Summary: Ready to take a last minute getaway or weekend trip? Use these travel apps and get the best deals!<br> [smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/couplemoney/Travel_Apps_to_Score_Deals_on_Last_Minute_Getaways.mp3″ ]<br> Travel Apps and Sites to Bookmark for Your Weekend Getaways<br> There are more sites than ever for travelers. Besides snagging last minute deals on popular tourist spots, you can also discover some awesome destinations.<br> <br> * <a href="https://www.airbnb.com/">Airbnb</a>: If you want to live like a local, Airbnb can help you find a bed or whole house for your next trip. We used the site when we went away for an anniversary trip and had a beautiful riverfront apt in Wilmington, NC for a fraction of the price of a hotel.<br> * <a href="http://www.priceline.com/">Priceline</a>: I’m a huge fan of their <a href="http://couplemoney.com/travel/priceline-bid-vacation-plans/">Name Your Own Price</a> feature, which has helped us score plane tickets, hotel rooms, and car rental half off the advertised prices.<br> * <a href="http://www.betterbidding.com/">Better Bidding</a>: Speaking of bids, there are forums and sites online that can help you figure out what it will take to your bid accepted.<br> <br> You might also want to keep an eye for flash deals with airlines like Southwest where you can score huge discounts on flights to select cities.<a href="http://couplemoney.com/wp-content/uploads/Apps-to-Find-Last-Minute-Getaway-Deals.jpg"></a><br> Apps to Help Score Great Deals and Keep Organized<br> With smartphones everywhere, apps have been developed to help travelers. Download these apps to help you get the best deals and explore your destination.<br> <br> * <a href="http://www.localeur.com/">Localeur</a>: (iOS only) Locals share some of their favorite spots in 14 major U.S. cities.<br> * <a href="https://www.tripit.com/">TripIt</a>: With two kids in tow, I love have one app to handle and organize all of the travel arrangements.<br> * <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/hopper-airfare-predictions/id904052407?mt=8">Hopper</a>: If you like to double check the deals on flights, Hopper is great. The app analyzes tons of flight prices and can suggest when it’s a good time to purchase ticket.<br> * <a href="https://www.hipmunk.com/">Hipmunk</a>: An all in one solution where you can find last minute deals and book them.<br> <br> Even though you might not think of it as a travel app per se, <a href="http://www.gasbuddy.com/">GasBuddy</a> can tremendously helpful if you’re taking a road trip.<br> Thoughts on Weekend Getaways<br> I’d love to hear your ideas and stories. What has been your favorite getaway destination?<br> What has been your most recent travel deal you’ve taken? What travel apps are your favorite for planning?<br>
