Thứ Ba, 22 tháng 4, 2014

Appy Traveler: Best new apps for travelers | CNN Travel.

Music available will vary in different destinations -- from Barcelona to Tokyo to Buenos Aires. The app will create a calendar for you. Maps and pictures. 000 destinations in about 200 countries (and counting). Sign up on their website. But this app’s most download-worthy feature is its “Glass Bottom Jet.

On your phone. IPad: App Store (Free). ". “Hidden tracks. Combining still images. Mistreated at TSA (Transportation Security Administration) checkpoints in the United States? Violated? Discriminated?. ”. By using the camera in your smartphone to view your neighborhood. They come complete with shopping and dining guides.

The app also guarantees the best rates possible and offers 24/7 real-person customer support via phone or email. Com in both Apple and Android devices. Now you can know if you should drive to the next gas station to save money.

More apps reviews. 99 for U. Bookmark this article and check back in occasionally to see what new great apps we love. To business utilities such as an Outlook add-in and integration with your LinkedIn account. The latest smart notebook by Springpad is a hybrid of social networking and organizing with a good-looking layout.

Packing Pro tries to help. ---. Virtual reality meets vacation videos. Xe Currency. The Vietnam family holidays. Android: Google Play (Free). Or praise. Flying is a fun and quirky way to keep track of your flights and share your trips with your friends. They Adventure Tours. Using the app.

For anyone who’s interested in the history of aviation. IOS: App Store. And the delivery of the 787 Dreamliner. The founders of the app explained that although the TSA tells its screeners not to profile.

" Said Amardeep Singh. Travel organizer TripIt helps to make your life easier in this respect. Android: Facebook page. Leave a photo and a recommendation for your friends. Packing Pro takes the stress out of packing. The idea is that the “Photoshopped” argument. IPhone. Numbers and schedules. The postcard will be mailed to the recipient's (real) mailbox.

When clicked. It also keeps you updated with the airline's latest deals and promotions. Photosynth http://www. It also locates the animals' pictures on a map accordingly — it includes locations and wildlife in Europe only at the moment. The interface is minimal yet stylish.

Com/tours/family-holidays/ can find out if there's a toilet on your way to the connecting gate before landing. Download Waze. ---. Splid allows users to record their awful hotel rooms. IPad: App Store (Free). As well as providing offline GPS services. Or they can filter the rides by the height. Updated January 11. Ritz-Carlton's Presidential Tips. Play. Heritage. And think you should try.

Sikh Coalition. Clumsy travel "accidents" are common. The app currently covers 50 cities. Worldmate. And has recently launched in Hong Kong with partners like French Window (French restaurant) and Gentlemen’s Tonic (high-end barbershop).

A small taste of the concierge service. It not only allows flight search but also features the website's signature color-coded seating plan -- green is a good seat and red is bad. And the fastest wooden roller coaster ride with the longest drop is … iOS: App Adventure Tours. Condition One. Launched by online travel agency Zuji.

IPad: App Store ($2. The app covers 23 cities so far. Journey Mekong can share these tips with their friends and also see what their friends' plans and their recommendations. ---. The app also provides recommendations from restaurants to spas — they named it “Q Insider. Android: Google Play (free). Weather forecasts as well as suggested restaurants and attractions. Note that it's only compatible with iOS 7.

Injured in a foreign country and don't know the word for bandage? "Image it” instead. Videos. S. Accommodation and transport. ". With more to come. For example. For a limited time. Xe Currency app is the app to go for if you are not a fan of clumsy currency conversion. You can monitor different currencies simultaneously and rate the highs and lows of the currency before even planning the trip.

History of flight. The data can be shared with your friends on Springpad and the saved data can also be accessed offline.

Once this provides the option of shooting your own videos. The app also provides QR codes which include tours of the hotels. By allowing users to produce a 30-second. IStone basic version is free.

The Madrid-based start-up social app covers 24. The app syncs a user’s location with restaurant reviews from TripAdvisor and Yelp.

The new SeatGuru app developed by TripAdvisor has those details covered. From a luxurious family holiday to a budget backpacking adventure. Airports by TravelNerd. Try SceneSpotter. CityJet. E-boarding passes and gate info. Something even most DSLR cameras can't do. IPhone. Windows Phone: Windows Store (Free). " Said Fritz Johnston.

Android: CityJet's mobile site. " Humler said in a press release. Android: Google Play. SeatGuru. Boeing launched its first official app for iPad -- Milestones in Innovation. Who is more qualified than local tour guide? Several local guides from Lufthansa’s SceneSpotter app.

They added. " Says Dr. ---. Better late than never. App users can now "catch" the tracks hidden in the clouds (virtually) by raising their iPhones towards the sky and aiming at the music icons in the sky. The app will hopefully push the TSA to implement better safeguard against profiling. Previously. IPad 2: Condition One (free). Where one party accuses another of falsifying or changing a picture or file.

Android: Google Play. But for fun times too cool to categorize. Language barriers busted with iStone. Currency and Imperial-metric -- such as Fahrenheit-Celsius and mile-kilometer -- conversions are all included.

No need for weeks of planning. The complete list of 101 Things to do will be official April 23.

Adventure Travels. Allowing users to drag a converter bar. Packman.

So far. It will also tell you which Facebook friends you’re flying over. Videos made easy by SnapCast. IOS: App Store. Wikitude has been one of the best Augmented Reality browsers tham khao o day according to Augmented Planet and CNN. Apple: App Store (free).

Journey Mekong with friends using Minube. The app also doubles as a currency converter. Cityjet. We've all gone through it -- half way to the airport you remember you've forgotten to pack something essential.

The app is packed with great shots of wild animals. Android: Google Play (Free).

---. What if you booked a room in the wrong Oxford? There are 22 Oxfords in the U. Book flights. It explores various merchants -- from hotels to hairdressers to restaurants -- near your location that offer buy-one-get-one-free discounts. Love traveling. Safe with the knowledge that nothing has been left to chance. Worried about asking for directions to the bathroom when you're stranded in the middle of a shopping mall in Paris? iStone may be your savior.

For travelers who want to remember everything around them. What is this cute animal and where to spot it? iPhone. Waze has partnered with a few gas stations to provide discounts through digital coupons on the app. Each postcard will cost $0. If CityJet’s 15-minute check-in promise isn't good enough for you.

So that together. "Users can get unique travel tips on 20 of Lufthansa’s European destinations from locals and insiders.

FlyRights. Members can still request personalised services -- a table at booked out restaurants. IPhone: App Store (Free). Travelers can now file their complaints right on the spot. Journeymekong. IPhone. ". The Roller Coaster Guide allows riders to browse through a database of over 5.

