Rossen Reports: Top 10 apps to make you a savvy traveler

Oh yeah traveling is getting more frustrating. Thanks. Captain obvious Jeff. In fact the Department of Transportation says complaints are up 320%. So it's not just you. Most of those complaints are about flight delays and cancelations. Obviously I have no control over those but I can make it easier to travel when it happened. So I'm testing out some of the coolest apps that will do just that and save you money the best part. They're all free. I'm going on *** trip first up before I even leave for the airport I can find *** cheap parking spot to leave my car with this app called best parking. Okay let me show you how this works. Come on in here. It's that app right there. The blue one. Best parking. Okay So you click into the app and it actually asks you what airport you're going to write. So I'm choosing the Orlando airport you choose when you're going right I'm gonna go I don't know here and I'm gonna stay for *** few days and I put in when I'm arriving it's gonna automatically look for the cheapest parking lots right in the area. So these gray ones. Yeah that's what you'll pay for the for the whole stay. The blue ones are ones that are working with the app and you can actually get better rates there and you can book right here. Okay but wait until you see this one I'm parked now and through airport security this app called grab order. Airport food says you don't have to waste time waiting in line. Okay this one is really cool. Let me show you how this works. I'm at my gate right now at the Atlanta airport. You know how your kids are? They're like we want food or you just want food, but you're like, what's around? I don't know. So let me show you how this works. Go into the app store and you want to type, you know, grab, right that's name, but grab and you're looking for that logo right there, download that so automatically it knows them in Atlanta and it's found the food places right near me and I love auntie and so I'm going to go into Auntie Anne's and I'm going to order some pretzels from pretzel snacks. Get in there, done no special requests added to the card, my credit cards already in here and come on in. Boom. There it is. 5-10 minutes from now, it'll be ready. I'm gonna place the order. Let's see if it works within minutes. I get an alert that my order is ready so I walk over. Okay, we're here. It says that I can skip the line. I don't have to wait in line. So let's see order for Jeff on the app right here. Thank you so much. I'm good thank you so much, yep, thank you. Sorry, should use the grab app but we're saving the best for last long layover. This app called day use is perfect for that. We've all seen that video when people are delayed or canceled at the airport and they end up sleeping on the floor of the airport, you're like, oh man, wouldn't it be great if you can go somewhere and like sleep in *** hotel for *** few hours for your layover. So that's the idea behind this app, right? That you can rent out hotel rooms during the day for *** period of hours at like 75% off the overnight price. So come on in. This is the name of the app right here. Aptly named Day use if you click on it, it knows where you are and you look around at the participating hotels. Let's see this one right here. It says 70 bucks. So there's *** $70.01 click on that. You can choose the day you want, whatever. Look at that from nine AM to five PM $70 *** queen room, three PM to 10 PM $75. And the choices go on. So instead of sleeping in the airport you can come here, you can take *** nap, you can swim in the pool, you can take *** shower and it's pretty cheap by the way we found even more travel apps that are pretty cool. So I'm gonna collect them all and create *** list called the Rawson reports. Top 10 travel apps, you can find it nice and easy on my website right now. Rawson reports dot com back to you

We’re in the midst of the biggest travel season of the year. This year is breaking records too; 60% of us are planning to travel for the holidays – which means you’re going to need some tools in your back pocket to make it easier. Here are our choices for the top 10 best apps we’ve found that will make your travels easier, no matter where you’re off to. Before you goPackr: Plug in all of your trip information and the app will show you what to pack. It will base this on the length of the trip, the weather, the activities you’re planning, etc. The app will even account for washer/dryer capabilities if you have access to them. The app is free but you can upgrade to a premium version, which is a one-time, $5 payment. There you can make multiple packing lists for everyone in the family! Click here for more. BestParking: Finding parking around the airport can get pricey. And if you’re not sure where to look, it’s hard to know if you’re getting the best deal. This free app will let you book the best parking spaces and save up to 50%. You can look for parking that you need right now or for an upcoming trip. The icons will let you compare the prices easily and book right in the app. Click here for more. SpotHero: Use this free app to reserve your parking space at the airport or nearby lots in advance. Since long-term parking can get a little pricey, the app also allows you to browse lower rates at nearby off-airport lots with shuttle service. Don’t stress yourself the next time you have to park your car at the airport for a week-long trip. Lyft is even partnering with SpotHero to bring this service to its app as well. Click here for more. Timeshifter: This is essential if you’re traveling internationally. You can cure jet lag with this app. It relies on neuroscience research about sleep and circadian rhythms to provide personalized recommendations. It will even take into consideration your age, gender, sleep patterns, as well as specifics about your trip and travel plans. Timeshifter maps out when you should avoid light, take a nap or try to stay awake. The first plan is free, the second is $10 or you can get an unlimited plan for a year for $24.99. Click here for more. At the airportGrab: Order Airport Food: Don’t have a lot of time in the airport but need food? Those lines can be tedious. This free app allows you to check out what food selections are near your gate, and gives you the option to pre-order your meal so you can pick it up on the way. The app currently operates at over 60 airports worldwide. Click here or more. FlightAware: This free app is essential to track flights online, see a live map of a flight, check on delays & cancellations, gate changes, etc. It’s especially helpful if you have tight connections, picking up friends and family at the airport, etc. This will be especially helpful for travel during the winter months. Click here for more. LoungeBuddy: Have time to kill at the airport and want a lounge to relax in? This free app lets travelers access any of the lounges in the app’s network without needing a membership, elite status, or first-class ticket. You can browse through lounges at your departure or arrival airport and then purchase access to the one of your choosing. You can purchase access to applicable lounges on the day you’re traveling or up to two months before. This is available worldwide and in 35 major airports across the country. Click here for more. Long layoverDayuse: Long layovers or delayed flight? You don’t have to sleep in the airport. You can get into a hotel room for a few hours for up to 75% less than a typical overnight rate. The app features 5,000 hotels in 23 countries. You can make free cancellations at the last minute as well. You can book inside the app for the time you need a room and use the hotel’s amenities. Click here for more. On vacationFlush: Trying to locate a public restroom can be tricky, especially in a new destination. This free app has a database of more than 200,000 toilets and provides travelers with nearby bathrooms. You can search without an internet connection, and the app will also notify you if a restroom requires a fee or a key to get in. Click here for more. Headout: Want to know what local events are taking place at your vacation destination? This free app will show you the top attractions, shows, tours, and experiences in popular cities. There’s even exclusive last-minute offers that can be up to 80% off. Click here for more.

