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Hands-On Travel Planning

5 mobile apps to improve your next road trip

by Allstate (Paid Content)

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Can you hear that? The open road is calling you.


Nothing sets the soul free like travel – but nothing brings you right back down to earth faster than a stressful travel experience. Lessen worry from your road trip by taking planning into your own hands – you've got this.


Check Out These 5 Mobile Apps

(for iPhone and Android)
 

1.  GUIDES BY LONELY PLANET APP

Explore the most unique areas of the city, and feel (and look) like a local with Guides by Lonely Planet. This app is packed with offline maps, audio phrasebooks, a currency converter and advice from on-the-ground experts. Plus, their free city guides are the ultimate resource for travelers before and during a trip.

2. YONDER APP

Tailor-made for the outdoor enthusiast, Yonder will help you plan for your next adventure, or take advantage of a spontaneous moment. Just enter your location and you’ll be served a list of suggestions for hiking, biking, walking and kayaking – all with reviews and tips from fellow nature lovers.

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Load the car and set out for a real adventure.


3. ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE APP

Get peace of mind on your next road trip with the Roadside Assistance App from Allstate. Allstate gives you protection on the road 24/7 so you’re just one touch away from help. Drive with confidence knowing you are covered in any car, anywhere, anytime as a driver or passenger. This app is designed exclusively for AARP members.

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Enjoy iconic drives that will take your breath away.


4. ALONG THE WAY APP

GPS only gets you so far. The Along the Way app will take you off the beaten path without getting lost. This app helps you find food, coffee, parks and picnic spots on the road. Road trippers will help you plan your route to take in the most interesting sights and find the best places to eat and sleep along the way. Their trip guides are the ultimate inspiration for experiencing our country's most classic drives.

5. GOOGLE MAPS APP

Google Maps has been highly regarded for some time now, and for good reason: not only will you find reliable transportation options, but you can also download specific locations for offline use so you don’t eat up your data. In addition to helping you find a route to get to your location, Google Maps will help you easily locate a restaurant, see their hours of operation, and even provides the phone number to make a reservation – all from the app!

 

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