Plan the perfect spring break or summer vacation this year with the wealth of knowledge and insights that these highly rated apps offer.
Apple appsConde Nast Traveler (Free) Get a free taste of this beautifully designed travel magazine app. Find the perfect vacation spot with the help of trusted travel editors. (Mobilewalla score: 97/100)Disney World Magic Guide ($4.99) Your full-access guide to Disney World in Orlando, Fla., including interactive maps, wait times, restaurant menus and more. (Score: 92/100)Ship Mate (Free)* Plan your family cruise with this helpful itinerary app for all of the major cruise lines, including Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Disney, Holland and Princess. (Score: 91/100)Hotels.com -- Hotel Booking and Last Minute Hotels (Free)* Save big bucks on your family trip this year, with deals on hotels in every destination imaginable, both domestic and abroad. (Score: 89/100)HomeAway (Free)* Book your vacation by viewing one of the 230,000 privately owned rental properties in the database. See reviews of the property, photos and all pricing information. (Score: 85/100)Android appsKAYAK (Free)* Can't decide where to take the family this year? Find great deals on flights and hotels to help you make that decision. Millions of online reviews of hotels will help as well. (Mobilewalla Score: 92/100)Layar (Free)* Boost your knowledge about vacation spots with this "augmented reality" app. Simply point your camera in any direction, and layers of information appear on the screen. (Score: 91/100)TripAdvisor Hotels Flights (Free)* Get reviews from travelers just like you on hotels, resorts and restaurants. Your vacation time is too precious to waste on poor experiences. (Score: 90/100)Orbitz -- Hotels, Flights, Cars (Free)* Search the latest updates and deals for all of your travel needs with one of the most trusted names in travel. (Score: 85/100)FlightView Flight Tracker ($0.99)* Take the guesswork out of your family trip with real-time flight arrival and departure information. (Score: 82/100)An asterisk* denotes availability on Apple and Android.Mobilewalla is a search-and-discovery engine using breakthrough technology to score every app to help consumers navigate the mobile application marketplace. Apps are scored using an algorithm that weighs several characteristics, including user ratings, position within category and staff recommendations. For more app intel, go to www.mobilewalla.com. Anindya Datta is a technologist and founder of Mobilewalla.Have more to add? News tip? Tell us
