From exploring the most romantic destinations to organising your travel itinerary, we love these nifty guides and apps right now.
Renowned French jeweller Chaumet, in partnership with Parisian city experts My Little Paris, invites love birds to uncover their version of the City of Love while exploring the history and values of the House of Chaumet. The app comprises five main categories, including the most romantic hotels, restaurants and bars, a shopping guide, discovering cultural sites, as well as a specially tailored for two tab that allows couples to discover super romantic experiences that Paris has to offer – from champagne and oyster-laden boat rides on the Seine, to a private subterranean hotel swimming pool, to a remarkable restaurant with only one table.
Available in French and English and available offline, Chaumet’s You, Me, Paris app can be downloaded for free for iOS. V
Whether you’re dreaming of traipsing through the African savannah or planning a trip off the beaten path, Lonely Planet’s Honeymoon Handbook offers useful tips on the best places to visit, budgeting tips, advice on getting married abroad and more. Plus, it’s got a list of top destinations to visit, from the most instagrammable spots, to the best foodie honeymoons and top venues for wildlife lovers.
The Lonely Planet Honeymoon Handbook, USD 17.99 or SGD 31.03, is available here and Kinokuniya.
LUXE City Guides’ digital platform encompasses multiple functions including maps with geo-settings to pinpoint your location or places visit, augmented reality features that identify places of interest in your vicinity, continuously updated insider intel and even a currency converter.
Not sure where to go? Couples can opt for a pre-planned itinerary for each destination, or plan their own with the itinerary builder. There are also clickable websites and touch-call phone numbers that allow for easy restaurant reservation or devices bookings. And best of all? The app works offline with no roaming charges, so you don’t have to use your mobile data or search for WiFi connection to get to your desired location.
The LUXE City Guide app is available for 25 premium destinations including Paris, New York, Rome, Amsterdam, Bali, Barcelona, Sydney and more. Downloads are available from the Apple App store and Google Play. Visit https://luxecityguides.com/apps for more info.
Organising your trip just got easier with TripIt. Got a mass of confirmation emails on your car rentals, hotels, flights and restaurant bookings? Send it all the Trip It and have it sorted into one master itinerary which is also available via mobile for easy access on the go. You’ll also be able to selectively share your entire itinerary or specific travel plans with loved ones or colleagues.
The TripIt app is available for iOS (including Apple Watch), Android (including Glass), BlackBerry, and Windows Phone 7. TripIt is also accessible from any device with a web browser. For more info, visit www.tripit.com.
Want your honeymoon to be filled with activities and adventure? Head to Viator. It covers more than 2000 destinations – from Paris to Phuket to Perth- , with top activity providers and local tours handpicked by the site’s team of experienced travel insiders to make your honeymoon unforgettable. Not convinced? Get verified reviews and photos from real travellers.
The Viator app can be downloaded via the Apple App store. Visit www.viator.com for more info.
One of the top go-to websites for travellers, here’s where you can find the best flight deals, hotels and restaurants to suit your budget and needs. It also includes reviews and photos from real travellers, as well as travel guide to find the best places to go, whether you’re seeking an idyllic seaside vacay or an adrenaline-filled adventure.
Visit www.tripadvisor.com for more info.
Based on your interests and needs, this interactive trip planner recommends an itinerary, then allows you to fully customise it to make the honeymoon of your dreams come true. On it, you can swap your activities, change hotels, or switch the days around, all via real-time availability and with calculated driving distance. Plus, you can make all your bookings right within the site.
For more info, visit https://tripcreator.com.
For the ultimate in luxury living and stylish boutique hotels, we turn to Mr & Mrs Smith. The site is filled with tons of gorgeous, couple-oriented and curated stays to choose from – think picturesque seaside villas and tastefully furnished, Instagram-perfect rooms. The Smith team handpicks and anonymously reviews its collection of venues, so you can be sure of the perfect romantic getaway.
Visit www.mrandmrssmith.com for more info.