April 2010 Tips And Tools - Andi & Nan
Transcript of April 2010 Tips And Tools - Andi & Nan
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Travel
Before you take off
Nextstop: Features user-generated guides for getting the most out of any locale.
Wikitravel: Large collection of user-generated travel information; from where to go, what to expect, to information on local cultures.
TripAdvisor: Millions of reviews to help pick out the gems and avoidthe disasters.
Get A Deal
Kayak: The best place to compare travel fares BestTravelDeals: Lets users share travel deals and
vote for most useful of them Lastminute: Last second travel deals Travelzoo: Listing of hot deals,
Wednesdays have new deals AirfareWatchdog: Unadvertised
specials for travel Cheating at Priceline|Hotwire:
We won’t tell your mom
Get organized
TwipWiser: Create a trip and add images, things to do, accommodations, restaurants, etc. Share, exchange, and save travel plans.
myTripBook: Research and book your trip, create a travel diary, see where friends are going, share with a FB app.
TripIt: Organize and share your trip… to the nth power.
Share your travels
Driftr.com: Keep track of your travels, share your trip photos, reviews, and blogs with friends and family, as well as research destinations before you book
TripSay: Unites travelers around a common interest
Dopplr: Helps you plan trips, share those plans with your friends and Dopplr’ Social Atlas
FTW
Where I’ve Been: A social network with an awesome FB app. Provides users’ descriptions and recommendations and has a ton of fun features to share your own travel experiences.
CouchSurfing: Build your profile and find couches to crash on fo’ FREE!
Have a Seat
SeatGuru: Tells you how good seats are on flights.
SeatCounter: Tee how many seats are available per flight and ticket class.
InsideTrip: Plan a trip based on speed, comfort and ease
Put a Sock In It
OneBag: Learn how to travel light and what to pack
ExOfficio: Special under garments for travel
RedOxx Packing Method [PDF]: The best packing method EVAR