The recent snowstorms in NYC might have you itching to book a flight to warmer climates. Before you do, make sure all of these apps are downloaded on your phone. They’ll be great resources for finding cheap airfare, great local restaurants and more.
Bonus: Each app was designed right here in NYC, so you’ll have a little taste of home no matter where you go.
If you’re a frequent flyer, you might benefit from SkyHi, a service that lets you pay a monthly rate for easy flight bookings. For a flat rate of $199/month, you can book up to five one-way flights — and each booking is an extra $35. Depending on how much you fly, this could save you some serious cash.
Hitlist is an app that helps you find low prices on flights. All you have to do is select a few destinations you’d love to visit, and the app takes care of the rest. It will notify you when there’s a good deal, so there’s no need for you to set up alerts or constantly scour the internet to compare airlines.
Solo travel can be a great way to relax and explore a new city on your own schedule. Bungee Girl is an app that originally served as a social platform for solo female travelers, and has since evolved into a destination for people to share interesting content and local recommendations. Download this app to find a new friend or just a cool restaurant while you’re discovering a new city.
While you’re in paradise, you’ll definitely want to take some videos. Air lets you store, organize and share unlimited video in the cloud. You can also share your clips with a link, so everyone back home can watch with envy without having to wait for large files to send via text or email.
You’ll likely have some downtime at the airport. Hangtime is a new trivia game app that will help pass the time and keep your mind engaged — and it could even win you some money for your next trip. Users can tune into the live games that air twice every day, and they can join private groups with friends to increase their chances of winning.
When you’re in a new city, the vast array of restaurant choices can seem overwhelming. FoodFaves is an app that helps you decide on your next meal by flipping through user-submitting photos of nearby food. It just added a “crave quiz” that also helps you determine what it is that you want to eat — because we all know how difficult that can be sometimes.
