Before heading on your summer getaway, be sure to "pack" your phone with the best travel iPhone apps. Whether you're going to a tropical beach or back home, this selection will make sure you have the tools you need to get around, take fabulous photos, and even speak the language. Get ready for a next-level vacation. And all of them are free on Apple's App Store!
Swackett converts the weather into straightforward avatars. Cold? The icon will be dressed in a jacket. Warm? Shorts and sunglasses.
FlightAware makes it easy to track your flight and anticipate any delays.
Passbook (which comes on your iPhone) will collect all your tickets, boarding passes, and more in one place.
Google Maps is extrahandy when you're on vacation. You'll especially love the offline feature if you're abroad. Just search the map while you have WiFi, then type "OK maps" to save it for offline.
TripIt automatically creates an itinerary for you.
Using Dropbox, you can access any crucial paperwork, like your passport, if something goes wrong.
Download the game-ified language teacher Duolingo before you go abroad and keep practicing on the plane.
The app Untappd bubbles up the best beers and bars in any location. It also gives recommendations based on your taste.
The latest incarnation of Foursquare provides short reviews on places like coffee shops or nightlife spots, as well as concrete tips from local experts.
The futuristic Google Translate app lets you translate an image with your phone's camera.
Kindle's app lets you read your books, newspapers, and magazines on your phone, freeing up space in your backpack.
WhatsApp allows you to text and send photos to friends and family back home, no matter where you are.
With Audible, you can sit back, relax, and enjoy those books in audio form.
Rick Steves' Audio Europe organizes all of the affable expert's audio guides in one spot.
Leave the guidebook at home thanks to TripAdvisor.
VSCO Cam will take your photos to the next level, helping you edit and share them like a pro.