Whether to find the hottest bars in a resort or to fire off a few e-postcards, according to a new survey by travel agent Holiday Hypermarket, 89 per cent of people now use an app on holiday.
So here’s the Top 10 favourite holiday apps… if you want to recommend more, YourHols would love you to add them into the Comments box.
TripAdvisor
Instead of trawling through endless travels guide and leaflets at your hotel reception, check out reviews on excursions, restaurants and bars on the beach with this handy app and you’ll be sure to find the hottest attractions. Available on iPhone and Android.
Google Translate
Fancy brushing up on the loco lingo? This service translates over 80 different languages, so you can accurately order your pint of lager and packet of salt n’ vinegar every single time. Available on iPhone and Android.
Sunscreen
Forget getting a beetroot roasting on day one this year. The Sunscreen app includes sunbathing guidelines, an alarm to warn you if you’ve been laying out too long, interactive UV map and weather forecasts, so you and your family can always stay protected. Available on iPhone.
Touchnote
Say goodbye to trekking to a remote post box to deliver a card which won’t arrive for another two weeks. Turn your selfies into a personalised postcard and deliver it from your sunbed. Postcards are only £1.49 and include free worldwide delivery. Available on iPhone and Android.
WhatsApp
Instead of searching far and wide for signal and racking up a massive phone bill this summer, download WhatsApp and use the local Wi-Fi to send messages and pictures to your friends free of charge. Available on iPhone and Android.
Urbanspoon
With the free Urbanspoon app that helps you to find the best dining option based on real reviews and ratings, you’ll never miss out on that dining hot spot. Available on iPhone and Android.
XE Currency
Can’t work out whether you’re paying over the odds for a boat trip? With this free and simple app you can convert every world currency and with live proprietary currency rates you can be sure to get it bang on, every time. Available on iPhone and Android.
Jetpac
Want to know where the people ‘just like you’ hangout? Jetpac studies data from publicly shared Instagram images and shares tips on the tourist spots around the world. Available on iPhone and Android.
Spotify
Giving you access to endless tunes and playlists, the Spotify app is a holiday must have for music lovers. Available on iPhone and Android.
Hyperboy
Ideal while waiting for your flight or kicking back on the beach, Holiday Hypermarket’s Hyperboy game is the ultimate Flappy Bird tribute. But prepare to become completely addicted! Available on all devices.
