Feeling Overwhelmed by Travel Planning?
Planning and scheduling your travel can be both exciting and stressful, especially if you’re visually impaired... The idea of booking flights, navigating public transport, and managing itineraries might feel overwhelming. We understand your concerns, and you’re not alone in feeling this way.
At Vision Loss Travel, we’re here to help you feel confident and prepared when planning your trips. Here are some of the best apps that can make booking and scheduling your travel easier and more accessible.
1. Google Maps:
Google Maps is a comprehensive app that offers transit directions, real-time updates, and audio navigation.
Transit Directions: Google Maps provides detailed transit directions, including bus, train, and walking routes.
Real-Time Updates: Stay updated with real-time information on delays, changes, and disruptions.
Audio Navigation: Use the audio navigation feature for step-by-step directions, making it easier to navigate unfamiliar areas.
2. Moovit:
Moovit is a popular app designed to help you navigate public transport systems in many cities worldwide.
Real-Time Arrival Information: Get real-time updates on arrival times and service disruptions.
Step-by-Step Directions: The app provides clear, step-by-step directions for your journey.
Accessibility Features: Moovit includes features specifically designed for visually impaired users, making it easier to plan your route.
3. Transit:
Transit is another excellent app for planning and scheduling your travel, especially for public transportation.
Route Planning: Plan your route and track your ride in real-time.
Service Disruptions: Receive notifications about service disruptions and delays.
Nearby Options: Find nearby public transport options quickly and easily.
4. Rome2Rio:
Rome2Rio helps you find the best way to get from one place to another by combining multiple modes of transport.
Multi-Modal Transport: Discover the best routes combining flights, trains, buses, ferries, and more.
Booking Links: Access direct booking links for transport options.
Global Coverage: Rome2Rio covers a wide range of destinations worldwide.
5. Be My Eyes:
Be My Eyes is a unique app that connects visually impaired travelers with sighted volunteers for real-time assistance.
Live Assistance: Get help from sighted volunteers for tasks like reading signs, navigating airports, and finding your way.
Audio Description: Volunteers can provide detailed audio descriptions to guide you through unfamiliar places.
24/7 Availability: Access assistance anytime, anywhere.
6. TripIt:
TripIt is a travel organizer app that helps you keep all your travel plans in one place.
Itinerary Management: Automatically create a master itinerary by forwarding your travel confirmation emails.
Real-Time Alerts: Receive real-time flight alerts, gate changes, and more.
Accessibility: The app is designed to be accessible for visually impaired users.
By using these apps, you can simplify the process of booking and scheduling your travel, making your journeys smoother and more enjoyable. These tools can empower you to plan your trips with confidence and ease.
How we Can Help:
Feeling unsure about which apps to use or how to make the most of them? Linsay, our expert travel coach, can guide you through the best apps for booking and scheduling your travel. From setting up and navigating these apps to planning your entire itinerary, Linsay’s personalized coaching will ensure you’re fully prepared.
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