The introduction of the Apple Watch will bring cutting edge technology to our everyday lives, including the way we shop, communicate, exercise, and even travel. From booking flights to finding the best things to do around the city, here are some ways to get the best utilization from your Apple Watch while on your trip.
Have a stress-free airport experience
No need to fumble through your carry on for your boarding pass, or stalk your gate to make sure you don’t miss your flight. New apps for the Apple Watch like the American Airlines app allow you to display your boarding pass, and even be notified when your flight is about to take off, including real-time information if there are any changes. Other features of the app will allow you to check into your flight and order coffee from the airport lounge. Having the convenience of all your flight information in your watch will ease your mind and make flying a more enjoyable experience.
Know your location
Need a ride from the airport? Request an Uber right from your wrist. Uber’s Watch app shows you available cars for hire nearby. Using the app you can request a ride and view a photo of the car, the driver, and their rating. If you’re traveling in a big city and public transportation is a must, Citymapper will use your present location to help find the quickest route via public transit. Citymapper will even notify you when you’ve reached your stop, so you don’t have to worry about accidentally spending the day wandering through the subway when you could have been sight seeing or searching for the best Falafel in NYC.
You made it to your hotel. What next?
Make your hotel check in easier and bypass the front desk completely with the Starwood hotel app. After checking in, the app will display your room number, allowing you to head straight to it and use the watch’s NFC function to unlock the door. Want to know what to do after you check in? TripAdvisor is available on the Apple Watch and will list the best things to do in the area, as well as nearby restaurants and landmarks. If you’re traveling in a destination where you don’t speak the local language, use Babbel to display words that might be useful for the situation. For example,in a restaurant Babbel may show words pertaining to foods that might be served there. Other apps like the IGH translator will allow you to speak directly into the watch to have it translated in real-time or pick from common phrases.
Whether you are traveling to a foreign country, or just trying to figure out which subway train to take, the Apple Watch will be your new favorite traveling companion.