ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) — For some people, planning a vacation takes months of careful preparation. But others prefer a more impromptu approach. Below are some apps that help make flexible travel a breeze.
What if you could drop everything and travel anywhere? Where would you go?
Today, more travelers are using their smartphones to explore their options. In fact, 37 percent shop for flights and 43 percent look for accommodations on mobile devices. And certain apps are making spontaneous travel easier and more affordable. HotelTonight and HotelQuickly let you search for last-minute, same-day hotel deals. If you’re not sure where you want to travel, Hipmunk lets you search categories like “beach” or “nightlife” to find deals that appeal to your interests. Get The Flight Out gives you prices for flights leaving from your airport the same or next day. And Hopper caters to travelers with flexible dates. You put in your home city and desired destination, and the app will map out the entire year for you with color-coded prices.
Digital travel sales are expected to reach 198 billion dollars this year. More than 140 million Americans will research a trip online.
Contributors to this news report include: Julie Marks, Producer; Katie Campbell, Assistant Producer; Jamison Koczan, Videographer and Editor.
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