Utilizing your mobile phone when traveling
You probably know this already but in 2010, 58% of smartphone and 36% of all travelers interacted with travel companies on a mobile device and 35% of users intended to book travel on their smartphone while 14% of travelers downloaded travel apps. Most of us use a mobile phone for some type of travel-related planning while we are on the road in addition to the basic phone features. There are over 350,000 apps that you can download from the Apple Store. When you’re planning travel - how do you know which apps to download and what will be the best app for you to use on the road?
Here are a few we like:
MyCampMate is a Trip Based, Information Sharing Social Network focused on the Outdoors and travel enthusiast. The app uses social media for trip planning, identifying points of interest and experiences, and coordinating trips among participants. To find out more about the app visit: http://www.mycampmate.com/
Woodall’s RV and Camping Copilot
Woodall’s RV & Camping Copilot can be downloaded for free from the Apple App Store and provides complete campground information, including amenities, services, types of campsites, on-site recreation and identifies many camping discounts offered at parks. Private campgrounds also include Woodall’s 5W/5W Rating System, which is the most trusted consumer campground rating. To download the Woodall’s RV and Camping app visit the apple store.
The All Stays app helps you find Campgrounds, RV Parks and related services online or offline. You can see all places on the map view or look info up by type of location and by city. Includes a image search for campground photos. Everything from BLM camping to Walmart. To download the All Stays Camping app at the Apple Store click here.
Northern California Travel Guide
The free “Northern California Travel Guide” travel app provides comprehensive coverage and quick access to destination profiles, points of interest, photos and videos, maps, listings, deals and so much more. It’s a great guide to use to find local restaurants, lodging and attractions while visiting beautiful California. To download the Northern California Travel Guide app at the Apple Store click here.
Camping Road Trip Search for campgrounds and RV parks by name, city and state or current location. Check rates, amenities, camping discounts, contact details, photos and camping reviews to find the perfect campgrounds and RV parks for you. Other features include advanced search, directions to your campground destination and access to the latest camping and RV tips and articles from CampingRoadTrip.com. Camp Finder iPhone app puts 14,000 campgrounds and RV parks in your pocket, giving you the freedom and spontaneity to have a great time on the road. To download the Camping Road trip app click here.
