Power in Planning

While traveling can be very rewarding, the moments leading up to any trip can be a stressful process. First off, how does anyone decide where they want to go? I hate to break it to you, but the days of our parents planning week-long vacations for us are over. Planning a vacation is so much more than just deciding when and where to go.

Planning your next vacation doesn't need to be considered a task. Here are 5 apps that make travel and planning a breeze:

1. TripIt

This app is designed to organize all of your travel itineraries and documents so you have everything in one place. All of your reservations such as flight itineraries, hotel reservations, etc. can all be uploaded to TripIt.

2. Google Trips

Traveling can be made much easier with this app. It automatically shows restaurants and neat spots near your hotel anywhere you go. It also offers customized tours, guides and maps.

3. Roadtrippers

This is the perfect app for anyone planning a road trip. It plans out your driving route as well as allows you to book hotels along the way.

4. Packing Pro

This is the ultimate packing professional for sure. All you have to do is enter the length of your trip, where you're going and what the weather will be like and it will help you come up with an organized packing list.

5. Free Wifi Finder

If you're worried about losing touch with people back home when you travel, this is just the app for you! With a Wifi finder, you can always find a spot where you can stay connected.

These apps don't have all the answers, but they can definitely make planning your next trip a breeze! When it comes to traveling, people don't always think to use their phones to help them. If you have a question about packing, there's usually an app for it. Next time you want to spend a weekend out of town, try one of these apps and see what it can do for you!