Smartphone apps to download before your next trip

There are numerous travel apps on smart phones which make maps and travel books appear like extra baggage. These apps can be broadly categorized as either extremely useful or absolutely redundant.

Let's take you through some of the most useful travel apps for the ideal getaway.

HotelTonight
If you are a classic victim of wrong hotel reservations, do not despair! is the perfect app to find you lodging that fall easy on your pocket. It has deals where travelers can find almost 70 percent off on the tariff. Available on both android and iPhone it can be easily used at the time of a crisis.

Find My iPhone
The world comes crashing down if you misplace your smart phone- it can leave you absolutely helpless. So this app is perfect for those who want to mitigate the risk of losing their iphone or android ( by using "Where's my Droid" app).

Using an iOS device it can tract your smart phone by locating it on the map and playing some alert on it. In case of thefts it can lock and device and also delete any personal data. There is no fee to download this app and is available free of cost.

Google Translate
This is the perfect app for those going to foreign destination and facing language barriers. It can help to translate almost 50 languages, with voice key in from 15 and speak back words in 23 languages. Say goodbye to the heavy phrasebooks and dictionaries. iPhone and android users can download it free of cost.

Honk
This is the ideal application for those who love to hit the road quite often. It is all great till the holiday turns to be frustrating looking for the place you parked your car. The app helps you to set an alarm for the parking meter and also saves your location. It directs you back to the car before the parking meter runs dry and all for just $0.99 for the app.