There’s a bunch of helpful websites to use when you’re planning a trip.  Ron Doyle, our Gray-Haired Tech Guy, has a list of sites, including many you may not be familiar with.  Below is the full list from today’s program.

Summer Travel

  1. **Google Travel** – A powerful tool for researching destinations, comparing flight options, and finding hotel reviews. It integrates with Google Flights and Google Hotels, offering price tracking and itinerary management. You can explore destinations based on interests, budget, and travel dates.
  2. **Hopper** – Uses AI to predict flight and hotel prices, helping you book at the best possible time. It provides alerts when prices drop and offers flexible booking options, including refundable tickets and price freeze features. [
  3. **TripIt** – Organizes all your travel plans into a single itinerary. Simply forward your confirmation emails, and TripIt will compile them into a neat schedule, including flights, hotels, car rentals, and activities. The Pro version offers real-time flight alerts and seat tracking.
  4. **Google Maps** – Essential for navigation, offering turn-by-turn directions, live traffic updates, and offline maps. It also provides restaurant recommendations, public transit details, and augmented reality walking directions with Live View.
  5. **Waze** – A community-driven GPS app that provides real-time traffic alerts, optimized routes, and hazard notifications. It helps you avoid congestion and find the fastest way to your destination, making road trips smoother.
  6. **Uber or Lyft** – Ride-hailing apps that make transportation easy in cities across the USA and many international locations. Uber offers various ride options, including budget-friendly UberX and luxury Uber Black, while Lyft provides similar services with a focus on affordability and driver friendliness.
  7. **Airbnb** – Book unique accommodations, from homes to experiences, in destinations worldwide. Airbnb now offers services like in-home chefs, spa treatments, and guided tours, making your stay even more personalized.
  8. **Kiwi** – Helps you book flights, hotels, and car rentals while offering travel hacks for cheaper options. It specializes in multi-city itineraries and hidden-city ticketing to save money on airfare.
  9. **HotelTonight** – Ideal for last-minute travelers, offering discounted hotel stays in thousands of cities. It provides exclusive deals on unsold rooms, making it perfect for spontaneous trips.
  10. **Nomad eSIM** – Provides fast and reliable mobile connectivity in over 200 destinations, perfect for international travelers. It eliminates the need for physical SIM cards and offers affordable data plans for seamless internet access.

Here’s Ron’s website: Gray Haired Tech – Tech for those of us born in the 1900s