iPad App Review: 5 Free Apps to Make Travel Easier

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Thanks to your iPad, traveling is now easier and more convenient.  We’ve reviewed 5 apps that will help get you where you need to go, keep you occupied on that long flight and keep you up to date and current on everything you need to know.

Kayak Explore + Flight Search

Kayak offers flight search information plus a lot more.

The iPad version of the Kayak search engine works very smoothly and is easy to use. Enter a little information and you can find a nearby airport or check on departure and arrival times.  iPad’s large screen makes it easy to look up your flight, airline, car and hotel information. The latest version is definitely worth checking out.

Beat the Traffic HD

Beat the TrafficHD was a popular iPhone app before becoming popular among iPad users. This iPad app shows you where traffic is backing up in magnificent HD and helps you avoid those trouble spots. It offers live traffic maps, recent weather conditions and information of major routes across almost 100 cities. An amazing app that will be with you on any important road trip.

Fastmall

It’s pleasant to imagine you are traveling, but as many of us know you inevitably end up forgetting something or need to pick up something at the mall.   For those times when you lose your camera charger or forget an essential piece of clothing, check out Fastmall.   Fastmall provides you with information such as hours of operation and store listings for malls in more than 20 countries around the world.  Fastmall can even help you find deals and bargains or your car if you forgot where you parked.

Comixology

Do you get bored traveling in a plane, a long train ride or whatever mode of transport you happen to be stuck in?  If you’re like me you need something to do to pass the time.  Of course, if you are like me then you most likely forgot to bring a book, magazine or some other form of entertainment to occupy your time. This free iPad app is the right solution. Comixology possesses 1300 books from 30 publishers and around 80 comic books that are offered free of cost. If that isn’t enough to make a long trip bearable there are paid titles also that start from $ 1.99 per issue.  Comixology will help make that commute a little more pleasant.

Reuters News Pro for iPad

Reuters News Pro for iPad is also available for free.  Whatever city or country you happen to find yourself in, access all the latest news so you are up to date.  Stay abreast of breaking news images and video ranging from global finance to travel.  Get weather forecasts or even convert currency with Reuters News Pro. Additionally it has spectacular photo galleries and fast loading video player that look superb on the iPad’s large screen.