It’s getting closer and closer to Christmas and you're no doubt already planning to visit friends and family. The problem is, everybody else will be out on the road doing the same thing! Here are a few apps for your smartphone to make travelling over the Christmas period easier.
highways agency hands-free traffic talker
iOS/Android
This handy little app runs in the background on your Android or iOS smartphone and automatically reads out traffic warnings while you are driving along, allowing you to dodge the worst of the Christmas jams.
All you need to do is start the app when you get in the car and it’ll do the rest for you. You don’t need to touch or look at your phone, so you can concentrate fully on the road. The app makes use of GPS which may reduce your battery life, so it is a good idea to plug the phone in to a car charger if you are going to be making a long journey!
moto deals
If you’re making a long journey by car this Christmas then you’re probably going to have to venture into a service station at some point. If you do, then the Moto Deals app can help you save a bit of money in the process.
As well as giving you information on your closest Moto services, it also gives you a daily deal. This could be for up to 40% off food or BOGOF on a coffee. The app is free so it’s worth checking out to see what today’s deal is.
trainline app
http://www.thetrainline.com/train-tickets/mobile-app/
If you are planning on avoiding the roads completely, then the Trainline app makes planning your rail journey quick and easy - and could even save you money!
Available for all mobile platforms , the Trainline app allows you to plan your journey, gives live departure times and lets you purchase tickets up until 10 minutes before the train departs. It will even tell you which platform to go to.
experia app
http://www.expedia.co.uk/travel-mobile-app
If you want to leave the hustle and bustle behind this Christmas then why not try the Experia app to plan a holiday away? Whether you want to get a bit of winter sun or spend a week skiing in the alps, the Experia app helps you find flights and hotels.
This award-winning app can also save you money by finding the best deals, and customer reviews should help you choose a hotel that is a winter wonderland rather than a nightmare before Christmas.