Technology to help Plan and Enhance Spring Break Travel

In a few weeks, thousands of families, students and others looking to escape the winter blahs will be heading to the highways or the airport in search of sun, sand, or for some, even more snow!

And while the whole idea behind a beach or slope vacation is to unplug, today’s personal tech can actually help you do that. Verizon’s Zakir Burrow offers some technology tips to help make your next trip better:

Getting there is half the fun, but you have to get there to have the fun! Navigation apps like Waze and Google Maps will keep you on track.

Whether you’re planning in advance or winging it on the way, apps like Hotels.com, Hotel Tonight and Airbnb are just a few of dozens of apps to help you book a room from your smartphone or tablet. And Tripit is a great app for keeping all your travel plans and reservations in one place.

You’ve arrived and now it’s time to hit the beach. Open your Waterkeeper Swim Guide app to find the nearest beach, click the Surf Report or Surfline app to see how swell the swells will be, and be sure to consult iTan Smart or EPA Sunwise UV Index to safely work on a tan your friends at home will envy.

And be sure to keep tabs on the home front while you’re gone with Smart Home accessories like the Nest Smart Thermostat, Hue smart lighting system and Canary Flex HD Security Camera.

And don’t forget to pack a Mophie Powerstation in your beach bag to make sure you don’t run out of juice before you get back to your room.