TripAdvisor Brings New City Guide Apps to Android
Our friends at TripAdvisor have finally launched a bunch of City Guide apps in the Android market. Selections include Barcelona, Paris, London, Las Vegas, New York, Amsterdam and a whole lot more. Check out this long list of features you’ll be able to enjoy upon downloading:
FREE
Need we say more? Download the app now, there’s absolutely no risk, and we’re sure you’ll love it!WORKS OFFLINE
There is no need for a live data connection while using this app, as everything is stored on your phone, after you do an initial update. This means you won’t be charged for expensive data roaming, and the app is super fast to use. You can update user reviews periodically when you are on WiFi.RESTAURANTS, ATTRACTIONS, HOTELS
All places that are listed on TripAdvisor.com in this city are included in the app.THOUSANDS OF USER REVIEWS
TripAdvisor’s community of millions of worldwide travelers ensures that content is fresh, plentiful and honest. With over 50 million reviews and thousands more added daily, City Guides offer the best and most recent content.SELF-GUIDED TOURS
TripAdvisor members and destination experts have handpicked the best itineraries in the city for you, enabling you to explore interesting neighborhoods, famous landmarks and hidden gems. Using the phone’s GPS, you can follow along and read about the interesting sights along the route.POWERFUL YET EASY TO USE
Searching for pizza around Times Square? Coffee near the Eiffel Tower? Or do you just want to find a highly recommended place near you? With this app you can easily search any way you want, and find exactly what’s best for you and your travel companions.POINT ME THERE
Once you have selected a restaurant or attraction, this app will guide you there using the fun & useful “Point Me There” screen, which uses the phone’s GPS and Compass.CITY FACTS
Written by TripAdvisor members and edited by professionals, City Facts articles provide helpful information for when you plan your trip, such as when to go, how to get around in the city, what neighborhoods to visit, etc.GPS-BASED
This app leverages the GPS in the phone to show you the best restaurant, attractions etc nearby. The app also uses the compass to guide you to a place once you selected it
I know my biggest problem when going to a new city is having an easy way to find hotspots for food, entertainment and sight-seeing so this would help out tremendously. We’re hopeful they’ll add more cities over time. Check the full list of cities out in the Android market.