Travel Smart: 10 Must Have Travel Apps for Women

With the power of a smartphone in your hand you can make your next trip better, safer and more adventurous. 

Check out the 10 must have apps that every smart, savvy traveler should download:

1. HotelTonight - Basic to Luxe  accommodations. Hotel Tonight offers same day and last minute hotel bookings at reduced rates. Book a hand picked hotel room with just 3 taps and a swipe in 10 seconds.

2. HipMunk - Planning your next trip and on a budget? Hipmunk compiles the best flight and hotel deals on a single page for quick and easy comparison. Airbnb and Homeaway rentals are now included in their hotel search results.

3. Pocket Earth -  Never worry about getting lost as long as your device is charged and you have the Pocket Earth app. Offline maps and travel guides are accessible without a wifi connection. The perfect companion for your next international trip.

Source: PocketEarth.com

Savvy Traveler Insider Secrets - #ChicagoTravelShow Recap

Last week I attended the 11th Annual Chicago and Travel Adventure Show, the largest travel show in the Midwest. When I attended the event for the first time in 2014 with friends, I had such a wonderful time that I knew I would make this a “go to” event every year! (Check out last years recap here) My good friend, travel blogger and Paris tour expert Paige of Paris by Paige traveled from Milwaukee to attend the expo and we made it a fun Girls Weekend!