A pop-up box provides seating advice and amenity information. 2013. Hotel booking functions and weather forecasts. Travel articles and website. Etc. Landmarks and Wikipedia pages. The United Kingdom. They are pinned “because it’s awesome. IPhone. ---. Journey Mekong Roller Coaster Guide. Android: N/A. 2012. I Phone. Not just another real-time flight tracking app. Google Maps. That does not allow files to be edited or changed in any way.

The app tracks nearby spots recommended by travelers and allows users to search for locations worldwide -- from restaurant reviews at your current location to insider tips to Park Güell in Barcelona -- “How to get there without dying because of the hills” -- by browsing through an image library.

City Maps 2Go Offline Maps. Users can learn about the nine decades of aviation innovation and the airplane company’s history and highlights through high quality photos. But how many allow you to take 3D and 360-degree pictures?. Once you've created a Photosynth. ". But hate the chore of packing? You need a "Packman.

Guests. International travelers can also use this colorful interactive map to find activities all over England. It’s targeted at citizen reporters but is also useful for enthusiastic travel bloggers. There are six themes. You can swiftly upload and share it on social media platforms. Narrative video and engagement with tactile controls. Share it with your friends and get out the door.

Users can plan what to bring for every type of trip. " Authored by president and COO Herve Humler who shares his tips and experiences on each Ritz-Carlton hotel dotted around the world. ". ---. ---. Maps. Within the app’s boutique. Stitching them together to create a 360-degree view of your surroundings. ---. ". Updated November 5.

There's more to England than London and fog. SnapCast may be helpful. Wi-Fi availability and opening hours for shops and restaurants.

Splid will have solid evidence. Android: chi tiet Google Play. By forwarding your travel-related emails to TripIt’s account. IPhone. Minube. Journeymekong. Once downloaded. The Converted by Ideon. Some indoor maps for larger buildings like shopping malls and museums are available as well. Has launched a new application for iPad users that gives access to the company's brochures.

Not only does Flying provide the basics of your trips. Postagram. Blackberry: Blackberry World. But can also be sent directly to the TSA's official website. This is when last minute apps like Hotel Tonight come in handy. Check-in and view flight status. Updated June 25. Boeing's vice president of brand and advertising. Journey Mekong difficult situations during your travels. ” Christine Ourmieres.

"I want to enrich a Ritz-Carlton experience for our guests further with details about the things I have found to be quite memorable and marvelous in my travels. VIP treatment. Packing Pro. Book and manage your flight with just a few clicks. 2013. IPhone: FlyRights (free). ”. Wikitude. The newly upgraded Packing Pro can be synced over iCloud and lists can be shared via email. Worldmate combines all your travel booking info — flights.

000 roller coasters -- with photos -- to find out the speed and height of their upcoming ride. With an Android version to launch soon. The national tourist board wants locals to consider looking around their homeland before vacationing abroad. Your iPad will also be an entertainment system when flying Delta.

Splid will back you up if you get into emergencies during travel. It does so in a fun and slick way to make "the act of flying feel special again. "The TSA asserts it doesn't profile -- this application will allow us to better assess whether that's true. Updated: May 7. The free version only allows limited downloads of maps.

IStone. Travel with style without breaking the bank. Family holidays. In a format that suits them. Everyone is invited to vote and offer suggestions.

Virtual postcards that materialize in your recipient's real mailbox. A private jet to Krabi or the limited edition Birkin bag. Android: N/A. Blackberry: Blackberry World.

Journey Mekong Store. Photos and tweets about the same location from your friends’ social network accounts as well as details of the attractions from Wikipedia. In addition to flight information. Allowing users to explore the area with photos.

There wasn't really much travelers could do when they went through uncomfortable inspections at airports. Your very own packing buddy. Ecuador. It provides the historic rates for the currency. " Kuoni ebusiness and publishing vice president Matt Rooke said.

Singapore and Hong Kong. 101 Things to do before you go abroad. IPhone: App Store (Free). Windows Phone: Store. IPad: CityJet's mobile site. Pictures speak thousands of words. " Said Singh. SnapCast. Android: Google Play (Free). Even before you walk into the lobby. You may want to try the Irish regional airline’s latest app.

IPad: App Store (Free). With the Ritz-Carlton App I can now do that very easily and in real-time. IPad: Boeing Milestones (free. Addresses and $1. After Fotopedia National Parks.

Head for Starbucks just for the 30-minute free Wi-Fi? No more. Canada. SceneSpotter. Also see: 50 best apps for travelers. The brochures can be read anytime without the Internet. This app is like insurance against Adventure Tours. Through the app. IOS: App Store. With Packing Pro's customizable lists.

Coordinate their packing and share travel schedules. S. ” Literally. 99). 10 best travel apps for your new iPad. Finally. Updated June 12. Much like a puzzle. IPad: App Store (Free). Newer and better. Users can also plan and interact Adventure Tours. TripIt Free. Hovering over relevant locations. You can share it on social media.

You can fly by the seat of your pants with this handy app. And even non-guests. 2012. 50 ultimate travel apps. City Maps 2Go Offline Maps' greatness is as straight-forward as its name -- it provides chi tiet pre-downloaded city maps which don't require any Wi-Fi or roaming data once you're at your destination.

Vietnam adventure tours. The tracks captured can then be added to the playlist. 99). ---. Or what if you have an unexpected layover because the airline messed up your booking?. As well as the usual stop. You might need something more impressive. It records and translates into 12 languages and comes equipped with more than 300 useful phrases.

IPhone: Zuji Packman (free). As well as the stories behind the photos. So far. Including gate information.

Within days. 000 mini-guides from travelers for free or at a small cost. It has more than 450 pictograms in a number of set categories such as tham khao o day food. See a video demo here. Etc. Splid is essentially a photo and audio app.

IPhone and iPad: Image it (US$0. IPad: App Store (Free). Accessing in-flight movies and the downloadable Sky magazine. Director of programs at the Sikh Coalition. IPad: App Store (Free). Detailed floor maps. Manage reservations. Brochures. IPhone: chi tiet tham khao Ritz-Carlton Hotels & Resorts (free).

Blackberry: Blackberry World. Flying also keeps track of the total distance you've flown throughout your trips and shows your journeys on maps. New Postagram users will be able to mail their first five postcards free of charge. Founded in Dubai. Users just have to show the app and redeem the coupon when they’re at the location. Inedible food and obnoxious travel reps and then save those file to the cloud.

Android: Ritz-Carlton Hotels (free). Users can pick up at most three pictograms to convey a message. Lufthansa's head of global co-ordination social media marketing. Accidents and other hazards. Some highlights are 1916 when Boeing was founded by Bill Boeing.

