Travel apps to use during the festive season

With the festive season approaching, many residents looking to travel will be looking to using different applications to make things easier. This can be from either checking out different events in the area or seeing how new technological developments can help with organising our travel documents.

Here are four apps you can use when travelling in your province or around the country:

• If you are planning a road trip drive in the country, the thought of calculating how much you will be spending on petrol is often the most daunting. The Fuel Cost Calculator can assist in calculating how much money you would need to put aside and budget for petrol for the month. The app does not only have to be used when planning a road trip, but also to budget how much money is spent on petrol.
• The number of wine farms in the Cape means there is an abundance of choice when deciding where to go for a wine tasting. The Cape Wine Farms app gives you a chance to check out some of the best wine estates with information needed. You can also find out about various wine tours, competition, events and estates close to your location.
• Accidents can always happen when on holiday, be it to you or the children. The First Aid IFRC (International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies) app available on the Google PlayStore provides information on the most common first-aid emergencies that could happen. Should you also be travelling overseas, the app provides a list of emergency numbers you may need.
• TripIt is the perfect app for someone who enjoys being organised with every detail when it comes to planning their holiday. The app compiles a timeline of the entire trip with details including information on your flights, accommodation and more.