Here are our choices for the top 10 best apps we’ve found that will make your travels easier, no matter where you’re off to.

Before you go

Packr: Plug in all of your trip information and the app will show you what to pack. It will base this on the length of the trip, the weather, the activities you’re planning, etc. The app will even account for washer/dryer capabilities if you have access to them. The app is free but you can upgrade to a premium version, which is a one-time, $5 payment. There you can make multiple packing lists for everyone in the family! for more.

BestParking: Finding parking around the airport can get pricey. And if you’re not sure where to look, it’s hard to know if you’re getting the best deal. This free app will let you book the best parking spaces and save up to 50%. You can look for parking that you need right now or for an upcoming trip. The icons will let you compare the prices easily and book right in the app. for more.

SpotHero: Use this free app to reserve your parking space at the airport or nearby lots in advance. Since long-term parking can get a little pricey, the app also allows you to browse lower rates at nearby off-airport lots with shuttle service. Don’t stress yourself the next time you have to park your car at the airport for a week-long trip. Lyft is even partnering with SpotHero to bring this service to its app as well. for more.

Timeshifter: This is essential if you’re traveling internationally. You can cure jet lag with this app. It relies on neuroscience research about sleep and circadian rhythms to provide personalized recommendations. It will even take into consideration your age, gender, sleep patterns, as well as specifics about your trip and travel plans. Timeshifter maps out when you should avoid light, take a nap or try to stay awake. The first plan is free, the second is $10 or you can get an unlimited plan for a year for $24.99. for more.

At the airport

Grab: Order Airport Food: Don’t have a lot of time in the airport but need food? Those lines can be tedious. This free app allows you to check out what food selections are near your gate, and gives you the option to pre-order your meal so you can pick it up on the way. The app currently operates at over 60 airports worldwide. or more.

FlightAware: This free app is essential to track flights online, see a live map of a flight, check on delays & cancellations, gate changes, etc. It’s especially helpful if you have tight connections, picking up friends and family at the airport, etc. This will be especially helpful for travel during the winter months. for more.

LoungeBuddy: Have time to kill at the airport and want a lounge to relax in? This free app lets travelers access any of the lounges in the app’s network without needing a membership, elite status, or first-class ticket. You can browse through lounges at your departure or arrival airport and then purchase access to the one of your choosing. You can purchase access to applicable lounges on the day you’re traveling or up to two months before. This is available worldwide and in 35 major airports across the country. for more.

Long layover

Dayuse: Long layovers or delayed flight? You don’t have to sleep in the airport. You can get into a hotel room for a few hours for up to 75% less than a typical overnight rate. The app features 5,000 hotels in 23 countries. You can make free cancellations at the last minute as well. You can book inside the app for the time you need a room and use the hotel’s amenities. for more.

On vacation

Flush: Trying to locate a public restroom can be tricky, especially in a new destination. This free app has a database of more than 200,000 toilets and provides travelers with nearby bathrooms. You can search without an internet connection, and the app will also notify you if a restroom requires a fee or a key to get in. for more.

Headout: Want to know what local events are taking place at your vacation destination? This free app will show you the top attractions, shows, tours, and experiences in popular cities. There’s even exclusive last-minute offers that can be up to 80% off. for more.

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