Updated March 6. Travelers can also save places on their maps and look for and share recommendations — shopping and eating venues for instance — nearby. The best feature: the app supports ticket booking and offers exclusive discounts daily.

---. In many languages. Terminal and gate number. Is equipped with check-in tools. Android: Google Play (Free). Impulsive trips made easy.

2013. Sick of sending cliched touristy postcards? Travelers can surprise their special someone with a one-of-a-kind. Fotopedia Wild Friends is another gorgeous photo library created by Fotonauts Inc.

IPad: Facebook page. Android: Google Play (Free). Travelers can create multiple packing lists. ---. "This is the history of Boeing as a digital coffee table book. ---. Articles and more. The CEO of CityJet said in a press release.

2012. Facebook or Instagram. The Ritz-Carlton Kapalua QR code will guide guests to the hotel's art collection while the Ritz-Carlton Berlin features an exclusive digital scavenger hunt led by various mobile codes and clues. "But what makes this app really valuable and sets it apart from traditional city guides is the fact that users are able to have real-time information and advice on places to see and visit.

Updated March 17. It can be used offline. Minube is a e-library that stocks thousands of user-generated mini-guides. 2012. Say. Ideas are collected until March 10; nominees are announced mid-March. Android: Google Play (free). The Entertainer. User just have to scan a bank note using the app to convert it into multiple currencies.

IPad: Kuoni brochure-browsing (free). IOS: App Store. The app has series of first-person. The Entertainer used to be a book of coupons sold in bookshops. No more overpriced data-roaming fees. ---. 99). Information will appear on the screen. IPad: App Store (Free).

2012. It is still in its beta stage. "Therefore. Especially handy for business and frequent travelers.

Updated October 11. Police traps. Android: Google Play. ---. Traveling cheap or traveling well? The Entertainer has solved this particular dichotomy with its coupon app. Before hitting the road the next time. VIP treatments and best deals through its new mobile app. Of the Ritz-Carlton hotels can tune into the some of the best-kept secrets. Restaurants and shops. Information can be shared among colleagues.

IOS: App Store. ---. The app allows you to ping places you visit. But for airports. 180-degree immersive videos that can be controlled by the user. It’s handy to create a checklist for a trip -- when you add entries like hotels.

”. Adventure Holidays. IPad: App Store (Free). IPad: App Store (Free). Some top experiences include stargazing in Exmoor’s International Dark Sky Reserve and watching the Gatehead Millennium Bridge tilt.

A long-haul travel specialist. As well as highlighting destination related music and movies.

Rather than input discrete quantities. Educational information. Ultimate seat planner.

Quintessentially. Sounds like a step backward?. Apple: App Store (free).

IPad: App Store (Free). It also saves cost by comparing the oil prices of the gas stations along your routes or around you. Facebook. Windows Phone: Store. Personalized postcard of a photo from their phone. 10 best U. The app also lets users to create their own pictograms by inserting pictures from their phones or drawing or writing on existing pictograms.

The app provides maps. 99 for international ones. Photosynth. City travel apps. That's Pingspot in a nutshell. IStone also features native pronunciation and requires no Wi-Fi.

Updated August 21. 2014. Travel is great apart from the headache you get dealing with all the itineraries. Israel. Your complaint is not only is listed on the app. "Holiday packing is an integral step of the journey and the Zuji Packman is designed to help organize this doc them process while making travel planning fun and more efficient.

A user-generated traffic information app. Italy. Kuoni. ZUJI Packman is available free of charge in Australia. ---. Airports by TravelNerd allows users to access information on the airport. IPhone. You will be directed to the app at m. IPad: App Store (Free). Targeting business travelers. 0 for apple devices. Restaurants or landmarks. Even better. Not a fan of ours? Create your own guide.

Or even worse. Kuoni brochure-browsing app. Cannot be used. For example. If it comes down to their word against yours. " Said Zuji managing director Asia Pacific James Gaskell.

Flying. Android: FlyRights (free). If looking at regular photos and videos of your vacation is not enough to bring back the memories.

Updated January 27. VisitEngland’s Facebook app is building a list of 101 best English experiences. Free concert tickets can also be expected several times a year through the app. Available on iPhone and Android. Launched five years ago. IOS: App Store. You can spin the globe to explore worldwide destinations.

There are more than 100. "It's fast. The social GPS app gets drivers together to provide live traffic updates on jams. More fun than reality. Condition One is an application that can gives you a sense of “being there. High tech way to complain. IPhone. Narrated video package without post-production editing.

Converter for the world. Organizing can be fun. We've run various articles about apps in the past.

IPhone. Some unreleased tracks. When travel photos are not enough to show (off) what you are seeing. ---. The world of vacation filming will change forever. IPad: Facebook App (Free). ---. "All travelers now have an easy way of speaking to their government on the issue of airport profiling.

Image it. Updated November 23. An interactive timeline and four videos. Aimed at a very niche market. Windows Phone: Store. But some of them still require more users before the information available is strong. Its service covers more than 100 countries like the United States. Guides. Experiences and tips that are not mainsteam.

Springpad takes the notebook to the next level by adding further details to your entries automatically. Springpad.

You http://www. While most travel converters take care of currency conversions. ---. Emergencies. Air France's music is no longer only available onboard. Imagine a virtual pin board that flags you and your friends' favorite restaurants and shops. And the app checks for new brochures automatically and will flag for users to notice. Fly Delta for iPad.

Many flight booking apps may find you the cheapest tickets but not many provide enough crucial information -- from seat pitch to the proximity to the toilet to the likeliness to be bumped -- especially for long-haul fliers. Arriving at the airport to realize your passport has expired. S. “The majority of our customers are smartphone users who want the convenience of accessing our services on the go.

The CityJet app allows customers do what they normally do on website: view flight schedules. Simple and easy to put together a list. The Ritz-Carlton App is free and available on iPhone and Android. They have not adopted effective measures to guard against it. IPhone. Users can purchase latest event tickets and lavish Valentine’s Day gifts. Zuji Packman. Users can pool other travelers who can share a taxi or just find different ways to travel to and from the airport.

But the brand has launched an app to serve the same purpose through your mobile device. Top speed or even build material to decide the next theme park to visit. Android: Samsung App/ Google Play. Afterwards. Pause. Make shopping abroad easier. Reservations. Reviews. It provides a bird’s eye view of locations you’re flying over. The members-only concierge service is opening its door to all through its latest app.

The app also has most things a traveler night need on their smart phone — world clocks. Leave your piles of confirmation letters and contact details at home. The Converted by Ideon is an ultimate all-in-one conversion app. Maybe the most entertaining airlines' app -- the latest Air France app combines music player and game.

New destination and landmark tips will also be uploaded every week by Ritz-Carlton Concierge experts all over the world.

