To paraphrase George Harrison, it’s been a long, cold, long, cold winter. But, slowly but surely, the sun’s making itself known and we’re starting to think about the summer holidays again.

Happy days are (almost) here again, and while there’s few things better than a good holiday, there’s no denying that holidays can be pretty stressful if you don’t have the time to properly plan things.

So, to save you a little time and energy, we’ve hunted down the five best apps to make planning your holidays a total breeze. That way, you can spend more time getting down to the business of enjoying yourself.

Plus, with Feel at Home, you can keep using your data allowance while you’re away, so you don’t need to worry about the apps giving you an accidentally huge bill when you get home.

Picking your dream destination – Lastminute.com (Android/iTunes)

Already got a perfect place in mind? Or winging it at the last minute? Either way, you can be sure of picking up the best possible deal with Lastminute.com. Plus, with the Lastminute app you can book everything in one place, and stay up to date on all your flight info, parking and more with instant push notifications.

Getting around, hassle-free – Transit (Android/iTunes)

Arriving at your destination airport is half the battle, but you’ve still gotta get to where you’re staying. Luckily, Transit’s got you covered for everything you need. It gives you a real-time map with all available travel options, from Uber to local transport, and provides up-to-date traffic details and departure times for over 125 cities worldwide.

Seeing the sights – Google Maps (Android/iTunes)

Everyone knows about Google Maps, but not everyone knows just what it’s capable of. For example (and most importantly in our case), you can create your very own custom maps, and populate them with all the sights, shops, restaurants and beaches that you wanna visit on your trip. This way, you can lose yourself as much as you like in the city, and check in at any time to find a quick nearby pit stop.

Finding somewhere to stay – AirBnB (Android/iTunes)

If you really wanna get the feel of a city, there’s nothing better than bedding down in a nice neighbourhood abode. AirBnB does this better than anyone else, with a crowdsourcing approach that gives you the true low down of a place, and lets you chat with your hosts in advance of arrival. Plus, it’s a whole lot more charming than a hotel.

Tracking down the best eats – OpenTable (Android/iTunes)

Once you’re settled into your temporary home, you’re gonna want to experience the best it has to offer. And what better way to do that than sampling its finest culinary offerings? With OpenTable you can check out the best-rated restaurants in the city, read their menus, and make bookings, all on the go.

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