Ready to embrace a winter wonderland? Whether you’re off for snowy slopes or cozy city escapes, having the right travel apps can be a game-changer for your trip. Today having travel booking apps are like having a personal travel agent at your fingertips as they’ll help you find the best flight deals, book cozy places to stay, and even plan out your adventures—all without the usual stress.
Here is a list of 5 best travel apps you must have on phone if you are planning winter vacation. Say goodbye to travel troubles and hello to a hassle-free, enjoyable winter getaway!
ixigo – ixigo, India’s most popular travel booking platform for the next billion users, is a technology driven company focused on empowering Indian travellers to plan, book and manage their trips across rail, air, buses and hotels. ixigo assists travellers in making smarter travel decisions by leveraging artificial intelligence, machine learning and data science-led innovations. Additionally, ixigo offers free cancellation and modification features like ‘ixigo Assured’ & ‘Assured Flex’ offering greater convenience and flexibility to all travellers. With ‘ixigo Assured’ fares travellers can get instant refunds for cancellations, for any reason whatsoever – no questions asked! ‘Assured Flex’ offers free cancellation and instant trip modifications for flight and train travellers, including changes in travel date, origin, destination, route, airline/train, class, quota and more. Recently the company introduced PLAN by ixigo, an intelligent trip planner built on OpenAI (an AI research and deployment company). It combines the collective power of ChatGPT and the best travel data on the planet to transform how travelers conceptualize, organize, and prioritize their trips and let users build beautiful travel plans and discover fact-checked, personalized attractions, restaurants, activities, hotels, tours, and more.
AbhiBus- AbhiBus is a leading online bus-ticketing platform that aggregates over 3,500 private bus operators and all leading State Road Transport Corporations (“SRTCs”), covering more than 100,000 routes across the country. It is an official ticketing partner for SRTCs and IRCTC. Apart from an e-ticketing platform, AbhiBus provides a state-of-the-art online passenger reservation system to more than 350 private bus operators and 5 SRTCs in India including Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation, Telangana State Road Transport Corporation, Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation, Himachal Road Transport Corporation and Kerala State Road Transport Corporation across India. Its software solutions include fleet management solutions, vehicle tracking systems, passenger information systems, and logistics, providing a robust and customizable software solution to small and big-size bus operators. The business of AbhiBus was acquired by ixigo in August 2021.
ConfirmTkt: ConfirmTkt is one of the most prominent online train ticket discovery and booking platforms delivering a seamless search and booking experience to travellers. Catering primarily to budget travellers using smartphones, the platform has a one-of-its-kind feature of predicting the status of waitlisted tickets and suggesting alternate travel options to them in case of unavailability of direct connecting trains. ConfirmTkt ensures that any customer who logs on to the platform even at the last minute, leaves with a ‘confirmed ticket’, inspiring the name of the organization. The online platform also facilitates real-time train tracking, even in the offline mode using the info generated from mobile towers on the train route.
Airbnb: Airbnb is a well-known app for lodging search. Whatever your preferences and price range, Airbnb has a variety of accommodations to choose from, including cozy apartments, beachfront villas, and unusual lodgings like treehouses and houseboats. Additionally, you can refine your search by location, price range, and amenities.
TripAdvisor : TripAdvisor is a comprehensive app that offers opinions, suggestions, and advice from other travellers. It covers everything, including lodging options, dining establishments, and entertainment options. On the basis of the experiences of other travellers, you can research well-liked tourist attractions, read reviews, and organise your schedule.
Let’s make our trip memorable and remember to download these apps ahead of time and have them readily available on your smartphone. They will make your last-minute summer vacation planning process smoother and more enjoyable.