The viewer can pan through the virtual world as if scanning it in real time.

---. For now. Worldmate has it. “The app self-updates so customers are getting the best quality of information on a daily basis. Set up personal reminders and even see what others are packing.

IOS: App Store. ---. Apart from just an accurate currency conversion app. Like any decent airline app. Milestones in Innovation by Boeing. You name it. Including departure time. IOS: App Store. North Korea. And hard to avoid. I f taking a picture in front of the Brandenburg gate no longer satisfies you.

Fast-forward options. One of the most anticipated features is "Presidential Tips. Com/tour/happy-family-holidays-glimpse-of-vietnam/ can shoot 3D images. Postagram allows you to design your own postcard by choosing a picture and adding a message. But via a new app called FlyRights developed by Sikh advocacy group.

A virtual pin board for all your favorite outlets. Android: Google Play. Helps travelers organize their itinerary. Android: Facebook App (Free). IStone is a translation app that is designed for travelers without any great linguistic skills. “We want to make Kuoni as accessible as possible. 2013. Pingspot. By using the app.

The app will save contact information. Alone. The recently launched new Google Maps app offers faster and more navigation options such as a transit route with less walking and provides live traffic or accident information en route.

2014. Photosynth offers an upgrade from the average photo app. Waze. Android: Google Play. Hotels and cars — to build a business travel itinerary as well as a schedule for business meetings. Fotopedia Wild Friends. You can also interact with your friends and earn stamps for each flying achievement you've unlocked. You can discover the best eats and hippest outlets around you.

IPad: App Store ($0. This application helps to solve the language barrier problem. Hotel Tonight. Then. Windows Phone: Windows Store (Free). Splid. Android: N/A. Android: N/A. But also up and down. No internet required. Postagrams also come personalized with the profile picture of the sender. Thousands of photo apps out there. Air France Music. Torsten Wingenter.

IPhone. In addition to organizing. The app also pins locations of bars. Fly Delta. The airline’s new Facebook app highlights local insights and personal travel tips from Facebook users as well as specialized SceneSpotter editors. Flying is currently in public beta. Adventure Tour.

It captures images not only from left to right. " Gaskell said.

Chủ Nhật, 20 tháng 4, 2014

Kaohsiung is the most unbelievable city in Taiwan with ten reasons.

Sunday and public holidays. The rivalry between Kaisyuan and Jin-Zuan -- two adjacent night markets -- began from the week they opened. Apart from dozens of sexualized miniature figures. M. In Our Time has more than 200 types of imported beer. 10 a. Which also stocks a large collection of international beers and local teas.

Including two eerie lizards crouching on a train. It's the largest such glass installation in the world.

Thursday. Fresh gourmet food. Non-KingKong Group at Pier-2 Art Center. 11 a. During the month the Rubber Duck was docked in Kaohsiung. ” Says Sunny Jein. Inflatable Rubber Duck. Warehouses have become art spaces housing different exhibitions.

The city has announced that the Rubber Duck will return in 2014. Biggest night market in Southeast Asia. It brought 3. Friday. “I spent a lot of time thinking about different materials. Enormous art. The Kaohsiung duck is the only one that survived the entire exhibition.

On a spacious lawn in front of the warehouses are more over-sized artworks. ” Says Chen. Travelers are welcome to stop by and take pictures with the figures. Moon World's free-range chicken and Shin-Da Harbor and Cijin Island's seafood -- these are just the beginning of a long list of local Kaohsiung foods.

Moon World and other day trips. Always up late. When not filled with commuters. A year ago. Vietnam beach holidays. M. Sole survivor. ”. Best beach holiday. The three fixed-price menus change daily. M. Jin-Zuan wins over fans with delicious beer shrimp. Diners flock to Funny Sex Restaurant to giggle rather than to eat.

Kaisyuan or Jin-Zuan?. Sunday. But the better area is an al fresco strip behind the bar by the sea. You might blush when ordering the chocolate pudding. Bandon Grocery Store is an adorable zakka store where travelers can make their own notebooks. -6 p. 446 Zhongshan Road. -8 p. Lan Yue Lou (Embrace the Moon Pavilion) On the beach holidays.

Each with a different outfit created by various artists. MORE: CNNGo in Kaohsiung: Taiwan's largest port and coolest art. A stretch of heavily eroded hillside. 000-square-meter space with 300 stalls. Journey Mekong exit from a tiger’s mouth. Quagliata also built the Dome of Light for Rome's Basilica of St.

11:30 a. The most embarrassing decorations include a custom-ordered two-meter-long wooden penis shrine and soap dispenser shaped like a pair of breasts. Superhero lover and lottery shop owner Tong Young-wu was looking to buy an Ironman figure.

Old New Restaurant serves the best taro sago sweet soup from the Jiasian District. Others have been turned into stylish coffee shops and theaters.

Lingya District. 000 (about $6. M. Heartbeats Light is a pillar with a light display synced with human heartbeats. Visitors enter through the dragon’s mouth into a tunnel (inside the dragon’s body) with walls embellished with carvings.

Meixing Street (Meinong District's http://www.Journeymekong.Com/tour/nha-trang-on-the-beach-holidays-escape-4-days-3-nights/ main food street) is dotted with Hakka noodle shops called Ban tiao. Locals love Meinong for authentic Hakka cuisine. Kaohsiung has been known to the world as Taiwan's largest port city -- it's time to give attention-craving Kaohsiung the love it deserves.

M. 5 p. 2/F. You may not be excited about another Buddhist/Taoist destination. 52 Binhai 1st Road. Pier-2 is unique in that it doesn’t have to be commercialized to survive. Kaisyuan wows night market goers with a mini Phra Phrom (four-faced Buddha) and Bin Bin lemon juice hand-squeezed by muscular vendors.

The rugged. Only to be startled by the price. “Founded and funded by the government’s Bureau of Cultural Affairs. “It’s a long process. Journey Mekong is an attraction in the middle of the mountains. -10 p. 180-square-meter Dome of Light. 9 million visitors to the venue. There's also a blow up doll hanging about. Kaohsiung. 000 square meters but is packed with 500 stalls. 5 p. Excluding the two tall robots at the door.

Living up to its name. MORE: Giant duck conquers Taiwan. Visitors exit via the mouth of the tiger for good luck. “Our founder spent a long time collecting the erotic objects in the restaurant. As they have to be decorative click here and not repulsive. Funny Sex Restaurant is a humorous and erotic place to hang out -- the chocolate pudding comes in the shape of a penis.

The armor shoulder pads are actually made from a cut-open piggy bank and Cat Woman’s outfit is actually taken from my girlfriend’s wardrobe. Kaisyuan is open Monday. Yancheng District. Best beach holiday destinations. Thanks to its success. Kaohsiung; +886 7 333 6598; open Monday to Saturday. ” Says manager Chen Yu-qi. Informative posters list average breast and penis sizes for different nationalities.

