Episode #9: 10 Game-Changing Travel Apps to Make Family Travel Easier and Stress-Free
No gatekeeping here! After dozens and dozens of family trips, I’m sharing my top 10 game-changing travel apps that make family travel easier, smoother, and way less stressful — from finding flight deals and planning road trips to booking family-friendly stays and staying organized on the go. Plus, read to the end for 5 bonus apps that help you make the most of your points and miles so you can save big on your next family vacation!
Be sure to grab my FREE Family Travel Apps Guide for a smoother trip!
✈️ Flight Search & Deal Apps
Google Flights – Track flight prices and find the best times to travel.
Skyscanner – Discover the cheapest months and budget airlines for family trips.
Going (formerly Scott’s Cheap Flights) – Get alerts for mistake fares and huge flight deals from your home airport.
🚗 Transportation & Route Planning Apps
4. Roadtrippers – Plan road trips with family-friendly stops, attractions, and scenic routes.
5. Rome2Rio – Compare all transportation options (planes, trains, ferries, buses) between destinations.
🏨 Accommodation & Activity Apps
6. Airbnb – Enjoy family-sized accommodations with space and comfort.
7. Booking.com – Compare hotel deals and flexible options for families.
8. Viator – Book kid-friendly tours, experiences, and skip-the-line attractions.
9. Been – Track every country and state your family has visited.
10. Duolingo – Learn basic phrases together and get your kids excited about your next destination!
BONUS 💳 Points & Miles Tools
11. Seats.aero – Quickly find last-minute award availability using your points.
12. AwardLogic – Discover the best redemption options across multiple loyalty programs.
13. Point.me – Easily compare which programs offer the best value for your credit card points.
14. Travel Freely – Stay organized with your credit cards, annual fees, and bonus deadlines.
15. Thrifty Traveler Premium – Receive curated flight deal alerts (and save $20 on your first year with my link!).
Don’t forget to grab my Free Family Travel App Guide, which includes every app mentioned in this episode plus my bonus list of toddler-to-tween offline apps and low-stimulation travel shows that keep kids calm and entertained on travel days.
Final Thoughts
With the right apps, planning and managing family travel doesn’t have to be stressful — these tools help you organize, save money, and create smoother, more magical trips together.
If you’re ready to take your family travel planning to the next level and want to feel like you have your own travel agent in your pocket, then grab my Family Travel Made Easy Guide!
Inside you’ll get:
✅ Trip-planning templates to take the stress out of organizing
✅ Countdown checklists to keep you on track from booking to take-off
✅ Packing lists and itinerary planners so you never forget a thing
It’s the step-by-step system that helps parents plan smarter, pack lighter, and actually enjoy the trip.
✨ Grab your copy today HERE and make your next family vacation effortless!
