PRE-FLIGHT:
The Best Trip-Planning Tools

Putting a trip together doesn't have to be a hassle. From flights to hotels and car rentals, these tools are here to help.

 

Best Itinerary-Planning Site: TripIt

Forward confirmation e-mails from airlines, hotels, and online booking services to TripIt for a trip itinerary with all the details. › Read more

Best Air Travel App: FlightTrack Pro

Tracking flights is easy with this mobile app, which offers a zoomable route map and real-time flight updates. › Read more

Best Private Sale Service: Kayak Private Sale

Travel search engine Kayak is offering private sales to make hunting for hotel bargains easier. › Read more

Best Local Search App: WHERE

Use this mobile app to search for local restaurants, news, weather, traffic, movie showtimes, as well as coupons and the cheapest gas prices. › Read more

Best Private Jet Service: ShareAJet Exchange

Call it semiprivate aviation: The ShareAJet Exchange website helps connect travelers looking to fly in luxury at a discount. › Read more

Best Service for Swapping Miles: Global Points Exchange

One downside to frequent-flier programs is being limited to one airline. The Global Points Exchange offers a solution to that problem. › Read more

Best Car Rental App: CarRentals.com

Online car rental booking website offers road warriors a handy new way to find and book rental cars on the go. › Read more