The Formosa Boulevard Station in Kaohsiung is the most beautiful metro station in Taiwan. Head of Pier-2 operation center. Both are gigantic -- walking through either takes at least an hour. Pavilions and pagodas. Moon World. M. Friday. Tianliao District. M. Which is famed for fresh seafood.

Taoyuan's Rubber Duck deflated after an earthquake; Keelung's On the beach holidays, best beach holiday destinations, Journey Mekong Rubber Duck burst on New Year's Eve. READ: 10 things Taiwan does better than anywhere else. M. ”. 000) so I thought I could just build one myself. It’s been the hottest debate in Kaohsiung since last summer. ]Moon o day World is known for its lack of trees. Gangshan District's lamb hotpot. Always colorful. After the dozens temples you may have visited in Asia.

Pier-2 Art Center. Saturday. Meinong attracts visitors with colorful flower beds (in January) and Hakka cuisine.

Only three days apart. For example. The above-ground glass entrance is designed to resemble a pair of hands clasped in prayer. At Pier 2. Taiwan Lottery. Jin-Zuan stretches 23. Indoor attractions at Pier 2. Formerly a warehouse complex located near the harbor. Restaurant that offers sex education. But Lotus Pond is a real attraction. Sexiest restaurant and coolest metro station -- these are just some of the superlatives to heap upon Kaohsiung.

Who would want to leave Kaohsiung?". The Lotus Pond consists a man-made lake with more than a dozens temples. Oyster soup and sashimi.

M. The restaurant changes its menu daily using local specialties such as cuttlefish rice vermicelli. The Wall Pier-2 is a roofless concert venue. The northern side of Kaohsiung is known for Tianliao. A glass mural built into the ceiling of the station. Religious park where visitors On the beach Holidays. Mary of the Angels and the Martyrs. “We’ll let her (the sex doll) join a table to lighten the atmosphere while customers are waiting for food.

After the installation of the superhero figures. Jin-Zuan is open Tuesday. Source : | CNN Travel. Aboriginal sausage and rice wine are aboriginal dishes made by various tribes in Kaohsiung. Public artwork -- usually enormous -- is everywhere to be seen tham khao o day at Pier-2.

Officially opened in 1951 (some temples in the park are more than two centuries old). Coastal Bar starred in a popular Taiwanese crime TV drama as a gangster's lair. ”. The pace of life is slow and the city is free. Chongde Village. At Old New Restaurant. Yueqiu Road. Each has hundreds of night market stalls. Taiwan's prettiest metro station. Both are located on Kaisyuan 4th Road. Treeless mountains add a surreal accent to the area around Kaohsiung.

Sunday. http://www.Journeymekong.Com/tour/vietnam-stunning-on-the-beach-holidays/ The setting remains the same as the TV set. The lottery shop's business increased 30%. - 2 a. Labor and Fisherwoman are the cartoon-like statues found throughout the park. Journey Mekong noodles and luxury. M. “It was TWD180. If not the world. Travelers here can rent a bicycle and tour the island.

Enter the dragon's mouth for good fortune. Hofman was persuaded to bring his Rubber Duck to Kaohsiung thanks to the city's tremendous enthusiasm for the unusual display. Exit from the tiger's mouth to banish bad luck.

1 Dayong Road. Both claim to be the biggest market in Southeast Asia. You’ve got to find a mannequin that resembles a superhero's face before styling its hair and putting on makeup. - 2 a. Friday-Sunday. Kaohsiung wasn't only the first stop for Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman's inflatable Rubber Duck in Taiwan. “A lot of our guests have heard of these sex toys. M. Non-KingKong Group features a troop of 16 steel giants standing in front of the harbor.

Serene as an Italian cathedral. The Dragon and Tiger Pagodas are two seven-story pagodas guarded by crouching tiger and dragon statues.

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Funny Sex Restaurant. Diners can oversee the in-house web radio station from the restaurant.

“It’s not easy to choose. Taro and pork dumplings. Three-century old Mazu Temple and a warm beach. M. Hugu Wu and his Ironman figure. Kaisyuan boasts a 30. 10 a. Kaohsiung; open Monday-Thursday. Taiwan's biggest night market. But the real treasure is underground -- the 2.

As lifelong Kaohsiunger and radio DJ Hugo Wu tells CNN: "The weather is almost always good. But they’ve never really touched them. The colorful ceiling was created by American-Italian artist Narcissus Quagliata. Such as sticky rice with pork wrapped in leaves. -10 p. Wednesday. It’s a good and fun learning experience for them. Superhero lottery shop.

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Appy Traveler: Best new apps for travelers | CNN Travel

Bookmark this article and check back in occasionally to see what new great apps we love, and think you should try.

Also see: 50 best apps for travelers ... So far

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Updated March 17, 2014

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Google Maps

Google MapsNewer and better.IOS: App Store

Android: Google Play

Windows Phone: Store


The recently launched new Google Maps app offers faster and more navigation options such as a transit route with less walking and provides live traffic or accident information en route.

Travelers can also save places on their maps and look for and share recommendations — shopping and eating venues for instance — nearby.

Some indoor maps for larger buildings like shopping malls and museums are available as well.

Worldmate

WorldmateYou name it, Worldmate has it.IOS: App Store

Android: Google Play

Blackberry: Blackberry World

Windows Phone: Store


Targeting business travelers, Worldmate combines all your travel booking info — flights, hotels and cars — to build a business travel itinerary as well as a schedule for business meetings.

The app also has most things a traveler night need on their smart phone — world clocks, maps, hotel booking functions and weather forecasts, to business utilities such as an Outlook add-in and integration with your LinkedIn account.

Information can be shared among colleagues.

Quintessentially

QuintessentiallyA small taste of the concierge service.IOS: App Store

Android: Google Play


The members-only concierge service is opening its door to all through its latest app. Users can purchase latest event tickets and lavish Valentine’s Day gifts, for example, within the app’s boutique. The app also provides recommendations from restaurants to spas — they named it “Q Insider."

Members can still request personalised services -- a table at booked out restaurants, a private jet to Krabi or the limited edition Birkin bag, say, through the app.

The app currently covers 50 cities.

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Updated January 27, 2014

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The Entertainer

The EntertainerTravel Halong Bay Excursions with style without breaking the bank.IOS: App Store

Android: Samsung App/ Google Play

Blackberry: Blackberry World


Traveling cheap or traveling well? The Entertainer has solved this particular dichotomy with its coupon app.

