Top 20 Travel Apps for Christmas

In the first of our series of Holiday Gift Guides, we take a look at the 20 best travel apps for your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. We hope you enjoy them as much as we do. An added bonus is that many of these are free!

1. JETSETTER. Gorgeous photos and great deals on luxe properties make this a winner. Free. 
2. TRIP LIST. This is my go-to packing checklist for weekend getaways and  trailer trips. $1.99.
3. TRIP DECK. Includes all facets of your vacation, from car rentals and lodging to dining. Free. 
4. MAPLETS. More than 6,000 offline maps of national parks, amusements and more. $2.99
5. TRAVEL TRACKER. Tracks your itineraries, flights, expenses and more. $2.99. 
6. WOODALL’S. I use this and Camp Finder to find great RV parks and camping nearby. $1.99.
7. CAL PARKS. Your guide to California’s state parks and trails. Very cool, and it’s Free.
8. GATE GURU. Find your way around the airport’s restaurants, shops and services with ease. Free. 
9. TIPULATOR. Quickly tally up the tip for your bill. You can even split it several ways! .99
10. TRIP ADVISOR. An essential app for finding candid reviews from real travelers like you. Free. 
11. GROUPON. Deals on lodging, dining and attractions. Living Social is another good one. Free.
12. SUTRO WORLD. Interactive travel guides from experts you can trust . Free.
13. SLEEP PILLOW. Pump in the white noise for those hotels with thin walls and no fan. $1.99.

    The California Essential Guide from Sutro Media is the only comprehensive California travel guide in the App Store.

14. DISNEYLAND ESSENTIAL GUIDE. Interactive guide with maps, menus, videos, secrets and more to the entire Disneyland resort in California. Sutro World • $2.99.
15. AUDUBON NATURE CALIFORNIA. Discover the flora and fauna around you with this mobile field guide. $9.99.
16. MSW SURF FORECAST. Find the perfect wave with this guide to 2,500 beaches. Free. 
17. MOUSE WAIT. Up-to-the-minute wait times for attractions at the Disneyland resort. Free.
18. YELP. Candid reviews of restaurants you can trust. Make reservations with OpenTable too! Free.
19. ALL SNOW. Get weather conditions, ski reports, trail maps and reviews from your favorite slopes. Free.
20. CALIFORNIA ESSENTIAL GUIDE. A bit of shameless self-promotion, but this app is packed with everything you need to know for a California vacation! $4.99.