I travel a lot, so I thought I’d share my top 10 favorite travel apps. All of these suggestions are apps, but some are more web-based services that also have apps. Anyway, travel is the common denominator here (in alphabetical order):

Alltrails.com is my go-to for any hiking trip I’m planning – be it close to home or if I’m on the road. I haven’t found anything that has better, or more comprehensive, information about hiking trails and what to expect.

CultureTrip is really a platform that helps you figure out where you want to go, and from there, book stays or experiences.

Dayuse.com is great if you get stuck in an airport. This app can get you into a hotel room quickly, for up to 75 percent less than the typical overnight rate. This app has over 5,000 hotels in 23 countries and allows you to make free cancellations at the last minute in case things change once again.

Eatwith is an app for dining with locals, in their homes, all over the world. Menus are posted, with hosts listing what they’re planning to cook, the wine pairing, and the languages they speak. This is a really great way to get immersed in a local culture.

Flightaware is my go-to before heading to the airport. It enables me to see in real time where my plane is. Let’s say I’m flying from Seattle to New York (a 5-6 hour flight). If it’s three hours before flight time and my plane is still in New York, I know my flight will be delayed. Way too many times I’ve been on my way to the airport, or already there, and received a message from the airline saying my flight’s delayed. With Flightaware, you can avoid this.

Flighty is kind of the same deal as Flightaware, but with a different interface. (I’m counting these two apps as one because they basically do the same thing).

Hopper helps you navigate fluctuating flight costs, which make it hard to know the most cost-effective time to book. This app predicts the best time to find the cheapest fares. I’ve saved 40 percent before, but usually less. There’s also a feature that monitors prices, sending alerts if the price drops or if a flash sale has launched. The app compares the prices across over 250 airlines.

Point. Me helps travelers see all their redemption choices for booking award travel. You can enter the dates and cities for your dream trip and the site will compare how many points you need from various airline and credit card programs. What’s great is this app considers partnerships that allow points from one program to be transferred to another. The site also offers concierge service if you need even more help with this byzantine process.

Packpoint will organize what you need to pack based on length of travel, your destination’s weather, and the activities you are planning.

Trip Scout essentially agglomerates – and vets – travel info, news, videos, websites and travel tips for a particular destination. It’s a great way to reclaim the time you’d otherwise spend Googling and sifting yourself. You can also book discounted travel on the site, although I can’t personally vouch for how good the discounts are.

Turo is a peer-to-peer car rental service. Prices can be as good as the big rental car companies – sometimes more, sometimes less – depending on demand and location. For me it’s less about the cost, and more the array of cars to choose from (i.e. you won’t get stuck with a Kia or Buick). What’s more, most of the renters will meet you at the airport. Yup, no need to wait for that bus and then wait in the rental car line only to be shamed into buying insurance.