Last minute getaways are never well planned. Whether you’re travelling for business, or for pleasure, chances are you won’t have planned what to pack, researched the destination, booked a hotel or finished a report for work. However, thanks to the modern day smartphone, anything is possible. Take a look at this must-have travel app round up from Laterooms.com.
Skyscanner (free- iOS and Android)
So first of all, when you’ve decided to go away, you need to pick a destination and find a flight. Skyscanner is an app which pulls together up-to-date rates from hundreds of airlines within a matter of seconds. It can calculate routes to anywhere- if you haven’t decided, just put in your budget and see where it takes you.
Packing Pro (£2.29, iOS) 
Deciding what to pack for your trip can be difficult. However this handy app gives you a helping hand- simply pop in where you’re going and how long for and it will tell you what you need to pack.
Air Sharing (£2.99, iOS)
If you have work that you need to finish en-route to your destination, you should invest in Air Sharing. It allows you to load up your phone with important documents so that you can check them whilst in the air.
Google Translate (free- iOS and Android)
Google Translate is handy for when you need to translate the local dialect. In some languages, it even has a visual recommendation function which allows you to point your camera at some text and it will translate for you.
Laterooms.com (free- iOS and Android)
The Laterooms app gives you access to 150,000 properties around the world and you are able to book a room in under 60 seconds. The geo location functionality plots a map around your current location, showing you every hotel that has availability. Not only that, but hotels looking to sell remaining rooms on the day often show exclusive rates which could save you up to 40%.
Travel Safe (£0.79- iOS and £0.64 Android)
Travel Safe is the ultimate emergency contact app which has details for almost every country in the world. In just a single tap you can call for help and it even gives you embassy details should you lose your passport.
Wi-Fi Finder (free- iOS and Android) 
Wi-fi finder has an offline mode which lets you download wifi maps before you arrive, meaning that you can keep your data roaming bills as low as possible.
Make sure to kit out your smartphone before your next spontaneous trip and you’ll never be caught out by being unprepared!
About LateRooms.com
LateRooms.com is the UK’s leading online accommodation site, offering fantastic deals in over 150,000 properties worldwide, ranging from bed and breakfasts to five star luxury hotels.
It was awarded gold for Best Hotel Booking Company in the British Travel Awards in both 2012 and 2013, taking bronze in the category as well as the Feefo Excellence in Customer Service Award in 2014. LateRooms.com also offers more than 1.4 million trusted guest reviews, written by customers who have booked through LateRooms.com and actually stayed at the hotel.