Founded in Dubai, the Entertainer used to be a book of coupons sold in bookshops. But the brand has launched an app to serve the same purpose through your mobile device.

The app covers 23 cities so far, with more to come, and has recently launched in Hong Kong with partners like French Window (French restaurant) and Gentlemen’s Tonic (high-end barbershop).

It explores various merchants -- from hotels to hairdressers to restaurants -- near your location that offer buy-one-get-one-free discounts.

Users just have to show the app and redeem the coupon when they’re at the location.

The Converted by Ideon

The Converted by IdeonConverter for the world.IOS: App Store


While most travel converters take care of currency conversions, the Converted by Ideon is an ultimate all-in-one conversion app.

Currency and Imperial-metric -- such as Fahrenheit-Celsius and mile-kilometer -- conversions are all included.

The interface is minimal yet stylish, allowing users to drag a converter bar, rather than input discrete quantities.

Wikitude

WikitudeMore fun than reality.

IOS: App Store

Android: Google Play

Blackberry: Blackberry World

Windows Phone: Store


Better late than never.

Launched five years ago, Wikitude has been one of the best Augmented Reality browsers according to Augmented Planet and CNN.

By using the camera in your smartphone to view your neighborhood, information will appear on the screen, hovering over relevant locations.

The app syncs a user’s location with restaurant reviews from TripAdvisor and Yelp, photos and tweets about the same location from your friends’ social network accounts as well as details of the attractions from Wikipedia.

The app also doubles as a currency converter. User just have to scan a bank note using the app to convert it into multiple currencies.

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Updated November 5, 2013

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Hotel Tonight

 Hotel TonightImpulsive trips made easy.IOS: App Store

Android: Google Play


What if you booked a room in the wrong Oxford? There are 22 Oxfords in the U.S. Alone. Or what if you have an unexpected layover because the airline messed up your booking?

This is when last minute apps like Hotel Tonight come in handy.

The app also guarantees the best rates possible and offers 24/7 real-person customer support via phone or email.

Note that it's only compatible with iOS 7.0 for apple devices.

City Maps 2Go Offline Maps

 City Maps 2 GoHead for Starbucks just for the 30-minute free Wi-Fi? No more. IOS: App Store

Android: Google Play


No more overpriced data-roaming fees.

City Maps 2Go Offline Maps' greatness is as straight-forward as its name -- it provides pre-downloaded city maps which don't require any Wi-Fi or roaming data once you're at your destination.

As well as providing offline GPS services, the app also pins locations of bars, restaurants and shops.

The free version only allows limited downloads of maps.

The Roller Coaster Guide

 Roller Coaster GuideAnd the fastest wooden roller coaster ride with the longest drop is …iOS: App Store


Aimed at a very niche market, the Roller Coaster Guide allows riders to browse through a database of over 5,000 roller coasters -- with photos -- to find out the speed and height of their upcoming ride.

Or they can filter the rides by the height, top speed or even build material to decide the next theme park to visit.

The best feature: the app supports ticket booking and offers exclusive discounts daily.

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Updated June 25, 2013

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Pingspot

pingspotA virtual pin board for all your favorite outlets. IPhone, iPad: App Store (Free)

Imagine a virtual pin board that flags you and your friends' favorite restaurants and shops.

That's Pingspot in a nutshell.

The app allows you to ping places you visit, leave a photo and a recommendation for your friends, so that together, you can discover the best eats and hippest outlets around you.

Flying

FlyingFacebook, but for airports. IPhone, iPad: App Store (Free) 


Flying is a fun and quirky way to keep track of your flights and share your trips with your friends. 

Not only does Flying provide the basics of your trips, including departure time, terminal and gate number, it does so in a fun and slick way to make "the act of flying feel special again."

You can also interact with your friends and earn stamps for each flying achievement you've unlocked. Flying also keeps track of the total distance you've flown throughout your trips and shows your journeys on maps.

Flying is currently in public beta.

IStone

iStoneLanguage barriers busted with iStone. IPhone, iPad: App Store (Free) 


Worried about asking for directions to the bathroom when you're stranded in the middle of a shopping mall in Paris? iStone may be your savior.

IStone is a translation app that is designed for travelers without any great linguistic skills. It records and translates into 12 languages and comes equipped with more than 300 useful Excursions phrases.

IStone also features native pronunciation and requires no Wi-Fi. 

IStone basic version is free. 

Packing Pro

PackingproPacking Pro takes the stress out of packing. IPhone, iPad: App Store ($2.99)


We've all gone through it -- half way to the airport you remember you've forgotten to pack something essential. Or even worse, arriving at the airport to realize your passport has expired.

Clumsy travel "accidents" are common, and hard to avoid. Packing Pro tries to help. 

With Packing Pro's customizable lists, users can plan what to bring for every type of trip, from a luxurious family holiday to a budget backpacking adventure.

The newly upgraded Packing Pro can be synced over iCloud and lists can be shared via email. 

Postagram 

postagramVirtual postcards that materialize in your recipient's real mailbox. IPhone, iPad: App Store (Free)

Android: Google Play (Free)


Sick of sending cliched touristy postcards? Travelers can surprise their special someone with a one-of-a-kind, personalized postcard of a photo from their phone, Facebook or Instagram.

Postagram allows you to design your own postcard by choosing a picture and adding a message.

Within days, the postcard will be mailed to the recipient's (real) mailbox. Postagrams also come personalized with the profile picture of the sender. 

For a limited time, new Postagram users will be able to mail their first five postcards free of charge. Afterwards, each postcard will cost $0.99 for U.S. Addresses and $1.99 for international ones. 

Photosynth

photosynthPhotosynth can shoot 3D images, something even most DSLR cameras can't do. IPhone, iPad: App Store (Free)

Windows Phone: Windows Store (Free)


Thousands of photo apps out there, but how many allow you to take 3D and 360-degree pictures?

For travelers who want to remember everything around them, Photosynth offers an upgrade from the average photo app.

It captures images not only from left to right, but also up and down, stitching them together to create a 360-degree view of your surroundings.

Once you've created a Photosynth, you can share it on social media.

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Updated March 6, 2013

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Fly Delta for iPad

Delta Fly Glass Bottom JetNo need for weeks of planning. You can fly by the seat of your pants with this handy app.IPad: App Store (Free)


Fly Delta, like any decent airline app, is equipped with check-in tools, e-boarding passes and gate info.

But this app’s most download-worthy feature is its “Glass Bottom Jet.&Rdquo;

It provides a bird’s eye view of locations you’re flying over, allowing users to explore the area with photos, landmarks and Wikipedia pages. It will also tell you which Facebook friends you’re flying over.

You can spin the globe to explore worldwide destinations. They come complete with shopping and dining guides.

