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What a year it’s been, with lots of our travel plans cancelled, many of us are looking forward to fewer restrictions sometime in the new year! Depending on where you are in the world, you might be lucky enough to still be going on a short holiday before the year is up. When you’re getting ready for your trip, here are a few apps that may come in handy.

1 . TripIt

When you’re planning a travelling trip there’s so much to organise, and TripIt can help you to get things in order. Using this application you can create itineraries, and keep your important documents in one place. Once you’ve made a reservation, you can send the details directly to the app, to keep track of all your bookings. Whether it’s your car rental, your hotel, your luggage storage, or your flights, TripIt keeps all your info safe and sound. The application designs you a personalized schedule, so you’ll always know exactly where you need to be, and when. You can access the airport and terminal maps, plus get safety scores based on the areas you are visiting.

a great help. The application tells users exactly what they should take on their trip, so there’s no more packing fuss. First, you input your trip details, and then Packpoint tells you what to bring using info about your destination, the weather, your trip duration, and the activities you’ll be doing. Packpoint will also take into account whether you are going to have access to any laundry services.

2. TripLingo

With the TripLingo app, you can get yourself nice and prepared for your adventure ahead. First off, you choose the country you are going to, and then download the ‘country pack’. Here you’ll find language info, key phrases, and a voice translator. Simply speak into the app, and it will translate your voice into the language of your choice. It’s far easier to explore a new place when you’ve got a bit of language support. TripIt can also help you to and learn a thing or two about the culture. With TripLingo you’ll have everything you need to make the most of your trip.

3. Rome to Rio

Using the Rome to Rio app you can speed up your journey times, and find the best route to get you where you want to go. First, you type in any landmark, address, or city, and then the app will show you all your transport options, to get to your chosen destination. From the application, you can find out the fastest route, the cheapest route, plus you can even book accommodation.

4. Duo Lingo

Duo Lingo is one of the leading language learning apps out there. It’s super fun, and it’s also free, here you can learn 35+ languages, using bite-sized sessions. The app helps users to practice their listening, reading, and speaking, plus work on their vocab and grammar. Whether you’re looking to learn Italian, French, Chinese, Spanish, and more, there are plenty of options to support you on your travels.

When you’re planning your top travel destinations for the new year, these apps have all you need to get nice and organised.

5 . Packpoint 

Does the mere thought of packing stress you out? Are you forever forgetting the things you need to take, or packing too many items? If you can relate, the Packpoint app can be