the fines received and manage any procedure pertinent to the DGT.
In this way you will have at your fingertips all the necessary documentation to travel without worries. Even so, it is advisable to keep the physical documentation at hand, especially if you travel outside of Spain, since the digital documentation is only valid within the country.
5.Spotify
Music cannot be missing in your life, especially in summer. allows you to always carry your favorite music with you, no matter where you go, and also if you have a premium account you do not need to consume data to listen to your lists. What more could you want?
Apps for your destination
Until now we have brought you the best apps to plan your trip in the best way and enjoy the journey to the fullest, but now is the time for the apps that will help you achieve a better experience, wherever you go.
1. Cabify
Vacations are for resting, and for many this includes giving up driving. However, it is still necessary to move from one side to another, for these cases the best option is Cabify. This company, one of the four Spanish unicorns, offers transportation services, like a taxi, but with private drivers. This modality has been very fashionable for some years, and Cabify has managed to establish one of the most solid platforms in the market.
2.Free Now-My Taxi
Is It works in a similar way to Cabify, and offers its services in 10 European countries. This application, from the mobility service provider Free Now, offers its users the possibility of getting around, at their choice, both by car and by motorcycle. It also offers offers on its services, which are worth being aware of to save some money.
3. Meet-ups
is a free social network that allows its members to organize meetings in real life. That said, it is an ideal app when searching locally for new activities or groups with which you share an interest during your vacation.
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4. N26
N26 is an online bank born in Germany, and that offers its services throughout the European Union, Norway, the United States, Switzerland, Iceland and Liechtenstein. It is ideal to go on a trip, since it offers all the services of a bank, but from your mobile device, without queues and without paperwork. With your card you can withdraw money at all ATMs in the world.
5. Revolut
Of course, on your trips around the world you are going to need more than just an app that allows you to book a hotel or find out the best places to eat. Have you thought about how to manage your money when you travel abroad? offers a very simple value proposition – a wallet with all the market exchange rates and a debit card to spend and withdraw money without commissions all over the world – which has attracted the interest of the traveling public.
With Revolut can you open one in less than 60 seconds, have and exchange 26 currencies immediately at market exchange rates (interbank rate), spend and withdraw money around the world without commissions with a MasterCard Contactless card.
6.Timpik
allows you to find partners wherever you are to practice any sport, basically we could say that it is an exclusive social network for athletes. In this way, if you are on vacation and need a partner for a tennis match, or complete a soccer match, this application is undoubtedly very useful.
7. Tinder
Find that vacation sweetheart! Are you traveling alone or with friends and want a summer adventure or whatever comes up? is a social app that geolocates you and connects you with single men and women around you. Who knows, you might meet the love of your life during a vacation.
8. TooGoodToGo
This application brings together two very important aspects, saving…
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