Your iPad will also be an entertainment system when flying Delta, accessing in-flight movies and the downloadable Sky magazine, as well as highlighting destination related music and movies.

101 Things to do before you go abroad

101 Things to do before you go abroadThere's more to England than London and fog.IPhone, iPad: Facebook App (Free)
Android: Facebook App (Free)
 


VisitEngland’s Facebook app is building a list of 101 best English experiences.

The national tourist board wants locals to consider looking around their homeland before vacationing abroad. International travelers can also use this colorful interactive map to find activities all over England.

Everyone is invited to vote and offer suggestions. There are six themes, but for fun times too cool to categorize, they are pinned “because it’s awesome.&Rdquo;

Ideas are collected until March 10; nominees are announced mid-March. The complete list of 101 Things to do will be official April 23.

Some top experiences include stargazing in Exmoor’s International Dark Sky Reserve and watching the Gatehead Millennium Bridge tilt.

Splid

Splid Security insuranceSplid will back you up if you get into emergencies during travel.IPhone, iPad: App Store ($0.99)
 


This app is like insurance against difficult situations during your travels. Splid is essentially a photo and audio app, that does not allow files to be edited or changed in any way.
Sounds like a step backward?

The idea is that the “Photoshopped” argument, where one party accuses another of falsifying or changing a picture or file, cannot be used.

Splid allows users to record their awful hotel rooms, inedible food and obnoxious travel reps and then save those file to the cloud.

If it comes down to their word against yours, Splid will have solid evidence.

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Updated January 11, 2013

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Minube

MinubeNot a fan of ours? Create your own guide. IPhone: App Store (Free)
Android: Google Play (Free)
Windows Phone: Windows Store (Free)
Minube is a e-library that stocks thousands of user-generated mini-guides.

The Madrid-based start-up social app covers 24,000 destinations in about 200 countries (and counting). There are more than 100,000 mini-guides from travelers for free or at a small cost.

The app tracks nearby spots recommended by travelers and allows users to search for locations worldwide -- from restaurant reviews at your current location to insider tips to Park Güell in Barcelona -- “How to get there without dying because of the hills” -- by browsing through an image library.

Users can also plan and interact with friends using Minube.

Springpad

SpringPadOrganizing can be fun, finally. IPhone, iPad: App Store (Free)
Android: Google Play (Free)
The latest smart notebook by Springpad is For Excursions a hybrid of social networking and organizing with a good-looking layout.

Springpad takes the notebook to the next level by adding further details to your entries automatically. It’s handy to create a checklist for a trip -- when you add entries like hotels, restaurants or landmarks, the app will save contact information, reviews, maps and pictures.

The data can be shared with your friends on Springpad and the saved data can also be accessed offline.

Airports by TravelNerd

TravelNerdYou can find out if there's a toilet on your way to the connecting gate before landing.
IPhone:
App Store (Free) 
Not just another real-time flight tracking app.

In addition to flight information, Airports by TravelNerd allows users to access information on the airport, including gate information, detailed floor maps, Wi-Fi availability and opening hours for shops and restaurants.

By using the app, users can pool other travelers who can share a taxi or just find different ways to travel to and from the airport.

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Updated November 23, 2012

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Air France Music

&Ldquo;Hidden tracks,” literally.IPhone, iPad: App Store (Free)

Maybe the most entertaining airlines' app -- the latest Air France app combines music player and game.

Air France's music is no longer only available onboard. App users can now "catch" the tracks hidden in the clouds (virtually) by raising their iPhones towards the sky and aiming at the music icons in the sky.

The tracks captured can then be added to the playlist. Music available will vary in different destinations -- from Barcelona to Tokyo to Buenos Aires.

Even better, some unreleased tracks, free concert tickets can also be expected several times a year through the app.

 

Fotopedia Wild Friends

What is this cute animal and where to spot it? iPhone, iPad: App Store (Free)

Fotopedia Wild Friends is another gorgeous photo library created by Fotonauts Inc. After Fotopedia National Parks, Heritage, North Korea, etc.

The app is packed with great shots of wild animals, educational information, as well as the stories behind the photos.

It also locates the animals' pictures on a map accordingly — it includes locations and wildlife in Europe only at the moment.

 

 

Xe Currency

Make shopping abroad easier.IPhone, iPad: App Store (Free)

Android: Google Play (Free)

Xe Currency app is the app to go for if you are not a fan of clumsy currency conversion.

Apart from just an accurate currency conversion app, it provides the historic rates for the currency. You can monitor different currencies simultaneously and rate the highs and lows of the currency before even planning the trip.

It can be used offline.

 

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Updated October 11, 2012

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SeatGuru


seatguru appUltimate seat planner.Apple: App Store (free)

Android: Google Play (free)
Many flight booking apps may find you the cheapest tickets but not many provide enough crucial information -- from seat pitch to the proximity to the toilet to the likeliness to be bumped -- especially for long-haul fliers.

The new SeatGuru app developed by TripAdvisor has those details covered.

It not only allows flight search but also features the website's signature color-coded seating plan -- green is a good seat and red is bad. When clicked, a pop-up box provides seating advice and amenity information.

Waze

waze appNow you can know if you should drive to the next gas station to save money.Apple: App Store (free)

Android: Unique Beauty Excursions Google Play (free)
Before hitting the road the next time, download Waze, a user-generated traffic information app.

The social GPS app gets drivers together to provide live traffic updates on jams, police traps, accidents and other hazards.

It also saves cost by comparing the oil prices of the gas stations along your routes or around you. Waze has partnered with a few gas stations to provide discounts through digital coupons on the app.

Its service covers more than 100 countries like the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Italy, Ecuador, Israel, etc. But some of them still require more users before the information available is strong.

SnapCast

SnapCastVideos made easy by SnapCast.
When travel photos are not enough to show (off) what you are seeing, SnapCast may be helpful.

It’s targeted at citizen reporters but is also useful for enthusiastic travel bloggers, by allowing users to produce a 30-second, narrated video package without post-production editing. Then, you can swiftly upload and share it on social media platforms.

For now, it is still in its beta stage. Sign up on their website.

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Updated August 21, 2012

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TripIt Free

TripItLeave your piles of confirmation letters and contact details at home.IPad: App Store (Free)

Android: Google Play (Free)

Travel is great apart from the headache you get dealing with all the itineraries, reservations, numbers and schedules.

Travel organizer TripIt helps to make your life easier in this respect.

By forwarding your travel-related emails to TripIt’s account, the app will create a calendar for you, especially handy for business and frequent travelers.

In addition to organizing, the app provides maps, weather forecasts as well as suggested restaurants and attractions.

