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BEST OF TRAVEL

These are a mix of sites and mobile applications that have been picked by our own staff as their favourites. The list will change as staff vote on their favourites and discover new ones.

NAVMII from Geolife Navmii
This product from Geolife is the first satnav product for iPhones. It turns your iPhone or iTouch (with an optional extra dongle) into a car satnav or even better a personal satnav. Find your way around cities on foot with turn by turn instructions. It also allows you to send your position to friends so no one gets lost ever again! Also available for laptops. Cost of the app is £20. Download the Navmii App



FlightAware



FlightAware
Live flight tracking including maps, weather and navigation information. On web: www.flightaware.comiPhone/iPodtouch (free)



Topsee





Topsee from Lastminute.com shows you the top things to eat, drink, see, do or buy in central London near your current location. Download the free iPhone and Google Android apps from: lastminute.com



Tube Exits



Tube Exits
Which exit to pick from that tube station? This great little tool was set up by an ex-Virgin employee and will save you time using the tube in London. Download the Tube Exits App



Lonely Planet



Lonely Planet
Comprehensive city guideswhich give you interactive and fully searchable access to Lonely Planet's travel content. Now includes over 20 iPhone city guides. Web: http://www.lonelyplanet.com Mobile Internet: m.lonelyplanet.com, iPhone/iPod Touch (£0.59)



AroundMe



AroundMe
This service allows you to quickly find out information
about your surroundings iPhone/iPod Touch (free)



Tripit





TripIt
Organise and share your travel plans and build itineraries.On web: www.tripit.com
On mobile: m.tripit.com
iPhone/iPodtouch (free)



Tube Delux



Tube Delux
For visitors to London this is brilliant. It plans routes and show them in stops or on a map. It also has updates on network status and arrivals and departures across London.iPhone/iPod Touch (£0.59)



HearPlanet



HearPlanet
This app speaks to you and tells you about nearby attractions and reads out the Wikipedia description. iPhone/iPod Touch lite (free) iPhone/iPod Touch with dynamic integrated maps (£2.99)



Urbanspoon



Urbanspoon

Shake your iPhone and see the dials spin to show guides to the best local restaurants.iPhone/iPod Touch (free)


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