Top 10 Hottest Summer Travel Apps

Don't leave for your next vaca without these on your phone.

Easy Breezy - Turns out your phone is good for more than watching leaked Beyoncé and Nicki Minaj videos. Download these apps to make your summer travel a breeze. By Kenrya Rankin Naasel  (Photo: Tom Merton / Getty Images)

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Easy Breezy - Turns out your phone is good for more than watching leaked Beyoncé and Nicki Minaj videos. Download these apps to make your summer travel a breeze. By Kenrya Rankin Naasel  (Photo: Tom Merton / Getty Images)

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Hopper - Planning a trip? Tell Hopper where you’re going and when, and it uses historical ticket data to predict the best time to book your flight. (Apple)  (Photo: Hopper)

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Hopper - Planning a trip? Tell Hopper where you’re going and when, and it uses historical ticket data to predict the best time to book your flight. (Apple)  (Photo: Hopper)

OnTheFly - Find the lowest possible rates on flights using the same tools travel agents access. (Android, Apple)  (Photo: OnTheFly)

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OnTheFly - Find the lowest possible rates on flights using the same tools travel agents access. (Android, Apple)  (Photo: OnTheFly)

Localeur - This app gathers info from locals, so you’ll never again wonder where you should go for a drink on a Thursday night in Chicago or which Miami brunch spot you have to visit. (Apple)  (Photo: Localeur)

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Localeur - This app gathers info from locals, so you’ll never again wonder where you should go for a drink on a Thursday night in Chicago or which Miami brunch spot you have to visit. (Apple)  (Photo: Localeur)

Google Translate - Never go abroad without it: This app makes light work of translating 90 languages using your voice, keyboard, handwriting and even the camera. (Android, Apple)  (Photo: Google Translate)

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Google Translate - Never go abroad without it: This app makes light work of translating 90 languages using your voice, keyboard, handwriting and even the camera. (Android, Apple)  (Photo: Google Translate)

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TripIt - Forward your confirmation deets (hotel, flight, car, etc.) and this app creates a master itinerary. Upgrade to the pro version for real-time flight notifications, refund alerts and reward-point tracking. (Android, Apple)  (Photo: TripIt)

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TripIt - Forward your confirmation deets (hotel, flight, car, etc.) and this app creates a master itinerary. Upgrade to the pro version for real-time flight notifications, refund alerts and reward-point tracking. (Android, Apple)  (Photo: TripIt)

Hotel Tonight - Open this app to score last-minute deals — tonight or up to seven days out — at top hotels in a flash. (Android, Apple, Windows)  (Photo: Hotel Tonight)

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Hotel Tonight - Open this app to score last-minute deals — tonight or up to seven days out — at top hotels in a flash. (Android, Apple, Windows)  (Photo: Hotel Tonight)

Busbud - Think of this app as Kayak for buses. A quick search will show you all the possible bus ticket options for your trip, whether it's stateside or abroad. (Apple)  (Photo: Busbud)

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Busbud - Think of this app as Kayak for buses. A quick search will show you all the possible bus ticket options for your trip, whether it's stateside or abroad. (Apple)  (Photo: Busbud)

Gas Buddy - Road trip! Find the cheapest gas near you with a quick tap in this app. (Android, Apple, Blackberry, Windows)  (Photo: Gas Buddy)

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Gas Buddy - Road trip! Find the cheapest gas near you with a quick tap in this app. (Android, Apple, Blackberry, Windows)  (Photo: Gas Buddy)

TripAdvisor - Read customer-submitted reviews of locales and hotels using this handy-dandy app before you book. (Android, Apple, Windows)  (Photo: TripAdvisor)

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TripAdvisor - Read customer-submitted reviews of locales and hotels using this handy-dandy app before you book. (Android, Apple, Windows)  (Photo: TripAdvisor)

LoungeBuddy - Never wander the airport looking for a comfy seat and free outlet again. This app identifies the lounges in every airport, info on what you need to do to claim a spot, and even a virtual tour tool so you’ll know if it’s worth it. (Android, Apple)  (Photo: LoungeBuddy)

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LoungeBuddy - Never wander the airport looking for a comfy seat and free outlet again. This app identifies the lounges in every airport, info on what you need to do to claim a spot, and even a virtual tour tool so you’ll know if it’s worth it. (Android, Apple)  (Photo: LoungeBuddy)