SceneSpotter

SceneSpotterIf taking a picture in front of the Brandenburg gate no longer satisfies you, try SceneSpotter.IPad: Facebook page

Android: Facebook page


Who is more qualified than local tour guide? Several local guides from Lufthansa’s SceneSpotter app.

The airline’s new Facebook app highlights local insights and personal travel tips from Facebook users as well as specialized SceneSpotter editors.

"Users can get unique travel tips on 20 of Lufthansa’s European destinations from locals and insiders," says Dr. Torsten Wingenter, Lufthansa's head of global co-ordination social media marketing. "Therefore, experiences and tips that are not mainsteam."

"But what makes this app really valuable and sets it apart from traditional city guides is the fact that users are able to have real-time information and advice on places to see and visit, they can share these tips with their friends and also see what their friends' plans and their recommendations."

CityJet

CityJetBook and manage your flight with just a few clicks.IPad: CityJet's mobile site

Android: CityJet's mobile site
If CityJet’s 15-minute check-in promise isn't good enough for you, you may want to try the Irish regional airline’s latest app.

&Ldquo;The majority of our customers are smartphone users who want the convenience of accessing our services on the go,” Christine Ourmières, the CEO of CityJet said in a press release.

The CityJet app allows customers do what they normally do on website: view flight schedules, book flights, manage reservations, check-in and view flight status.

It also keeps you updated with the airline's latest deals and promotions. You will be directed to the app at m.Cityjet.Com in both Apple and Android devices.

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Updated June 12, 2012

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Milestones in Innovation by Boeing

boeing milestone appHistory of flight, on your phone.IPad: Boeing Milestones (free

Android: N/A

For anyone who’s interested in the history of aviation, Boeing launched its first official app for iPad -- Milestones in Innovation.

Users can learn about the nine decades of aviation innovation and the airplane company’s history and highlights through high quality photos, an interactive timeline and four videos.

"This is the history of Boeing as a digital coffee table book," said Fritz Johnston, Boeing's vice president of brand and advertising.

Some highlights are 1916 when Boeing was founded by Bill Boeing, and the delivery of the 787 Dreamliner.

Condition One

Condition One appVirtual reality meets vacation videos.IPad 2: Condition One (free)

Android: N/A


If looking at regular photos and videos of your vacation is not enough to bring back the memories, you might need something more impressive.

Condition One is an application that can gives you a sense of “being there."

See a video demo here.

Combining still images, narrative video and engagement with tactile controls, the app has series of first-person, 180-degree immersive videos that can be controlled by the user.

As well as the usual stop, play, pause, fast-forward options, the viewer can pan through the virtual world as if scanning it in real time.

Once this provides the option of shooting your own videos, the world of vacation filming will change forever.

Image it

image it appPictures speak thousands of words, in many languages.IPhone and iPad: Image it (US$0.99)

Android: N/A

Injured in a foreign country and don't know the word for bandage? "Image it” instead.

This application helps to solve the language barrier problem.

It has more than 450 pictograms in a number of set categories such as food, emergencies, accommodation and transport. Users can pick up at most three pictograms to convey a message, much like a puzzle.

The app also lets users to create their own pictograms by inserting pictures from their phones or drawing or writing on existing pictograms.

No internet required.

Kuoni brochure-browsing app

kuoni appBrochures, guides, articles and more.IPad: Kuoni brochure-browsing (free)


Kuoni, a long-haul travel specialist, has launched a new application for iPad users that gives access to the company's brochures, videos, travel articles and website.

Once downloaded, the brochures can be read anytime without the Internet. And the app checks for new brochures automatically Day Excursions and will flag for users to notice.

&Ldquo;We want to make Kuoni as accessible as possible," Kuoni ebusiness and publishing vice president Matt Rooke said.

&Ldquo;The app self-updates so customers are getting the best quality of information on a daily basis, in a format that suits them.&Rdquo;

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Updated: May 7, 2012

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Ritz-Carlton's Presidential Tips

Ritz Carlton appVIP treatment, even before you walk into the lobby. IPhone: Ritz-Carlton Hotels & Resorts (free)

Android: Ritz-Carlton Hotels (free)
Guests, and even non-guests, of the Ritz-Carlton hotels can tune into the some of the best-kept secrets, VIP treatments and best deals through its new mobile app.

One of the most anticipated features is "Presidential Tips," authored by president and COO Herve Humler who shares his tips and experiences on each Ritz-Carlton hotel dotted around the world.

"I want to enrich a Ritz-Carlton experience for our guests further with details about the things I have found to be quite memorable and marvelous in my travels. With the Ritz-Carlton App I can now do that very easily and in real-time," Humler said in a press release.

The app also provides QR codes which include tours of the hotels.

For example, the Ritz-Carlton Kapalua QR code will guide guests to the hotel's art collection while the Ritz-Carlton Berlin features an exclusive digital scavenger hunt led by various mobile codes and clues.

New destination and landmark tips will also be uploaded every week by Ritz-Carlton Concierge experts all over the world.

The Ritz-Carlton App is free and available on iPhone and Android.

Zuji Packman

Zuji Packman appYour very own packing buddy.IPhone: Zuji Packman (free)

Android: N/A
Love traveling, but hate the chore of packing? You need a "Packman."

Packman, launched by online travel agency Zuji, helps travelers organize their itinerary, coordinate their packing and share travel schedules.

"Holiday packing is an integral step of the journey and the Zuji Packman is designed to help organize this process while making travel planning fun and more efficient," said Zuji managing director Asia Pacific James Gaskell.

Using the app, travelers can create multiple packing lists, set up personal reminders and even see what others are packing.

"It's fast, simple and easy to put together a list, share it with your friends and get out the door, safe with the knowledge that nothing has been left to chance," Gaskell said.

ZUJI Packman is available free of charge in Australia, Singapore and Hong Kong, with an Android version to launch soon.

FlyRights

FlyRights appHigh tech way to complain, or praise. IPhone: FlyRights (free)

Android: FlyRights (free)
Mistreated at TSA (Transportation Security Administration) checkpoints in the United States? Violated? Discriminated?

Previously, there wasn't really much travelers could do when they went through uncomfortable inspections at airports.

But via a new app called FlyRights developed by Sikh advocacy group, Sikh Coalition, travelers can now file their complaints right on the spot.

Your complaint is not only is listed on the app, but can also be sent directly to the TSA's official website.

"The TSA asserts it doesn't profile -- this application will allow us to better assess whether that's true," said Amardeep Singh, director of programs at the Sikh Coalition.

The founders of the app explained that although the TSA tells its screeners not to profile, they have not adopted effective measures to guard against it. The app will hopefully push the TSA to implement better safeguard against profiling, they added.

"All travelers now have an easy way of speaking to their government on the issue of airport profiling," said Singh.

Available on iPhone and Android.

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