Already most people use technology to plan their Italian vacations. Hotels, apartments and villas can all be found online. Online ticket bookers find us the best prices for flights. We can use websites to book train tickets and search for the bus connection that will take us to our ideal villa rental and we use online banking to pay for it all. However, many people are not aware of the wide range of free technological products that can help you enjoy your Italian holiday.
Italian vacation with tech support via Apple iTunes
Most people don’t realize how truly great a source for travelers the Apple iTunes store is. There you can download a variety of podcasts that will put tours, Italian news, music and information at your fingertips. You can find Italian language lessons, walking tours, and travel guides that can help you prepare for your next Italian vacation. The travel guide, Rick Steve’s has a whole range of travel guides that are well-known as an ideal resource for finding those charming out-of-the-way places for your next Italian villa holiday. The best thing is these are free and you don’t need an iPhone to use them.
Let apps help you on your next vacation
But, the advantages of incorporating technology into your next Italian vacation go beyond podcasts. We all know how much Google Maps can be a lifesaver when looking for that secluded seaside rental you booked, but other apps can really make a difference. For example, Wordlens will translate signs from italian into whatever language you need just by snapping a photo, no typing. There is also a word translation app that will allow you to speak with the clerk at the hotel desk where you are staying, perhaps even getting that free upgrade. Available for Apple as well as for Android phones here.